Author Topic: Astros' lineup (Read 4839 times)

jasonact · « **on:** October 21, 2005, 04:18:41 pm »

Having never cared as much about a World Series as I care about this one, I've never had as much interest in the starting lineups as I do. Does anyone have a good idea when the managers will announce the starting lineups? Will they wait until tomorrow afternoon/evening? As far as I know, there aren't any injury questions on either team that would necessitate a "game time" decision, so why don't they go ahead and announce 1-9 for game 1?

If they have already done so, what are the lineups? I'm particularly interested in who the Astros' DH will be.

Bitter Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2005, 05:08:03 pm »

I'm guessing they will announce the line ups when the managers give their line up cards to the umpire.

Unless you are some sort of hard core gambler what freaking difference does it make between now and then?

Do you bet on pre-season NFL games as well?

jasonact · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2005, 05:15:30 pm »

Quote:

Unless you are some sort of hard core gambler what freaking difference does it make between now and then?

I never even buy a lottery ticket, muchless gamble on sports.

What do you mean what does it matter? I'm an impatient baseball fan. That's reason enough! I want to know how many innings Roger goes tomorrow. I want to know if I can sneak into the house of someone with HDTV to watch every game. I want to know who the next rising star in the Astros system is. I want to know who the Astros are going to acquire at next season's trading deadline. I want to know when I'll have enough money to buy the Astros myself. I want to know if I can build a life-sized replica of MMPUS on my grave.

I love the Astros. That's why it matters!

JimR · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2005, 05:54:39 pm »

i cannot believe he will be batting 3rd. that is nonsensical. 6 or 7 is good.

JimR · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:10:08 pm »

he is not a #3 hitter any more, imo. i think 6 is about right, but 7 is maybe better.

if he is playing, i would have:

Biggio
Taveras
Berkman
Ensberg
Lamb
Lane
Bagwell
Ausmus
Everett

switching Lane and Bagwell would work also.

JimR · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:12:36 pm »

6 or 7

UpTooLate · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:33:04 pm »

I will probably catch heat for saying this. Does Bagwell in the DH give the team the best chance to win? Honest question. How about Burke in the 7 hole with Lamb or Berkman at DH. Reserve Bagwell for a clutch pinch hit situation where you need to advance a runner. Bagwell is not a power threat right now, but he has shown the ability to get clutch hits.

I am a Bagwell fan and I realize that the team, fans and city owe him a lot. I am glad that he is on the roster. I would just not be surprised if Gar does not use him as DH.

JimR · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:45:18 pm »

i agree with your point and am not sure because i have not seen him take BP. i trust Garner to do what is best regardless of sentiment.

JimR · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:49:32 pm »

i have not seen him take BP but a friend of mine has during the Braves series. he said no power at all but lots of line drives.

mihoba · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2005, 06:53:05 pm »

If that's the case, then I agree he should be lower in the order.

CJM · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2005, 10:28:36 pm »

There was a quote the other day (at astros.com I think) that said he hit 5 in a row out in BP. Take that with a grain of salt since it didn't say where they went out (could have been flyballs to the Crawford Boxes). If they were line drives to the LF power alley, CF, or the other way, that would be a good sign.

homer · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2005, 10:35:27 pm »

I won't dispute it, it could have been his day to practice going the other way. I just remember that he wasn't hitting the ball hard at all.

astrox · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2005, 10:52:03 pm »

They will most certainly have Bagwell DHing, otherwise, why even have him on the roster? Talk about sentimental reasons and all that till the cows come home, but the fact remains that if they don't plan on using him at all, they've already let sentimentality skew their decision making process.

So, to me, the very fact that he is on the roster says that they believe in his ability to contribute in a more than just pinch hit situation. But what the hell do I know!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #30 on:** October 21, 2005, 11:52:58 pm »

I wonder how much Burke's defense in LF will weigh on Garner's thoughts.

Sentimental thoughts are great, but Scrap has pulled Biggio out for defense already.

If Bagwell doesn't have his power back, but can still get on base at a .400 clip? I don't see how that wouldn't be valuable. As was said before, it changes how the batters around him are pitched, too. The Astros need runners as well as guys to drive them in. Bagwell doesn't play any part of the game stupid.

Danimal · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2005, 12:43:11 am »

I like Bagwell hitting 2, but the question remains: in a sacrifice situation, whens the last time Baggy has laid one down? Then again, is his feel for the game/talent level so great that it wouldnt even be an issue? Line drives, walks, a little protection in front of Lance, #2 seems good in theory. I guess it comes down to which one you think will be greater than the other, his ability to drive in runs or his ability to get on base...