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« on: March 27, 2006, 02:14:36 pm »
They just announced that Carlos Hernadez was sent down this morning. Not sure how many other pitchers they have too look at besides Buchhlolz
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2006, 02:22:54 pm »
That leaves Nieve and, ahem, Steve Sparks.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2006, 02:29:21 pm »
So, with this announcement and Bagwell heading to the DL, it seems like the opening day roster is down to the following:

1. Biggio - 2b
2. Taveras - CF
3. Berkman - 1B
4. Ensberg - 3B
5. Wilson - LF
6. Lane - RF
7. Everett - SS
8. Ausmus - C

Rotation:
Oswalt
Pettitte
Backe
Rodriquez
Buchholtz/Nieve/Sparks - And I assume 1 for the rotation and 1 for long relief

Bench
Palmeiro
Burke
Bruntlett
Lamb
Chavez/Quintero/Munson - this is the other question remaining.

Bullpen:
Lidge
Wheeler
Qualls
Gallo
Springer
Miller
??? - Runner up from the competition for #5?

So, is it ok if I start obsessing about the 24th and 25th man on the roster???

Basically, there are 2 questions, who wins the #5 spot in the rotation (and does the runner up go to AAA to stay ready if the winner fails the bullpen to help any way they can) and who's the backup catcher?

Is Sparks really a likely candidate to stick on the roster?  If not, how do they keep both Bucholtz and Nieve stretched out to start or do long relief?  Seems a bit tricky but is that an insurmountable problem?

Sure would be nice if their backup catcher this year was the guy they were grooming to replace Ausmus.  It seems that, with Ausmus getting older, at some point they are going to need to bring in someone or have one of their catching prospects step up.  Then again, if Ausmus keeps playing as well as he did last year, there's no reason to scrap him, so they just need someone who can serve as backup.

Okay... 1 week... I can wait for these decisions to be made... just have to stop thinking about it once ever 2 minutes...
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2006, 02:35:52 pm »
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So, with this announcement and Bagwell heading to the DL, it seems like the opening day roster is down to the following:

1. Biggio - 2b
2. Taveras - CF
3. Berkman - 1B
4. Ensberg - 3B
5. Wilson - LF
6. Lane - RF
7. Everett - SS
8. Ausmus - C

Rotation:
Oswalt
Pettitte
Backe
Rodriquez
Buchholtz/Nieve/Sparks - And I assume 1 for the rotation and 1 for long relief

Bench
Palmeiro
Burke
Bruntlett
Lamb
Chavez/Quintero/Munson - this is the other question remaining.

Bullpen:
Lidge
Wheeler
Qualls
Gallo
Springer
Miller
??? - Runner up from the competition for #5?

So, is it ok if I start obsessing about the 24th and 25th man on the roster???

Basically, there are 2 questions, who wins the #5 spot in the rotation (and does the runner up go to AAA to stay ready if the winner fails the bullpen to help any way they can) and who's the backup catcher?

Is Sparks really a likely candidate to stick on the roster?  If not, how do they keep both Bucholtz and Nieve stretched out to start or do long relief?  Seems a bit tricky but is that an insurmountable problem?

Sure would be nice if their backup catcher this year was the guy they were grooming to replace Ausmus.  It seems that, with Ausmus getting older, at some point they are going to need to bring in someone or have one of their catching prospects step up.  Then again, if Ausmus keeps playing as well as he did last year, there's no reason to scrap him, so they just need someone who can serve as backup.

Okay... 1 week... I can wait for these decisions to be made... just have to stop thinking about it once ever 2 minutes...



My understanding is that Sparks is not a candidate for the final spot in the rotation, but only a candidate for the last spot in the bullpen
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2006, 02:42:08 pm »
crap I forgot about Sparks. But since the announcement all they have been talking about is Buchholz and Nieve.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2006, 02:43:25 pm »
the WBC hurt him.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2006, 02:48:49 pm »
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crap I forgot about Sparks. But since the announcement all they have been talking about is Buchholz and Nieve.



Easy to do considering that Sparks has done nothing this spring to warrant any discussion whatsoever.
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2006, 02:54:37 pm »
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crap I forgot about Sparks. But since the announcement all they have been talking about is Buchholz and Nieve.



Easy to do considering that Sparks has done nothing this spring to warrant any discussion whatsoever.



Other than "my god, he sucks!"
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2006, 03:03:05 pm »
At one point they had talked about skipping the 5th starter the first time through, thereby allowing the possibility that the competition could extend to one or two starts at AAA (particularly for Hernandez' benefit). Isn't that still possible?
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2006, 03:05:56 pm »
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So, with this announcement and Bagwell heading to the DL, it seems like the opening day roster is down to the following:

1. Biggio - 2b
2. Taveras - CF
3. Berkman - 1B
4. Ensberg - 3B
5. Wilson - LF
6. Lane - RF
7. Everett - SS
8. Ausmus - C

Rotation:
Oswalt
Pettitte
Backe
Rodriquez
Buchholtz/Nieve/Sparks - And I assume 1 for the rotation and 1 for long relief

Bench
Palmeiro
Burke
Bruntlett
Lamb
Chavez/Quintero/Munson - this is the other question remaining.

Bullpen:
Lidge
Wheeler
Qualls
Gallo
Springer
Miller
??? - Runner up from the competition for #5?

So, is it ok if I start obsessing about the 24th and 25th man on the roster???

Basically, there are 2 questions, who wins the #5 spot in the rotation (and does the runner up go to AAA to stay ready if the winner fails the bullpen to help any way they can) and who's the backup catcher?

Is Sparks really a likely candidate to stick on the roster?  If not, how do they keep both Bucholtz and Nieve stretched out to start or do long relief?  Seems a bit tricky but is that an insurmountable problem?

Sure would be nice if their backup catcher this year was the guy they were grooming to replace Ausmus.  It seems that, with Ausmus getting older, at some point they are going to need to bring in someone or have one of their catching prospects step up.  Then again, if Ausmus keeps playing as well as he did last year, there's no reason to scrap him, so they just need someone who can serve as backup.

Okay... 1 week... I can wait for these decisions to be made... just have to stop thinking about it once ever 2 minutes...



My understanding is that Sparks is not a candidate for the final spot in the rotation, but only a candidate for the last spot in the bullpen



How about this.  Since the #5 starter won't be needed until the second week of the season, both Buchholz and Nieve get sent down and Sparks gets the last spot in the pen.  That'd make the RR rotation for 1 1/2 weeks: Buchholz, Nieve, Hernandez, Astacio, Hirsh.  That would also allow the Astros to start the season with Munson and Q/Chavez.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2006, 03:06:28 pm »
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At one point they had talked about skipping the 5th starter the first time through, thereby allowing the possibility that the competition could extend to one or two starts at AAA (particularly for Hernandez' benefit). Isn't that still possible?



They can skip the #5 once, but he'll have to slide back into the rotation behind the Backe on April 11 in San Francisco.

Like this:
1,2,3,4,1,2,3,5,4, etc.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2006, 03:09:14 pm »
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How about this.  Since the #5 starter won't be needed until the second week of the season, both Buchholz and Nieve get sent down and Sparks gets the last spot in the pen.  That'd make the RR rotation for 1 1/2 weeks: Buchholz, Nieve, Hernandez, Astacio, Hirsh.  That would also allow the Astros to start the season with Munson and Q/Chavez.



Why do we want Sparks in the bullpen for even a week and a half?  What benefit do Buchholz and Nieve derive from starting the year in Round Rock?
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2006, 03:14:43 pm »
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How about this.  Since the #5 starter won't be needed until the second week of the season, both Buchholz and Nieve get sent down and Sparks gets the last spot in the pen.  That'd make the RR rotation for 1 1/2 weeks: Buchholz, Nieve, Hernandez, Astacio, Hirsh.  That would also allow the Astros to start the season with Munson and Q/Chavez.



Why do we want Sparks in the bullpen for even a week and a half?  What benefit do Buchholz and Nieve derive from starting the year in Round Rock?



Only 2 I can think of.  Giving both at least 1 start more to stretch out their arms as they've been sharing duty on the days they've pitched and give the Astros a few more days to make a decision on the #5 guy.  Plus, with one week to go, it's the only reason I can think of that Sparks is still with the team.
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Re: Carlos
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2006, 03:21:27 pm »
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Only 2 I can think of.  Giving both at least 1 start more to stretch out their arms as they've been sharing duty on the days they've pitched and give the Astros a few more days to make a decision on the #5 guy.  Plus, with one week to go, it's the only reason I can think of that Sparks is still with the team.



Maybe he's around to teach Lidge how to throw a knuckler.
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2006, 03:54:04 pm »
Well I think Sparks just lost his job. Man he stinks. Didn't they learn their lesson with the knuckle ball from auto-pop?
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