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Post by olpapa on Jan 18, 2020 18:55:48 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. The only way for the Astros to quiet the trolls and repair some of the damage they have done to their reputation with the fans is to win the championship in 2020. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 18, 2020 18:58:03 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. The only way for the Astros to quiet the trolls and repair some of the damage they have done to their reputation with the fans is to win the championship in 2020. And again in 2021 |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 18, 2020 19:44:37 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. The only way for the Astros to quiet the trolls and repair some of the damage they have done to their reputation with the fans is to win the championship in 2020. Exactly, Altuve spoke out and said it would be done so now they have to go out and do it. I am hoping whoever is doing GM duties can still improve the pitching. |
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Post by batman007 on Jan 18, 2020 20:06:41 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. You really think this will pass if we keep winning? All it’s going to do is fuel the fire that we’re still cheaters and still somehow stealing signs. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 18, 2020 21:19:13 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. You really think this will pass if we keep winning? All it’s going to do is fuel the fire that we’re still cheaters and still somehow stealing signs. We shouldn't care what they think. We have the talent to have a great offense........I wish we had known that before Cora instigated this crap. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 18, 2020 21:20:03 GMT -6
Altuve got interviewed a little. He claimed there would be a time to talk about it. We'll see... based on bregman repeating the same line over and over, I'm 100% certain they have been instructed in how to answer. That's the smartest thing they can do...keep it vague...in case some legislator does bring things to a congressional investigation. Their lawyer/agents are obviously coaching them. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 18, 2020 21:47:56 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 18, 2020 22:47:54 GMT -6
George is worth every bit as much as Altuve is getting. |
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Post by m240 on Jan 18, 2020 23:07:55 GMT -6
You know it’s really a crying shame that two guys that were just passing through the Astros organization managed to screw up the reputation of an entire organization. Cora and Beltran do not self identify as Astros. It is extremely unfortunate that they are identified as Astros when they chose to cheat.
I agree that the easiest way to shut everybody’s pie hole is to win. Almost time to get that process started.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 11:41:23 GMT -6
You know it’s really a crying shame that two guys that were just passing through the Astros organization managed to screw up the reputation of an entire organization. Cora and Beltran do not self identify as Astros. It is extremely unfortunate that they are identified as Astros when they chose to cheat. I agree that the easiest way to shut everybody’s pie hole is to win. Almost time to get that process started. Hiring the best possible manager has to be the top priority if we want to keep winning and that means Biggio, Ausmus, or Bochy with Berkman as a possibility......don't even consider the others. Trying to make peace with Nolan Ryan and his family would also be a huge plus if Crane can pull it off. After the way they were treated, he has a big job on his hands if he can do it. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 19, 2020 12:02:30 GMT -6
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Post by churchill on Jan 19, 2020 13:05:56 GMT -6
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa fired back Friday at Jack McDowell after the former Cy Young winner alleged that La Russa used an elaborate sign-stealing system at Comiskey Park during his time with the Chicago White Sox.
“My question is this: Was he ever on our team?” La Russa said. “He was never on our team.”
McDowell made his Major League debut in 1987, a year after La Russa had been fired by the White Sox.
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 19, 2020 13:17:59 GMT -6
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa fired back Friday at Jack McDowell after the former Cy Young winner alleged that La Russa used an elaborate sign-stealing system at Comiskey Park during his time with the Chicago White Sox. “My question is this: Was he ever on our team?” La Russa said. “He was never on our team.” McDowell made his Major League debut in 1987, a year after La Russa had been fired by the White Sox. Well Winston it looks like another Fiers backlash, this is probably the start of the can of worms opening. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 19, 2020 13:37:23 GMT -6
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa fired back Friday at Jack McDowell after the former Cy Young winner alleged that La Russa used an elaborate sign-stealing system at Comiskey Park during his time with the Chicago White Sox. “My question is this: Was he ever on our team?” La Russa said. “He was never on our team.” McDowell made his Major League debut in 1987, a year after La Russa had been fired by the White Sox. Well Winston it looks like another Fiers backlash, this is probably the start of the can of worms opening. Open it up, open it all up! |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 19, 2020 13:41:11 GMT -6
Well Winston it looks like another Fiers backlash, this is probably the start of the can of worms opening. Open it up, open it all up! It most likely is going to be the beginning of the domino effect. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 15:42:30 GMT -6
Open it up, open it all up! It most likely is going to be the beginning of the domino effect. For once, I have to agree with you. This stuff is just starting. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 15:43:33 GMT -6
it will be interesting to see who shows up at Spring Training as non-roster invites.......especially pitchers. I would like to see them invite Colin McHugh and Aaron Sanchez.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 19, 2020 16:07:46 GMT -6
it will be interesting to see who shows up at Spring Training as non-roster invites.......especially pitchers. I would like to see them invite Colin McHugh and Aaron Sanchez. Aaron Sanchez, to my understanding, will not be able to pitch....he will be lucky to see if someone will give him a 2 year deal, in hopes he can play late this season, but more so for next season. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 17:35:01 GMT -6
it will be interesting to see who shows up at Spring Training as non-roster invites.......especially pitchers. I would like to see them invite Colin McHugh and Aaron Sanchez. Aaron Sanchez, to my understanding, will not be able to pitch....he will be lucky to see if someone will give him a 2 year deal, in hopes he can play late this season, but more so for next season. I was thinking Sanchez would be healthy but I guess i'm wrong............McHugh deserves an invite. I don't know who else is available. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 19, 2020 18:42:38 GMT -6
Aaron Sanchez, to my understanding, will not be able to pitch....he will be lucky to see if someone will give him a 2 year deal, in hopes he can play late this season, but more so for next season. I was thinking Sanchez would be healthy but I guess i'm wrong............McHugh deserves an invite. I don't know who else is available. Isn't McHugh a free agent? |
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Post by m240 on Jan 19, 2020 20:08:05 GMT -6
No one seems interested so give him a minor league deal and an invite
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Post by m240 on Jan 19, 2020 20:11:06 GMT -6
Hell I would give Sanchez a deal too. Pay him a minimum deal with big bonuses for big innings
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 20:52:57 GMT -6
No one seems interested so give him a minor league deal and an invite McHugh is worth an invite to ST and when Sanchez is health, he is as well. We need to take chances on them. Right now, we have Verlander, Greinke, and  ? Hopefully, McCullers, Urquidy and Whitley or Peacock can fill out the rotation since Luhnow didn't do crap about adding pitching before getting his ass fired. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 19, 2020 21:16:58 GMT -6
No one seems interested so give him a minor league deal and an invite McHugh is worth an invite to ST and when Sanchez is health, he is as well. We need to take chances on them. Right now, we have Verlander, Greinke, and ? Hopefully, McCullers, Urquidy and Whitley or Peacock can fill out the rotation since Luhnow didn't do crap about adding pitching before getting his ass fired. Man I'm ready for baseball season. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 19, 2020 23:21:46 GMT -6
McHugh is worth an invite to ST and when Sanchez is health, he is as well. We need to take chances on them. Right now, we have Verlander, Greinke, and ? Hopefully, McCullers, Urquidy and Whitley or Peacock can fill out the rotation since Luhnow didn't do crap about adding pitching before getting his ass fired. Man I'm ready for baseball season. I am, too., I just hope Crane hires the right manager. Surely he won't stick them with Dusty Baker or Jeff Banister. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2020 8:58:01 GMT -6
Well Dusty Baker has landed in Houston for his interview with Crane today. A few days ago I thought to myself, "there is no way Crane would hire someone old school like Baker who doesn't embrace analytics." Today, I think Crane may very well hire Dusty Baker while we have our core team together. He might not be the future, but I think Crane wants an experienced manager with a good reputation for the next couple of years.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 20, 2020 9:21:06 GMT -6
I think Crane sees these old school managers as being less likely to let things like our cheating go on. These new millennium managers are from the "everyone gets a trophy" era and it makes them too permissive of the anything goes attitude.
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Post by Saint on Jan 20, 2020 9:33:30 GMT -6
If they keep winning, all of this will pass. If the offense craters, they'll never get away from it. You really think this will pass if we keep winning? All it’s going to do is fuel the fire that we’re still cheaters and still somehow stealing signs. The fans that already didn't like us will still not like us, but the rest of the world will move on. It'll just be a dark chapter in an overall good book. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 20, 2020 9:41:36 GMT -6
It doesn't make much sense to commit to a manager before a GM. I think they should give Espada the job this year and then make a move, if necessary, once we get a GM in place.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 20, 2020 10:19:05 GMT -6
I think Crane sees these old school managers as being less likely to let things like our cheating go on. These new millennium managers are from the "everyone gets a trophy" era and it makes them too permissive of the anything goes attitude. One of the worst things to ever happen was when the bed-wetters who whined that "everyone is a winner" and demanded 'participation trophies' for kids just for showing up. It teaches that working to be the best isn't important. With that said, if he thinks he needs an old school manager. he needs to try to land Bruce Bochy. Baker will ruin the pitching staff. I still prefer Biggio or Ausmus. |
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