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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 15, 2020 15:16:52 GMT -6
7: I mean, it is what it is. Sometimes you just have to tip your cap. 5: Tell that to Yuri Biggio, regarding Dierker ca. 1998: If he doesn’t like it, he can go grab a bat and give it a try. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 15, 2020 19:35:42 GMT -6
Who is the possible replacement for Luhnow? I thought he was the best GM in baseball, it's going to be really hard to fill his void.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 15, 2020 19:54:17 GMT -6
Who is the possible replacement for Luhnow? I thought he was the best GM in baseball, it's going to be really hard to fill his void. Me and you, bro. You wanna be field manager or general manager? |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 15, 2020 20:26:58 GMT -6
Who is the possible replacement for Luhnow? I thought he was the best GM in baseball, it's going to be really hard to fill his void. Me and you, bro. You wanna be field manager or general manager? How about me, man? |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 15, 2020 20:28:50 GMT -6
All jokes aside, I hear Baker is a real candidate.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 15, 2020 21:34:59 GMT -6
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 15, 2020 22:04:29 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 15, 2020 22:05:50 GMT -6
I came here to check on you as soon as I read that about Bannister. LolLol. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 15, 2020 22:15:27 GMT -6
All jokes aside, I hear Baker is a real candidate. Barf. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 15, 2020 22:16:49 GMT -6
I came here to check on you as soon as I read that about Bannister. LolLol. Man, I would hate Banister as our manager. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 15, 2020 23:33:36 GMT -6
I came here to check on you as soon as I read that about Bannister. LolLol. LOL They can't be seriously be considering that stupid SOB or the dumbass who uses a toothpick for his pacifier, Bochy would be a decent choice.......I am not too high on Showwalter. I still think they need a guy with ties to the Astros of the past. |
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Post by fanastro on Jan 16, 2020 17:43:06 GMT -6
I still want former astros bench coach Adam Everett to be the skipper. I don't think you can promote Espada because he was here in 2018. And the report said we still did some Red Sox like cheating in 2018 with the video room. So letting Espada manage is not going with a clean slate
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Post by marshall on Jan 16, 2020 18:37:13 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
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Post by marshall on Jan 16, 2020 18:41:14 GMT -6
I would still love to see Reid Ryan return as GM.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 16, 2020 21:59:58 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
Remember, these are way outside the box suggestions. I am surprised no one has said Berkman |
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Post by sempersmom on Jan 16, 2020 22:45:23 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
Remember, these are way outside the box suggestions. I am surprised no one has said Berkman I’ve seen Berkman’s name on a few sites. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2020 3:19:43 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
Remember, these are way outside the box suggestions. I am surprised no one has said Berkman I haven't heard he'd shown any interest in staying in Pro baseball. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 17, 2020 6:42:58 GMT -6
Somebody somewhere mentioned Ensberg or Everett. Both could be good fits.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2020 7:01:00 GMT -6
We are interviewing Will Venable today for coach. He’s only 37 and he as a lot of good things said about him as a future manager. He would be similar to Hinch, a player’s coach and an embracer of analytics.
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2020 7:31:26 GMT -6
We are interviewing Will Venable today for coach. He’s only 37 and he as a lot of good things said about him as a future manager. He would be similar to Hinch, a player’s coach and an embracer of analytics. Sounds good except for that FLUBS connection. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2020 8:28:49 GMT -6
There is one thing we might see less off with Hinch/Luhnow out and I know a lot of people around here will like.
Less fielding shifts...
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Post by Saint on Jan 17, 2020 8:36:13 GMT -6
There is one thing we might see less off with Hinch/Luhnow out and I know a lot of people around here will like. Less fielding shifts... I was thinking about that, and I don't really think so. There might be slight changes, but these are still all of Luhnow's people. I would bet very little changes unless a new GM with an entirely different approach comes in. I expect we'll still be very analytical in our approach. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 17, 2020 9:49:47 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
Remember, these are way outside the box suggestions. Put that junk back into the box, tape it shut, and bury it. Deep. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 17, 2020 10:00:58 GMT -6
I don't think they need to hire anyone without a connection to the Astros. PR and fan appeal is necessary at this time. We don't get that with Banister, Baker, Showalter or Bochy, The only one of those guys i would consider is Bruce Bochy amd that would be after Biggio and Ausmus turned down the job. Everett might not be bad and I like Berkman. I never cared for Ensberg, but, I think he has done a good job for the organization.
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2020 14:10:25 GMT -6
I just decided to think as far out of the box as possible. Two names I thought of are Jose Cruz and Zack Greinke as a player Coach. Cruz fills the old school and historically connected concept if he were willing to come out of retirement. Greinke has a combination of cerebral and calculating thought as shown by his transition from a power pitcher to a finesse pitcher and also the ability to hit. He also has the personality to split duties unlike the ultra-focused Verlander.
But I've always been on the Adam Everett bandwagon from his days as a player. So he'd be good as well.
I'd love to see Biggio, but I don't think he's interested at this time.
Remember, these are way outside the box suggestions. Put that junk back into the box, tape it shut, and bury it. Deep. I guess you're right. Last time I ventured outside the box and suggested Greinke might be a trade deadline target. That went nowhere... |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 17, 2020 14:31:59 GMT -6
Put that junk back into the box, tape it shut, and bury it. Deep. I guess you're right. Last time I ventured outside the box and suggested Greinke might be a trade deadline target. That went nowhere... Grienke's an autist who can barely speak to his teammates. How's he supposed to lead anyone or do nightly media/interviews. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 17, 2020 14:32:42 GMT -6
I guess you're right. Last time I ventured outside the box and suggested Greinke might be a trade deadline target. That went nowhere... Grienke's an autist who can barely speak to his teammates. How's he supposed to lead anyone or do nightly media/interviews. He's also come out and said he hopes to never throw a no-hitter or perfect game...not worth the hassle to him, apparently. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 17, 2020 14:33:47 GMT -6
Put that junk back into the box, tape it shut, and bury it. Deep. I guess you're right. Last time I ventured outside the box and suggested Greinke might be a trade deadline target. That went nowhere... I'm also quite disappointed in you, of all people, tossing up this red herring into a discussion. I thought your discussion skills were better than that. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2020 19:52:04 GMT -6
I guess you're right. Last time I ventured outside the box and suggested Greinke might be a trade deadline target. That went nowhere... I'm also quite disappointed in you, of all people, tossing up this red herring into a discussion. I thought your discussion skills were better than that. I'm just trying to liven up the board which seems to be in a state of perpetual anger. Sarcasm is really my stock and trade. Not everybody appreciates it. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 17, 2020 20:41:20 GMT -6
I'm also quite disappointed in you, of all people, tossing up this red herring into a discussion. I thought your discussion skills were better than that. I'm just trying to liven up the board which seems to be in a state of perpetual anger. Sarcasm is really my stock and trade. Not everybody appreciates it. Perhaps you should consider the possibility that you're not as good at sarcasm as you think you are. |
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