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Post by Saint on Mar 29, 2021 11:22:39 GMT -6
Greinke vs. Bassitt
Finally!
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 29, 2021 12:49:20 GMT -6
Let's get it on!
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 29, 2021 13:26:35 GMT -6
Should we be less excited, since we are losing game 1, but be totally pumped for Game 2 thru Game 162, by winning each one? |
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Post by sempersmom on Mar 29, 2021 13:59:13 GMT -6
So ready!
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 29, 2021 14:01:29 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 29, 2021 14:20:56 GMT -6
Fresh off signing a 5-yr./$175k deal, Correa hits 4 home runs in the 6th inning to lead the Astros to a 47-2 victory over the Athletics. Mike Fiers gets the loss.
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Post by sempersmom on Mar 29, 2021 14:25:52 GMT -6
Fresh off signing a 5-yr./$175k deal, Correa hits 4 home runs in the 6th inning to lead the Astros to a 47-2 victory over the Athletics. Mike Fiers gets the loss. Wouldn't that be sweet except the rat Fiers is starting on the IL. |
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Post by sempersmom on Mar 29, 2021 14:33:53 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 29, 2021 14:45:48 GMT -6
Should we be less excited, since we are losing game 1, but be totally pumped for Game 2 thru Game 162, by winning each one? Why are we losing game one? I know Altuve should not be leading off, but, I think we can still win the game. Since Dusty is hell bent on leading him off, i hope he shows more plate discipline. One advantage to it is he can't hit into a first inning DP to kill an inning. I didn't care for what Dusty said in the post-game today about having McCormick in CF if Straw can't go. I didn't realize McCormick had the skills to cove CF. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 31, 2021 14:04:14 GMT -6
Projected lineup:
1. Jose Altuve, 2B
2. Michael Brantley, LF
3. Alex Bregman, 3B
4. Yordan Alvarez, DH
5. Carlos Correa, SS
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
8. Myles Straw, CF
9. Martín Maldonado, C
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Post by Saint on Mar 31, 2021 14:28:31 GMT -6
The biggest change is Altuve at leadoff, here are some of his career numbers as a leadoff hitter:
1st AB of a game: .330/.374/.527 (.900 OPS)
Total as a leadoff hitter: .315/.363/.464 (.827 OPS)
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 31, 2021 17:27:26 GMT -6
The biggest change is Altuve at leadoff, here are some of his career numbers as a leadoff hitter: 1st AB of a game: .330/.374/.527 (.900 OPS) Total as a leadoff hitter: .315/.363/.464 (.827 OPS) I hope this works out. My concern is his lack of plate discipline. A plus is that he can't hit into a DP to kill a chance to score in the first inning I disagree with Tucker batting that far down in the lineup. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 31, 2021 20:37:23 GMT -6
The biggest change is Altuve at leadoff, here are some of his career numbers as a leadoff hitter: 1st AB of a game: .330/.374/.527 (.900 OPS) Total as a leadoff hitter: .315/.363/.464 (.827 OPS) I hope this works out. My concern is his lack of plate discipline. A plus is that he can't hit into a DP to kill a chance to score in the first inning I disagree with Tucker batting that far down in the lineup. I will go ahead and call a bomb for our team mvp, Jose Altuve. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 31, 2021 21:30:47 GMT -6
The biggest change is Altuve at leadoff, here are some of his career numbers as a leadoff hitter: 1st AB of a game: .330/.374/.527 (.900 OPS) Total as a leadoff hitter: .315/.363/.464 (.827 OPS) I hope this works out. My concern is his lack of plate discipline. A plus is that he can't hit into a DP to kill a chance to score in the first inning I disagree with Tucker batting that far down in the lineup. They're spreading out the lefties. Makes sense. If he hits he'll get moved up. Who do you think should hit lower than him? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 31, 2021 22:29:42 GMT -6
I hope this works out. My concern is his lack of plate discipline. A plus is that he can't hit into a DP to kill a chance to score in the first inning I disagree with Tucker batting that far down in the lineup. They're spreading out the lefties. Makes sense. If he hits he'll get moved up. Who do you think should hit lower than him? Now that you mention it, I can't think of anyone who should hit lower which shows how strong our lineup should be. Spreading out the lefties makes perfect sense. Glad to know Dusty can see how important that should be. I hope Jose proves me wrong about not being who we need leading off. My hope is that Straw can prove to be the leadoff hitter we need due to that speed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 31, 2021 22:32:23 GMT -6
I hope this works out. My concern is his lack of plate discipline. A plus is that he can't hit into a DP to kill a chance to score in the first inning I disagree with Tucker batting that far down in the lineup. I will go ahead and call a bomb for our team mvp, Jose Altuve. He may develop into our team mvp this year and in the future, but, George Springer was the MVP of the Astros before leaving. He was the offensive star of the 2017 WS and proved it by winning the MVP of that series. I hope he hits less than .200 in Toronto. LOL |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 1, 2021 8:57:39 GMT -6
The concern with batting Altuve leadoff is his tendency to have prolonged slumps as he's gotten older
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 1, 2021 9:04:57 GMT -6
The concern with batting Altuve leadoff is his tendency to have prolonged slumps as he's gotten older True. He also gets himself out too often. Many pitchers have figured out how to get him out without ever throwing him a strike. He is not what I like in a leadoff hitter. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 1, 2021 9:14:06 GMT -6
Happy Game Day, Friends. Also, prayers for olpapa.
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 1, 2021 9:24:51 GMT -6
The concern with batting Altuve leadoff is his tendency to have prolonged slumps as he's gotten older True. He also gets himself out too often. Many pitchers have figured out how to get him out without ever throwing him a strike. He is not what I like in a leadoff hitter. Me neither but he’s all we’ve got until something better comes along. I personally would try Tucker there. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 1, 2021 9:43:32 GMT -6
True. He also gets himself out too often. Many pitchers have figured out how to get him out without ever throwing him a strike. He is not what I like in a leadoff hitter. Me neither but he’s all we’ve got until something better comes along. I personally would try Tucker there. According to Astros.com, Altuve leads off. The rest of the lineup is the same as Saint projected with two exceptons. Tucker is batting 4th and Yordan 6th. We don't have a typical leadoff hitter unless Straw proves he can do it. That is what I'm hoping for because I think we have a better lineup if he can do it. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 1, 2021 10:03:58 GMT -6
The concern with batting Altuve leadoff is his tendency to have prolonged slumps as he's gotten older Yeah but George had similar issues, and he was overall an excellent leadoff hitter. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 1, 2021 10:04:22 GMT -6
Happy Game Day, Friends. Also, prayers for olpapa. He okay? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 1, 2021 12:52:42 GMT -6
Me neither but he’s all we’ve got until something better comes along. I personally would try Tucker there. According to Astros.com, Altuve leads off. The rest of the lineup is the same as Saint projected with two exceptons. Tucker is batting 4th and Yordan 6th. We don't have a typical leadoff hitter unless Straw proves he can do it. That is what I'm hoping for because I think we have a better lineup if he can do it. I would like to Straw to be the leadoff hitter, if he can get on base at a high clip and if Altuve is going more to power than contact. If it's 30HR+ Altuve than 200 Hit Altuve, and if Straw can get on base at .365+, then this is what I would hope the lineup would be after the All-Star break 1. Straw 2. Brantley 3. Altuve 4. Bregman 5. Alvarez 6. Correa 7. Tucker 8. Yuli 9. Maldonado |
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 1, 2021 13:43:44 GMT -6
Happy Game Day, Friends. Also, prayers for olpapa. He okay? I hope he doesn't mind me posting this but he had a triple bypass. He is one of the finest men I have ever met. I hope he gets well soon. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 1, 2021 14:06:21 GMT -6
Pass my best wishes to Papa. Bregs could you text me your phone number, I got a new phone and somehow I did not get my contacts downloaded. You gotta update me on some Hunter news.
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 1, 2021 14:11:44 GMT -6
I hope he doesn't mind me posting this but he had a triple bypass. He is one of the finest men I have ever met. I hope he gets well soon. Tell him I wish him a speedy recovery. I hope all is well. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 1, 2021 14:21:28 GMT -6
I hope he doesn't mind me posting this but he had a triple bypass. He is one of the finest men I have ever met. I hope he gets well soon. Prayers for olpapa. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Apr 1, 2021 14:26:43 GMT -6
prayers for Ol Papa. I have had two heart attacks involving having stents put in. My mother had a triple bypass and recovered. Hopefully, he has a full recovery.
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Post by Saint on Apr 1, 2021 14:38:20 GMT -6
I hope he doesn't mind me posting this but he had a triple bypass. He is one of the finest men I have ever met. I hope he gets well soon. Way to share protected health information, you criminal! Hope he comes out of it okay. |
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