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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 10, 2021 12:12:21 GMT -6
I stand by both of those posts. Yes, you obviously do. Especially "Strom can't be held accountable". Pitcher does well ... credit Strom Pitcher does poorly ... Strom can't be held accountable. Batter does well ... credit the batter. Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 10, 2021 12:13:13 GMT -6
We have no way of knowing how long Garcia has been doing that two-step We know he's been doing that at least as far back as his MLB debut last September. The problem comes when he has to work with runners on, and, that two-step keeps him from holding runners close to the base He doesn't do the two-step with runners on base. He starts with his right foot against the rubber and his left foot in the same position as it would be when he normally finishes his two-step. He isn't as effective with runners on base because he has to modify his delivery. Nearly every pitcher in baseball has to modify their delivery when they have runners on base. The rare exception are those who always pitch from the stretch. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 10, 2021 12:32:38 GMT -6
I stand by both of those posts. Yes, you obviously do. Especially "Strom can't be held accountable". Pitcher does well ... credit Strom Pitcher does poorly ... Strom can't be held accountable. Batter does well ... credit the batter. Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach. "Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach." Unless it's Altuve, Correa, or Bregman. Then it's because they're lazy or dumb. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 10, 2021 12:45:14 GMT -6
Yes, you obviously do. Especially "Strom can't be held accountable". Pitcher does well ... credit Strom Pitcher does poorly ... Strom can't be held accountable. Batter does well ... credit the batter. Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach. "Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach." Unless it's Altuve, Correa, or Bregman. Then it's because they're lazy or dumb. Are we allowed to blame Correa for anything? Isn't he the Golden Boy this year? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 10, 2021 13:48:36 GMT -6
I stand by both of those posts. Yes, you obviously do. Especially "Strom can't be held accountable". Pitcher does well ... credit Strom Pitcher does poorly ... Strom can't be held accountable. Batter does well ... credit the batter. Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach. You are developing quite a talent for applying your own personal touch to things. LOL |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 10, 2021 13:54:51 GMT -6
We have no way of knowing how long Garcia has been doing that two-step We know he's been doing that at least as far back as his MLB debut last September. The problem comes when he has to work with runners on, and, that two-step keeps him from holding runners close to the base He doesn't do the two-step with runners on base. He starts with his right foot against the rubber and his left foot in the same position as it would be when he normally finishes his two-step. He isn't as effective with runners on base because he has to modify his delivery. Nearly every pitcher in baseball has to modify their delivery when they have runners on base. The rare exception are those who always pitch from the stretch. Yes, he has been doing it since his debut. But, we don't know how long he has been using that two-step before he became a part of the Astros organization. Did he not have pitching coaches before he met Strom who should have tried to correct this before it ever got to this point? Pitchers do modify their delivery from the set position. But, I don't know of another pitcher other than Garcia who has to totally eliminate something along the lines of this two-step. I certainly don't think it's a good idea for him to use it, but, that should have been corrected before he became an Astro. The longer something like this is a part of a pitcher's natural routine. the more difficult it is to eliminate it. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 10, 2021 13:57:32 GMT -6
"Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach." Unless it's Altuve, Correa, or Bregman. Then it's because they're lazy or dumb. Are we allowed to blame Correa for anything? Isn't he the Golden Boy this year? Yes, blaming Correa is permissible. I have done it myself when it was deserved and some of it has been this season. The only player we are not allowed to blame for anything........even leading baseball in getting picked off bases........is Jose Altuve. When other players have brain farts while running the bases, they are dumb mf'ers........when Jose does it, he's just being aggressive. |
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Post by bearbryant on Sept 10, 2021 14:06:37 GMT -6
So you admit, if next season García's still doin the two-step with the rubber, then Strom isn't doing his job, and is just collecting a paycheck like the others. Correct? Don't expect any confirmation from corch about that.  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 10, 2021 14:47:41 GMT -6
I told you why Strom has proven to be good at his job, also why hitting coaches are not. Ya sure did. I don't recall seeing Strom throw any pitches in these games. Strom can't be held accountable That was one of the dumbest things he has ever said, and there is a plethora of dumb things to choose from. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 10, 2021 15:10:07 GMT -6
That was one of the dumbest things he has ever said, and there is a plethora of dumb things to choose from. I'd post a list of yours, but, it would take at least three pages. An example would be the day you told our team MVP, best player, and elite SS to "GTFO". Then, you said Altuve probably deserved more AB's than any player in baseball. Those were both gems. If my comment about Strom not getting on the mound to pitch was so dumb, maybe you can point out exactly when it was he pitched. I missed it. The thing is that you, your parrot Tiger fan, and a couple of others, want to hammer Strom for anything that goes wrong with the pitching while ignoring the proven facts regarding the pitchers who came here and became much better while working with him. Now, point out the hitters we acquired who improved while working with Centron and Snitker........there are none. I'll gladly stack my baseball knowledge up against yours any day. You have your opinion.........I have mine. Nobody said we have to agree. Both of us are wrong some of the time like anyone else. But, I am not wrong when I say Brent Strom is an excellent pitching coach. The numbers prove it. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 10, 2021 15:13:55 GMT -6
On another note, I see that our genius manager is benching Meyers again tonight in favor of Chas in CF. He is also giving Yuli the night off and playing seDiaz at first base. If Framber isn't on his game, it will be a long night because Ohtani,who many claim to be the MVP, is pitching for the Angels.
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 10, 2021 17:11:18 GMT -6
On another note, I see that our genius manager is benching Meyers again tonight in favor of Chas in CF. He is also giving Yuli the night off and playing seDiaz at first base. If Framber isn't on his game, it will be a long night because Ohtani,who many claim to be the MVP, is pitching for the Angels. He just doesn’t want Yuli making gestures if he homers. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2021 9:04:56 GMT -6
"Batter does poorly ... blame the batting coach." Unless it's Altuve, Correa, or Bregman. Then it's because they're lazy or dumb. Are we allowed to blame Correa for anything? Isn't he the Golden Boy this year? My bad, Correa was in 2019. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2021 9:11:44 GMT -6
Are we allowed to blame Correa for anything? Isn't he the Golden Boy this year? My bad, Correa was in 2019. 2019 doesn't mean shit. This is 2021 and Correa is now the team MVP. You seem to think what a guy did 2-3 years ago should be considered when evaluating performances today. Correa is clearly the best player on the Astros at this point and is the team MVP. The 2019 MVP hasn't come close to putting up those kind of numbers since that time. And, we all know what was revealed after the 2019 season. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 11, 2021 9:24:22 GMT -6
On another note, I see that our genius manager is benching Meyers again tonight in favor of Chas in CF. He is also giving Yuli the night off and playing seDiaz at first base. If Framber isn't on his game, it will be a long night because Ohtani,who many claim to be the MVP, is pitching for the Angels. He just doesn’t want Yuli making gestures if he homers. That sounds rike a good idea. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 11, 2021 9:25:22 GMT -6
Are we allowed to blame Correa for anything? Isn't he the Golden Boy this year? My bad, Correa was in 2019. Can you say hoochie mama? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 11, 2021 9:47:47 GMT -6
He just doesn’t want Yuli making gestures if he homers. That sounds rike a good idea. Biden just flagged you. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 11, 2021 9:50:11 GMT -6
My bad, Correa was in 2019. 2019 doesn't mean shit. This is 2021 and Correa is now the team MVP. You seem to think what a guy did 2-3 years ago should be considered when evaluating performances today. Correa is clearly the best player on the Astros at this point and is the team MVP. The 2019 MVP hasn't come close to putting up those kind of numbers since that time. And, we all know what was revealed after the 2019 season. I wouldn't say Correa clearly is the team MVP. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2021 10:52:34 GMT -6
2019 doesn't mean shit. This is 2021 and Correa is now the team MVP. You seem to think what a guy did 2-3 years ago should be considered when evaluating performances today. Correa is clearly the best player on the Astros at this point and is the team MVP. The 2019 MVP hasn't come close to putting up those kind of numbers since that time. And, we all know what was revealed after the 2019 season. I wouldn't say Correa clearly is the team MVP. As of now, there is nobody on the team more valuable. " Clearly" may not have been the proper word to use, but, Correa doesn't look up to Altuve or any other Astro in terms of being valuable at the present time. Based on his defense, I'd give him an edge over the rest. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Sept 11, 2021 12:09:20 GMT -6
That sounds rike a good idea. Biden just flagged you. No worries. The only flag Sleepy Joe knows how to use is the white flag. |
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2021 14:05:18 GMT -6
2019 doesn't mean shit. This is 2021 and Correa is now the team MVP. You seem to think what a guy did 2-3 years ago should be considered when evaluating performances today. Correa is clearly the best player on the Astros at this point and is the team MVP. The 2019 MVP hasn't come close to putting up those kind of numbers since that time. And, we all know what was revealed after the 2019 season. I wouldn't say Correa clearly is the team MVP. Tucker is quickly getting up there. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 11, 2021 17:30:06 GMT -6
No worries. The only flag Sleepy Joe knows how to use is the white flag. |
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