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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 23, 2021 11:25:45 GMT -6
He got Framber and Luis to show up when the team needed it most. Maton and Graveman have been killing it too. I give credit to a job well done.
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 23, 2021 11:33:22 GMT -6
He got Framber and Luis to show up when the team needed it most. Maton and Graveman have been killing it too. I give credit to a job well done. Damn, I love this team! Great job everyone. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 23, 2021 11:36:53 GMT -6
Changing his position on the rubber and follow-through is really getting into the science of pitching. We saw a different Garcia out there last night.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 23, 2021 11:37:50 GMT -6
Changing his position on the rubber and follow-through is really getting into the science of pitching. We saw a different Garcia out there last night. That’s the kind of science I don’t mind, not putting 4 infielders on the right side for a lefty. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 11:41:55 GMT -6
He got Framber and Luis to show up when the team needed it most. Maton and Graveman have been killing it too. I give credit to a job well done. Thank you. I guess this means he's earned his title of Lord Strom. LOL |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 23, 2021 11:45:24 GMT -6
He got Framber and Luis to show up when the team needed it most. Maton and Graveman have been killing it too. I give credit to a job well done. Thank you. I guess this means he's earned his title of Lord Strom. LOL Alright, it’s your turn to kiss Dusty’s ass too. Let’s be fair. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 23, 2021 11:47:33 GMT -6
Changing his position on the rubber and follow-through is really getting into the science of pitching. We saw a different Garcia out there last night. That’s the kind of science I don’t mind, not putting 4 infielders on the right side for a lefty. The old days of saying the infield was in a shift was when the shortstop or second basemen shifted about ten feet in the hole either way. Who could forget the Boog Powell shift as being radical. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 12:05:56 GMT -6
Thank you. I guess this means he's earned his title of Lord Strom. LOL Alright, it’s your turn to kiss Dusty’s ass too. Let’s be fair. There are limits to anything. I'll give some credit for doing a good job with the pitching in this series. That's where it ends. I'll leave kissing Dusty's ass up to abregmanfan. LOL For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 23, 2021 12:08:17 GMT -6
Alright, it’s your turn to kiss Dusty’s ass too. Let’s be fair. There are limits to anything. I'll give some credit for doing a good job with the pitching in this series. That's where it ends. I'll leave kissing Dusty's ass up to abregmanfan. LOL For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. I want you to draft a letter to thank him for believing in Framber and Luis. I want it on my desk by 8 am. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 12:12:25 GMT -6
There are limits to anything. I'll give some credit for doing a good job with the pitching in this series. That's where it ends. I'll leave kissing Dusty's ass up to abregmanfan. LOL For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. I want you to draft a letter to thank him for believing in Framber and Luis. I want it on my desk by 8 am. I am not sure the letter should be for Dusty believing in them as much as for Strom helping turn them around. I don't know what he saw, but, something clicked. I hope he can apply the same magic to Urquidy. Dusty handled them the right way. Dusty's key move was going to the mound to talk to Framber after he gave up a leadoff single and hit a batter. Framber promptly got a DP ball from Renfroe and another ground ball out to end the inning and kill any hope the Red Sox had left. We should now watch to see who accuses us of cheating after the complete turnarounds of Framber and Garcia. LOL |
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 23, 2021 12:14:01 GMT -6
I want you to draft a letter to thank him for believing in Framber and Luis. I want it on my desk by 8 am. I am not sure the letter should be for Dusty believing in them as much as for Strom helping turn them around. I don't know what he saw, but, something clicked. I hope he can apply the same magic to Urquidy. Dusty handled them the right way. Dusty's key move was going to the mound to talk to Framber after he gave up a leadoff single and hit a batter. Framber promptly got a DP ball from Renfroe and another ground ball out to end the inning and kill any hope the Red Sox had left. We should now watch to see who accuses us of cheating after the complete turnarounds of Framber and Garcia. LOL It was a total team effort. From Dusty, to Strom to the hot dog vendor! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 12:15:36 GMT -6
I am not sure the letter should be for Dusty believing in them as much as for Strom helping turn them around. I don't know what he saw, but, something clicked. I hope he can apply the same magic to Urquidy. Dusty handled them the right way. Dusty's key move was going to the mound to talk to Framber after he gave up a leadoff single and hit a batter. Framber promptly got a DP ball from Renfroe and another ground ball out to end the inning and kill any hope the Red Sox had left. We should now watch to see who accuses us of cheating after the complete turnarounds of Framber and Garcia. LOL It was a total team effort. From Dusty, to Strom to the hot dog vendor! And the guys raking the mound. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we can have McCullers available for some work in the WS. If Meyers can't go, and, we aren't sure about Lance, remove Jake and give Lance his spot on the roster. If they know for sure that Jake won't be able to go, add a third catcher |
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 23, 2021 12:16:23 GMT -6
It was a total team effort. From Dusty, to Strom to the hot dog vendor! And the guys raking the mound. True, however they are right above the hot dog vendor! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 12:18:32 GMT -6
And the guys raking the mound. True, however they are right above the hot dog vendor! Speaking of hot dogs, I ate some last night sitting in my recliner helping manage the game. LOL |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 23, 2021 13:35:12 GMT -6
He got Framber and Luis to show up when the team needed it most. Maton and Graveman have been killing it too. I give credit to a job well done. Agreed |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 23, 2021 13:36:56 GMT -6
There are limits to anything. I'll give some credit for doing a good job with the pitching in this series. That's where it ends. I'll leave kissing Dusty's ass up to abregmanfan. LOL For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. I want you to draft a letter to thank him for believing in Framber and Luis. I want it on my desk by 8 am. LOL, expecting integrity from this clown? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 23, 2021 15:24:42 GMT -6
I want you to draft a letter to thank him for believing in Framber and Luis. I want it on my desk by 8 am. LOL, expecting integrity from this clown? You of all people are going to mention integrity. LMAO The rest of us have been enjoying the day celebrating going to the WS and here you come to start your BS and name calling.. You just can't help yourself because it's who you are. LMAO. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Oct 25, 2021 10:54:19 GMT -6
For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. Fair enough. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. I'm glad there isn't such a rule. If a team uses it and it's successful, fine. If they use it and get burned, fine too. If a batter makes an out by hitting into the shift, tough shift. If a batter adapts and hits to the opposite field, good on him. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 25, 2021 12:18:33 GMT -6
I don’t understand the wish to ban the shift. It’s as dumb as not allowing baserunners to slide into you.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 25, 2021 14:20:25 GMT -6
I don’t understand the wish to ban the shift. It’s as dumb as not allowing baserunners to slide into you. I guess I am so old school that I don't like changes like that. It probably hurts a team as much as it helps us. I remember the White Sox taking advantage of it against us. I have never understood why more hitters don't work to take advantage of it instead of trying to pull the ball through it. Not allowing baserunners to slide into you is just plain dumb. The dumbest rule, and, one we have seen the last of, is the automatic runner on second base to start extra innings. Having the DH rule apply to both leagues is also needed. |
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Post by dafish on Oct 25, 2021 22:20:32 GMT -6
Alright, it’s your turn to kiss Dusty’s ass too. Let’s be fair. For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. Too bad Tony Gwynn wasn't alive to toy around with the shift. He'd probably would have gotten a .400 season. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 2, 2021 4:41:41 GMT -6
For the record, I hate the damn shift and wish we never used it. In fact, I wish there would be a rule prohibiting it from being used. Too bad Tony Gwynn wasn't alive to toy around with the shift. He'd probably would have gotten a .400 season. After reading an MLBTR article, Jon Gray may not be a fit for the Astros. Yes, his average fastball is around 95 MPH, which is good. However, he has a low spin rate on his pitches. Shockingly, he had over a run lower on his ERA at homes this year, over the right road: 4.02 Home ERA, 5.22 Away ERA. It is also rumored he turned down a 3 year 35-40M Rockies extension. Very likely the Rockies will offer him a QO. Maybe Strom or Strom's predecessor could really help Gray, and work on his mechanics/alter his release. Speaking of which, any word on who is next in line if Strom retires? |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 2, 2021 8:35:58 GMT -6
Too bad Tony Gwynn wasn't alive to toy around with the shift. He'd probably would have gotten a .400 season. After reading an MLBTR article, Jon Gray may not be a fit for the Astros. Yes, his average fastball is around 95 MPH, which is good. However, he has a low spin rate on his pitches. Shockingly, he had over a run lower on his ERA at homes this year, over the right road: 4.02 Home ERA, 5.22 Away ERA. It is also rumored he turned down a 3 year 35-40M Rockies extension. Very likely the Rockies will offer him a QO. Maybe Strom or Strom's predecessor could really help Gray, and work on his mechanics/alter his release. Speaking of which, any word on who is next in line if Strom retires? I doubt anyone is next in line. Our next head coach will want to hire his own guys. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 2, 2021 8:46:06 GMT -6
After reading an MLBTR article, Jon Gray may not be a fit for the Astros. Yes, his average fastball is around 95 MPH, which is good. However, he has a low spin rate on his pitches. Shockingly, he had over a run lower on his ERA at homes this year, over the right road: 4.02 Home ERA, 5.22 Away ERA. It is also rumored he turned down a 3 year 35-40M Rockies extension. Very likely the Rockies will offer him a QO. Maybe Strom or Strom's predecessor could really help Gray, and work on his mechanics/alter his release. Speaking of which, any word on who is next in line if Strom retires? I doubt anyone is next in line. Our next head coach will want to hire his own guys. You mean we don't have someone that Strom is mentoring? I know some people scoff at the idea/understanding how good he is for this team, But it's been mentioned several times over the years, from players, analysts, etc. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 2, 2021 8:53:35 GMT -6
I doubt anyone is next in line. Our next head coach will want to hire his own guys. You mean we don't have someone that Strom is mentoring? I know some people scoff at the idea/understanding how good he is for this team, But it's been mentioned several times over the years, from players, analysts, etc. You and your uncle keep spewing this nonsense about people scoffing at him being good, when it's just a lie. No one has questioned his success. The only thing that has ever been scoffed at is how you homers refuse to acknowledge when he f***s shit up with certain pitchers or fails to fix obvious issues. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2021 9:25:20 GMT -6
Those who scoff at Strom for mistakes with certain pitchers, while not offering evidence to show that he actually made any mistakes, are normally the same critics who ignore it when the hitting coaches fail to diagnose problems and correct them. Strom is to blame when pitchers screw up, but, hitting coaches are blameless if hitters don't produce. Often, these are the same people who blame a pitcher when infielders make errors that keeps an inning going and runs score as a result of the errors.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 2, 2021 10:20:44 GMT -6
Those who scoff at Strom for mistakes with certain pitchers, while not offering evidence to show that he actually made any mistakes, are normally the same critics who ignore it when the hitting coaches fail to diagnose problems and correct them. Strom is to blame when pitchers screw up, but, hitting coaches are blameless if hitters don't produce. Often, these are the same people who blame a pitcher when infielders make errors that keeps an inning going and runs score as a result of the errors. When can we start blaming players? |
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Post by dafish on Nov 2, 2021 10:55:33 GMT -6
Those who scoff at Strom for mistakes with certain pitchers, while not offering evidence to show that he actually made any mistakes, are normally the same critics who ignore it when the hitting coaches fail to diagnose problems and correct them. Strom is to blame when pitchers screw up, but, hitting coaches are blameless if hitters don't produce. Often, these are the same people who blame a pitcher when infielders make errors that keeps an inning going and runs score as a result of the errors. When can we start blaming players? Are you kidding? MLBPA is having you under surveillance as we speak. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2021 11:20:35 GMT -6
Those who scoff at Strom for mistakes with certain pitchers, while not offering evidence to show that he actually made any mistakes, are normally the same critics who ignore it when the hitting coaches fail to diagnose problems and correct them. Strom is to blame when pitchers screw up, but, hitting coaches are blameless if hitters don't produce. Often, these are the same people who blame a pitcher when infielders make errors that keeps an inning going and runs score as a result of the errors. When can we start blaming players? The reality of things is that the players are responsible for their own performances. If a pitcher gives up a home run, it's on him. Not Strom or anyone else. If a fielder makes an error and runs score as a result, it's on him and not the pitcher. If a three run homer is allowed after an error that would have ended an inning, the run scored with the home run is the responsibility of the pitcher. The other two belong to the fielder who made the error. Strom can't throw pitches for the pitchers. Centron and Snitker can't hit for the hitters. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 2, 2021 12:23:39 GMT -6
Those who scoff at Strom for mistakes with certain pitchers, while not offering evidence to show that he actually made any mistakes, are normally the same critics who ignore it when the hitting coaches fail to diagnose problems and correct them. Strom is to blame when pitchers screw up, but, hitting coaches are blameless if hitters don't produce. Often, these are the same people who blame a pitcher when infielders make errors that keeps an inning going and runs score as a result of the errors. Where is your evidence that Dusty makes his players fail him? |
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