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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 5, 2021 16:51:18 GMT -6
Pedro Severino C from the Orioles would be a good stop gap for the Astros behind Maldonado. Move Castro. Severing can play OF as well I don't see anything in Severino's history to indicate he ever played ANY position other than Catcher and DH. Where are you getting this from? Severino will have his second arb this winter so the Orioles own him for two years. Even if he was a good fit for the Astros (I don't think he is.) the Orioles aren't going to just give him to us. So what do you offer in return? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 5, 2021 18:31:23 GMT -6
Only thing that concerns me aside from Dusty's faults is this means we could lose Joe Espada. I think he would've been a good manager for this group since he's been part of the clubhouse for so long I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 5, 2021 18:44:36 GMT -6
Only thing that concerns me aside from Dusty's faults is this means we could lose Joe Espada. I think he would've been a good manager for this group since he's been part of the clubhouse for so long I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? I’m with you on this one. Is there something people know that indicates he’s the next Tony LaRussa? |
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Post by Saint on Nov 5, 2021 18:52:11 GMT -6
Only thing that concerns me aside from Dusty's faults is this means we could lose Joe Espada. I think he would've been a good manager for this group since he's been part of the clubhouse for so long I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? It just seems like he is well-respected around the league and I haven't seen any thing negative said about him. He's been a coach on two of the most successful organizations, and he's a good mix of various experiences while not being some geezer. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 5, 2021 18:52:35 GMT -6
Only thing that concerns me aside from Dusty's faults is this means we could lose Joe Espada. I think he would've been a good manager for this group since he's been part of the clubhouse for so long I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? If so, you can be the manager! |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 5, 2021 18:53:41 GMT -6
I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? If so, you can be the manager! I’ve heard of Joe Espada. Isn’t he the bench coach? Can I apply? |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 5, 2021 18:56:14 GMT -6
If so, you can be the manager! I’ve heard of Joe Espada. Isn’t he the bench coach? Can I apply? You probably can. I would love to have a job working for the Astros. However, I think I would top out as a hotdog vendor. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 5, 2021 19:06:02 GMT -6
I’ve heard of Joe Espada. Isn’t he the bench coach? Can I apply? You probably can. I would love to have a job working for the Astros. However, I think I would top out as a hotdog vendor. If they pay me like they do Click, I’ll be throwing hot dogs in a frenzy. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 5, 2021 19:12:34 GMT -6
I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? He's been a coach on two of the most successful organizations, and he's a good mix of various experiences while not being some geezer. For what, though? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 5, 2021 19:13:21 GMT -6
I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? If so, you can be the manager! No one likes me, son. |
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Post by talshill on Nov 5, 2021 19:30:06 GMT -6
If so, you can be the manager! No one likes me, son. Untrue. I like you. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 5, 2021 19:44:54 GMT -6
If so, you can be the manager! No one likes me, son. Sometimes you can be a friendly frog. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 5, 2021 19:50:44 GMT -6
Untrue. I like you. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.  |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 5, 2021 20:12:14 GMT -6
Sometimes you can be a friendly frog. Sometimes you're not. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 5, 2021 20:56:57 GMT -6
Trading Yordan would be moronic. And why not trade Altuve since he's expensive and past his prime Just want to point out that "past his prime" Altuve was tied for 3rd in baseball in WAR among all qualified second baseman, making him still easily worth his AAV of $23.4 million. Which isn't to say I would even be opposed to a trade for the right return. Just that I think people have been a bit spoiled by Altuve and don't realize how valuable his still is. He posted more WAR in just two previous seasons in his career (2016 and 2017). |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 5, 2021 22:05:33 GMT -6
Trading Yordan would be moronic. And why not trade Altuve since he's expensive and past his prime Just want to point out that "past his prime" Altuve was tied for 3rd in baseball in WAR among all qualified second baseman, making him still easily worth his AAV of $23.4 million. Which isn't to say I would even be opposed to a trade for the right return. Just that I think people have been a bit spoiled by Altuve and don't realize how valuable his still is. He posted more WAR in just two previous seasons in his career (2016 and 2017). He also was the sole source of power for our vaunted offense this past World Series. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 5, 2021 22:07:39 GMT -6
I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? I’m with you on this one. Is there something people know that indicates he’s the next Tony LaRussa? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 5, 2021 22:08:37 GMT -6
I’m with you on this one. Is there something people know that indicates he’s the next Tony LaRussa? I don’t have an ideal manager. I just don’t know what the fuss is about with Espada. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 5, 2021 22:15:25 GMT -6
I don't know who's available that fits your ideal of who the manager should be. I think someone familiar with the guys on the roster would be a good candidate since they appear to be a close-knit group I don’t have an ideal manager. I just don’t know what the fuss is about with Espada. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 6, 2021 5:24:10 GMT -6
Only thing that concerns me aside from Dusty's faults is this means we could lose Joe Espada. I think he would've been a good manager for this group since he's been part of the clubhouse for so long I asked this in a Facebook group today, and will ask here now: What has Espada ever done that causes people to be so gung ho about him becoming the manager? The only answers I've gotten are "he has been here a long time" and "the players seem to like him". Are those the going qualifications for a baseball manager now? |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 6, 2021 8:37:28 GMT -6
I don't know what folks think the qualifications for being a manager these days are... I dunno either. I know what the qualifications were in the past though. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 6, 2021 9:37:12 GMT -6
I don't know what folks think the qualifications for being a manager these days are... I dunno either. I know what the qualifications were in the past though. Umpire > Earl |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 6, 2021 9:53:06 GMT -6
Indeed. Bill Haller was awesome. One of the rare few umpires who could go toe-to-toe with Earl Weaver and not lose his composure. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 6, 2021 14:09:59 GMT -6
I don't know what folks think the qualifications for being a manager these days are... I dunno either. I know what the qualifications were in the past though. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 6, 2021 14:16:19 GMT -6
It just seems like he is well-respected around the league and I haven't seen any thing negative said about him. He's been a coach on two of the most successful organizations, and he's a good mix of various experiences while not being some geezer. For what, though? No idea. I guess based on whatever relationships he has built over his time around baseball. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 6, 2021 14:52:24 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 6, 2021 15:27:01 GMT -6
I dunno either. I know what the qualifications were in the past though. It’s really annoying to see a manager’s role in baseball reduced to a guy who just claps whenever his dodo players make fools of themselves and to constantly put in bad players because “he believes in them”. Fast guys stay on first base because of SABR doctrines. When there’s a shift, just keep pulling the ball. Never a squeeze play. Whatever small amount they have left of forcing managers to think is taken away by a universal DH. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 6, 2021 16:15:22 GMT -6
Trading Yordan would be moronic. And why not trade Altuve since he's expensive and past his prime Just want to point out that "past his prime" Altuve was tied for 3rd in baseball in WAR among all qualified second baseman, making him still easily worth his AAV of $23.4 million. Which isn't to say I would even be opposed to a trade for the right return. Just that I think people have been a bit spoiled by Altuve and don't realize how valuable his still is. He posted more WAR in just two previous seasons in his career (2016 and 2017). |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 6, 2021 16:17:06 GMT -6
Just want to point out that "past his prime" Altuve was tied for 3rd in baseball in WAR among all qualified second baseman, making him still easily worth his AAV of $23.4 million. Which isn't to say I would even be opposed to a trade for the right return. Just that I think people have been a bit spoiled by Altuve and don't realize how valuable his still is. He posted more WAR in just two previous seasons in his career (2016 and 2017). I think they messed with his swing too much. They wanted him to be a power hitter... |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 6, 2021 16:19:52 GMT -6
The knock against Altuve is he's gotten lazier with his plate approach as he's aged and it's hurting his wOBA I think they messed with his swing too much. They wanted him to be a power hitter... |
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