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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 4, 2022 18:03:36 GMT -6
We sure need him to get it together... I wonder if his velocity was still way down today... I don’t recall hearing the broadcast team say anything about his velocity today. How’s Pressly’s velocity? I know they mentioned him having low velo too. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 4, 2022 19:11:02 GMT -6
I don’t recall hearing the broadcast team say anything about his velocity today. How’s Pressly’s velocity? I know they mentioned him having low velo too. Last I saw said Pressly had lost a couple mph off his fastball. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 4, 2022 20:06:25 GMT -6
How’s Pressly’s velocity? I know they mentioned him having low velo too. Last I saw said Pressly had lost a couple mph off his fastball. Who is the closer next year, any guesses? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 4, 2022 20:57:53 GMT -6
Last I saw said Pressly had lost a couple mph off his fastball. Who is the closer next year, any guesses? Pedro Báez |
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Post by Saint on Apr 4, 2022 21:10:51 GMT -6
At least Pressly has the pedigree to instill more confidence.
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Post by kyledriver1980 on Apr 5, 2022 6:29:56 GMT -6
I do worry about our bullpen a little. There are some good arms in the mix; Pressly, Neris, Stanek, Maton. They are all prone to give up the long ball. I hope our starters go deep and our offense can consistently score 5+ runs each game.
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 6:33:11 GMT -6
I do worry about our bullpen a little. There are some good arms in the mix; Pressly, Neris, Stanek, Maton. They are all prone to give up the long ball. I hope our starters go deep and our offense can consistently score 5+ runs each game. I would say the bullpen remains our weakest area. But, it's the easiest area to upgrade during the year with trades. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 5, 2022 7:40:12 GMT -6
I do worry about our bullpen a little. There are some good arms in the mix; Pressly, Neris, Stanek, Maton. They are all prone to give up the long ball. I hope our starters go deep and our offense can consistently score 5+ runs each game. I would say the bullpen remains our weakest area. But, it's the easiest area to upgrade during the year with trades. I think it’s fine if Pressly’s velocity can rise up to usual standards. What I don’t like is the offense. You’ve replaced Correa with Peña while still needing to address CF. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Apr 5, 2022 7:40:42 GMT -6
How’s Pressly’s velocity? I know they mentioned him having low velo too. Last I saw said Pressly had lost a couple mph off his fastball. Who knows what his off season workout was, but with a shorten ST, it could be that dead arm period usually every pitcher faces. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 5, 2022 12:18:14 GMT -6
So, is Goodrum an improvement over Robel?
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 12:30:00 GMT -6
So, is Goodrum an improvement over Robel? Amazingly pathetic if he is not, the bar can only be set so low. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Apr 5, 2022 13:33:36 GMT -6
So, is Goodrum an improvement over Robel? Niko occasionally showed some signs of life while he was in Detroit. I'm not inclined to go out on a limb and say he'll be good. But he probably won't suck. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 15:17:38 GMT -6
I would say the bullpen remains our weakest area. But, it's the easiest area to upgrade during the year with trades. I think it’s fine if Pressly’s velocity can rise up to usual standards. What I don’t like is the offense. You’ve replaced Correa with Peña while still needing to address CF. With Correa's health concerns, it's very possible that Pena ends up more productive than Correa. I do have concerns about our OF depth though. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 15:19:03 GMT -6
So, is Goodrum an improvement over Robel? Niko occasionally showed some signs of life while he was in Detroit. I'm not inclined to go out on a limb and say he'll be good. But he probably won't suck. You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 5, 2022 15:45:10 GMT -6
Niko occasionally showed some signs of life while he was in Detroit. I'm not inclined to go out on a limb and say he'll be good. But he probably won't suck. You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... Was that Robel’s line? Was he more of a juggernaut than we thought? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 5, 2022 15:46:28 GMT -6
Oh no…the Dallas Rangers have cut Marisnick. f***.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Apr 5, 2022 16:48:03 GMT -6
Niko occasionally showed some signs of life while he was in Detroit. I'm not inclined to go out on a limb and say he'll be good. But he probably won't suck. You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... Yes, that's not saying much. Then again the Astros aren't paying much. 2MM isn't gonna buy you more than an adequate defensive utility man. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Apr 5, 2022 16:51:57 GMT -6
You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... Was that Robel’s line? Was he more of a juggernaut than we thought? That's Niko's career average (88 OPS+). Robel's OPS+ as an Astro was 18. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 17:20:39 GMT -6
Was that Robel’s line? Was he more of a juggernaut than we thought? That's Niko's career average (88 OPS+). Robel's OPS+ as an Astro was 18. To be 18 again. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 17:44:03 GMT -6
Oh no…the Dallas Rangers have cut Marisnick. F***. Even though I can't stand Siri, HFN to Marisnick. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 17:48:35 GMT -6
You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... Was that Robel’s line? Was he more of a juggernaut than we thought? No that's Nico. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 17:50:10 GMT -6
You mean he probably won't suck worse than .230/.303/.396? That's not saying very much... Yes, that's not saying much. Then again the Astros aren't paying much. 2MM isn't gonna buy you more than an adequate defensive utility man. I know. I guess I'm being pissy because I don't think he's even worth the $2 mil. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 5, 2022 18:20:29 GMT -6
Yes, that's not saying much. Then again the Astros aren't paying much. 2MM isn't gonna buy you more than an adequate defensive utility man. I know. I guess I'm being pissy because I don't think he's even worth the $2 mil. Two million is for anyone who can look confident at the plate these days, which Robel wasn’t. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 18:31:54 GMT -6
Yes, that's not saying much. Then again the Astros aren't paying much. 2MM isn't gonna buy you more than an adequate defensive utility man. I know. I guess I'm being pissy because I don't think he's even worth the $2 mil. Why don't you think this s***** player is worth 40 years of a teacher's combined salary? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 20:34:17 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 20:46:39 GMT -6
I know. I guess I'm being pissy because I don't think he's even worth the $2 mil. Why don't you think this s***** player is worth 40 years of a teacher's combined salary? Call me crazy! |
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Post by Saint on Apr 5, 2022 20:47:24 GMT -6
I just saw that. Seems a bit pricey but it does lock up a good closer for a couple more years. We need to get some more good arms around him somehow. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 5, 2022 20:53:02 GMT -6
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 20:59:32 GMT -6
I just saw that. Seems a bit pricey but it does lock up a good closer for a couple more years. We need to get some more good arms around him somehow. Stanek was a great find. Would rather have re-signed Gravemsn than the money used to sign Neris. Is Rosenthal worth an incentive based deal? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 5, 2022 21:10:33 GMT -6
Taylor Rogers and Seth Lugo are both FAs after this season. I would gladly welcome them to be apart of the Astros 2023 bullpen.
Hypothetical badass Astros 2023 bullpen.
Pressly
Rogers
Maton
Stanek
Lugo
Neris
Javier (rotation or long relief?)
I wonder which of the Astros younger relievers are going to really make an impact this year?
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