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Post by Ashitaka on Apr 5, 2022 21:30:42 GMT -6
Among qualified relivers 2018-2021, Ryan Pressly is:
3rd in WAR
2nd in xFIP
10th in K/BB
10th in WHIP
In looking up these numbers, I discovered that over that same span of time Collin McHugh is 2nd in ERA and 8th in WHIP among all relivers in baseball. I'd say the FO is too in love with velocity if they won't bring him back, but then Pedro Baez is here so......
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Post by m240 on Apr 5, 2022 21:34:30 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? I would wager that either Brown or Whitley makes the playoff roster. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 5, 2022 21:35:30 GMT -6
Among qualified relivers 2018-2021, Ryan Pressly is: 3rd in WAR 2nd in xFIP 10th in K/BB 10th in WHIP In looking up these numbers, I discovered that over that same span of time Collin McHugh is 2nd in ERA and 8th in WHIP among all relivers in baseball. I'd say the FO is too in love with velocity if they won't bring him back, but then Pedro Baez is here so...... I always like McHugh |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 5, 2022 22:00:40 GMT -6
Among qualified relivers 2018-2021, Ryan Pressly is: 3rd in WAR 2nd in xFIP 10th in K/BB 10th in WHIP In looking up these numbers, I discovered that over that same span of time Collin McHugh is 2nd in ERA and 8th in WHIP among all relivers in baseball. I'd say the FO is too in love with velocity if they won't bring him back, but then Pedro Baez is here so...... Didn’t McHugh already get signed? |
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Post by Ashitaka on Apr 6, 2022 4:15:18 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? I would wager that either Brown or Whitley makes the playoff roster. Hope so. But Whitley is starting the MiLB season on the 7-day DL... |
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Post by Ashitaka on Apr 6, 2022 4:15:52 GMT -6
blogs.fangraphs.com/2022-positional-power-rankings-starting-rotation-no-1-15/From the article: "If I were making these rankings, I’d have Houston higher, though the group is not without some injury risks. I’m a big fan of Valdez, and if he hits this innings projection, I think he’ll get Cy Young votes. The combination of striking guys out and allowing no home runs is wildly valuable in today’s game. Verlander has health question marks, but looked good in his spring work, and well, he’s Justin Verlander. Perhaps it’s not deGrom and Scherzer, but that’s a nice combination.
The next chunk of starters is a choose-your-own-adventure mix of risk and reward. Urquidy should deliver league-average innings if healthy. Garcia might ascend to the Valdez tier – or his control might backslide, or hitters might figure out his cutter, which was devastating last year. Javier gets my vote for most talented pitcher on the staff, but he might pitch his way into a permanent bullpen role if he can’t cut down on the walks. He’s starting the season in relief, in fact, though he’ll likely contribute in the rotation as well.
The Astros don’t need to hit on all three of those arms, because they’ll get McCullers back at midseason, and Odorizzi can chip in some average innings of his own. That gives them an enviable floor; having a competent major leaguer like Odorizzi around to sponge up innings is just smart roster building. The Astros are eighth in our rankings, but a top five rotation in my heart."
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Post by kyledriver1980 on Apr 6, 2022 5:39:17 GMT -6
Among qualified relivers 2018-2021, Ryan Pressly is: 3rd in WAR 2nd in xFIP 10th in K/BB 10th in WHIP In looking up these numbers, I discovered that over that same span of time Collin McHugh is 2nd in ERA and 8th in WHIP among all relivers in baseball. I'd say the FO is too in love with velocity if they won't bring him back, but then Pedro Baez is here so...... Didn’t McHugh already get signed? Yes, with Atlanta. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 6, 2022 6:39:48 GMT -6
I like Pressly and all but how long are they going to sidestep Tucker and/or Álvarez?
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 7:31:12 GMT -6
I like Pressly and all but how long are they going to sidestep Tucker and/or Álvarez? Probably until next season. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 6, 2022 8:10:19 GMT -6
I like Pressly and all but how long are they going to sidestep Tucker and/or Álvarez? Probably until next season. If they are waiting to see which one takes the next step to clearly establish their value then the cost will be such that they will most likely have to choose just one. I would think that they pick one of those two and one of the pitchers and work out long term deals with them. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 8:34:32 GMT -6
Probably until next season. If they are waiting to see which one takes the next step to clearly establish their value then the cost will be such that they will most likely have to choose just one. I would think that they pick one of those two and one of the pitchers and work out long term deals with them. Tucker should get the extension first. And I agree on a pitcher being second. If Alvarez's knees hold up, it would not surprise me if they gave him extension as well next year. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 8:45:49 GMT -6
How would you rank these players in ceiling potential... From (highest to lowest)
Pena, Leon, Lee, Meyers, McCormick, Siri Brown and Whitley
How you rank them on having the highest floor? (From highest floor)
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 6, 2022 8:49:53 GMT -6
How would you rank these players in ceiling potential... From (highest to lowest) Pena, Leon, Lee, Meyers, McCormick, Siri Brown and Whitley How you rank them on having the highest floor? (From highest floor) Leon Pena Lee Brown Whitley Meyers McCormick Siri |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 6, 2022 8:58:24 GMT -6
If they are waiting to see which one takes the next step to clearly establish their value then the cost will be such that they will most likely have to choose just one. I would think that they pick one of those two and one of the pitchers and work out long term deals with them. Tucker should get the extension first. And I agree on a pitcher being second. If Alvarez's knees hold up, it would not surprise me if they gave him extension as well next year. Yeah, I’d value Tucker more than Álvarez and more than a reliever. If this was 2018 Pressly, I’d be pumped. However, he seems to fall between elite setup reliever and okay closer. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 6, 2022 9:25:21 GMT -6
How would you rank these players in ceiling potential... From (highest to lowest) Pena, Leon, Lee, Meyers, McCormick, Siri Brown and Whitley How you rank them on having the highest floor? (From highest floor) Ceiling potential Leon Pena Whitley Brown Meyers Lee McCormick Siri Highest floor Meyers, assuming his shoulder heals properly Pena Lee McCormick Brown Whitley Siri |
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Post by abregmanfan on Apr 6, 2022 9:43:16 GMT -6
I am glad the season is about to start. I want to see how well our pitchers respond without the Stromfather.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 6, 2022 10:26:27 GMT -6
“I wonder which of the Astros younger relievers are going to really make an impact this year?”
Of the young relievers on the opening day roster I would bet on Javier. Of the guys in the minors I would bet on Peter Solomon.
I’m curious to see what roster moves the Astros make when rosters are reduced from 28 the 26 on May 1. If I were making the call and Pedro Baez and Montero stink it up all through April, I would unload them.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 10:27:04 GMT -6
How would you rank these players in ceiling potential... From (highest to lowest) Pena, Leon, Lee, Meyers, McCormick, Siri Brown and Whitley How you rank them on having the highest floor? (From highest floor) Ceiling potential Leon Pena Whitley Brown Meyers Lee McCormick Siri Highest floor Meyers, assuming his shoulder heals properly Pena Lee McCormick Brown Whitley Siri I echo your ranking, jolly good sir, |
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Post by Saint on Apr 6, 2022 11:00:26 GMT -6
Leon, Pena at the top.
Everybody else, meh.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 11:15:29 GMT -6
Leon, Pena at the top. Everybody else, meh. Alright Debbie. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Apr 6, 2022 11:20:12 GMT -6
How would you rank these players in ceiling potential... From (highest to lowest) Pena, Leon, Lee, Meyers, McCormick, Siri Brown and Whitley How you rank them on having the highest floor? (From highest floor) Peña McCormick Lee Brown Leon Meyers Siri Whitley
Highest CeilingWhitley Leon Brown Meyers Peña Lee Siri McCormick I really can't get a great handle on the guys with no ML time, although Peña's spring inspires a ton of confidence. And I feel Chas has the tightest range between floor and ceiling. These two are the least likely to disappoint. Imo, Whitley has the highest ceiling and also the lowest floor. He's a flake. Showboat seems more fluke than reality. But I still ranked his ceiling higher than Chas. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 6, 2022 12:23:05 GMT -6
McHugh was a solid starter but a heck of a reliever. I would have loved to get him back.
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Post by Saint on Apr 6, 2022 12:26:14 GMT -6
Leon, Pena at the top. Everybody else, meh. Alright Debbie. I like Chas and Meyers and I want all of them to succeed, but I just don't really see it. I hope I'm wrong. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 6, 2022 13:20:33 GMT -6
Ceiling potential Leon Pena Whitley Brown Meyers Lee McCormick Siri Highest floor Meyers, assuming his shoulder heals properly Pena Lee McCormick Leon Brown Whitley Siri I echo your ranking, jolly good sir, I guess the reason I think that Meyers and Pena have the highest floor is that they have an incredible internal drive to improve. Lee's defensive skills translate into him being a mlb starter even without any offense and McCormick has proven himself somewhat at the major league level already. The rest of them are just gut calls. I forgot Leon on the floor so I added him in. |
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Post by dafish on Apr 6, 2022 13:38:27 GMT -6
So underwhelmed by baseball right now, that I almost missed noticing the upcoming season opener.
After being a fan so long, seems so strange not to give a shit
Will stop by if something wild happens, or if they return to the playoffs in Oct.
Best wishes to all the Fugees.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 14:51:04 GMT -6
So underwhelmed by baseball right now, that I almost missed noticing the upcoming season opener. After being a fan so long, seems so strange not to give a shit Will stop by if something wild happens, or if they return to the playoffs in Oct. Best wishes to all the Fugees. What's up cat? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 6, 2022 15:41:04 GMT -6
I am glad the season is about to start. I want to see how well our pitchers respond without the Stromfather. Maybe now we can have a closer we don’t fear getting a save. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 15:54:02 GMT -6
I am glad the season is about to start. I want to see how well our pitchers respond without the Stromfather. Maybe now we can have a closer we don’t fear getting a save. I think Pressly is pretty damn good. Stanek was a pleasant surprise. I like Straw a ton, but if Meyers can be healthy and produce it was the right trade....Not a fan of Neris over Graveman |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 6, 2022 15:57:28 GMT -6
Maybe now we can have a closer we don’t fear getting a save. I think Pressly is pretty damn good. Stanek was a pleasant surprise. I like Straw a ton, but if Meyers can be healthy and produce it was the right trade....Not a fan of Neris over Graveman FTR- I thought Baez was a above average signing when it happened... Hindsight, a move that didn't work out. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Apr 6, 2022 16:49:15 GMT -6
Jork signed by Pirates, thanks Jesus. Whitley already on the IL.
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