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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 8:54:20 GMT -6
Cole vs. Suarez
Hopefully the Astros can pick up a couple easy wins here, but this feels like a series where the bats might get a little lackadaisical. Would be nice to see a 5th consecutive series win before we head off on a difficult road trip.
The Angels have fallen off to 3.5 games behind, but Seattle is managing to stick around despite the loss of Cano.
After the off day we still have the 3rd best winning percentage in baseball, and the highest run differential at +98 (Yankees 2nd at +81).
Our top-5 WAR players are (in order):
1. Verlander 2.8
2. Cole 2.1
3. Correa 2.0
4. Altuve 1.8
5. Morton/Springer 1.5
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Post by astrosdoug on May 22, 2018 9:54:24 GMT -6
If this offense can improve from 10th or 11th best to 5th best in MLB, the Astros will be an awesome opponent to face.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 22, 2018 9:59:14 GMT -6
This season the Astros’ offense is like the Yankees in last year’s ALCS Game 7.
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Post by paastrosfan on May 22, 2018 10:16:39 GMT -6
This season the Astros’ offense is like the Yankees in last year’s ALCS Game 7. Different story this season they have Frazier and Bird down in Scranton waiting in the wings. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2018 10:46:19 GMT -6
This season the Astros’ offense is like the Yankees in last year’s ALCS Game 7. Different story this season they have Frazier and Bird down in Scranton waiting in the wings. Why is Frazier at Scranton? Rehab? |
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Post by paastrosfan on May 22, 2018 10:51:27 GMT -6
Different story this season they have Frazier and Bird down in Scranton waiting in the wings. Why is Frazier at Scranton? Rehab? He had a concussion in spring training, he is actually a go and could be called up, but no room at the inn. Bird had that re-occurring ankle problem, and I am sure they would accommodate him. Their system is just loaded and back logged just like the Stros, but probably deeper. Then Drury who they traded for over the winter goes does with migraines, and loses his job to Andujar, they don't lose a beat. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 22, 2018 11:08:52 GMT -6
If our offense becomes close to what it was last uear combined with our starting pitching, we can win more games than we did last year.....
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Post by m240 on May 22, 2018 12:02:09 GMT -6
Hey maybe we can trade for Lowrie from the A's. Utility guy, great bat, last year of his contract.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 22, 2018 12:36:33 GMT -6
Hey maybe we can trade for Lowrie from the A's. Utility guy, great bat, last year of his contract. Nice idea. I always enjoyed his pesky at-bats. He makes you throw strikes. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 22, 2018 13:10:56 GMT -6
Hey maybe we can trade for Lowrie from the A's. Utility guy, great bat, last year of his contract. Nice idea. I always enjoyed his pesky at-bats. He makes you throw strikes. Lowrie would be a great addition and we have the means to make the trade by using guys who are blocked from making the Astros. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 22, 2018 13:17:45 GMT -6
A's are 2 1/2 back of the 2nd wildcard at the moment and Lowrie's their best hitter. Doesn't look realistic unless they take a plunge over the next 6 weeks
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Post by blcoach8 on May 22, 2018 13:52:06 GMT -6
A's are 2 1/2 back of the 2nd wildcard at the moment and Lowrie's their best hitter. Doesn't look realistic unless they take a plunge over the next 6 weeks Oh, I don't think the A's would trade him now because of what you just said. But, if they start going backwards, it could be an option. |
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Post by m240 on May 22, 2018 14:01:25 GMT -6
A's are 2 1/2 back of the 2nd wildcard at the moment and Lowrie's their best hitter. Doesn't look realistic unless they take a plunge over the next 6 weeks It is the A's that we are talking about here. No sure thing but the odds look good. |
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Post by astrosdoug on May 22, 2018 14:07:22 GMT -6
This baseball withdrawal thing is no fun. We have to wait 4 more hours for Astros baseball still? Seriously?  |
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Post by marshall on May 22, 2018 14:48:47 GMT -6
It's about time. I've been waiting for two days to see this thread.
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 15:06:53 GMT -6
I haven't seen a lineup anywhere yet, but I hope Davis is getting a start.
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 15:12:47 GMT -6
And boom. This post has me pass Doug for #1 poster. Without posterbating, I might add. *cough* Marshall *cough* Mwhahaha
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 22, 2018 15:16:59 GMT -6
That's quite a feat to pass Doggie. He came on like gangbusters.
I bet he still has you beat in word count though. Dude is loquacious.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 22, 2018 15:19:59 GMT -6
See that's because I never post from a mobile phone, only from a computer. Sometimes you get so high on life and your fingers just fly across the keyboard  |
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Post by bearbryant on May 22, 2018 15:33:56 GMT -6
I can't believe I'm 4th in post total, at least for the moment. I don't expect it to last
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Post by olpapa on May 22, 2018 16:07:46 GMT -6
Giants:
LF G Hernandez (R)
RF A McCutchen (R)
C Buster Posey (R)
1B Brandon Belt (L)
3B Evan Longoria (R)
SS B. Crawford (L)
DH Pablo Sandoval (S)
CF Austin Jackson (R)
2B KelbyTomlinson (R)
Astros:
RF George Springer (R)
3B Alex Bregman (R)
2B Jose Altuve (R)
SS Carlos Correa (R)
1B Y. Gurriel (R)
LF J.D. Davis (R)
DH Evan Gattis (R)
C Max Stassi (R)
CF Tony Kemp (L)
SF: Andrew Suarez (L) (1-3, 4.88)
HOU: Gerrit Cole (R) (4-1, 1.75)
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Post by sempersmom on May 22, 2018 16:30:31 GMT -6
I can't believe I'm 4th in post total, at least for the moment. I don't expect it to last I'm sure I'm in last place. I'm too busy reading what everyone is posting. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 22, 2018 17:01:55 GMT -6
I can't believe I'm 4th in post total, at least for the moment. I don't expect it to last I'm sure I'm in last place. I'm too busy reading what everyone is posting. 16th. I'm 6th, I think. |
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 17:06:21 GMT -6
See that's because I never post from a mobile phone, only from a computer. Sometimes you get so high on life and your fingers just fly across the keyboard Excuses excuses. |
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 17:07:14 GMT -6
That's quite a feat to pass Doggie. He came on like gangbusters. I bet he still has you beat in word count though. Dude is loquacious. I'm about quality over quantity in word count. But the opposite in posts... |
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Post by marshall on May 22, 2018 17:47:44 GMT -6
And boom. This post has me pass Doug for #1 poster. Without posterbating, I might add. *cough* Marshall *cough* Mwhahaha To be fair, less than 50 post fall into that category. |
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 17:51:41 GMT -6
And boom. This post has me pass Doug for #1 poster. Without posterbating, I might add. *cough* Marshall *cough* Mwhahaha To be fair, less than 50 post fall into that category. It's too late. Your post count is soiled. |
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Post by marshall on May 22, 2018 18:00:33 GMT -6
Should start soon.
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Post by Saint on May 22, 2018 18:06:27 GMT -6
I want to see a big game from one of our core. Altuve, Bregman, or Correa are each due for a big explosion.
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Post by paastrosfan on May 22, 2018 18:10:41 GMT -6
The Giants are throwing out a nice veteran line up.
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