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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 8:42:22 GMT -6
Verlander vs. Samardzija
31-18. Up by 2 games in the division and 2.5 games behind the Red Sox for best overall record. 1st place in run differential at +107. On pace for 102 Wins.
Top-5 WAR Players for the Astros:
1. Verlander 2.8
2. Cole 2.1
3. Correa 2.1
4. Altuve 1.8
5. Springer/Morton 1.5
Interestingly despite his recent struggles, Reddick is sitting on a 1.2 WAR. Bregman is up to 1.1.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 23, 2018 9:32:32 GMT -6
Marisnick back because of Reddick’s injury. Sigh.
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Post by m240 on May 23, 2018 9:40:50 GMT -6
5 games short of the 1/3 of the season marker it would be interesting to look at the line up and see what might be ahead,
Springer- hitting about like you would expect so he most likely will stay about on this pace for the rest of the year.
Bregman - hard luck so far this year but has his ops over 800 now and my guess is that he will be marginally better for the rest of the year.
Altuve - He was due for an off year and by off year I mean hitting only 316. My guess is that he picks the power and average up slightly over the rest of the year.
Correa - up until 2 weeks ago he was hitting about as you would expect, give him a 10 day break and I would bet he comes back to form and hits around 900 ops for the rest of the way
Gurriel- he has hit a very hollow 280 so far and the bone issue in his wrist has a lot to do with that so I expect him to turn it up a bit for the rest of the way
Reddick - he started off like a house on fire and has really cooled off of late, he should perform at a higher clip over the next 113 games
Gonzales - he has under performed so far, he should hit much better the rest of the way
Gattis/dh - he either picks up the pace or his replacement will
McCann/Stassi - these guys have done better offensively and defensively than I expected
Kemp/Davis - they have done well and it would be a bonus if they continue anywhere close to where they have so far.
Fisher/Marisnick/? - they are back in the line now and seeing more action will not only depend on how they do but how others do as well.
So it is easy to see that we have some room for improvement and I believe it will come from the guys we have mostly but I do believe that we will add a bat at the deadline. It is doubtful that all the guys hitting like light weights so far will step up the pace and it is also doubtful that Tucker comes up before September. If that proves out then a trade gets made.
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Post by m240 on May 23, 2018 9:47:32 GMT -6
you are joking about Marisnick right
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Post by m240 on May 23, 2018 9:50:00 GMT -6
Man I just saw it on the Astros site. What a load of crap.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 23, 2018 9:52:14 GMT -6
I believe in our guys, but they could use another bat in that lineup. On the safe side, let’s assume Altuve’s power will take a while to come back and that Correa will slump more with that average. If you get that hitter, imagine the possibilities.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 23, 2018 10:07:00 GMT -6
Reddick had only played three of the previous 5 games, it was clear something was wrong. WAs he the guy who they thought had a spider bite?
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Post by unionstation82 on May 23, 2018 10:10:52 GMT -6
Yeah.
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Post by sempersmom on May 23, 2018 11:00:16 GMT -6
I hope it wasn't a brown recluse. Those bites can be deadly.
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Post by sempersmom on May 23, 2018 11:13:28 GMT -6
Astros Lineup:
Springer
Bregman
Altuve
Correa
Gonzalez
Gurriel
McCann
Gattis
Kemp
Verlander
At least Jake is starting.
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Post by blcoach8 on May 23, 2018 11:20:57 GMT -6
Hopefully, Correa has pulled his head out of his butt overnight
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 11:40:11 GMT -6
5 games short of the 1/3 of the season marker it would be interesting to look at the line up and see what might be ahead, Springer- hitting about like you would expect so he most likely will stay about on this pace for the rest of the year. Bregman - hard luck so far this year but has his ops over 800 now and my guess is that he will be marginally better for the rest of the year. Altuve - He was due for an off year and by off year I mean hitting only 316. My guess is that he picks the power and average up slightly over the rest of the year. Correa - up until 2 weeks ago he was hitting about as you would expect, give him a 10 day break and I would bet he comes back to form and hits around 900 ops for the rest of the way Gurriel- he has hit a very hollow 280 so far and the bone issue in his wrist has a lot to do with that so I expect him to turn it up a bit for the rest of the way Reddick - he started off like a house on fire and has really cooled off of late, he should perform at a higher clip over the next 113 games Gonzales - he has under performed so far, he should hit much better the rest of the way Gattis/dh - he either picks up the pace or his replacement will McCann/Stassi - these guys have done better offensively and defensively than I expected Kemp/Davis - they have done well and it would be a bonus if they continue anywhere close to where they have so far. Fisher/Marisnick/? - they are back in the line now and seeing more action will not only depend on how they do but how others do as well. So it is easy to see that we have some room for improvement and I believe it will come from the guys we have mostly but I do believe that we will add a bat at the deadline. It is doubtful that all the guys hitting like light weights so far will step up the pace and it is also doubtful that Tucker comes up before September. If that proves out then a trade gets made. You gave a nice assessment, one thing that hasn't been mentioned, during spring training Jeff's confidence that Stassi can hold his own at this level. |
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Post by marshall on May 23, 2018 11:51:19 GMT -6
I think I'll watch the away feed since the home team broadcast crew doesn't seem interested in baseball anymore.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:03:20 GMT -6
I'm surprised White didn't get the call. I guess they want a pure OFer...
Hopefully Tucker keeps hitting and we see him in June.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:11:34 GMT -6
Here we go!
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:14:28 GMT -6
Agree with Blummer, JV looking to find it, a lot of pitches too much of the plate.
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:16:42 GMT -6
Nice pitch to K Cutch.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:20:55 GMT -6
Good 1st inning for JV as expect.
Springer almost got him one.
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:22:55 GMT -6
Nice eye Bregs.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:26:01 GMT -6
Bregman is really starting to put together a very solid year.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:26:21 GMT -6
When Altuve starts walking it's a good sign.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 23, 2018 12:26:25 GMT -6
2 walks and a hear-HR from Samarje so far. Looking good (for the Astros)
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:26:27 GMT -6
I am glad Samardzija decided at the trade deadline he didn't want to come to Houston.
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Post by Saint on May 23, 2018 12:29:18 GMT -6
Well that ended quickly...
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:29:29 GMT -6
Bad jump by Bregs.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 23, 2018 12:29:53 GMT -6
Ugh. Another guy not on the Approved Base Stealers list thrown out trying to steal.
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Post by abregmanfan on May 23, 2018 12:30:32 GMT -6
I am glad Samardzija decided at the trade deadline he didn't want to come to Houston. I don't remember that. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 23, 2018 12:31:49 GMT -6
Nobody has killed more innings lately than Correa, whose head is still buried in his ass............He needs a wakeup call....give him a day off or bat him 9th. He is killing them in the cleanup spot
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Post by paastrosfan on May 23, 2018 12:33:13 GMT -6
I am glad Samardzija decided at the trade deadline he didn't want to come to Houston. I don't remember that. He was quoted as saying he would turn down a trade to Houston. |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 23, 2018 12:33:56 GMT -6
He was quoted as saying he would turn down a trade to Houston. Good. Glad he wouldn't come. |
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