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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 17, 2022 16:58:37 GMT -6
Is Wagner anything to get excited about? If utility infielders who can hit a little excite you, then yes. I do not ever expect him to have any serious power at the MLB level, but I think he has enough of a hit tool and enough of an eye at the plate that he can be a guy who gets on-base 33-35% of the time, steals a few bags, and plays all four infield positions well enough to not embarrass anyone. I like him, I just don't expect greatness, or even an everyday starter. But with the AFL explosion, he could be the backup infielder as soon as next season if Hensley or whoever isn't getting it done. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 17, 2022 17:24:20 GMT -6
Is Wagner anything to get excited about? If utility infielders who can hit a little excite you, then yes. I do not ever expect him to have any serious power at the MLB level, but I think he has enough of a hit tool and enough of an eye at the plate that he can be a guy who gets on-base 33-35% of the time, steals a few bags, and plays all four infield positions well enough to not embarrass anyone. I like him, I just don't expect greatness, or even an everyday starter. But with the AFL explosion, he could be the backup infielder as soon as next season if Hensley or whoever isn't getting it done. So is he the Robbie Grossman of infielders? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 17, 2022 17:26:20 GMT -6
If utility infielders who can hit a little excite you, then yes. I do not ever expect him to have any serious power at the MLB level, but I think he has enough of a hit tool and enough of an eye at the plate that he can be a guy who gets on-base 33-35% of the time, steals a few bags, and plays all four infield positions well enough to not embarrass anyone. I like him, I just don't expect greatness, or even an everyday starter. But with the AFL explosion, he could be the backup infielder as soon as next season if Hensley or whoever isn't getting it done. So is he the Robbie Grossman of infielders? Grossman, not a very good last name.... Although, not as bad as Dickinson..... |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 17, 2022 17:53:39 GMT -6
If utility infielders who can hit a little excite you, then yes. I do not ever expect him to have any serious power at the MLB level, but I think he has enough of a hit tool and enough of an eye at the plate that he can be a guy who gets on-base 33-35% of the time, steals a few bags, and plays all four infield positions well enough to not embarrass anyone. I like him, I just don't expect greatness, or even an everyday starter. But with the AFL explosion, he could be the backup infielder as soon as next season if Hensley or whoever isn't getting it done. So is he the Robbie Grossman of infielders? That's really not a terrible comparison, which would be a pretty big win for an 18th-round pick. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 17, 2022 20:00:51 GMT -6
So is he the Robbie Grossman of infielders? Grossman, not a very good last name.... Although, not as bad as Dickinson..... ***** |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 17, 2022 20:01:16 GMT -6
If utility infielders who can hit a little excite you, then yes. I do not ever expect him to have any serious power at the MLB level, but I think he has enough of a hit tool and enough of an eye at the plate that he can be a guy who gets on-base 33-35% of the time, steals a few bags, and plays all four infield positions well enough to not embarrass anyone. I like him, I just don't expect greatness, or even an everyday starter. But with the AFL explosion, he could be the backup infielder as soon as next season if Hensley or whoever isn't getting it done. So is he the Robbie Grossman of infielders? Nothing wrong with a Grossman for a bench player. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 18, 2022 11:23:37 GMT -6
Pedro Leon went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts in his 3rd winter league game. 6 Ks now in 14 ABs in 3 games.
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 18, 2022 12:04:03 GMT -6
Pedro Leon went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts in his 3rd winter league game. 6 Ks now in 14 ABs in 3 games. He had a Sherwin night at the bar. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 18, 2022 12:20:32 GMT -6
Pedro Leon went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts in his 3rd winter league game. 6 Ks now in 14 ABs in 3 games. He had a Sherwin night at the bar. I’ve got my doubts about Leon. There is no denying that he is a gifted athlete. That said, he strikes out in about 1 of every 3 at bats. He steals a lot of bases, but gets caught stealing way too often... about one caught stealing in every 3 attempts. His K and CS rates won’t get her done in MLB. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 18, 2022 13:17:26 GMT -6
Pedro Leon went 0-4 with 4 strikeouts in his 3rd winter league game. 6 Ks now in 14 ABs in 3 games. He had a Sherwin night at the bar. Hey, he went for it four times. Don’t hate. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 18, 2022 13:17:59 GMT -6
He had a Sherwin night at the bar. I’ve got my doubts about Leon. There is no denying that he is a gifted athlete. That said, he strikes out in about 1 of every 3 at bats. He steals a lot of bases, but gets caught stealing way too often... about one caught stealing in every 3 attempts. His K and CS rates won’t get her done in MLB. LOL do you trust Snitker and Cintrón fixing him? |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 18, 2022 13:20:20 GMT -6
I’ve got my doubts about Leon. There is no denying that he is a gifted athlete. That said, he strikes out in about 1 of every 3 at bats. He steals a lot of bases, but gets caught stealing way too often... about one caught stealing in every 3 attempts. His K and CS rates won’t get her done in MLB. LOL do you trust Snitker and Cintrón fixing him? No. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 18, 2022 13:42:45 GMT -6
LOL do you trust Snitker and Cintrón fixing him? No. Sounds like a trade chip then. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 19, 2022 15:26:40 GMT -6
Sounds like a trade chip then. His trade value is at its all time lowest. Hang on to him! |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 20, 2022 12:55:17 GMT -6
His glove will be the key. If he can be elite in CF, then worst case he's Jake Marisnick with some extra walks, and that's at least a serviceable Major League bench player. But the window is starting to close on him. Still 24 and only two years above the A-ball level, so you never know if the adjustment will click.
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Post by olpapa on Nov 21, 2022 12:18:23 GMT -6
Pedro Leon’s numbers after 6 games in the PWL:
AB 25, H 6, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 8 K, 1 S, 1 CS.
More of the same with 1 K every 3 ABs. Only 1 BB in 27 PA.
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Post by olpapa on Nov 26, 2022 8:41:30 GMT -6
Pedro Leon’s numbers after 10 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League:
PA 42, AB 37, H 7, 2B 1, HR 2, BB 2, K 13, SB 2, CS 1, BA .189, OBP .238, SLG .378, OPS .617
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 26, 2022 10:11:30 GMT -6
Pedro Leon’s numbers after 10 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League: PA 42, AB 37, H 7, 2B 1, HR 2, BB 2, K 13, SB 2, CS 1, BA .189, OBP .238, SLG .378, OPS .617 Sign Abreu and Nimmo? Or trade for Walker and McCarthy? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 26, 2022 10:13:24 GMT -6
Who in the Astros minors/pipeline has a legitimate chance on being a future All-Star at these positions?
Catcher?
First Base?
Left Field?
Center Field?
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 26, 2022 11:14:26 GMT -6
Pedro Leon’s numbers after 10 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League: PA 42, AB 37, H 7, 2B 1, HR 2, BB 2, K 13, SB 2, CS 1, BA .189, OBP .238, SLG .378, OPS .617 Sign Abreu and Nimmo? Or trade for Walker and McCarthy? Either is fine. I’d probably prefer the latter. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 26, 2022 12:58:08 GMT -6
Pedro Leon’s numbers after 10 games in the Puerto Rican Winter League: PA 42, AB 37, H 7, 2B 1, HR 2, BB 2, K 13, SB 2, CS 1, BA .189, OBP .238, SLG .378, OPS .617 Sign Abreu and Nimmo? Or trade for Walker and McCarthy? Of those options I prefer trading for Walker and McCarthy. It may take more than we can afford to give up in order to get both of them though. The more realistic scenario may be to sign Abreu and trade for McCarthy. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 26, 2022 17:19:48 GMT -6
Listening, learning and researching.
My updated wish list:
Sign Abreu
Trade for McCarthy
Trade for Sean Murphy
Sign Chafin
Sign Lugo
If Brantley shoulder looks good, sign him to split with Alvarez time at DH/LF
Because I'm a Yuli fan, sign him to be a bench player
Go to gallery furniture, and buy matresses, while the promotion is running: Astros win 2023, get double the money back of what you paid.
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Post by olpapa on Nov 26, 2022 17:50:17 GMT -6
Who in the Astros minors/pipeline has a legitimate chance on being a future All-Star at these positions? Catcher? First Base? Left Field? Center Field? Of the players who are not already on the 40-man roster: Catcher - Maybe Collin Price? First Base - ? Left Field and Center Field - Drew Gilbert, Jacob Melton |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 26, 2022 18:34:56 GMT -6
Listening, learning and researching. My updated wish list: Sign Abreu Trade for McCarthy Trade for Sean Murphy Sign Chafin Sign Lugo If Brantley shoulder looks good, sign him to split with Alvarez time at DH/LF Because I'm a Yuli fan, sign him to be a bench player Go to gallery furniture, and buy matresses, while the promotion is running: Astros win 2023, get double the money back of what you paid. I’m not sure we have the assets to trade for both McCarthy and Murphy without weakening the team. I’m betting on Uncle Mike to recover from his surgery and be productive by opening day. That said, I like the idea of trading for McCarthy and making him the regular center fielder. The guy’s platoon splits in 2022 are really good: Versus RHP - BA .284, OBP .344, SLG .427, OPS .771 Versus LHP - BA .281, OBP .337, SLG .427, OPS .764 Compare those numbers to Chas McCormick’s 2022 numbers: Versus RHP - BA .207, OBP .301, SLG .344, OPS .645 Versus LHP - BA .340, OBP .409, SLG .563, OPS .972 These are the numbers for Brantley in 2021 (I didn’t use 2022 because he was injured and his season was cut short): Versus RHP - BA .363, OBP .418, SLG .507, OPS .924 Versus LHP - BA .219, OBP .261, SLG .314, OPS .575 (Note: in 2019 Uncle Mike had a .928 OPS vs RHP and .740 vs LHP) If Uncle Mike returns healthy, he and Chas would make great platoon partners in LF while McCarthy plays CF full time…. and Yordan could DH full time. Then if we can sign Abreu to play first base the offense should be significantly better in 2023 even if we are stuck with Maldonado at catcher for another year. If we can’t sign Abreu or Bell, sign Contreras to replace Maldy as the starting catcher and the offense should still be better in 2023 even if we re-sign Yuli to play first base. I too like the idea of signing Chafin and Lugo. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 28, 2022 16:13:43 GMT -6
Listening, learning and researching. My updated wish list: Sign Abreu Trade for McCarthy Trade for Sean Murphy Sign Chafin Sign Lugo If Brantley shoulder looks good, sign him to split with Alvarez time at DH/LF Because I'm a Yuli fan, sign him to be a bench player Go to gallery furniture, and buy matresses, while the promotion is running: Astros win 2023, get double the money back of what you paid. I’m not sure we have the assets to trade for both McCarthy and Murphy without weakening the team. I’m betting on Uncle Mike to recover from his surgery and be productive by opening day. That said, I like the idea of trading for McCarthy and making him the regular center fielder. The guy’s platoon splits in 2022 are really good: Versus RHP - BA .284, OBP .344, SLG .427, OPS .771 Versus LHP - BA .281, OBP .337, SLG .427, OPS .764 Compare those numbers to Chas McCormick’s 2022 numbers: Versus RHP - BA .207, OBP .301, SLG .344, OPS .645 Versus LHP - BA .340, OBP .409, SLG .563, OPS .972 These are the numbers for Brantley in 2021 (I didn’t use 2022 because he was injured and his season was cut short): Versus RHP - BA .363, OBP .418, SLG .507, OPS .924 Versus LHP - BA .219, OBP .261, SLG .314, OPS .575 (Note: in 2019 Uncle Mike had a .928 OPS vs RHP and .740 vs LHP) If Uncle Mike returns healthy, he and Chas would make great platoon partners in LF while McCarthy plays CF full time…. and Yordan could DH full time. Then if we can sign Abreu to play first base the offense should be significantly better in 2023 even if we are stuck with Maldonado at catcher for another year. If we can’t sign Abreu or Bell, sign Contreras to replace Maldy as the starting catcher and the offense should still be better in 2023 even if we re-sign Yuli to play first base. I too like the idea of signing Chafin and Lugo. Murphy is a solid player, but no way I trade the farm for him. Pass. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 29, 2022 15:12:26 GMT -6
Pedro Leon winter ball update:
G - 12, PA 47, AB 42, H 8, 2B 1, HR 2, SB 2, CS 1, BB 2, K 14, BA .191, OBP .234, SLG .357, OPS .591
Looks like Cintron isn’t having much luck so far straightening the guy out. I’m about ready to toss Leon into the reject bin with Whitley.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 29, 2022 15:19:11 GMT -6
Pedro Leon winter ball update: G - 12, PA 47, AB 42, H 8, 2B 1, HR 2, SB 2, CS 1, BB 2, K 14, BA .191, OBP .234, SLG .357, OPS .591 Looks like Cintron isn’t having much luck so far straighten the guy out. I’m about ready to toss Leon into the reject bin with Whitley. Patience, my young jedi. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 29, 2022 21:19:13 GMT -6
Pedro Leon winter ball update: G - 12, PA 47, AB 42, H 8, 2B 1, HR 2, SB 2, CS 1, BB 2, K 14, BA .191, OBP .234, SLG .357, OPS .591 Looks like Cintron isn’t having much luck so far straighten the guy out. I’m about ready to toss Leon into the reject bin with Whitley. Patience, my young jedi. Are you addressing Pops or León? |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 29, 2022 22:17:23 GMT -6
Are you addressing Pops or León? Addressing the old man about the young man. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 1, 2022 9:39:27 GMT -6
Pedro Leon winter league report:
G 14, PA 57, AB 50, H 8, 2B 1, HR 2, SB 2, CS 1, BB 3, K 18, BA .160, OBP .200, SLG .314, OPE .514
Well at least he is consistent.
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