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Post by bearbryant on Apr 25, 2023 6:57:33 GMT -6
Dusty's deference to Maldonado's flashes of talent despite no consistency of a major leaguer may be related to his senescence, but the same can be said for his deference to McCullers. They might not even be Astros if we had had a different manager the past few seasons But at least when Lance is healthy he is a good player. Maldonado is always healthy but never good. Lance was supposedly healthy in the World Series and tipped his pitches in his first start like he was a rookie on Strom's staff. And when asked who he would've started in G7 had it gone that far, Dusty said the guy who got chased in G3. Same thing if you ask me |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 25, 2023 10:27:28 GMT -6
So Maldonado is now down to a .151 AVG with a .450 OPS for the season. He also had a passed ball, and allowed a stolen base while his pitchers gave up 8 earned runs in 8 innings. I'm sure he's a nice guy and he'll probably make a fine coach...but it's time to move on. Lee and Diaz may not be anything special, but they certainly can't be any worse. A .450 OPS JFC that’s horrid. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 25, 2023 10:28:02 GMT -6
But at least when Lance is healthy he is a good player. Maldonado is always healthy but never good. Lance was supposedly healthy in the World Series and tipped his pitches in his first start like he was a rookie on Strom's staff. And when asked who he would've started in G7 had it gone that far, Dusty said the guy who got chased in G3. Same thing if you ask me Oh, well then there would’ve been a parade in downtown Philly. |
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Post by Saint on Apr 25, 2023 11:45:42 GMT -6
But at least when Lance is healthy he is a good player. Maldonado is always healthy but never good. Lance was supposedly healthy in the World Series and tipped his pitches in his first start like he was a rookie on Strom's staff. And when asked who he would've started in G7 had it gone that far, Dusty said the guy who got chased in G3. Same thing if you ask me Out of all of his postseason success with us, one bad game makes him Maldonado? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 25, 2023 12:32:59 GMT -6
I miss Altuve's baserunning blunders. Just to have him back Me too. I miss that little guy. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 25, 2023 12:34:15 GMT -6
Lance was supposedly healthy in the World Series and tipped his pitches in his first start like he was a rookie on Strom's staff. And when asked who he would've started in G7 had it gone that far, Dusty said the guy who got chased in G3. Same thing if you ask me Out of all of his postseason success with us, one bad game makes him Maldonado? No, his point was to refute your claim about Lance. A healthy Lance sometimes poops his pants out there as evidenced by his last start. |
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Apr 25, 2023 12:59:16 GMT -6
I miss Altuve's baserunning blunders. Just to have him back Me too. I miss that little guy. Would you go as far to say that you miss that little dumbass, as Corch would say? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 25, 2023 13:45:03 GMT -6
Me too. I miss that little guy. Would you go as far to say that you miss that little dumbass, as Corch would say? Yes, if he tried going first to third on a comebacker to the pitcher. |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 25, 2023 13:59:25 GMT -6
Lance was supposedly healthy in the World Series and tipped his pitches in his first start like he was a rookie on Strom's staff. And when asked who he would've started in G7 had it gone that far, Dusty said the guy who got chased in G3. Same thing if you ask me Out of all of his postseason success with us, one bad game makes him Maldonado? No but the deference on Dusty's part and Lance being inconsistent at best make them similar |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 25, 2023 14:13:05 GMT -6
Maldonado is usually the first Lance credits when he has a start worthy of a rotation frontliner anyway, so being battery mates it's hard to separate the two, at least for me
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Post by koolade2 on Apr 25, 2023 14:32:53 GMT -6
Maldonado is usually the first Lance credits when he has a start worthy of a rotation frontliner anyway, so being battery mates it's hard to separate the two, at least for me ship them both off to Storm where ever he is the Pitching Coach |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 25, 2023 15:10:33 GMT -6
Maldonado is usually the first Lance credits when he has a start worthy of a rotation frontliner anyway, so being battery mates it's hard to separate the two, at least for me ship them both off to Storm where ever he is the Pitching Coach Strom was a fan favorite and all, but some of the arms we had under him forgot their mechanics and delivery cause he crammed their heads with so much data |
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Post by Saint on Apr 25, 2023 15:40:54 GMT -6
Out of all of his postseason success with us, one bad game makes him Maldonado? No, his point was to refute your claim about Lance. A healthy Lance sometimes poops his pants out there as evidenced by his last start. You mean like all players? I guess I'm not understanding the point being made. |
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Post by bearbryant on Apr 25, 2023 16:45:58 GMT -6
Dusty overvalues both of them. Maldy isn't the best option at catcher, and Lance isn't the best option to start G7 of an ALCS or WS
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