talshill
Arbitration Eligible
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Post by talshill on May 29, 2023 16:52:04 GMT -6
I’ll say this about Abreu: anyone who can pull a fastball at 104 doesn’t have bat speed issues. He has a mechanical issue. Hands are too far out in front. Weak right hand. This gives me a modicum of hope.
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talshill
Arbitration Eligible
Vini, vici, pavori.
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Post by talshill on May 29, 2023 16:52:21 GMT -6
Well shit.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 29, 2023 16:53:53 GMT -6
Things are quite different when you’re not playing the A’s.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 29, 2023 16:56:50 GMT -6
Abreu is totally off. He has no command.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 29, 2023 16:59:44 GMT -6
As for Yainer, there is no reason to have him in the big leagues right now. He’s not getting any reps and then gets thrown to the wolves against elite closers like Durán. It’s neither right nor fair.
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on May 29, 2023 17:02:36 GMT -6
As for Yainer, there is no reason to have him in the big leagues right now. He’s not getting any reps and then gets thrown to the wolves against elite closers like Durán. It’s neither right nor fair. Agree with this as long as Maldonado is starting 4 out of every 5 games. Just have Salazar be the back up until the club is serious about moving away from Maldonado. |
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on May 29, 2023 17:08:54 GMT -6
Shouldn’t have lost this one… Disappointing..
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Post by unionstation82 on May 29, 2023 17:16:33 GMT -6
Shouldn’t have lost this one… Disappointing.. Bullpen blew it. Offense did enough. Bad walks to Correa and Kiriloff ended up hurting them. |
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Post by Saint on May 29, 2023 20:51:32 GMT -6
Altuve Milestone Watch:
7 Runs for 1000
6 HRs for 200
54 Hits for 2000
He reached 700 RBI today too. I'd say he has an outside chance at 1000 RBI depending on how healthy he stays...
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Post by unionstation82 on May 29, 2023 22:20:54 GMT -6
Altuve Milestone Watch: 7 Runs for 1000 6 HRs for 200 54 Hits for 2000 He reached 700 RBI today too. I'd say he has an outside chance at 1000 RBI depending on how healthy he stays... Over 100 career RBI now with the bases juiced. |
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Post by Ashitaka on May 29, 2023 23:23:03 GMT -6
Absolute gut-puncher of a loss. This and that Mariners fiasco are just awful.
This team has been on a decent run but it's been against bad competition. They are just 14-14 against teams over .500.
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Post by bearbryant on May 30, 2023 7:09:49 GMT -6
I’ll say this about Abreu: anyone who can pull a fastball at 104 doesn’t have bat speed issues. He has a mechanical issue. Hands are too far out in front. Weak right hand. This gives me a modicum of hope. The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 30, 2023 7:24:30 GMT -6
I’ll say this about Abreu: anyone who can pull a fastball at 104 doesn’t have bat speed issues. He has a mechanical issue. Hands are too far out in front. Weak right hand. This gives me a modicum of hope. The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it If Abreu can get back to previous years’ form, the Astros are in good shape. I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 30, 2023 7:32:21 GMT -6
The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it If Abreu can get back to previous years’ form, the Astros are in good shape. or Bagwell. He should be able to pick up on this, and he's spent a lot of time with Abreu |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 7:42:40 GMT -6
The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it If Abreu can get back to previous years’ form, the Astros are in good shape. I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. This team needs a bat as much as a SP. We’ve seen enough of this team struggle mightily with run production not keeping up with the pitching. I think they have enough to get either pitching or hitting, and they need to make a move to bolster one. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 7:44:42 GMT -6
Absolute gut-puncher of a loss. This and that Mariners fiasco are just awful. This team has been on a decent run but it's been against bad competition. They are just 14-14 against teams over .500. The Mariners loss was FAR worse but I get your point. They’re not playing the A’s 100 more times so they have to figure out how to be a good team or else they’ve aged themselves out of the division hunt by the looks of their offense. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 30, 2023 7:58:34 GMT -6
If Abreu can get back to previous years’ form, the Astros are in good shape. I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. This team needs a bat as much as a SP. We’ve seen enough of this team struggle mightily with run production not keeping up with the pitching. I think they have enough to get either pitching or hitting, and they need to make a move to bolster one. All will be good if Abreu can start to hit. I trust in Bergman, so I know he will turn it on. Astros have Meyers, McCormick and Dubon to fill out CF, and give some rest for Alvarez in LF, so he can DH more. Pena can be above average. Diaz, by playoffs, could be a solid contributor. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 8:00:15 GMT -6
This team needs a bat as much as a SP. We’ve seen enough of this team struggle mightily with run production not keeping up with the pitching. I think they have enough to get either pitching or hitting, and they need to make a move to bolster one. All will be good if Abreu can start to hit. I trust in Bergman, so I know he will turn it on. Astros have Meyers, McCormick and Dubon to fill out CF, and give some rest for Alvarez in LF, so he can DH more. Pena can be above average. Diaz, by playoffs, could be a solid contributor. All that we say about Díaz is pointless if he doesn’t play. They can have a bunch of guys fight for CF, but they need to figure out LF/DH because Yordan can’t play both in one game. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 30, 2023 8:03:40 GMT -6
All will be good if Abreu can start to hit. I trust in Bergman, so I know he will turn it on. Astros have Meyers, McCormick and Dubon to fill out CF, and give some rest for Alvarez in LF, so he can DH more. Pena can be above average. Diaz, by playoffs, could be a solid contributor. All that we say about Díaz is pointless if he doesn’t play. True, but I hope come playoffs, Dusty has Diaz playing at 40% of the time. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 8:07:21 GMT -6
All that we say about Díaz is pointless if he doesn’t play. True, but I hope come playoffs, Dusty has Diaz playing at 40% of the time. I didn’t think that rehiring Dusty was an issue until I witnessed how he has treated Yainer Díaz. I’m not saying he’ll be a Dominican Piazza, but his playing time has been egregious. Might as well trade him. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 30, 2023 8:28:58 GMT -6
The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. Like I said, last time we had a GM who really knew how to wheel-and-deal. I don't know what we have now |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 30, 2023 9:53:21 GMT -6
The coaches spent a lot of time with Meyers; one would think there'd be hope for Abreu if they've at least approached him about it If Abreu can get back to previous years’ form, the Astros are in good shape. I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. Brad Hand? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 10:23:03 GMT -6
I’m still for making a mid season trade for a SP and reliever. I’m thinking Giolito and Graveman can be acquired without the Astros truly giving up some key prospects. SP with McCullers MIA, Urquidy on IL, Brown probably on innings pitched cap, the Astros are going to need to make a trade. Like I said, last time we had a GM who really knew how to wheel-and-deal. I don't know what we have now Dana Brown should consider Brantley and Mr. Glass as done for the season and then proceed with his strategy. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 30, 2023 11:14:12 GMT -6
True, but I hope come playoffs, Dusty has Diaz playing at 40% of the time. I didn’t think that rehiring Dusty was an issue until I witnessed how he has treated Yainer Díaz. I’m not saying he’ll be a Dominican Piazza, but his playing time has been egregious. Might as well trade him. I didn't think Dusty being manager again would change his love for Maldonado. I did think there was a chance Maldy could play his way onto the IL after reports he had two injuries deep into last postseason. I don't know why that guy is apparently made of iron. He's the complete opposite of McCullers in that regard |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 30, 2023 13:50:15 GMT -6
I didn’t think that rehiring Dusty was an issue until I witnessed how he has treated Yainer Díaz. I’m not saying he’ll be a Dominican Piazza, but his playing time has been egregious. Might as well trade him. I didn't think Dusty being manager again would change his love for Maldonado. I did think there was a chance Maldy could play his way onto the IL after reports he had two injuries deep into last postseason. I don't know why that guy is apparently made of iron. He's the complete opposite of McCullers in that regard I’m pretty sure Thomas right now would be a less injury prone player for the Astros. |
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