GDT: Astros vs. Athletics, 6/12/2018

[bannedfan]

Jun 12, 2018 23:14:32 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:13:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Angels are 6 1/2 out and 6 behind Houston.

Hope @ace-of-Diamonds is ok. 

That’s right, he’s an Angels fan I think.

[ɮօʀȶǟʐ]

Yup, he is.

[bannedfan]

Jun 12, 2018 23:17:54 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Yup, he is.

His team is fading and now losing Ohtani.

[astrosdoug]

Nice to see the team ERA go down for a change.

Astros are doing exactly what they need to be doing against this string of weaker teams.

[Deleted]

Jun 12, 2018 23:17:54 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Yup, he is.

3 Months and only one troll?   What's wrong with internet now days?

[marshall]

Jun 13, 2018 6:32:31 GMT -6 @txheat10k said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:17:54 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Yup, he is.

3 Months and only one troll?   What's wrong with internet now days?

They probably think this board is about Harvey relief.

[m240]

Jun 13, 2018 7:01:18 GMT -6 marshall said:

Jun 13, 2018 6:32:31 GMT -6 @txheat10k said:

3 Months and only one troll?   What's wrong with internet now days?

They probably think this board is about Harvey relief.

What a game Gattis had.  Who would of thought just 4 weeks ago that Gattis would have his average up to 240, his ops up to mid 7s, and would be the hero in several games.  Last night specifically.  In most scenarios without him in the game we lose last night and the sea hags put a little bit of daylight between us.  Good game Gattis.  I guess you can hit without being in the game in a defensive position.  

[astrosdoug]

I've been amazed by Gattis' turn-around. I never would have thunk it. Maybe he will tell Julia some day what made it all click for him.

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 7:42:29 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

I've been amazed by Gattis' turn-around. I never would have thunk it. Maybe he will tell Julia some day what made it all click for him.

I am watching the replay now, Gattis is ripping it, looks like the guy of old with those laser ropes.

[Deleted]

Jun 13, 2018 7:52:41 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

Jun 13, 2018 7:42:29 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

I've been amazed by Gattis' turn-around. I never would have thunk it. Maybe he will tell Julia some day what made it all click for him.

I am watching the replay now, Gattis is ripping it, looks like the guy of old with those laser ropes.

Gattis is hitting like he did two years ago when he had 30+ homeruns & 70+ rbis. That is the DH we need!

[bearbryant]

Jun 12, 2018 23:12:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Seattle wins 6-3.

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 8:05:55 GMT -6 @inluhnowwetrust said:

Jun 13, 2018 7:52:41 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

I am watching the replay now, Gattis is ripping it, looks like the guy of old with those laser ropes.

Gattis is hitting like he did two years ago when he had 30+ homeruns & 70+ rbis. That is the DH we need!

That is one thing you can say about AJ, he will keep faith in his players and not throw them under the bus. I think that is why you see great harmony with this group of players. As an off note just look how he worked on Sipp, gradually getting him going from games out of reach and working him into critical part of the game. Let's face it he knows how to work confidence back and give a player his mojo back.

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:12:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Seattle wins 6-3.

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

They are winning like the Stros last year, never dreamed that they would still be hanging around now.

[bearbryant]

Jun 13, 2018 10:56:22 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

Jun 13, 2018 8:05:55 GMT -6 @inluhnowwetrust said:

Gattis is hitting like he did two years ago when he had 30+ homeruns & 70+ rbis. That is the DH we need!

That is one thing you can say about AJ, he will keep faith in his players and not throw them under the bus. I think that is why you see great harmony with this group of players. As an off note just look how he worked on Sipp, gradually getting him going from games out of reach and working him into critical part of the game. Let's face it he knows how to work confidence back and give a player his mojo back.

To a fault though I know Hinch keeps riding Marisnick cause his horrible #s have to turn around at some point. But even with a little lift they're still terrible

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 13, 2018 10:56:22 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

That is one thing you can say about AJ, he will keep faith in his players and not throw them under the bus. I think that is why you see great harmony with this group of players. As an off note just look how he worked on Sipp, gradually getting him going from games out of reach and working him into critical part of the game. Let's face it he knows how to work confidence back and give a player his mojo back.

To a fault though I know Hinch keeps riding Marisnick cause his horrible #s have to turn around at some point. But even with a little lift they're still terrible

I have no defense for Jake, my only reasoning why he is in the lineup is his glove, and hoping the offense can cover his deficiencies.

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 13, 2018 10:56:22 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

That is one thing you can say about AJ, he will keep faith in his players and not throw them under the bus. I think that is why you see great harmony with this group of players. As an off note just look how he worked on Sipp, gradually getting him going from games out of reach and working him into critical part of the game. Let's face it he knows how to work confidence back and give a player his mojo back.

To a fault though I know Hinch keeps riding Marisnick cause his horrible #s have to turn around at some point. But even with a little lift they're still terrible

I was thinking of another instance Bear, and I am not comparing Jake to him, but remember Ozzie Smith early in his career, he was in there not for his bat.

[marshall]

Jun 13, 2018 7:42:29 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

I've been amazed by Gattis' turn-around. I never would have thunk it. Maybe he will tell Julia some day what made it all click for him.

I think he already did. I believe he said he was overthinking and decided to go back to... see the ball...hit the ball.

[thomasj13]

Jun 13, 2018 7:30:44 GMT -6 m240 said:

Jun 13, 2018 7:01:18 GMT -6 marshall said:

They probably think this board is about Harvey relief.

What a game Gattis had.  Who would of thought just 4 weeks ago that Gattis would have his average up to 240, his ops up to mid 7s, and would be the hero in several games.  Last night specifically.  In most scenarios without him in the game we lose last night and the sea hags put a little bit of daylight between us.  Good game Gattis.  I guess you can hit without being in the game in a defensive position.  

Gattis has kicked butt.....I definitely was on board the Gattis Must Go train....I am still hoping the Astros acquire a veteran bat before the trade deadline...

[m240]

Jun 13, 2018 11:36:41 GMT -6 thomasj13 said:

Jun 13, 2018 7:30:44 GMT -6 m240 said:

What a game Gattis had.  Who would of thought just 4 weeks ago that Gattis would have his average up to 240, his ops up to mid 7s, and would be the hero in several games.  Last night specifically.  In most scenarios without him in the game we lose last night and the sea hags put a little bit of daylight between us.  Good game Gattis.  I guess you can hit without being in the game in a defensive position.  

Gattis has kicked butt.....I definitely was on board the Gattis Must Go train....I am still hoping the Astros acquire a veteran bat before the trade deadline...

I am pretty sure your seat was just across the aisle from mine.  I like you think the Astros need another big bat for the playoff run.  Houston's offense is down considerably this year and a big bat would fill some of the void left by some of the big drop offs this year

[unionstation82]

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:12:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Seattle wins 6-3.

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

Hands down the weirdest thing about this season.

[ɮօʀȶǟʐ]

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:12:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Seattle wins 6-3.

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

he was holding them down.

[bearbryant]

Jun 13, 2018 11:05:50 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

Jun 13, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

To a fault though I know Hinch keeps riding Marisnick cause his horrible #s have to turn around at some point. But even with a little lift they're still terrible

I have no defense for Jake, my only reasoning why he is in the lineup is his glove, and hoping the offense can cover his deficiencies.

My beef is with Hinch being stubborn more than Jake not being better than he is. Sometimes when you win a title you think you're the smartest guy in the room and your decisions are infallible. Even though they need to be re-examined

[paastrosfan]

Jun 13, 2018 13:13:58 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 13, 2018 11:05:50 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

I have no defense for Jake, my only reasoning why he is in the lineup is his glove, and hoping the offense can cover his deficiencies.

My beef is with Hinch being stubborn more than Jake not being better than he is. Sometimes when you win a title you think you're the smartest guy in the room and your decisions are infallible. Even though they need to be re-examined

I wish we had the inside scoop on Jake, but we don't, it gives us something to craw about. Go back to Wally, remember the talk how many chances and why is he in the line up. I wish they were more patient like that with JD.

[bearbryant]

Jun 13, 2018 11:19:47 GMT -6 paastrosfan said:

Jun 13, 2018 11:00:07 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

To a fault though I know Hinch keeps riding Marisnick cause his horrible #s have to turn around at some point. But even with a little lift they're still terrible

I was thinking of another instance Bear, and I am not comparing Jake to him, but remember Ozzie Smith early in his career, he was in there not for his bat.

I still remember when the Padres traded Ozzie straight-up to the Cards for Garry Templeton. Back then both were considered weak sticks, and no one thought one of them would end up in the HOF

[blcoach8]

I have always wondered about Jake's vision and if has had a thorough examination recently. There has to be an explanation other than he is actually this bad.

[bearbryant]

Jun 13, 2018 13:10:33 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

he was holding them down.

The Rime of the Patient Mariner

[Deleted]

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 12, 2018 23:12:43 GMT -6 bannedfan said:

Seattle wins 6-3.

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

Almost all of that was against the Rangers and Tampa Bay.  They feasted on weak teams.  Now they have Boston and the Yanks a few times.  That ship will sink fast.

[marshall]

Jun 13, 2018 15:11:10 GMT -6 @jayfree5 said:

Jun 13, 2018 10:55:35 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

The Mariners are 21-7 since Canó got suspended for 80 games

Almost all of that was against the Rangers and Tampa Bay.  They feasted on weak teams.  Now they have Boston and the Yanks a few times.  That ship will sink fast.

I'm hoping they split with the Red Sox and Yankees while we annihilate our weaker schedule. I want to gain ground on all of them, not just Seattle.

[bearbryant]

Jun 13, 2018 16:30:28 GMT -6 marshall said:

Jun 13, 2018 15:11:10 GMT -6 @jayfree5 said:

Almost all of that was against the Rangers and Tampa Bay.  They feasted on weak teams.  Now they have Boston and the Yanks a few times.  That ship will sink fast.

I'm hoping they split with the Red Sox and Yankees while we annihilate our weaker schedule. I want to gain ground on all of them, not just Seattle.

The goal shouldn't be to finish with the ALs best record. The goal is to draw Cleveland in the opening round of the playoffs

[Saint]

Jun 16, 2018 18:38:22 GMT -6 bearbryant said:

Jun 13, 2018 16:30:28 GMT -6 marshall said:

I'm hoping they split with the Red Sox and Yankees while we annihilate our weaker schedule. I want to gain ground on all of them, not just Seattle.

The goal shouldn't be to finish with the ALs best record. The goal is to draw Cleveland in the opening round of the playoffs

I don't want to face Kluber twice in a short series.