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Post by marshall on Jun 21, 2018 15:12:43 GMT -6
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Post by marshall on Jun 22, 2018 6:06:11 GMT -6
Keuchel vs Duffy
Last night, Boston and New York joined the 50 win club started by our Astros.
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 6:53:02 GMT -6
3.5 games up!
Time to keep pulling away and then going after NYC.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 7:09:16 GMT -6
Merrifield is a dangerous batter vs lefties (OPS over 1.050). Other than him, though, the Royals really haven't got anyone else hitting above the league average against lefties. Keuchel needs to take advantage of a night when he isn't having to face Judge, Stanton, Betts...
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 7:09:51 GMT -6
There's no shame in walking Merrifield in order to get to a weaker hitter in the order.
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 7:12:19 GMT -6
Merrifield is a dangerous batter vs lefties (OPS over 1.050). Other than him, though, the Royals really haven't got anyone else hitting above the league average against lefties. Keuchel needs to take advantage of a night when he isn't having to face Judge, Stanton, Betts... I'm going to call it right now that I think Keuchel has a very good game. 1 earned run or less 6 or more innings. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 7:16:48 GMT -6
It should be an easy win, but Keuchel still needs to be careful to not give up any long balls to Salvy Perez, or Moose, or Merrifield.
The offense should make mincemeat of Duffy like they did in the last game, but you never know.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 7:26:45 GMT -6
Stassi homered off Duffy last time and should catch instead of McCann. White probably has a better chance of XBH or HR than Gurriel off Duffy, so I'd like to see him start at first.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 7:36:16 GMT -6
An interesting look into the party life for the Rangers on the road (and apparently, the Royals at home:
"Matt Moore’s shift to the bullpen was supposed to prompt a long-term rotation audition for lefty Yohander Mendez, but plans quickly changed in that regard. General manager Jon Daniels told reporters this week that Mendez was optioned to Triple-A as a disciplinary measure after violating team rules (link via Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Wilson reports that Mendez and second baseman Rougned Odor were out for a night with some friends on the Royals while visiting Kansas City and the evening “got out of hand.” Police weren’t involved in the incident, Daniels emphasized. “Part of the development of where we are as a club is upholding a certain level of standards for veterans and young players alike,” Daniels said of the incident. “Part of the development process of young players is on the maturity side as well. I’d say that’s kind of where this one falls.” Manager Jeff Banister added that Mendez will now need to earn his way back to the big leagues." - mlbtr
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 7:53:52 GMT -6
An interesting look into the party life for the Rangers on the road (and apparently, the Royals at home: "Matt Moore’s shift to the bullpen was supposed to prompt a long-term rotation audition for lefty Yohander Mendez, but plans quickly changed in that regard. General manager Jon Daniels told reporters this week that Mendez was optioned to Triple-A as a disciplinary measure after violating team rules (link via Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Wilson reports that Mendez and second baseman Rougned Odor were out for a night with some friends on the Royals while visiting Kansas City and the evening “got out of hand.” Police weren’t involved in the incident, Daniels emphasized. “Part of the development of where we are as a club is upholding a certain level of standards for veterans and young players alike,” Daniels said of the incident. “Part of the development process of young players is on the maturity side as well. I’d say that’s kind of where this one falls.” Manager Jeff Banister added that Mendez will now need to earn his way back to the big leagues." - mlbtr That must be why Odor missed a couple games. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 22, 2018 7:56:57 GMT -6
Tonight's game should be an easy win for the good guys but you just never know sometimes the ball bounces in funny ways. Might be a good look at Moose though.
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Post by marshall on Jun 22, 2018 7:58:27 GMT -6
3.5 games up! Time to keep pulling away and then going after NYC. I'm still going with 10 games up by the All Star break. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 8:12:23 GMT -6
An interesting look into the party life for the Rangers on the road (and apparently, the Royals at home: "Matt Moore’s shift to the bullpen was supposed to prompt a long-term rotation audition for lefty Yohander Mendez, but plans quickly changed in that regard. General manager Jon Daniels told reporters this week that Mendez was optioned to Triple-A as a disciplinary measure after violating team rules (link via Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). Wilson reports that Mendez and second baseman Rougned Odor were out for a night with some friends on the Royals while visiting Kansas City and the evening “got out of hand.” Police weren’t involved in the incident, Daniels emphasized. “Part of the development of where we are as a club is upholding a certain level of standards for veterans and young players alike,” Daniels said of the incident. “Part of the development process of young players is on the maturity side as well. I’d say that’s kind of where this one falls.” Manager Jeff Banister added that Mendez will now need to earn his way back to the big leagues." - mlbtr That must be why Odor missed a couple games. Well, at least we know one strategy for beating the Rangers and Royals. Have the Astros players on the DL take them out for a night on the town, get 'em liquored up, then see how well they play the next day. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 8:25:22 GMT -6
That must be why Odor missed a couple games. Well, at least we know one strategy for beating the Rangers and Royals. Have the Astros players on the DL take them out for a night on the town, get 'em liquored up, then see how well they play the next day. I feel like the Rangers don't need any help sucking worse. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 8:33:17 GMT -6
Tonight's game should be an easy win for the good guys but you just never know sometimes the ball bounces in funny ways. Might be a good look at Moose though. For trade purposes? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2018 8:37:21 GMT -6
A dozen or so posts on a GDT at 9:00 am? Wondered what was going on.
The Royals were a powerhouse not too long ago. Strange how fortunes change so quickly.
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 8:47:12 GMT -6
A dozen or so posts on a GDT at 9:00 am? Wondered what was going on. The Royals were a powerhouse not too long ago. Strange how fortunes change so quickly. That's why it's important we don't neglect the farm system while we try to maintain this team. I know we need to make a trade or two to keep up with NY, most likely, but it needs to be reasonable. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 22, 2018 9:08:14 GMT -6
Tonight's game should be an easy win for the good guys but you just never know sometimes the ball bounces in funny ways. Might be a good look at Moose though. For trade purposes? Yes sir, from that chart that was posted he seems to hit pretty good at MMP |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 22, 2018 9:13:44 GMT -6
Merrifield is a dangerous batter vs lefties (OPS over 1.050). Other than him, though, the Royals really haven't got anyone else hitting above the league average against lefties. Keuchel needs to take advantage of a night when he isn't having to face Judge, Stanton, Betts... I'm going to call it right now that I think Keuchel has a very good game. 1 earned run or less 6 or more innings. You shut your damn jinx mouth. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 10:28:24 GMT -6
Yes sir, from that chart that was posted he seems to hit pretty good at MMP I'm not sure about him. You DH him or move Bregman to LF? He's seem like a Gattis than can play weak-mediocre defense at 3B. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 10:28:56 GMT -6
I'm going to call it right now that I think Keuchel has a very good game. 1 earned run or less 6 or more innings. You shut your damn jinx mouth. Son, I will slap you across the face with an uncooked chicken wing. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 22, 2018 10:59:28 GMT -6
Throw one of your Brussels sprouts at him.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 22, 2018 11:13:21 GMT -6
I still don't see why some think White should be in the lineup. Gurriel has been clutch with runners in scoring position. White had one double since being recalled. He is one of those "blocked" prospects who should be included in a deal for a reliever.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 22, 2018 11:18:32 GMT -6
I still don't see why some think White should be in the lineup. Gurriel has been clutch with runners in scoring position. White had one double since being recalled. He is one of those "blocked" prospects who should be included in a deal for a reliever. It's because White dominates LHP much more than Gurriel does, and because White is much more likely than Gurriel to get a HR, double, or walk... Gurriel is more of a singles guy who rarely walks, so he's got this high BA but low OPS. Besides getting on base in 3 of his 8 PAs with the Astros this year, he maintained an OPS over .800 in the majors last year and over 1.000 at AAA this year... overall he stands to produce more at the plate than Gurriel, especially against LHP. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 22, 2018 12:27:57 GMT -6
Throw one of your Brussels sprouts at him. I will not purchase until the regular season is over and I've lost. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2018 12:42:41 GMT -6
Throw one of your Brussels sprouts at him. Mmmmmm Brussel sprouts....so good.... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 22, 2018 13:25:21 GMT -6
I still don't see why some think White should be in the lineup. Gurriel has been clutch with runners in scoring position. White had one double since being recalled. He is one of those "blocked" prospects who should be included in a deal for a reliever. It's because White dominates LHP much more than Gurriel does, and because White is much more likely than Gurriel to get a HR, double, or walk... Gurriel is more of a singles guy who rarely walks, so he's got this high BA but low OPS. Besides getting on base in 3 of his 8 PAs with the Astros this year, he maintained an OPS over .800 in the majors last year and over 1.000 at AAA this year... overall he stands to produce more at the plate than Gurriel, especially against LHP. My point being that Gurriel has driven in clutch runs.......we are still waiting for White to do it. The only time he looked good was at the start of the 2016 season when he went on a home run tear against the Yankees in NY. He cooled off quickly and has never shown that he can produce in the majors since that time, although he as worn out AAA pitching. At this point, I had rather have Gurriel at the plate when we need a run driven in. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 22, 2018 13:26:37 GMT -6
Throw one of your Brussels sprouts at him. Mmmmmm Brussel sprouts....so good.... I want to vomit at the mention of Brussels sprouts, anchovies, or liver. |
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Post by koolade2 on Jun 22, 2018 14:29:35 GMT -6
Yumm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic
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Post by olpapa on Jun 22, 2018 15:09:40 GMT -6
Yumm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic Hush yo mouth child! |
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