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Post by Saint on Jun 25, 2018 10:11:36 GMT -6
52-27
On pace for 106 wins.
4.5 games up in the division over Seattle.
Tied for MLB-lead with Boston and NY.
1st in run differential at +169
1st in MLB in Team: AVG, OBP, ERA, Runs, Strikeouts
Team OPS+: 121
Team ERA+: 134 (!!)
Top-5 WAR Players:
1. Altuve 4.0
2. Verlander 3.8
3. Correa 2.8
4. Springer 2.6
5. Bregman 2.5
Every player with 100+ plate appearances has an above-average OPS+ except for Marisnick and McCann, with Altuve leading at 157.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 13:58:10 GMT -6
Happ can be a tough pitcher, but lots of Astros have had success off him in the past.
I especially like to see White in the lineup vs LHP but with Yuli and Gattis hitting well, it's hard to find White a spot. White is 2 for 2 against Happ in his career.
The OPS+ figure is adjusted for park conditions, and because MMP has been so hard to hit in, it gives a boost to the Astros team OPS+.
The 2017 Astros had a team OPS+ of 127. With one or two good trade acquisitions, and minimizing Marisnick's ABs, the 2018 Astros have a shot at matching that figure.
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 25, 2018 14:04:19 GMT -6
Looks like a low scoring game. Gotta take advantage of opportunuties.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 15:11:02 GMT -6
A possible reason for Carlos Gomez's weird behavior came out today. Apparently, he used to hear "voices in the shower" at a certain hotel in Milwaukee. www.mlb.com/cut4/carlos-martinez-saw-a-ghost-in-pfister-hotel/c-282834454 " Often the first choice among big league teams when they come to town to play the Brewers, the hotel is known for its terrifying history of things that go bump in the night. Clint Hurdle once comforted a Pirates player that was frightened while in the hotel. Ji-Man Choi experienced one of its many paranormal events while trying to sleep. Carlos Gomez heard voices when he got out of the shower"Seriously, why would any MLB team put their players up there if they thought they wouldn't be able to sleep at night? |
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Post by marshall on Jun 25, 2018 15:17:56 GMT -6
A possible reason for Carlos Gomez's weird behavior came out today. Apparently, he used to hear "voices in the shower" at a certain hotel in Milwaukee. www.mlb.com/cut4/carlos-martinez-saw-a-ghost-in-pfister-hotel/c-282834454 " Often the first choice among big league teams when they come to town to play the Brewers, the hotel is known for its terrifying history of things that go bump in the night. Clint Hurdle once comforted a Pirates player that was frightened while in the hotel. Ji-Man Choi experienced one of its many paranormal events while trying to sleep. Carlos Gomez heard voices when he got out of the shower"Seriously, why would any MLB team put their players up there if they thought they wouldn't be able to sleep at night? No on Ozuna the... |
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Post by marshall on Jun 25, 2018 15:31:23 GMT -6
C Granderson (L) RF
T Hernández (R) LF
Y Solarte (S) 3B
K Morales (S) DH
J Smoak (S) 1B
R Martin (R) C
R Grichuk (R) CF
A Díaz (R) SS
D Travis (R) 2B
G Springer (R) RF
A Bregman (R) 3B
J Altuve (R) 2B
C Correa (R) SS
Y Gurriel (R) 1B
E Gattis (R) DH
M Gonzalez (S) LF
M Stassi (R) C
J Marisnick (R) CF
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 15:37:08 GMT -6
Good to see Stassi in there against Happ. Good things can happen there; Stassi is hitting .339 against LHP this year with 3 HRs in 56 ABs.
Reddick or Kemp should get the start over Marisnick though. Reddick is hitting a respectable .267 against LHP. Kemp hasn't had many ABs against lefties this year (7 for 19) but he's been so dependable, he deserves a shot too.
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Post by fanastro on Jun 25, 2018 15:38:54 GMT -6
Tyler White should be playing not Marisnick.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 15:43:03 GMT -6
Tyler White should be playing not Marisnick. If either Gurriel or Gattis were in a slump, White would be a great choice to replace them in tonight's game. But because the two G's are knocking the ball out of the park, can't bench them tonight. Jake should enter the game around the 7th inning to boost the defense and protect the Astros' lead. Let's see how many rallies Jake kills at the bottom of the lineup today. Kemp has done such a good job turning the lineup over and now... Hinch throws us a curveball with this starting roster. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 25, 2018 15:47:38 GMT -6
Tyler White should be playing not Marisnick. Tyler White should be on the way to Fresno and Kyle Tucker in Houston. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 25, 2018 15:49:45 GMT -6
Not sure why we're paying Reddick his kind of money to only play half the games...
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 15:50:48 GMT -6
The Astros have a .794 team OPS against lefties, second best in the AL to the Yankees' .812.
Happ better channel Walter Johnson or whoever today because he's going to need help. Astros should have this one by a score of 7-1 or thereabouts.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 25, 2018 17:06:21 GMT -6
The Astros have a .794 team OPS against lefties, second best in the AL to the Yankees' .812. Happ better channel Walter Johnson or whoever today because he's going to need help. Astros should have this one by a score of 7-1 or thereabouts. If Verlander pitches as he normally does, we should take this one. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 17:13:11 GMT -6
Royals went and pitched a three-hit shutout of the Angels.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 25, 2018 17:19:37 GMT -6
Royals went and pitched a three-hit shutout of the Angels. We can stick a fork in the Angels......they are done.  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 25, 2018 17:21:02 GMT -6
C Granderson (L) RF T Hernández (R) LF Y Solarte (S) 3B K Morales (S) DH J Smoak (S) 1B R Martin (R) C R Grichuk (R) CF A Díaz (R) SS D Travis (R) 2B G Springer (R) RF A Bregman (R) 3B J Altuve (R) 2B C Correa (R) SS Y Gurriel (R) 1B E Gattis (R) DH M Gonzalez (S) LF M Stassi (R) C J Marisnick (R) CF I still wonder why AJ feels the need to start Jake......I understand using him as A pinch-runner and late inning replacement in centerfield, but he has no business starting. I"d go with Kemp or Reddick. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 17:34:28 GMT -6
The Astros have moved into first place in Team Offense as measured by wRC+ at 116. The Yankees are in second place at 114.
I can't recall any other time the Astros have had the #1 offense by wRC+ and the #1 pitching staff by ERA or FIP or ERA+. This could be a first in franchise history.
Maybe this would have occurred at some point in 1998.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 17:36:47 GMT -6
Considering the above, Luhnow has to be giving some thought to 'If it ain't broke...'
If he should trade for 2 or 3 players and then the hitting or pitching goes kaplooey, some will look back and say he should have left well enough alone.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 25, 2018 17:40:09 GMT -6
Considering the above, Luhnow has to be giving some thought to 'If it ain't broke...' If he should trade for 2 or 3 players and then the hitting or pitching goes kaplooey, some will look back and say he should have left well enough alone. The only thing I think we have to add is at least one quality reliever.....preferably a left-hander. We need to part ways with Giles,but, I doubt if that happens even though he is the worst pitcher on this staff. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 25, 2018 17:46:18 GMT -6
Considering the above, Luhnow has to be giving some thought to 'If it ain't broke...' If he should trade for 2 or 3 players and then the hitting or pitching goes kaplooey, some will look back and say he should have left well enough alone. The only thing I think we have to add is at least one quality reliever.....preferably a left-hander. We need to part ways with Giles,but, I doubt if that happens even though he is the worst pitcher on this staff. I hope, if he makes no trades, that folks don't get upset with Luhnow. I can see him making no trades. Bringing Tucker up and leaving all else the same. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 17:56:47 GMT -6
it's funny how the players just up from Fresno tend to take the least time in between swings. Tyler White is the quickest to be ready at 18.5 seconds between pitches.
As you'd expect, Marwin is the slow poke of the team, at over 28 seconds. Stassi and Kemp and Federowicz are all under 22.5 seconds. Most of the veterans are around 25-26 seconds.
Looks like the play clock they use in the minors is having the desired effect.
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Post by marshall on Jun 25, 2018 18:01:25 GMT -6
C Granderson (L) RF T Hernández (R) LF Y Solarte (S) 3B K Morales (S) DH J Smoak (S) 1B R Martin (R) C R Grichuk (R) CF A Díaz (R) SS D Travis (R) 2B G Springer (R) RF A Bregman (R) 3B J Altuve (R) 2B C Correa (R) SS Y Gurriel (R) 1B E Gattis (R) DH M Gonzalez (S) LF M Stassi (R) C J Marisnick (R) CF I still wonder why AJ feels the need to start Jake......I understand using him as A pinch-runner and late inning replacement in centerfield, but he has no business starting. I"d go with Kemp or Reddick. My feeling is that he thinks we have too large of an advantage with Verlander on the mound. He repeatedly put's weak players in the lineup when Verlander pitches. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 25, 2018 18:05:36 GMT -6
For the love of Jebus, get JV some run support today.
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Post by marshall on Jun 25, 2018 18:09:28 GMT -6
Last Start by Happ vs Houston resulted in a 19-1 Houston win, Happ ony gave up 2 ER of the 6 runs in his 4 innings.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 18:11:26 GMT -6
Anyone know what happened with Yuli's brother?
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 18:11:37 GMT -6
Hinch tells the press that Jake won't improve his hitting on the bench, so he needs playing time in other words.
I can't believe HInch actually believes that though.
If Hinch wants Jake to get playing time, send him to Fresno so he can start every game for the Tacos.
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Post by Saint on Jun 25, 2018 18:15:11 GMT -6
I wish we held in to Teoscar. He was a MLB-ready OFer.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 18:15:56 GMT -6
Teoscar is a lot more competent than the baseball world ever game him credit for while he was with the Astros/Grizzlies.
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 25, 2018 18:16:01 GMT -6
I wish we held in to Teoscar. He was a MLB-ready OFer. Not a great trade. Actually a bad one. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jun 25, 2018 18:16:40 GMT -6
I wish we held in to Teoscar. He was a MLB-ready OFer. It would have helped if Altuve hadn't bulldozed him in the outfield. |
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