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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 30, 2018 20:23:23 GMT -6
That's two Quality Starts in a row by Astros pitchers
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 20:26:09 GMT -6
Gattis tends to struggle in forceout situations. He’s just not reliable.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 20:36:40 GMT -6
Need a big hit by Gattis. We need the 32-homer Gattis back. We also need more productive at-bats from him with RISP. |
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Post by sempersmom on Mar 30, 2018 20:37:34 GMT -6
Need a big hit by Gattis. We need the 32-homer Gattis back. We also need more productive at-bats from him with RISP. He frustrates me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 20:41:15 GMT -6
Need a big hit by Gattis. We need the 32-homer Gattis back. We also need more productive at-bats from him with RISP. \\ Most likely Gattis will get more AB's this season. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 20:44:56 GMT -6
It’s been three seasons of this unorthodox lumberjack swat approach, and it hasn’t impressed me. There’s a reason why Luhnow gave away his at-bats to Beltrán last season.
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 20:47:35 GMT -6
We need the 32-homer Gattis back. We also need more productive at-bats from him with RISP. He frustrates me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What the Stros need now is start what they had early last season, these crooket run late rallies. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 20:51:11 GMT -6
What we need is a real designated hitter.
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 20:54:16 GMT -6
What we need is a real designated hitter. That sounds good, but how they have the roster constructed on versatility. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 20:58:48 GMT -6
That sounds good, but how they have the roster constructed on versatility. It’s easy to dislike Marisnick, but he adds depth to the outfield and can hit lefties. The problem is the versatility you noted is hampered by Marwin being an everyday starter and not being able to come into a game when the need arises. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 20:59:29 GMT -6
What is Bannister's problem, he whines on every close call.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 21:01:22 GMT -6
What is Bannister's problem, he whines on every close call. Never cared for that guy. “All I know is we wear ‘Texas’ across our chests.” |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 21:02:10 GMT -6
So far the high light of the game tonight has been Breg's D.
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Post by sempersmom on Mar 30, 2018 21:03:05 GMT -6
What is Bannister's problem, he whines on every close call. Never cared for that guy. “All I know is we wear ‘Texas’ across our chests.” Because no one knows where Arlington is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 21:03:24 GMT -6
What is Bannister's problem, he whines on every close call. Never cared for that guy. “All I know is we wear ‘Texas’ across our chests.” Must want some TV time. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 21:14:35 GMT -6
Can someone explain to me how Altuve was safe at second before an airmailed throw and be put at third while Bregman goes to second?
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 30, 2018 21:20:26 GMT -6
Can someone explain to me how Altuve was safe at second before an airmailed throw and be put at third while Bregman goes to second? The explanation they gave from the booth was Jose did not reach second base before the bad throw by Odor. They said if he had second would have been awarded home. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 30, 2018 21:26:15 GMT -6
1 for 9 with runners in scoring position today. A couple of timely hits might have changed the outcome of this one. STill waiting for that first 12+ hit game.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 30, 2018 22:30:22 GMT -6
The explanation they gave from the booth was Jose did not reach second base before the bad throw by Odor. They said if he had second would have been awarded home. Wasn’t he called safe before the errant throw? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 30, 2018 23:05:00 GMT -6
What we need is a real designated hitter. When it appeared that Gattis was going to be the main DH, I didn't like the idea. We had a chance to sign someone and didn't. On a night when your pitching is not very good and you get no hitting, you get a stinker of a game like tonight. If Keuchel continues to pitch as he did tonight, Boras can forget him signing a big deal. He may be glad to re-sign with Houston at a discount. He was lucky to Rangers didn't get six or seven runs off him instead of three |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 30, 2018 23:23:28 GMT -6
Maybe his subpar night was Dallas' way of protesting his not being the opening day starter.
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 31, 2018 4:03:31 GMT -6
Melky Cabrera is still available....A veteran bat.
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 31, 2018 5:51:54 GMT -6
Melky Cabrera is still available....A veteran bat. Was he a member of the "Secret Training Camp" organized by Scott Boras? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 31, 2018 8:24:40 GMT -6
Maybe his subpar night was Dallas' way of protesting his not being the opening day starter. These mediocre outings are becoming more and more commonplace for Keuchel. Double plays are nice and all, but he continues to have these long innings where he either can’t throw a strike or gets hit very hard. It’s becoming less and less justifiable to re-sign this guy to a competitive contract. He had a guy come to this team and just take over the ace role so you’d like him to try and keep up. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 31, 2018 8:25:22 GMT -6
Melky Cabrera is still available....A veteran bat. At this point, I’d try anything over having to rely on Gattis. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 31, 2018 10:58:34 GMT -6
The explanation they gave from the booth was Jose did not reach second base before the bad throw by Odor. They said if he had second would have been awarded home. Wasn’t he called safe before the errant throw? If Odor had held the bag, Jose would have been out. That is their explanation that Jose was not at second and could not come home on the ground rule. |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 31, 2018 11:17:25 GMT -6
Ranger relievers threw some good pitches in the 6th. Give em credit
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 31, 2018 11:20:55 GMT -6
Melky Cabrera is still available....A veteran bat. So is Bautista. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 31, 2018 11:37:39 GMT -6
Back when Gattis was traded to the Astros, many Braves fans were glad to see him go and they predicted he wouldn't last more than 2 years with the Astros. Here we are, what, into the 4th year (?) of the Astros' relationship with Gattis. I like the mountain man mystique he brings and all, but at best he's a 110 wRC+ hitter (i.e., 10% better than the average major league hitter) and a contending team should demand more from a DH. There's a substantial risk that his performance won't even rise to that level.
For 2/3 of last season, Gattis was hitting south of the league average. This season, I really think that any of Davis/Reed/White/Tucker (just to name the internal options) could out-hit Gattis as DH. And then as Thomas mentions, there are external options too like Melky C. Until recently, Duda was available.
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 31, 2018 12:18:29 GMT -6
Melky Cabrera is still available....A veteran bat. So is Bautista. I read articles that Bautista still wants to play, makes you wonder is it his demand on what he wants or is their any interest. Same thing for Cabrera. |
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