GDT: A's vs. Astros, 7/11/2018

[blcoach8]

Jul 11, 2018 20:32:46 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

Maybe the Astros have found their new closer

Rondon is a setup guy

Sipp for the 9th

Better Sipp than Giles or Harris.

[blcoach8]

Jul 11, 2018 20:36:28 GMT -6 koolade2 said:

For as I am concerned Springer is the biggest flop. Last 30 Games 8 RBI. The Astros have been winning in spite of the ineptitude of Springer offense. With a OBP of .273

he will come around.........not to worry.  What we need now is a healthy Correa in the lineup producing as he is capable, a Marwin that doesn't drag his ass, and a catcher to replace  Federowicz.

Shipping White back to Fresno would also help.

[unionstation82]

Yes, people, remember the offense is still without their star shortstop.

[Deleted]

Oooooh, I like this guy Perez

[koolade2]

What the hell your anger towards White. In the last 15 games he has played he has had 29 at-bats and has been on base 14 of those. WTH is this another Bregman type hate that you will have to admit your wrong.

In the last 7 games, he has been on Base 9 of 20. Show me another player that has been as consistent as White in that time frame.

[Deleted]

Jul 11, 2018 20:47:08 GMT -6 koolade2 said:

What the hell your anger towards White. In the last 15 games he has played he has had 29 at-bats and has been on base 14 of those. WTH is this another Bregman type hate that you will have to admit your wrong.

In the last 7 games, he has been on Base 9 of 20. Show me another player that has been as consistent as White in that time frame.

White is no Bregman by any means and he looks like a filler rotation player at best than an everyday guy that can hit in the clutch.  I for one don't mind keeping him up to check his trade value though, but rather see JD Davis up.

[koolade2]

If it wasn't for a fluke Play last night this team would have lost the first three of this series. They aren't playing like they want it.

[Deleted]

Astros scoring 2+ runs this inning

[unionstation82]

Our stars just showing warning track power.

[Deleted]

Jul 11, 2018 20:55:34 GMT -6 @jayfree5 said:

Astros scoring 2+ runs this inning

Nevermind

[astrosdoug]

Let the record show that in all fairness, Cionel struck out Chapman for his 2nd K in his major league debut.

It's looking like the Astros have already made an upgrade over Giles, and the trade deadline isn't even here yet.

[astrosdoug]

Gotta love Yuli out there acting as interpreter for his fellow countryman

[astrosdoug]

in my book, Cionel already finished 2 innings... Chapman was struck out fair and square

good to see the Astros have another viable lefty option besides Sipp

and Sipp ain't doing bad this year either

[koolade2]

And Will gives it up. Might as well let Perez finish it at this point if Harris can't hold the fort.

[abregmanfan]

We had an off night. We will regroup and dominate the next one.

[koolade2]

They never put up a real fight in this game tonight. I expect that but at least look like you're trying to win.

[koolade2]

Jul 11, 2018 21:15:11 GMT -6 abregmanfan said:

We had an off night. We will regroup and dominate the next one.Li

Like I said earlier there is something about this team this year.  They haven't shown that dominating factor but on a very rare occasion.  

[m240]

they have been coming right after Tucker so far, maybe this guy grooves one and Tucker nails it.  

[abregmanfan]

I am a huge Tucker fan but he needs to hit the weight room.

[m240]

fastball down the middle to Tucker, at least he got a single.  

[m240]

Jul 11, 2018 21:24:10 GMT -6 abregmanfan said:

I am a huge Tucker fan but he needs to hit the weight room.

he is only 21, I was 60 lbs lighter at 21 than I am now.  

[astrosdoug]

Well, at least Sipp, White, and Cionel showed up today.

[Deleted]

Jul 11, 2018 21:28:10 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

Well, at least Sipp, White, and Cionel showed up today.

And Giles boarded the Slow Boat to Fresno.  Day was not a total loss.

[blcoach8]

Jul 11, 2018 20:47:08 GMT -6 koolade2 said:

What the hell your anger towards White. In the last 15 games he has played he has had 29 at-bats and has been on base 14 of those. WTH is this another Bregman type hate that you will have to admit your wrong.

In the last 7 games, he has been on Base 9 of 20. Show me another player that has been as consistent as White in that time frame.

Where the hell have you been to think he has done anything to deserve being here?  He hit the home run tonight....his FIRST.  He has NOT produced runs.  A guy who plays his position is supposed to produce runs.  While you are showing us all of these numbers, please include WHEN he drew the walks and against the caliber of pitching he faced when he drew them. You can talk about numbers all  you want. Well, here are the numbers that tell the tale.........Going into tonight's game this player you keep praising had 28 at bats, with FIVE hits of which only one was for for extra bases. He had driven in ZERO runs and had scored ZERO runs. He was hitting .179 and his lifetime average was .225 and lifetime OBP is .299

Now, that I have shown you that I am RIGHT, you can continue to try to disprove what I said.......The numbers I posted are a matter of record.  During the time you bragged on what White had done, you failed to mention that he had not produced even ONE run.  As I said, he is useless and needs to be sent back to Fresno or used in a trade.  I have nothing personal against Tyler White,but, he doesn't belong on this team.  The only reason he is here is because Correa is on the DL and he will be shipped out as soon as Carlos returns.

[blcoach8]

Will Harris is another pitcher who needs replacing.

[marshall]

Jul 11, 2018 20:15:24 GMT -6 koolade2 said:

Right now there is something about the makeup of this team is strange. They have had a lot of lucky wins and still have seen this team show up and dominate like they were last year. Too many players not performing to 3/4 of what they did last year.

From a long term perspective, I'd rather be playing .650 ball now while not clicking and get everyone (or at least most) hot in October.

[astrosdoug]

Boston has a great record right now, but they have a tough schedule in August and September which should even things up between them and the Astros.

[marshall]

Jul 11, 2018 21:26:00 GMT -6 m240 said:

Jul 11, 2018 21:24:10 GMT -6 abregmanfan said:

I am a huge Tucker fan but he needs to hit the weight room.

he is only 21, I was 60 lbs lighter at 21 than I am now.  

Let's not go there...LOL!

[ɮօʀȶǟʐ]

Jul 12, 2018 4:02:31 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

Boston has a great record right now, but they have a tough schedule in August and September which should even things up between them and the Astros.

That's what we said last month about the Ms

[Saint]

Jul 12, 2018 6:37:24 GMT -6 ɮօʀȶǟʐ said:

Jul 12, 2018 4:02:31 GMT -6 astrosdoug said:

Boston has a great record right now, but they have a tough schedule in August and September which should even things up between them and the Astros.

That's what we said last month about the Ms

And we have a 3-game lead despite not having Correa and all of our position players outside of Bregman mostly playing pretty mediocrely (sp?).