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Post by olpapa on Aug 23, 2018 7:34:13 GMT -6
I read somewhere earlier that Cutch won’t be in the Giants lineup tonight. Apparently either some team claimed him or he made it through the waiver process unclaimed and a trade is in the works. On MLB.com Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic, stated "a very good chance Cutch will be wearing another uniform by the end of the week." I just read your above post, out all day didn't watch any action, just catching up now. With Springer and Marisnick both being dinged already and the Astros being weak in LF all season, it would seem like Luhnow would trade for Cutch, if he could, just for some veteran insurance for the outfield. |
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Post by m240 on Aug 23, 2018 7:41:16 GMT -6
McCutchen with an ops of 765 and Smoak with an ops of 854 fill our line up out to perfection. Get them Luhnow, do not hesitate we have pieces that both teams would love and we would not miss. Looking at the active roster, (and barring someone going on the DL) I can’t see Luhnow getting both of those guys. If he gets Cutch, Kemp goes to AAA I’m guessing. If he gets Smoak, who goes? We are within 10 days of having the ability to expand the rosters. Gurriel has lost his power, (if he ever had any based upon the juiced ball), so his wrist is obviously either hurting him or he has fallen out of shape so he can go on the dl to resolve his issues and still be eligible for the post season. As far as the second roster spot, pick someone to go on the dl. Then for post season go with the hot hand, in the end it appears as if Gattis and Gurriel will lose out. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Aug 23, 2018 7:41:43 GMT -6
On MLB.com Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic, stated "a very good chance Cutch will be wearing another uniform by the end of the week." I just read your above post, out all day didn't watch any action, just catching up now. With Springer and Marisnick both being dinged already and the Astros being weak in LF all season, it would seem like Luhnow would trade for Cutch, if he could, just for some veteran insurance for the outfield. That's what I'm saying. With Whites emergance theres no need for infielder. But OF for sure. McCutchen would be the beat add unless it's a pitcher |
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Post by paastrosfan on Aug 23, 2018 7:46:40 GMT -6
On MLB.com Andrew Baggarly of the Athletic, stated "a very good chance Cutch will be wearing another uniform by the end of the week." I just read your above post, out all day didn't watch any action, just catching up now. With Springer and Marisnick both being dinged already and the Astros being weak in LF all season, it would seem like Luhnow would trade for Cutch, if he could, just for some veteran insurance for the outfield. When you think Thomas last season pushing during the season of getting Cole and he finally landed in Houston. He also pushed Cutch, that might be another call that might come through. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 23, 2018 8:12:18 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Aug 23, 2018 8:22:12 GMT -6
I dont think Kemp would be pulled from the lineup but with injurys you could let Springer spot start for two weeks and get back healthy if you get McCutchen
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2018 8:43:26 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play. These are the decisions that make Luhnow’s job very difficult. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Aug 23, 2018 9:24:26 GMT -6
If Springer is not healthy
You need to bring that OF in to help give some days off.
Sure you can keep slapping marwin out there but his def iant the best more is his throwing decisions.
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 9:32:48 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play. These are the decisions that make Luhnow’s job very difficult. I think Cutch is the guy you want to bring in to the clubhouse and get things righted....Especially with Springer's questionable status, it would behoove them to get a solid veteran OF....a great person to have during the playoffs. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 9:48:24 GMT -6
Playoff Roster
OF - Cutch, Springer, Reddick
3b - Bregman
SS- Correa
2b - Altuve
1b - White
C - McCann
DH - Gattis/Yuli
Bench-Gattis/Yuli
Bench - Maldonado
Bench- Kemp
Bench - Marwin
12 Pitchers
Verlander, Cole, Morton, Keuchel, McCullers
Osuana
Rondon
Pressly
Peacock
Devo
Smith
McHugh
This leaves out Sipp - which I would not be against, because not a believer - however, I don't see the Astros doing that, so who of the above 25 would not make the playoff roster, to make room for Sipp.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 23, 2018 9:50:00 GMT -6
I think it'll be McCullers still on dl
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2018 10:04:04 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play. Even if he plays every day, we need an OFer available that isn't Fisher or Tucker. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 10:54:27 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play. Even if he plays every day, we need an OFer available that isn't Fisher or Tucker. Well if McCullers does comeback...which I think is likely and if Cutch is obtained...who does not make the playoff roster? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 23, 2018 11:01:34 GMT -6
Playoff Roster OF - Cutch, Springer, Reddick 3b - Bregman SS- Correa 2b - Altuve 1b - White C - McCann DH - Gattis/Yuli Bench-Gattis/Yuli Bench - Maldonado Bench- Kemp Bench - Marwin 12 Pitchers Verlander, Cole, Morton, Keuchel, McCullers Osuana Rondon Pressly Peacock Devo Smith McHugh This leaves out Sipp - which I would not be against, because not a believer - however, I don't see the Astros doing that, so who of the above 25 would not make the playoff roster, to make room for Sipp. I think Cutch would be a good fit. I also like your roster not including Harris on it. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 23, 2018 11:02:38 GMT -6
I dont support any move that takes Tony Kemp out of the game, and neither should you. He has done nothing but produce all season, and deserves to play. Even if he plays every day, we need an OFer available that isn't Fisher or Tucker. We don't have room on the playoff roster for Fisher or Tucker.......using them in September, if needed, is not a bad idea. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 11:04:34 GMT -6
Playoff Roster OF - Cutch, Springer, Reddick 3b - Bregman SS- Correa 2b - Altuve 1b - White C - McCann DH - Gattis/Yuli Bench-Gattis/Yuli Bench - Maldonado Bench- Kemp Bench - Marwin 12 Pitchers Verlander, Cole, Morton, Keuchel, McCullers Osuana Rondon Pressly Peacock Devo Smith McHugh This leaves out Sipp - which I would not be against, because not a believer - however, I don't see the Astros doing that, so who of the above 25 would not make the playoff roster, to make room for Sipp. I think Cutch would be a good fit. I also like your roster not including Harris on it. I also didn't put Stassi...but if McCann comes back...he will get the nod...and I think Maldonado beats out Stassi based on experience....Stassi is the Astros catcher next year and hopefully Stubbs gets promoted and splits time with him, because he could be the future starting catcher. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2018 11:04:35 GMT -6
Even if he plays every day, we need an OFer available that isn't Fisher or Tucker. Well if McCullers does comeback...which I think is likely and if Cutch is obtained...who does not make the playoff roster? Harris or Sipp. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 11:10:59 GMT -6
Well if McCullers does comeback...which I think is likely and if Cutch is obtained...who does not make the playoff roster? Harris or Sipp. I didn't put Harris on the list to begin with....He is already the odd man out with Osuana and Pressly being added to the team...I don't see the Astros leaving out Sipp, because he is LH.... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2018 11:17:07 GMT -6
Part of me wants Cutch here not because of Kemp but because of Springer. His slump has gone on WAY longer than usual, and we need an ace in the hole just in case.
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 11:23:02 GMT -6
Part of me wants Cutch here not because of Kemp but because of Springer. His slump has gone on WAY longer than usual, and we need an ace in the hole just in case. Simply put: we need an AceHole! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2018 11:25:12 GMT -6
Part of me wants Cutch here not because of Kemp but because of Springer. His slump has gone on WAY longer than usual, and we need an ace in the hole just in case. a spark as Verlander was last year....Caliber of Verlander is higher than Cutch, but still I think Cutch added to the Astros would have a synergy effect. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2018 11:26:37 GMT -6
Part of me wants Cutch here not because of Kemp but because of Springer. His slump has gone on WAY longer than usual, and we need an ace in the hole just in case. Simply put: we need an AceHole! Dern str8, homes. |
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2018 11:40:52 GMT -6
I didn't put Harris on the list to begin with....He is already the odd man out with Osuana and Pressly being added to the team...I don't see the Astros leaving out Sipp, because he is LH.... You asked who I would leave off, not who the Astros would. They never do what I would do. Honestly, as much as I love Gattis, if he doesn't get going again and White keeps hitting, I think you might have to give up Gattis.... White has more defensively flexibility (such as it is) and he's hitting way better. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 23, 2018 11:59:02 GMT -6
With Reddick being bad this year, and horrible in playoffs last year...might he be the one left out?
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2018 12:01:56 GMT -6
With Reddick being bad this year, and horrible in playoffs last year...might he be the one left out? If we weren't so short on OFers this year, I'd say absolutely. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 23, 2018 12:11:48 GMT -6
Well if McCullers does comeback...which I think is likely and if Cutch is obtained...who does not make the playoff roster? Harris or Sipp. Neither |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 23, 2018 12:15:00 GMT -6
With Reddick being bad this year, and horrible in playoffs last year...might he be the one left out? Reddick won't be left off, and, if it were up to me, I'd leave Gattis off and put Marisnick on in his place. I like the idea of Jake in CF at the end of a tight playoff game. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Aug 23, 2018 12:57:05 GMT -6
I thought last ALDS, Hinch took 14 position players and 11 pitchers. He might go the same route this year. If Devo hasn't shown he's fixed, I could see him being left off. from www.crawfishboxes.com/2017/10/5/16431250/astros-announce-2017-alds-roster: The Astros will carry 11 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders, and five outfielders.
Pitchers
RHP Chris Devenski
RHP Ken Giles
RHP Luke Gregerson
RHP Will Harris
LHP Dallas Keuchel
LHP Francisco Liriano
RHP Lance McCullers Jr.
RHP Charlie Morton
RHP Joe Musgrove
RHP Brad Peacock
RHP Justin Verlander
Catchers
Juan Centeno
Evan Gattis
Brian McCann
Infielders
Jose Altuve
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Marwin Gonzalez
Yuli Gurriel
Tyler White
Outfielders
Carlos Beltran
Derek Fisher
Cameron Maybin
Josh Reddick
George Springer |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2018 12:59:07 GMT -6
With Reddick being bad this year, and horrible in playoffs last year...might he be the one left out? Reddick won't be left off, and, if it were up to me, I'd leave Gattis off and put Marisnick on in his place. I like the idea of Jake in CF at the end of a tight playoff game. I probably dislike Gattis more than most here, but how can you value Jake’s glove over having a bat like Gattis’s on the bench? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2018 13:00:06 GMT -6
With Reddick being bad this year, and horrible in playoffs last year...might he be the one left out? It’s a possibility, which could be mitigated with a platoon partner like McCutchen. |
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