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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 11:07:48 GMT -6
"Yuli is a good everyday hitter. Of course we'd like to see him making pitchers work harder and getting more walks to boost that OBP. But he is not a weak link on the team in my opinion." Yuli is a solid hitter at a position where we need more. He has the same SLG as Kemp, and 6 HRs from 1B in half a season is very low. He's certainly good in the "clutch" but we could upgrade the power production from 1B pretty easily, where as we can't improve production at C easily with trades without giving up a lot. That was my whole point at the beginning. I don't consider him a weak link, but if he was moved to more of a utility and DH role with us getting a more productive 1B, I think it would be beneficial. (And I'm not saying 1B HAS to have a ton of power, if he gets on base and is a respectable fielder ex. Mark Grace.) Any move that puts Yuli at DH and Gattis on the bench is one I support. Could let Yuli DH, move marwin to 1B, Davis to third, with Bregman at SS unless we make a deal in that area.......I am not comfortable with solely relying on Gattis to DH. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 11:11:04 GMT -6
Any move that puts Yuli at DH and Gattis on the bench is one I support. Could let Yuli DH, move marwin to 1B, Davis to third, with Bregman at SS unless we make a deal in that area.......I am not comfortable with solely relying on Gattis to DH. You want to give Marwin more starts? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 11:14:30 GMT -6
i never said first base could not be upgraded. Most positions can be upgraded. What I said is that Stassi is NOT a more productive hitter than Gurriel and you keep coming up with stats to prove your point and none of them make Stassi more productive than Yuli Right you said that catcher was in severe need of being upgraded even though we have a catcher that is hitting very well, and in a lot of cases is more productive than our 1B. So if C needs upgraded, why doesn't 1B? That's the point. Either C is okay or 1B isn't, which one? There are ways to upgrade any position.....including the catcher.........in other ways besides relying on hitting., Maldonado is a HUGE improvement in the catching position from a defensive standpoint. He has a superior arm which shuts down the running game of the opposition. He frames pitches well and does an overall great job of handling pitchers and he has more experience than Stassi. Stassi is probably a better hitter, but, when our offense produces as it should, we should be able to forfeit the luxury of the catcher having a big bat. At this point, I'll take Maldonado. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 11:16:17 GMT -6
Could let Yuli DH, move marwin to 1B, Davis to third, with Bregman at SS unless we make a deal in that area.......I am not comfortable with solely relying on Gattis to DH. You want to give Marwin more starts? I had rather not have Marwin in the lineup but he will there until Correa returns. Putting him at first base gets Gattis out of the lineup. Personally, I had rather let Kemp DH if we don't make a deal, play Davis at third, Bregman at SS, Yuli stays at first. and Marwin's lazy ass rides the pine. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 27, 2018 11:16:41 GMT -6
Justice suggesting Derek Dietrich as option for Astros LF solution. What do you all think of Dietrich? Also, I’m hoping the Nats go into sell mode. What do you think of Matt Adams?
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 11:17:41 GMT -6
Right you said that catcher was in severe need of being upgraded even though we have a catcher that is hitting very well, and in a lot of cases is more productive than our 1B. So if C needs upgraded, why doesn't 1B? That's the point. Either C is okay or 1B isn't, which one? There are ways to upgrade any position.....including the catcher.........in other ways besides relying on hitting., Maldonado is a HUGE improvement in the catching position from a defensive standpoint. He has a superior arm which shuts down the running game of the opposition. He frames pitches well and does an overall great job of handling pitchers and he has more experience than Stassi. Stassi is probably a better hitter, but, when our offense produces as it should, we should be able to forfeit the luxury of the catcher having a big bat. At this point, I'll take Maldonado. Maldonado is fine as a minor addition. I just don't think we're going to see any major boost out of it other than giving Stassi a little more rest. He's a rental upgrade over Fed as a backup catcher. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 11:20:23 GMT -6
Justice suggesting Derek Dietrich as option for Astros LF solution. What do you all think of Dietrich? Also, I’m hoping the Nats go into sell mode. What do you think of Matt Adams? Dietrich would be an improvement at LF if Tucker doesn't improve, but I think it would be minimal if you take Kemp into consideration. Matt Adams would be a fine rental slugger though. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 27, 2018 11:22:04 GMT -6
Could let Yuli DH, move marwin to 1B, Davis to third, with Bregman at SS unless we make a deal in that area.......I am not comfortable with solely relying on Gattis to DH. You want to give Marwin more starts? Ummm, no...Marwin is not 2017 Marwin....he needs just to be super utility guy.... Astros will be in great shape if Correa comes back healthy, Springer's slump is gone and Tucker can adjust.....then only thing that is needed, hitting wise, is a good bat. (DH/1b)....And Yuli and Player X are your 1b/DH hitters. Gattis, Marwin, Kemp, Marisnick (for late inning defense, sorry Bortaz) are the bench players.... |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 11:25:07 GMT -6
You want to give Marwin more starts? Ummm, no...Marwin is not 2017 Marwin....he needs just to be super utility guy.... Astros will be in great shape if Correa comes back healthy, Springer's slump is gone and Tucker can adjust.....then only thing that is needed, hitting wise, is a good bat. (DH/1b)....And Yuli and Player X are your 1b/DH hitters. Gattis, Marwin, Kemp, Marisnick (for late inning defense, sorry Bortaz) are the bench players.... I agree. Although I think Gattis could be mixed into the DH split. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 27, 2018 11:25:29 GMT -6
Justice suggesting Derek Dietrich as option for Astros LF solution. What do you all think of Dietrich? Also, I’m hoping the Nats go into sell mode. What do you think of Matt Adams? The funny thing on Dietrich he is producing, but what I have seen on him is that he is producing better than his metrics...like it is only a matter of time...I would be not against Matt Adams, he is an upgrade over Gattis, but not as much as you think....I really want a true hitter at DH, spot 1b. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 27, 2018 11:27:13 GMT -6
Ummm, no...Marwin is not 2017 Marwin....he needs just to be super utility guy.... Astros will be in great shape if Correa comes back healthy, Springer's slump is gone and Tucker can adjust.....then only thing that is needed, hitting wise, is a good bat. (DH/1b)....And Yuli and Player X are your 1b/DH hitters. Gattis, Marwin, Kemp, Marisnick (for late inning defense, sorry Bortaz) are the bench players.... I agree. Although I think Gattis could be mixed into the DH split. That is fine....but I rather have better options at DH for the most part. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 27, 2018 11:28:36 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 27, 2018 11:37:59 GMT -6
Ummm, no...Marwin is not 2017 Marwin....he needs just to be super utility guy.... Astros will be in great shape if Correa comes back healthy, Springer's slump is gone and Tucker can adjust.....then only thing that is needed, hitting wise, is a good bat. (DH/1b)....And Yuli and Player X are your 1b/DH hitters. Gattis, Marwin, Kemp, Marisnick (for late inning defense, sorry Bortaz) are the bench players.... I agree. Although I think Gattis could be mixed into the DH split. I’m not opposed to that. I’m just not a fan of dubbing him as The DH. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 27, 2018 11:42:39 GMT -6
He appears to be about done as a major reliever. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jul 27, 2018 11:44:21 GMT -6
It's very quite. Can they be pulling for Derek Dietrich and Adam Conley?  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 27, 2018 11:46:21 GMT -6
I find it funny that some of you who think yuli's bat isnt strong enough at 1st base want to put him at DH... Well we're already paying for him past this year. If he wasn't signed for more years I'd say let him go just like Gattis. But since we DO have him, his defense at 1B isn't very good so put him at DH. Before I write you off as completely daft when it comes to player analysis, Let me clarify: You're saying you'd cut Gurriel? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 27, 2018 11:46:46 GMT -6
It's very quite. Can they be pulling for Derek Dietrich and Adam Conley? Isn’t Dietrich one of those guys Drayton didn’t let Purpura sign? |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 11:52:12 GMT -6
Well we're already paying for him past this year. If he wasn't signed for more years I'd say let him go just like Gattis. But since we DO have him, his defense at 1B isn't very good so put him at DH. Before I write you off as completely daft when it comes to player analysis, Let me clarify: You're saying you'd cut Gurriel? No, I'm saying if he was a free agent after this season I wouldn't pay a lot to bring him back. I think we could fill the DH slot with cheaper FAs (or in-house options) than Gurriel or Gattis. But since we're paying Gurriel for the next two years already, and he's not a bad hitter, I'd keep him and move him into a DH role if we picked up a good 1B. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 27, 2018 12:10:47 GMT -6
Damn, son...that was a close one.
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 12:18:49 GMT -6
Damn, son...that was a close one. Too many posts in too short of time. I cut some corners and assumed people would know what I meant. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 27, 2018 12:33:14 GMT -6
I wanna see these scenarios Lunhow has up his sleave. I wanna see what he thinks is a upgrade and what surprise he has for Houston fans everywhere |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 27, 2018 12:35:11 GMT -6
It's very quite. Can they be pulling for Derek Dietrich and Adam Conley? Isn’t Dietrich one of those guys Drayton didn’t let Purpura sign? i believe he is, yes. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 12:35:36 GMT -6
There are ways to upgrade any position.....including the catcher.........in other ways besides relying on hitting., Maldonado is a HUGE improvement in the catching position from a defensive standpoint. He has a superior arm which shuts down the running game of the opposition. He frames pitches well and does an overall great job of handling pitchers and he has more experience than Stassi. Stassi is probably a better hitter, but, when our offense produces as it should, we should be able to forfeit the luxury of the catcher having a big bat. At this point, I'll take Maldonado. Maldonado is fine as a minor addition. I just don't think we're going to see any major boost out of it other than giving Stassi a little more rest. He's a rental upgrade over Fed as a backup catcher. Don't be surprised if Maldonado becomes the #1 catcher with Stassi as backup. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 12:40:47 GMT -6
Maldonado is fine as a minor addition. I just don't think we're going to see any major boost out of it other than giving Stassi a little more rest. He's a rental upgrade over Fed as a backup catcher. Don't be surprised if Maldonado becomes the #1 catcher with Stassi as backup. Even if that's the case, don't expect much improvement. Hope I'm wrong. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 12:44:14 GMT -6
Don't be surprised if Maldonado becomes the #1 catcher with Stassi as backup. Even if that's the case, don't expect much improvement. Hope I'm wrong. I would not expect an improvement in hitting but a definite improvement otherwise. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 27, 2018 12:50:54 GMT -6
Even if that's the case, don't expect much improvement. Hope I'm wrong. I would not expect an improvement in hitting but a definite improvement otherwise. I'm not sure it would be noticeable other than with less SB attempts. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 27, 2018 12:55:08 GMT -6
I would not expect an improvement in hitting but a definite improvement otherwise. I'm not sure it would be noticeable other than with less SB attempts. maldonado does a great job of handling pitchers and framing pitches so I expect that to be an improvement over Stassi. Keep in mind that Stassi would still be the backup if not for the McCann injury. Up until this year, Stassi has never been able to stick on a major league roster...Maldonado has much more major league experience. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 27, 2018 12:55:45 GMT -6
I wanna see these scenarios Lunhow has up his sleave. I wanna see what he thinks is a upgrade and what surprise he has for Houston fans everywhere
Someone posted an article previously about lesser known relievers the Astros could be interested in....Pressly was one of them...and I believe it said he has the 7th best ball spin rate of relievers...which screams Luhnow/Strom...I am still pro Conley as well: LH, former starter, great stuff and team control for years... |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 27, 2018 12:57:21 GMT -6
Your boy Doolittle looks like he's out with a foot fracture
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 27, 2018 13:02:24 GMT -6
Your boy Doolittle looks like he's out with a foot fracture Man, they’d have to be sellers now. |
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