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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 9:45:17 GMT -6
90-54
.625 winning percentage (On pace for 101 Wins.)
3 games ahead of Oakland in the division.
8 games behind Boston for overall lead.
1st in run differential at +240
Team OPS+: 111
Team ERA+: 129
99.9% chance at making the postseason.
This place appears boring without me. Y'all need to step it up!
Framber Alert vs. Zimmerman
I know we're in the middle of a playoff run, but I think Altuve and/or Springer and/or Correa need a day off. Even though Springer and Altuve have had a little more success recently, they both look to be in pain a good deal. It won't matter if we win the division if those guys can't be near their A game in the postseason. Detroit is the team for them to have a day off (or two) against. And Correa has apparently reported that his back is not perfect and that he's trying to play through it and make adjustments that haven't been successful (obviously).
None of those guys have any statistical numbers or milestones that matter that they're going to reach so it doesn't hurt to give them some rest and let our AAA get in a little work. If we can't beat Detroit with our pitching staff anyways, we have a bigger problem.
On a side note, thanks or condolences to any posters that were involved with 9/11 or had family/friends involved. I work with a couple guys that helped at the site in NYC so I know it can be a rough day for some. Let's not ruin the thread with a lot of political or religious commentary. I just wanted to mention it.
And let's try to ease up on the negativity around here. We're watching another potential 100 win team right now battle it's ass off despite some key players playing hurt and we're in the middle of a great run. If that Boston-bias hadn't beat us in game 3 we'd still have a nice winning streak going. I'll try to stop being so argumentative as well.
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 9:55:18 GMT -6
What I think we should go with tonight:
Kemp LF
Stassi C
Bregman SS
White 1B
Gurriel or Davis 3B
Gattis or Davis or Gurriel DH
Marwin 2B
Reddick RF
Marisnick CF
I know people are going to think I'm crazy for Stassi hitting 2nd, but he's a patient hitter that will take some pitches and work walks. Plus, with Bregman behind him, he should see some good pitches to hit and he has some power. The idea needs to be to get as many people that can get on base well in front of Bregman and White.
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 11, 2018 12:17:51 GMT -6
I don't know if it is good to rest our top talented players....because look at the A's vs Orioles today (Fiers vs Cobb)....It is ironic, but I am actually concerned about Fiers, the Oriole hitters have not fared well against him....and the A's hitters have had good success against Cobb.... www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-orioles/2018/09/11/531576#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=531576 |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 11, 2018 12:21:56 GMT -6
Lets hope the Orioles can at least win one game in their series against the A's....and this weekend, the Rays take 2 of 3 from them......I tip my hat to the A's, they really are a scrappy, relentless bunch.
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 12:30:31 GMT -6
I don't know if it is good to rest our top talented players....because look at the A's vs Orioles today (Fiers vs Cobb)....It is ironic, but I am actually concerned about Fiers, the Oriole hitters have not fared well against him....and the A's hitters have had good success against Cobb.... www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-orioles/2018/09/11/531576#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=531576 Here's the thing, we should be able to beat Detroit without a couple of our stars (who aren't exactly on fire anyways). Plus, does it even matter if we get to the playoffs but our guys are hurt and exhausted and end up sucking? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Sept 11, 2018 12:33:59 GMT -6
I don't know if it is good to rest our top talented players....because look at the A's vs Orioles today (Fiers vs Cobb)....It is ironic, but I am actually concerned about Fiers, the Oriole hitters have not fared well against him....and the A's hitters have had good success against Cobb.... www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-orioles/2018/09/11/531576#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=531576 Here's the thing, we should be able to beat Detroit without a couple of our stars (who aren't exactly on fire anyways). Plus, does it even matter if we get to the playoffs but our guys are hurt and exhausted and end up sucking? Get your butt up to Detroit, and do this: |
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Post by m240 on Sept 11, 2018 12:42:59 GMT -6
Our guys seem to do even better under pressure. I think the fact that the A's are pressing the Astros is good in the long range scheme of things. It is knocking a little of the complacency off the edges and making our guys focus. So play on there Oakland and congratulations on a great season so far. To be the best you have to beat the best and right now I think that the A's are the second best team in baseball and Boston is third.
It will be fun to beat the Cubs in the World Series. Too bad it will only take 5 games.
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2018 12:54:16 GMT -6
What I think we should go with tonight: Kemp LF Stassi C Bregman SS White 1B Gurriel or Davis 3B Gattis or Davis or Gurriel DH Marwin 2B Reddick RF Marisnick CF I know people are going to think I'm crazy for Stassi hitting 2nd, but he's a patient hitter that will take some pitches and work walks. Plus, with Bregman behind him, he should see some good pitches to hit and he has some power. The idea needs to be to get as many people that can get on base well in front of Bregman and White. I trust AJ would not use that lineup. Surely, you are kidding. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2018 12:57:38 GMT -6
I don't know if it is good to rest our top talented players....because look at the A's vs Orioles today (Fiers vs Cobb)....It is ironic, but I am actually concerned about Fiers, the Oriole hitters have not fared well against him....and the A's hitters have had good success against Cobb.... www.mlb.com/gameday/athletics-vs-orioles/2018/09/11/531576#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=531576 Now, is not the time to rest anybody. People say that Correa's problem is about timing and you don't improve timing by getting a rest. Springer, Altuve, and Correa all three had nice rests while on the DL. Now it's time to work themselves back into top form and resting won't do it. Sitting those guys is the wrong thing to do. Now, since Jose and George may have reaggravated injuries last night, one or both could be held out today but i doubt it. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2018 13:01:27 GMT -6
I expect a better game today because they should be rested......they looked tired yesterday after getting into Detroit at 4 in the morning. I would sue this lineup
Springer RF
Altuve 2B
Bregman 3B
White DH
Correa SS
Gonzalez 1B
McCann C
Marisnick CF we need our best CF in this park
Kemp LF
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 11, 2018 13:03:53 GMT -6
To be the best you have to beat the best and right now I think that the A's are the second best team in baseball and Boston is third. Did y'all hear ARod say "To be the best, you have to beat the best...and that's the Astros"? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 11, 2018 13:04:35 GMT -6
I expect a better game today because they should be rested......they looked tired yesterday after getting into Detroit at 4 in the morning. I would sue this lineup Springer RF Altuve 2B Bregman 3B White DH Correa SS Gonzalez 1B McCann C Marisnick CF we need our best CF in this park Kemp LF Why you suing folk, bro |
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Post by m240 on Sept 11, 2018 13:07:37 GMT -6
To be the best you have to beat the best and right now I think that the A's are the second best team in baseball and Boston is third. Did y'all hear ARod say "To be the best, you have to beat the best...and that's the Astros"? Well ARod got that right. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 11, 2018 13:13:27 GMT -6
Did y'all hear ARod say "To be the best, you have to beat the best...and that's the Astros"? Well ARod got that right. People give Rodriguez a lot of crap here because he’s a smirking pretty boy, but he loves the Astros. I can think of only a couple other national guys who like this team as much: Kurkjian, Kruk, etc. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Sept 11, 2018 13:14:12 GMT -6
I don’t know if I like Framber Alert or Maldito more in terms of Astros player nicknames.
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 13:14:14 GMT -6
What I think we should go with tonight: Kemp LF Stassi C Bregman SS White 1B Gurriel or Davis 3B Gattis or Davis or Gurriel DH Marwin 2B Reddick RF Marisnick CF I know people are going to think I'm crazy for Stassi hitting 2nd, but he's a patient hitter that will take some pitches and work walks. Plus, with Bregman behind him, he should see some good pitches to hit and he has some power. The idea needs to be to get as many people that can get on base well in front of Bregman and White. I trust AJ would not use that lineup. Surely, you are kidding. About which part? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 11, 2018 13:31:37 GMT -6
I don’t know if I like Framber Alert or Maldito more in terms of Astros player nicknames. What does Framber Alert even mean? |
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 13:38:16 GMT -6
I don’t know if I like Framber Alert or Maldito more in terms of Astros player nicknames. What does Framber Alert even mean? Because there are Amber Alerts. Just a play on the sound of the alert. I heard someone else use it and thought it was funny. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 11, 2018 13:44:45 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 13:51:27 GMT -6
Altuve
Bregman
Gurriel
Marwin
Correa
Reddick
White
McCann
Kemp
Well this lineup just doesn't make any sense to me but whatever. At least Springer is getting a day off, I guess.
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Post by olpapa on Sept 11, 2018 13:52:56 GMT -6
I think I would go with this lineup today:
Springer CF
Kemp 2B
Bregman SS
White 1B
Gurriel 3B
Gonzalez LF
Gattis DH
McCann C
Reddick RF
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2018 13:53:48 GMT -6
To be the best you have to beat the best and right now I think that the A's are the second best team in baseball and Boston is third. Did y'all hear ARod say "To be the best, you have to beat the best...and that's the Astros"? I heard him say that and nearly passed out.  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Sept 11, 2018 13:55:36 GMT -6
I think I would go with this lineup today: Springer CF Kemp 2B Bregman SS White 1B Gurriel 3B Gonzalez LF Gattis DH McCann C Reddick RF That one would be OK..........for some reason, Hinch won't play Kemp at 2B and I don't want Gattis in the lineup or Marwin in LF after what I saw Sunday night |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 11, 2018 14:00:45 GMT -6
I’m wondering why they bothered to call Davis up. He hasn’t batted a single time in September. If they just wanted another body on the bench, but had no intention of playing him, why not call up Fisher? At least he could benefit the team as a pinch runner occasionally.
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Post by koolade2 on Sept 11, 2018 14:03:19 GMT -6
I’m wondering why they bothered to call Davis up. He hasn’t batted a single time in September. If they just wanted another body on the bench, but had no intention of playing him, why not call up Fisher. At least he could benefit the team as a pinch runner occasionally. That is my main gripe with Hinch. He never plays the Call-Ups until they have sat on the bench for a good two weeks making sure they are stone cold when he does play them. |
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Post by olpapa on Sept 11, 2018 14:06:28 GMT -6
Well here it is. Hot off the clipboard:
Framber Valdez L
3-1 1.37 ERA
2B Jose Altuve R
3B Alex Bregman R
1B Yuli Gurriel R
LF M. Gonzalez B
SS C. Correa R
RF Josh Reddick L
DH Tyler White R
C Brian McCann L
CF Tony Kemp L
I don’t understand why he won’t sit Correa and give him a chance to heal before the playoffs.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Sept 11, 2018 14:06:52 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Sept 11, 2018 14:12:05 GMT -6
Well here it is. Hot off the clipboard: Framber Valdez L 3-1 1.37 ERA 2B Jose Altuve R 3B Alex Bregman R 1B Yuli Gurriel R LF M. Gonzalez B SS C. Correa R RF Josh Reddick L DH Tyler White R C Brian McCann L CF Tony Kemp L I don’t understand why he won’t sit Correa and give him a chance to heal before the playoffs. Yeah, Correa needs a few days off. We certainly wouldn't be any worse with a Bregman/Gurriel or Bregman/Davis tandem on the left side. |
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Post by bannedfan on Sept 11, 2018 14:15:19 GMT -6
McCullers threw a successful 40 pitch bullpen session today. According to Rotoworld it’s a regular day off for Springer.
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Post by bannedfan on Sept 11, 2018 14:17:12 GMT -6
Most of us complain when things are going badly but this forum is a lot nicer then other Astro forums I’ve read.
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