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Post by thomasj13 on May 13, 2018 10:20:38 GMT -6
VD trade proposal: Reed, Kemp and Hoyt for Abreu.. I wouldn’t mind José Abreu here, but I don’t trust the White Sox in trades. Plus, Abreu is likely to end up being a slug like Carlos Lee. Good thing we have the DH now. Abreu would be totally the DH here... |
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Post by olpapa on May 13, 2018 18:08:53 GMT -6
From games played May 13 (early games):
AAA - Fresno 6 Salt Lake 4
Tony Kemp 2B: 1-5, BA .342....hitting streak now 19 games
Drew Ferguson CF: 1-3, BA .333
Kyle Tucker RF: 1-4, BA .293
JD Davis 3B: 1-3, 1 2B, BA .417
Tim Federowitz C: 2-3, 1 2B, BA .394
Alejandro Garcia LF: 2-4, BA .291
Antonio Nunez SS: 1-4, 1 2B, BA .183
Cy Sneed RHP: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, ERA 4.58
Kent Emanuel LHP: 1.2 aiP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, ERA 2.53
Brendan McCurry RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, ERA 6.11
AA - Corpus Christi 8 Midland 3
Myles Straw CF: 2-5, BA .357
Stephen Wrenn RF: 2-4, 1 2B, BA .252
Taylor Jones LF: 4-4, 1 2B, 1 HR(6), BA .376....I’m beginning to think this guy could be for real. He sure doesn’t seem to be having any trouble with AA.
Josh Rojas 3B: 1-1, 4 BB, BA .359....still handling the transition to AA well it seems.
Nick Tanielu 1B: 2-5, 1 2B, BA .280
Ryne Birk 2B: 1-5, BA .266
Alex De Goti SS: 2-4, BA .265
Corbin Martin RHP: 5.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, ERA 7.57....after an atrocious first start at AA in which he gave up 6 ER in 0.1 IP, he has allowed 1 ER on 6 hits in 8.1 innings in his last two appearances.
Sean Stutzman LHP: 1.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, ERA 5.79
Erasmo Pinales RHP: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 5.31
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Post by olpapa on May 13, 2018 19:56:08 GMT -6
Game played May 13:
A Advanced - Myrtle Beach 8 Buies Creek 7
Ronnie Dawson CF: 0-5, BA .238
Abraham Toro 3B: 4-5, BA .266
JJ Matijevic DH: 1-4, BA .318
Anibal Sierra SS: 2-3, 1 HR(4), BA .260
Troy Sieber 1B: 1-3, BA .277
Luis Payano LF: 1-2, BA .224
Orlando Marquez C: 1-4, 1 2B, BA .250....stole home(1)
Brandon Bailey RHP: 5 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 6 BB, 4 K, ERA 4.25
Brett Adcock LHP: 2.2 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, ERA 1.80
Jesus Balaguer RHP: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, ERA 8.10
Colin McKee RHP: 0.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, ERA 18.90
A Quad Cities not scheduled
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Post by thomasj13 on May 13, 2018 20:28:22 GMT -6
Straw Man!!!
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Post by olpapa on May 13, 2018 21:19:04 GMT -6
Gotta believe he will be in AAA before the end of this season. |
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Post by m240 on May 14, 2018 6:29:56 GMT -6
If Straw keeps it up he should be in AAA within 30 days
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2018 13:39:58 GMT -6
15 more days until the return of Forrest Whitley.
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2018 16:57:33 GMT -6
Texas MLB teams farm system progress report:
Astros:
AAA - Fresno 23-15...first place in PCL Pacific Northern Division
AA - Corpus Christi 20-16...second place in Texas League South Division, 5 games behind San Antonio (San Diego Affiliate)
A Advanced - Buies Creek 22-15...first place in Carolina League Southern Division
A - Quad Cities - 19-15...second place in Midwest League Western Division, 1 game behind Clinton (Seattle Affiliate)
Rangers:
AAA - Round Rock 15-23...Last place in PCL American Southern Division
AA - Frisco 8-28...last place in Texas League South Division
A Advanced - Down East 20-17...third place in Carolina League Southern Division, 2 games behind Buies Creek
A - Hickory - 12-21...6th place (out of 7) in the South Atlantic League Northern Division, 10.5 games behind Delmarva (Baltimore Affiliate)
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Post by m240 on May 14, 2018 19:51:32 GMT -6
Texas MLB teams farm system progress report: Astros: AAA - Fresno 23-15...first place in PCL Pacific Northern Division AA - Corpus Christi 20-16...second place in Texas League South Division, 5 games behind San Antonio (San Diego Affiliate) A Advanced - Buies Creek 22-15...first place in Carolina League Southern Division A - Quad Cities - 19-15...second place in Midwest League Western Division, 1 game behind Clinton (Seattle Affiliate) Rangers: AAA - Round Rock 15-23...Last place in PCL American Southern Division AA - Frisco 8-28...last place in Texas League South Division A Advanced - Down East 20-17...third place in Carolina League Southern Division, 2 games behind Buies Creek A - Hickory - 12-21...6th place (out of 7) in the South Atlantic League Northern Division, 10.5 games behind Delmarva (Baltimore Affiliate) You know it would be hard to be a Rangers fan based upon how they have done during the season. It would also be hard to look at your minor league system as a Ranger fan and not be discouraged. Now when you combine the two items it would really suck to be a Rangers fan right now. And then when you think that you are still paying Alex Rodriguez 5 million next year and 9 million to Prince Fielder you really have to worry about your ability to sign free agents to help. So then it just gets depressing to be a Rangers fan. And you know in a twisted way, it makes me feel kind of good. |
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2018 20:15:13 GMT -6
Jon Daniels is doing quite a job for South Oklahoma.
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Post by abregmanfan on May 14, 2018 20:22:18 GMT -6
They do have a new stadium coming soon. So not all bad I guess...
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2018 20:46:07 GMT -6
From games played May 14 (early games):
AA - Corpus Christi 2 San Antonio 1
Myles Straw CF: 1-4, BA .353....stole a base(22)
Taylor Jones 1B: 1-3, 1 HR(7), BA .375....his 2 run homer was the game winner.
Josh Rojas DH: 1-3, BA .357
Ryne Birk 2B: 1-3, BA .268
Alex De Goti SS: 1-3, BA .267
Yoanys Quiala RHP: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 4.67
Riley Ferrell RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, ERA 5.19
A Advanced Buies Creek was not scheduled
A - Cedar Rapids 5 Quad Cities 1
Jacob Meyers CF: 1-4, BA .291....stole a base(8)
Jonathan Arauz 3B: 1-4, BA .290
Jake Adams 1B: 1-4, BA .282
Michael Papierski C: 1-3, BA .171
Tyler Ivey RHP: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, ERA 3.98
Peter Solomon RHP: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 2.55
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Post by abregmanfan on May 14, 2018 20:48:16 GMT -6
From games played May 14 (early games): AA - Corpus Christi 2 San Antonio 1 Myles Straw CF: 1-4, BA .353....stole a base(22) Taylor Jones 1B: 1-3, 1 HR(7), BA .375....his 2 run homer was the game winner. Josh Rojas DH: 1-3, BA .357 Ryne Birk 2B: 1-3, BA .268 Alex De Goti SS: 1-3, BA .267 Yoanys Quiala RHP: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 4.67 Riley Ferrell RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, ERA 5.19 A Advanced Buies Creek was not scheduled A - Cedar Rapids 5 Quad Cities 1 Jacob Meyers CF: 1-4, BA .291....stole a base(8) Jonathan Arauz 3B: 1-4, BA .290 Jake Adams 1B: 1-4, BA .282 Michael Papierski C: 1-3, BA .171 Tyler Ivey RHP: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, ERA 3.98 Peter Solomon RHP: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 2.55 Straw must have some serious wheels. |
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2018 20:53:42 GMT -6
From games played May 14 (early games): AA - Corpus Christi 2 San Antonio 1 Myles Straw CF: 1-4, BA .353....stole a base(22) Taylor Jones 1B: 1-3, 1 HR(7), BA .375....his 2 run homer was the game winner. Josh Rojas DH: 1-3, BA .357 Ryne Birk 2B: 1-3, BA .268i Alex De Goti SS: 1-3, BA .267 Yoanys Quiala RHP: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 4.67 Riley Ferrell RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, ERA 5.19 A Advanced Buies Creek was not scheduled A - Cedar Rapids 5 Quad Cities 1 Jacob Meyers CF: 1-4, BA .291....stole a base(8) Jonathan Arauz 3B: 1-4, BA .290 Jake Adams 1B: 1-4, BA .282 Michael Papierski C: 1-3, BA .171 Tyler Ivey RHP: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, ERA 3.98 Peter Solomon RHP: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, ERA 2.55 Straw must have some serious wheels. I read an article on him that compared his speed to that of Mike Trout. I think this is the article: therunnersports.com/astros-prospect-myles-straw-proves-combustible-lower-levels/ |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2018 20:57:16 GMT -6
You know it would be hard to be a Rangers fan based upon how they have done during the season. It would also be hard to look at your minor league system as a Ranger fan and not be discouraged. Now when you combine the two items it would really suck to be a Rangers fan right now. And then when you think that you are still paying Alex Rodriguez 5 million next year and 9 million to Prince Fielder you really have to worry about your ability to sign free agents to help. So then it just gets depressing to be a Rangers fan. And you know in a twisted way, it makes me feel kind of good. You know almost 10 years ago, I remember so many Ranger fans ragging on how bad our club was, and how bad our future looked. Paybacks are a mofo |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 14, 2018 20:59:02 GMT -6
Now help me remember. How many rings did the Ranger win?
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2018 21:19:30 GMT -6
Now help me remember. How many rings did the Ranger win? Yeah, but they'll be quick to tell you about all those glorious silver boots that they won. (snicker) |
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Post by m240 on May 14, 2018 21:31:54 GMT -6
give to a minute to count all of them up, eh 0
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2018 21:35:56 GMT -6
No where to be found in Arlington  |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2018 22:44:16 GMT -6
God bless Nelson Cruz for not catching the game-tying triple by David Freese.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 15, 2018 0:37:55 GMT -6
Good to see Tyler White back in action after the 2 HBP. Looks like he got on base twice tonight (a hit and a walk). Also, no K's for White. I'm starting to think that if he comes up to the Astros, he will keep his K% under 20%.
Right now, Gurriel, Gonzalez, Fisher, Marisnick, and Gattis are getting on base at an abysmal rate, well below league average. White and Davis would probably get on base at least 35% of the time. There are lots of ways to get them in the lineup (DL stints for Sipp, Marisnick, and/or Yuli...).
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Post by olpapa on May 15, 2018 7:05:53 GMT -6
From game played May 14:
AAA - Fresno 4 Salt Lake 3
Tony Kemp 2B: 2-4, BA .346....hitting streak at 20 games now. He had a 24 game hitting streak last season.
Kyle Tucker CF: 1-4, 1 2B, BA .292
Tyler White DH: 1-3, BA .362
JD Davis 3B: 2-4, BA .420
Tim Federowitz C: 2-4, 1 2B, 1 HR(4), BA .400
Jon Kemmer RF: 1-3, 1 3B, BA .192
Antonio Nunez SS: 1-3, BA .190
Mike Hauschild RHP: 5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, ERA 5.22
Matt Ramsey RHP: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, ERA 2.91
Reymin Guduan LHP: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, ERA 2.18
James Hoyt RHP: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, ERA 1.42
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 7:25:42 GMT -6
Kemp is such an enigma. Kills AAA pitching, but a near Mendozan in the show (.217 in 175 ab here 2016-2017).
So is he our latest Bogusvic, or does he have some value to a patient team willing to invest the mentoring time? At age 26, he should be at a career fork in the road one way or the other.
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Post by olpapa on May 15, 2018 7:40:17 GMT -6
Kemp is such an enigma. Kills AAA pitching, but a near Mendozan in the show (.217 in 175 ab here 2016-2017). So is he our latest Bogusvic, or does he have some value to a patient team willing to invest the mentoring time? At age 26, he should be at a career fork in the road one way or the other. Kemp has never been given consistent playing time at the major league level. I would like to see what he would do if put in the starting lineup at the ML level and left there for at least a month or so. That is not going to happen in Houston. They should just trade the kid. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 15, 2018 8:21:52 GMT -6
Last season, you could definitely say Kemp was blocked. This season, so many players are underperforming. All in all, he should be given his last shot here. He surely can’t hit as poorly as Marisnick or have defense as lackadaisical as Fisher. I’d like to see him bat 9th and try to spark new life in this “sit back and watch GIDP” offense. I also hope he knows how to bunt.
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Post by fanastro on May 15, 2018 9:05:24 GMT -6
We have to bring up White and Davis, like now.
The front office seems to like Gattis.
So here are two short-term scenarios
Send Marisnick or Fisher down and get Marwin to accept a 10-Day assignment so he can get practice playing CF/RF.
Send Marisnick or Fisher down and send Giles down to work on his slider. Giles only has 12 IP. Most closers have 16+ IP.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 15, 2018 9:06:22 GMT -6
Last season, you could definitely say Kemp was blocked. This season, so many players are underperforming. All in all, he should be given his last shot here. He surely can’t hit as poorly as Marisnick or have defense as lackadaisical as Fisher. I’d like to see him bat 9th and try to spark new life in this “sit back and watch GIDP” offense. I also hope he knows how to bunt. I support that idea 100% |
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Post by astrosdoug on May 15, 2018 9:10:22 GMT -6
We have to bring up White and Davis, like now. The front office seems to like Gattis. So here are two short-term scenarios Send Marisnick or Fisher down and get Marwin to accept a 10-Day assignment so he can get practice playing CF/RF. Send Marisnick or Fisher down and send Giles down to work on his slider. Giles only has 12 IP. Most closers have 16+ IP. One of the relievers can certainly be put on the DL as there is just not enough work to go around. Sipp, Giles, Harris, or Smith - could be any of them, though Sipp is used the least so his absence would have the least impact. That allows one of White/Davis to come up. Then Hinch just needs to put a position player on the DL to bring up the other guy. Could be Fisher, Marisnick, Gattis, or Marwin -- there are justifications for DL'ing each of them, though I'd probably like it to be Marisnick as he's conrtributed much less offensively this year than any of the others. |
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Post by m240 on May 15, 2018 9:25:58 GMT -6
A little bit of fear goes a long way. Players need to be concerned that someone else can take their place. If you leave guys alone and tell them that every little thing is going to be alright then they grow complacent. Time to shake it up.
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Post by astrosdoug on May 15, 2018 9:31:37 GMT -6
A little bit of fear goes a long way. Players need to be concerned that someone else can take their place. If you leave guys alone and tell them that every little thing is going to be alright then they grow complacent. Time to shake it up. Yep! That is the reality which ought to dispel the notion of 'Hinch shouldn't fire or demote anybody because it will ruin the clubhouse chemistry.' In reality, the chemistry can get worse when underperformers are not demoted/disciplined as the guys who are pulling their weight start to lose heart. Some tough love is in order in the Astros clubhouse these days. |
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