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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 20, 2018 8:47:16 GMT -6
The Astros will be hurting bad at catcher next season. I doubt McCann’s option will be exercised, and I don’t think it would be in their best interests to tender Gattis a market friendly contract. In essence, they could be up the creek without two paddles. The way I see it, either they sink or swim with Stubbs or they go for Realmuto.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 8:59:05 GMT -6
Before, it made more sense to need Marisnick with the wide expanses that needed coverage at MMP. Now that Tal’s Hill is gone, do we really need such a poor hitter to be starting ever? I can’t see why guys Kemp, Davis, or a guy like Straw should be denied an opportunity whilst Jake flails away at pitch after pitch on nearly a daily basis. The only advantage I see that Jake has over Kemp as an outfielder is that he has a stronger arm. I think Kemp can cover as much ground out there as can Jake. Of course Kemp can play 2B as well as the outfield which gives him an advantage over Jake. I am hoping that the FO will decide to give Davis a look at SS and 2B as they have done with White. I notice he was back in LF last night. I’m thinking he should be a candidate to replace Marwin. I think Straw is still a couple years away from MLB, but with his defensive ability and his high OBP numbers he could make a valuable piece of the team as 4th outfielder. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 9:06:35 GMT -6
The Astros will be hurting bad at catcher next season. I doubt McCann’s option will be exercised, and I don’t think it would be in their best interests to tender Gattis a market friendly contract. In essence, they could be up the creek without two paddles. The way I see it, either they sink or swim with Stubbs or they go for Realmuto. I still believe that a trade for Realmuto is a possibility. If it is quality prospects the Marlins want in return for him, the Astros farm system is loaded and we are going to have to deal some minor leaguers between now and December or lose them to the Rule 5 draft for zero in return. Tucker and Whitley should remain untouchable, but Luhnow has enough very good prospects beyond those two that, if he really wants to deal for Realmuto, he should be able to get a deal done. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 20, 2018 9:07:57 GMT -6
Marisnick definitely has a stronger arm than Kemp, but the accuracy is nothing great. I hesitate to think Marwin should be replaced as an everyday player in LF even though I feel his absolute best role is as a bench player. Either way, they should call these guys up and audition them for these roles. For sure, someone needs to challenge Marisnick’s spot on the team.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 9:14:55 GMT -6
Marisnick definitely has a stronger arm than Kemp, but the accuracy is nothing great. I hesitate to think Marwin should be replaced as an everyday player in LF even though I feel his absolute best role is as a bench player. Either way, they should call these guys up and audition them for these roles. For sure, someone needs to challenge Marisnick’s spot on the team. I’ve noticed that Kemp has started several games in CF for Fresno already so maybe he is being prepared for a call up. Hard to believe that Luhnow/Hinch will endure Jake and his 50% strikeout rate for the whole season. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 9:20:27 GMT -6
I just looked at Myles Straw’s stats. His OBP is .519 and he has more walks (11) than strikeouts (8) so far this season. Has also stolen 10 bases in 12 attempts.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 20, 2018 9:49:44 GMT -6
I am getting excited again about the idea of Garrett Stubbs being our catcher of the future. I had begun to doubt him after he struggled last season at AA and AAA. He is playing good defense and hitting too. So far he has thrown out 4 of the 6 runners attempting to steal this year. For his minor league career he has thrown out 45% of runners attempting to steal. He has stolen 2 bases in 2 attempts himself. Right now he is on a 5 game hitting streak in which he is 10-22. If he can keep this up for the rest of the year, he should compete for a spot on the ML team next season. Stubbs and Stassi.... |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 9:50:06 GMT -6
The Astros will be hurting bad at catcher next season. I doubt McCann’s option will be exercised, and I don’t think it would be in their best interests to tender Gattis a market friendly contract. In essence, they could be up the creek without two paddles. The way I see it, either they sink or swim with Stubbs or they go for Realmuto. I agree that we are in a bit of trouble at the catcher position for next year but so far Stassi is doing very well. ops of 995 and providing good defense. Still early but the early results are good for him. I like Quintana long term but he has a couple years left to go. Stubbs may pan out who knows. So yes I agree Realmuto should be our target for July. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 20, 2018 9:50:42 GMT -6
I just looked at Myles Straw’s stats. His OBP is .519 and he has more walks (11) than strikeouts (8) so far this season. Has also stolen 10 bases in 12 attempts. When do you think Straw will get promoted to AAA? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 20, 2018 9:52:28 GMT -6
The Astros will be hurting bad at catcher next season. I doubt McCann’s option will be exercised, and I don’t think it would be in their best interests to tender Gattis a market friendly contract. In essence, they could be up the creek without two paddles. The way I see it, either they sink or swim with Stubbs or they go for Realmuto. I agree that we are in a bit of trouble at the catcher position for next year but so far Stassi is doing very well. ops of 995 and providing good defense. Still early but the early results are good for him. I like Quintana long term but he has a couple years left to go. Stubbs may pan out who knows. So yes I agree Realmuto should be our target for July. I am for Britton....whether he is a closer or not, would be a welcome site to see a LH Reliever....and doesn't hurt he could assume the closer role, if need be. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 9:53:25 GMT -6
I just looked at Myles Straw’s stats. His OBP is .519 and he has more walks (11) than strikeouts (8) so far this season. Has also stolen 10 bases in 12 attempts. Compare that with Marisnick and Fisher. Marisnick has a 50% strike out rate and a 0% walk rate, 0 % for 49 at bats. I did not think that was even possible. Fisher is plugging along at 50% and a 6% walk rate. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 9:55:33 GMT -6
I agree that we are in a bit of trouble at the catcher position for next year but so far Stassi is doing very well. ops of 995 and providing good defense. Still early but the early results are good for him. I like Quintana long term but he has a couple years left to go. Stubbs may pan out who knows. So yes I agree Realmuto should be our target for July. I am for Britton....whether he is a closer or not, would be a welcome site to see a LH Reliever....and doesn't hurt he could assume the closer role, if need be. I would really like to see us get Britton but last year has left a bad flavor to trading with the Os. I would hate to push and push and wait and wait and then watch as Realmuto gets traded and the Os sit and spin. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 9:56:10 GMT -6
And we can get Britton in free agency next winter.
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 20, 2018 10:02:20 GMT -6
I am for Britton....whether he is a closer or not, would be a welcome site to see a LH Reliever....and doesn't hurt he could assume the closer role, if need be. I would really like to see us get Britton but last year has left a bad flavor to trading with the Os. I would hate to push and push and wait and wait and then watch as Realmuto gets traded and the Os sit and spin. I think Britton will be valuable piece to have going into the playoffs....I know Hinch had to resort to starters to close out games, but it would be great for the team, to have a Britton....at the very least for LH matchups, but even more so, to close out a game, if need be. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Apr 20, 2018 10:03:48 GMT -6
And we can get Britton in free agency next winter. I know he is a pending FA....but if Angelos kids are going to be more reasonable than their dad, in their trade demands, getting Britton at a fair price, would be a great addition for the team. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 10:16:17 GMT -6
I just looked at Myles Straw’s stats. His OBP is .519 and he has more walks (11) than strikeouts (8) so far this season. Has also stolen 10 bases in 12 attempts. When do you think Straw will get promoted to AAA? It probably depends on whether he continues at the present rate and whether or not..and when..Tucker gets called up. Right now Fresno has 4 outfielders on their roster and 2 of those, Tucker and Ferguson, are top 30 prospects. The other two, Garcia and Kemmer, are a little older and probably not really considered prospects for the ML team now. I guess if neither Tucker nor Ferguson is promoted and Straw really forces the issue, Garcia or Kemmer might be sent back to AA to make room for Myles at AAA, but somehow I doubt that will happen. If Straw stays hot until mid-June and Tucker is promoted then, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Myles promoted to AAA to replace Kyle. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 10:29:37 GMT -6
I just looked at Myles Straw’s stats. His OBP is .519 and he has more walks (11) than strikeouts (8) so far this season. Has also stolen 10 bases in 12 attempts. When do you think Straw will get promoted to AAA? FWIW, in 2016 Bregman started the season at AA Corpus Christi and was promoted to AAA on June 30th after batting .297 at Corpus. Right now Straw is batting .366 with a .933 OPS. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 10:38:42 GMT -6
Bergman’s OPS was .975 at AA at the time he was promoted from Corpus to Fresno in 2016.
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 20, 2018 10:46:54 GMT -6
I’ve noticed that Kemp has started several games in CF for Fresno already so maybe he is being prepared for a call up. Hard to believe that Luhnow/Hinch will endure Jake and his 50% strikeout rate for the whole season. That is welcome news. I’d welcome Kemp as a backup CF if I were Hinch. Granted, Marisnick is likely a better defender, but Kemp needs a shot. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 10:47:58 GMT -6
Some of us have suggested that maybe the batting coach could work with Straw on his swing in order that he could get more loft on the ball and produce some home runs. I just looked at his stats and it looks like maybe he has adjusted his swing. His career GO/AO ratio is 1.94. The lowest GO/AO ratio he has posted in any one season is 1.68. I know it is a small sample, but so far this year his ratio is 0.70 when you are in the minors you either get better or die. He obviously has the physical talents to play and he is demonstrating the willingness to learn to be better. Good sign. You always bring up good stats/proof to your points. I commend you sir for what that is worth. Thanks. So far Straw hasn’t hit a homer this season, but if they are adjusting his swing, hopefully the long balls will come. It is good to see that whatever adjustments have been made to his swing have not resulted in a spike in his strikeout rate. He is still walking more than he Ks. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 10:52:39 GMT -6
I’ve noticed that Kemp has started several games in CF for Fresno already so maybe he is being prepared for a call up. Hard to believe that Luhnow/Hinch will endure Jake and his 50% strikeout rate for the whole season. That is welcome news. I’d welcome Kemp as a backup CF if I were Hinch. Granted, Marisnick is likely a better defender, but Kemp needs a shot. I don’t see that Jake has any incentive to do any better with the bat if they are just going to keep running him out there in spite of the fact that he is striking out in half his ABs. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Apr 20, 2018 10:55:29 GMT -6
I am for Britton....whether he is a closer or not, would be a welcome site to see a LH Reliever....and doesn't hurt he could assume the closer role, if need be. The more I think about Britton and decide if it’d be better to trade for him or sign him, I lean on trading. The last thing the Astros need is for Britton to sign a big deal here and flounder the way Sipp has. Britton might not be that expensive since the Orioles would be desperate to unload him before they get nothing. In a trade, you see if he would be good and then decide if he’d be worth signing in the offseason. |
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Post by fanastro on Apr 20, 2018 10:58:32 GMT -6
Glad to see Stubbs looking good.
Please get JD Davis back up. How's his defense in LF looking?
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 11:05:26 GMT -6
I’ve noticed that Kemp has started several games in CF for Fresno already so maybe he is being prepared for a call up. Hard to believe that Luhnow/Hinch will endure Jake and his 50% strikeout rate for the whole season. That is welcome news. I’d welcome Kemp as a backup CF if I were Hinch. Granted, Marisnick is likely a better defender, but Kemp needs a shot. Kemp went 0-8 in his first 2 games this year, but has hits in 11 of 12 games since. He is 16-40.., .400 BA.., over the last 12 games. He has struck out 9 times and walked 14 times in 53 ABs this year. Time to call him up and send Jake down. If Jake has to clear waivers before he can be sent down (and there is some debate on that issue) then put his butt on waivers. Maybe we get lucky and someone claims him. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 11:14:56 GMT -6
As a minimum Jake should be sent over to the voodoo witch queens around new orleans and get the hex taken off him.
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 11:22:59 GMT -6
Glad to see Stubbs looking good. Please get JD Davis back up. How's his defense in LF looking? No way to tell what kind of range JD has in LF by just looking at his stats, but so far he has played 63 innings in LF in 2017-2018 without committing an error. On another front....we were discussing whether or not Jake can be optioned to AAA without clearing waivers and without him giving his consent. Well I emailed Jason Martinez at MLBTR/Roster Resource and forwarded to him the info I have been able to round up on the issue. He is in agreement that Jake doesn’t have the 5 full seasons of ML service, so he could not reject being optioned to the minors. As to the info I found on Baseball Reference that seems to indicate that, since it has been over two years since Jake made his debut in MLB, he would have to be placed on waivers for 48 hours before he could be sent down..., he said he would do further research to see if that is the case. Haven’t heard back from him. |
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Post by m240 on Apr 20, 2018 11:23:29 GMT -6
When do you think Straw will get promoted to AAA? It probably depends on whether he continues at the present rate and whether or not..and when..Tucker gets called up. Right now Fresno has 4 outfielders on their roster and 2 of those, Tucker and Ferguson, are top 30 prospects. The other two, Garcia and Kemmer, are a little older and probably not really considered prospects for the ML team now. I guess if neither Tucker nor Ferguson is promoted and Straw really forces the issue, Garcia or Kemmer might be sent back to AA to make room for Myles at AAA, but somehow I doubt that will happen. If Straw stays hot until mid-June and Tucker is promoted then, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Myles promoted to AAA to replace Kyle. I know everyone is on the Tucker train and I am right there with everyone. Something that we all need to keep in mind though is that Tucker has never hit 300 over a season in the minors. He has been pushed all the way through and just turned 21. It would not hurt him to prove himself over a longer period at AAA. If we need a bat go get one and make the kid earn what he gets. He will be a better player long term if he does. |
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Post by olpapa on Apr 20, 2018 11:28:15 GMT -6
It probably depends on whether he continues at the present rate and whether or not..and when..Tucker gets called up. Right now Fresno has 4 outfielders on their roster and 2 of those, Tucker and Ferguson, are top 30 prospects. The other two, Garcia and Kemmer, are a little older and probably not really considered prospects for the ML team now. I guess if neither Tucker nor Ferguson is promoted and Straw really forces the issue, Garcia or Kemmer might be sent back to AA to make room for Myles at AAA, but somehow I doubt that will happen. If Straw stays hot until mid-June and Tucker is promoted then, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Myles promoted to AAA to replace Kyle. I know everyone is on the Tucker train and I am right there with everyone. Something that we all need to keep in mind though is that Tucker has never hit 300 over a season in the minors. He has been pushed all the way through and just turned 21. It would not hurt him to prove himself over a longer period at AAA. If we need a bat go get one and make the kid earn what he gets. He will be a better player long term if he does. I agree. If he continues to plod along at a .230ish clip with the bat, I don’t think he will get called up.....nor should he. |
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Post by fanastro on Apr 20, 2018 12:52:43 GMT -6
Glad to see Stubbs looking good. Please get JD Davis back up. How's his defense in LF looking? No way to tell what kind of range JD has in LF by just looking at his stats, but so far he has played 63 innings in LF in 2017-2018 without committing an error. On another front....we were discussing whether or not Jake can be optioned to AAA without clearing waivers and without him giving his consent. Well I emailed Jason Martinez at MLBTR/Roster Resource and forwarded to him the info I have been able to round up on the issue. He is in agreement that Jake doesn’t have the 5 full seasons of ML service, so he could not reject being optioned to the minors. As to the info I found on Baseball Reference that seems to indicate that, since it has been over two years since Jake made his debut in MLB, he would have to be placed on waivers for 48 hours before he could be sent down..., he said he would do further research to see if that is the case. Haven’t heard back from him. What in the world are you talking about? Gattis was optioned in 2016 after he debuted in 2013 and we just optioned Buddy Boshers who also debuted in 2013. Every player has three option years, and Marisnick's still got two left. And anyways no one will claim Marisnick and his 1.9M guaranteed anyways if he was on waivers |
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Post by Saint on Apr 20, 2018 12:59:31 GMT -6
The Astros will be hurting bad at catcher next season. I doubt McCann’s option will be exercised, and I don’t think it would be in their best interests to tender Gattis a market friendly contract. In essence, they could be up the creek without two paddles. The way I see it, either they sink or swim with Stubbs or they go for Realmuto. No faith in Stassi? McCann is currently on pace to have his option vested automatically based on games played. |
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