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Post by olpapa on Oct 1, 2018 7:23:50 GMT -6
.....think about all that power you get in Straw, a home run every 10 at bats so far.  For sure. The man is a beast. Hmmm....a home run every 10 ABs. That is a number right out of the steroid era. I’m sure he is under intense scrutiny by the PED police. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Oct 1, 2018 8:29:29 GMT -6
I’m thinking the Astros go with 11 pitchers. With all the talk I’ve seen at various sources concerning the possibility that they could be on a post-season roster, I am going to go with the assumption that James, Straw and Valdez are all eligible for the post-season rosters Here is my best guess: Cole Verlander Keuchel Morton (if healthy) McCullers (if healthy) McHugh Smith Pressley Osuna Sipp James McCann Maldanado Gattis Gurriel Altuve Correa Bregman Springer Reddick Gonzalez White Marisnick Kemp Straw (filling the role that Fisher filled in 2017) If Morton and/or McCullers is not healthy, I’m thinking they are replaced by Harris and Peacock, in that order. I THINK Joe Smith is the only hinger. That's gonna be the ticket. Kemp makes it no matter. Jake and Straw should make it. Jake Def straw bat and running |
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Post by fanastro on Oct 1, 2018 9:27:11 GMT -6
I bet Olpapa's got two spots wrong. It will be Rondon and Peacock instead of Smith and James.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 1, 2018 10:12:21 GMT -6
I bet Olpapa's got two spots wrong. It will be Rondon and Peacock instead of Smith and James. So you also think Straw wins out over Stassi. I hope you right. I hope you are wrong about Rondon and Peacock. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 1, 2018 11:20:02 GMT -6
AJ Hinch makes the ALDS roster. .... lucky for Jake, huh? Whoever makes the roster and would leave Jake off is a damn fool. |
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Post by m240 on Oct 1, 2018 12:23:55 GMT -6
Rondon has a 5+ era since the all star break. He stays home.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 1, 2018 13:47:31 GMT -6
Rondon has a 5+ era since the all star break. He stays home. Sure hope so. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 1, 2018 14:02:27 GMT -6
Rondon has a 5+ era since the all star break. He stays home. Sure hope so. I hope so, too. But, I won't be surprised if he makes it, especially if they go with 12 pitchers. I hope they go with 11 because I think an extra bench player like Straw is needed more than a 12th pitcher, especially in the ALDS. Rosters can change before the LCS |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 1, 2018 14:33:29 GMT -6
I hope so, too. But, I won't be surprised if he makes it, especially if they go with 12 pitchers. I hope they go with 11 because I think an extra bench player like Straw is needed more than a 12th pitcher, especially in the ALDS. Rosters can change before the LCS Team announced yesterday that they are going with 11 pitchers. Of course, they could always change their mind before Friday. If they carry Rondon on the roster and leave off James, I think that is a huge mistake. I also don’t think it makes any sense to carry Maldanado, McCann, Gattis AND Stassi on the roster. If a third catcher is needed in a pinch, Gattis can step in. A super fast guy filling the role that Fisher filled last year makes much more sense. Really Straw is better for that role than Fisher was last year. Straw is an excellent outfielder who can play all three outfield positions well AND who has a strong arm and is capable of throwing a runner out who tries to take the extra base on him. Fisher takes bad routes to the ball and since he has a noodle arm, teams have no fear about taking the extra base on him. Straw also doesn’t strike out 50% of the time. I am more confident that Straw will be picked instead of Stassi than I am that James will be picked instead of Rondon simply because of the way AJ is about not wanting to hurt a player’s feelings. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 1, 2018 20:03:03 GMT -6
CLE has already announced Kluber and Carrasco as their Game 1 and Game 2 starters.
I would expect to see JV and GC in that order, but no official word yet.
With Morton and Lance both being a little iffy healthwise toward the end, I'd think DK will be Game 3. Then Game 4 could either be back to JV or we see a limited start for Morton followed quickly by some combo of Lance, James, McHugh, Peacock...
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 1, 2018 21:57:42 GMT -6
I hope so, too. But, I won't be surprised if he makes it, especially if they go with 12 pitchers. I hope they go with 11 because I think an extra bench player like Straw is needed more than a 12th pitcher, especially in the ALDS. Rosters can change before the LCS Team announced yesterday that they are going with 11 pitchers. Of course, they could always change their mind before Friday. If they carry Rondon on the roster and leave off James, I think that is a huge mistake. I also don’t think it makes any sense to carry Maldanado, McCann, Gattis AND Stassi on the roster. If a third catcher is needed in a pinch, Gattis can step in. A super fast guy filling the role that Fisher filled last year makes much more sense. Really Straw is better for that role than Fisher was last year. Straw is an excellent outfielder who can play all three outfield positions well AND who has a strong arm and is capable of throwing a runner out who tries to take the extra base on him. Fisher takes bad routes to the ball and since he has a noodle arm, teams have no fear about taking the extra base on him. Straw also doesn’t strike out 50% of the time. I am more confident that Straw will be picked instead of Stassi than I am that James will be picked instead of Rondon simply because of the way AJ is about not wanting to hurt a player’s feelings. You and I think alike on this. No need for Stassi when Gattis could be an emergency third catcher and we can use that spot for Straw, who could steal us a run with his speed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 1, 2018 21:58:55 GMT -6
CLE has already announced Kluber and Carrasco as their Game 1 and Game 2 starters. I would expect to see JV and GC in that order, but no official word yet. With Morton and Lance both being a little iffy healthwise toward the end, I'd think DK will be Game 3. Then Game 4 could either be back to JV or we see a limited start for Morton followed quickly by some combo of Lance, James, McHugh, Peacock... i don't trust Keuchel starting a playoff game, but, if we were up 2-0 when we leave Houston we may could get away with it. If I had my choice, I'd start Morton in game 3. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 2, 2018 6:16:41 GMT -6
CLE has already announced Kluber and Carrasco as their Game 1 and Game 2 starters. I would expect to see JV and GC in that order, but no official word yet. With Morton and Lance both being a little iffy healthwise toward the end, I'd think DK will be Game 3. Then Game 4 could either be back to JV or we see a limited start for Morton followed quickly by some combo of Lance, James, McHugh, Peacock... I know Kluber is their ace, but I actually have more confidence in the team beating Kluber than I do Carrasco. Carrasco just seems to own Houston. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 8:07:08 GMT -6
CLE has already announced Kluber and Carrasco as their Game 1 and Game 2 starters. I would expect to see JV and GC in that order, but no official word yet. With Morton and Lance both being a little iffy healthwise toward the end, I'd think DK will be Game 3. Then Game 4 could either be back to JV or we see a limited start for Morton followed quickly by some combo of Lance, James, McHugh, Peacock... I know Kluber is their ace, but I actually have more confidence in the team beating Kluber than I do Carrasco. Carrasco just seems to own Houston. Agreed. We have had some slight success against Kluber in the past. We don't own him by any means but we are usually successful at scratching out runs against him. Hope that trend continues! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 2, 2018 8:26:55 GMT -6
Bauer pitches well against us,too. I have more confidence with Morton matched up with Bauer or Clevenger than Keuchel. The only way I would consider Keuchel in game 3 is we are up 2-0.
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Post by fanastro on Oct 2, 2018 17:44:28 GMT -6
I think everyone is sleeping on Will Harris. If we don't want the relievers that ended the year poorly (Smith, Rondon, and Peacock) then wouldn't you want the guy who ended the year on a hot streak?
Plus as much as people here like talking about peripherals, Smith's indicate he's been lucky.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2018 0:16:05 GMT -6
I think everyone is sleeping on Will Harris. If we don't want the relievers that ended the year poorly (Smith, Rondon, and Peacock) then wouldn't you want the guy who ended the year on a hot streak? Plus as much as people here like talking about peripherals, Smith's indicate he's been lucky. Career Playoff record for Will Harris- 0-1, 7 innings, 14 hits, 6 runs, 2.143 Whip, 6.43 ERA
No thank you. Rather have Smith and Rondon
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2018 5:41:39 GMT -6
Years ago I would have joined this fray. Now, I trust Hinch / Luhnow to secure the hot hand as far as personnel.
Re: (1) Last year's magic (2) Winning 103 this year despite the worst mid season rash of injuries to key people in Astros history..
We are lucky fans having those 2.
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Post by marshall on Oct 3, 2018 5:52:29 GMT -6
I’m thinking the Astros go with 11 pitchers. With all the talk I’ve seen at various sources concerning the possibility that they could be on a post-season roster, I am going to go with the assumption that James, Straw and Valdez are all eligible for the post-season rosters Here is my best guess: Cole Verlander Keuchel Morton (if healthy) McCullers (if healthy) McHugh Smith Pressley Osuna Sipp James McCann Maldanado Gattis Gurriel Altuve Correa Bregman Springer Reddick Gonzalez White Marisnick Kemp Straw (filling the role that Fisher filled in 2017) If Morton and/or McCullers is not healthy, I’m thinking they are replaced by Harris and Peacock, in that order. I THINK Joe Smith is the only hinger. That's gonna be the ticket. Kemp makes it no matter. Jake and Straw should make it. Jake Def straw bat and running I have Rondon over Smith, but I hope neither one is used. Other than that, I have the same roster. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 4, 2018 13:15:39 GMT -6
Marshall got his wish: no Rondón or Smith in the bullpen this round. Also, it’s a surprise for me how Kemp AND Straw made the cut.
Todd’s boy Stassi, however, did not. They surprisingly stuck with two catchers.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 4, 2018 13:18:05 GMT -6
Todd’s boy Stassi, however, did not. They surprisingly stuck with two catchers. Self-fulfilling prophesy for Toddy's belief that the professional baseball people aren't as smart as he is.  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 4, 2018 13:20:17 GMT -6
Here is manager AJ Hinch's roster:
Game Date Time Matchup TV
Gm 1 Oct. 5 2:05 p.m. CLE @ HOU TBS
Gm 2 Oct. 6 4:37 p.m. CLE @ HOU TBS
Gm 3 Oct. 8 TBD HOU @ CLE TBS
*Gm 4 Oct. 9 TBD HOU @ CLE TBS
*Gm 5 Oct. 11 TBD CLE @ HOU TBS
All times ET | *- If necessary
Catchers: Brian McCann, Martin Maldonado.
Infielders: Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel, Marwin Gonzalez.
Outfielders: George Springer, Josh Reddick, Jake Marisnick, Tony Kemp, Myles Straw.
Designated hitter: Evan Gattis, Tyler White.
Starting pitchers: Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton.
Relief pitchers: Roberto Osuna, Ryan Pressly, Tony Sipp, Josh James, Lance McCullers Jr., Collin McHugh, Will Harris.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 4, 2018 13:20:35 GMT -6
Marshall got his wish: no Rondón or Smith in the bullpen this round. Also, it’s a surprise for me how Kemp AND Straw made the cut. Todd’s boy Stassi, however, did not. They surprisingly stuck with two catchers. I am kind of surprised that both Smith and Rondon were left off.....no surprise that Stassi is not on it. I knew AJ would remain loyal to Harris and be dumb enough to keep this loser. I had rather had Smith. I am very pleased that James and Straw are both on the roster. AJ must know that Straws speed could steal us a run, and, in a series where both teams have strong pitching, one run can make a huge difference. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 4, 2018 13:23:02 GMT -6
Here is manager AJ Hinch's roster: Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 5 2:05 p.m. CLE @ HOU TBS Gm 2 Oct. 6 4:37 p.m. CLE @ HOU TBS Gm 3 Oct. 8 TBD HOU @ CLE TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 9 TBD HOU @ CLE TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 11 TBD CLE @ HOU TBS All times ET | *- If necessary Catchers: Brian McCann, Martin Maldonado. Infielders: Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel, Marwin Gonzalez. Outfielders: George Springer, Josh Reddick, Jake Marisnick, Tony Kemp, Myles Straw. Designated hitter: Evan Gattis, Tyler White. Starting pitchers: Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Dallas Keuchel, Charlie Morton. Relief pitchers: Roberto Osuna, Ryan Pressly, Tony Sipp, Josh James, Lance McCullers Jr., Collin McHugh, Will Harris. Replace that loser Harris with Smith and that would have been my exact roster. I thought Peacock, Rondon, and Devenski had pitched themselves off the roster. I still can't understand why AJ likes Will Harris when he has killed us in the playoffs. |
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 4, 2018 14:27:43 GMT -6
article provides a really good rationale why AJ left Smith and Rondón off. And it doesn't have to do with how they performed in September. It's about matchups
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 4, 2018 14:32:02 GMT -6
Todd’s boy Stassi, however, did not. They surprisingly stuck with two catchers. Self-fulfilling prophesy for Toddy's belief that the professional baseball people aren't as smart as he is. Any professional baseball person who is not smarter than he is needs to be fired. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 4, 2018 15:19:01 GMT -6
Overall I thought AJ did a nice job of making the tough decisions. It's not easy paring a roster that deep down to only 25 guys.
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 4, 2018 15:20:18 GMT -6
I think everyone is sleeping on Will Harris. If we don't want the relievers that ended the year poorly (Smith, Rondon, and Peacock) then wouldn't you want the guy who ended the year on a hot streak? Plus as much as people here like talking about peripherals, Smith's indicate he's been lucky. Career Playoff record for Will Harris- 0-1, 7 innings, 14 hits, 6 runs, 2.143 Whip, 6.43 ERA
No thank you. Rather have Smith and Rondon
with a 6.18 ERA, but Cora can't exactly go with a different playoff rotation. It wouldn't make sense |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 16:12:58 GMT -6
Career Playoff record for Will Harris- 0-1, 7 innings, 14 hits, 6 runs, 2.143 Whip, 6.43 ERA
No thank you. Rather have Smith and Rondon
with a 6.18 ERA, but Cora can't exactly go with a different playoff rotation. It wouldn't make senseHow much money are those guys making compared to Harris?
No way Correa sits even though he is struggling, however Harris is easily replacable and a player that no fan would miss.
With that said. Hinch has always gone to Harris over the years and wouldn't be surprised if he keeps him on the roster in place of Smith. Hinch wwould probably tell Smith, when we make it to the ALCS, the relief pitcher that almost screwed us in the first round will be the guy you replace.
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 4, 2018 16:16:25 GMT -6
Overall I thought AJ did a nice job of making the tough decisions. It's not easy paring a roster that deep down to only 25 guys. |
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