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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 16:31:42 GMT -6
I am not OK with passed balls no matter who is catching, but, no catcher controls a WILD PITCH, and, Harris threw a wild pitch. That was NOT Maldonado's fault. We don't have a catcher who is hitting,but, Maldonado had a home run in game one and McCann looked horrible today. Maldonado is the best defensive catcher. Both Maldonado and McCann are better options than Stassi would not hit any pitcher we are likely to see and he couldn't throw either of the other two out if they were on an opposing team. We will probably try to re-sign Maldonado....McCann will more than likely retire....and Stassi could stick as a backup, but, that is it. Stassi is a competent backup..that's all. Catchers are back there to keep balls in front of them as well as throw out runners. Maldonado is good at one of those and horrible at the other. It went off his glove so it isn't like it was uncatchable. At some point, he needs to do better. That's just obvious. Most managers and coaches would say you don't know shit about catching if you think a catcher can keep all pitches in front of them no matter where it is. I promise you that Stassi will have more passed balls than either of the other two catcher and he can't throw a lick. If it were up to you, we would probably have Hank Conger as our starting catcher.  What is obvious is that you have no clue about evaluating a baseball player Most will rate Maldonado among the top defensive catchers in baseball. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 16:41:22 GMT -6
I might check into Realmuto's availability. I agree,but, I hate to think what we would have to give up to get him. I would hope the conversation would start at Harris and end at Gattis |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 16:44:48 GMT -6
I don't like to wish harm on any player... bit I was really hoping that Will Harris would forget to wear his goggles for the champagne celebration
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 16:58:44 GMT -6
I don't like to wish harm on any player... bit I was really hoping that Will Harris would forget to wear his goggles for the champagne celebration he is a wasted roster spot and needs to be replaced. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 17:10:50 GMT -6
Catchers are back there to keep balls in front of them as well as throw out runners. Maldonado is good at one of those and horrible at the other. It went off his glove so it isn't like it was uncatchable. At some point, he needs to do better. That's just obvious. Most managers and coaches would say you don't know shit about catching if you think a catcher can keep all pitches in front of them no matter where it is. I promise you that Stassi will have more passed balls than either of the other two catcher and he can't throw a lick. If it were up to you, we would probably have Hank Conger as our starting catcher. What is obvious is that you have no clue about evaluating a baseball player Most will rate Maldonado among the top defensive catchers in baseball. Only if you ignore facts, Beto. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 17:59:27 GMT -6
I just saw Duda hit a monster HR distance ball (possibly 3 run shot) foul. Then pop out next pitch. Marwin did that earlier as well in this game. I wonder the stats for when a player almost hits a hr like that and rebound to still get on base? Seems like that could get into the hitters head as they almost hit one and also the pitcher has time to refocus knowing they lost a bit of concentration.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 18:59:51 GMT -6
Most managers and coaches would say you don't know shit about catching if you think a catcher can keep all pitches in front of them no matter where it is. I promise you that Stassi will have more passed balls than either of the other two catcher and he can't throw a lick. If it were up to you, we would probably have Hank Conger as our starting catcher. What is obvious is that you have no clue about evaluating a baseball player Most will rate Maldonado among the top defensive catchers in baseball. Only if you ignore facts, Beto. And these "facts" are only contained in the bullshit you have on your stat sheet, right Blumenthal? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 19:00:29 GMT -6
Hi^5 all. Wow, I think we are seeing the best Astros team of the past 56 years, and maybe the next 56 years too.
This is the most complete team you can have for the post season. Best 1-2 punch starters, rock solid bullpen, and an offense that has been a sleeping giant that is waking up.
Sh__ can still happen, but I guarantee no one wants to play us right now the way this team is going.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 8, 2018 19:13:40 GMT -6
Boston leading Yankees in Judge’s “New York, New York,” 7-0 in the top of the 4th. I love it!!
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 8, 2018 19:14:57 GMT -6
If Maldonado could have a game where he didn't let a ball get by him with runners on, Harris wouldn't have given up a run either. Great work by the bullpen and the pitchers in general. Keuchel wasn't magical but he got results too. Can't be more pleased with how this team is looking.
bullpen yielded 1 ER in 9.2 IP. What more could you ask for
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 19:18:01 GMT -6
Only if you ignore facts, Beto. And these "facts" are only contained in the bullshit you have on your stat sheet, right Blumenthal? And any other article or sports website you want to use. But I know you don't care about facts. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 19:18:46 GMT -6
If Maldonado could have a game where he didn't let a ball get by him with runners on, Harris wouldn't have given up a run either. Great work by the bullpen and the pitchers in general. Keuchel wasn't magical but he got results too. Can't be more pleased with how this team is looking.
bullpen yielded 1 ER in 9.2 IP. What more could you ask for
At the same time I think AJ outmanaged Tito, but he didn't have to wallpaper over his bullpen and that helpedTito is fine. He doesn't impress me over any other manager. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 19:24:16 GMT -6
Boston leading Yankees in Judge’s “New York, New York,” 7-0 in the top of the 4th. I love it!! I actually hope this sucker goes 5 games and each game goes 15-20 innings. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 19:30:08 GMT -6
Boston leading Yankees in Judge’s “New York, New York,” 7-0 in the top of the 4th. I love it!! 10-0 This is about the time to break out the Paxton Aliens "Game Over Man" meme, but those bastards aren't worth the keystrokes. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 8, 2018 21:37:28 GMT -6
Hi^5 all. Wow, I think we are seeing the best Astros team of the past 56 years, and maybe the next 56 years too. This is the most complete team you can have for the post season. Best 1-2 punch starters, rock solid bullpen, and an offense that has been a sleeping giant that is waking up. Sh__ can still happen, but I guarantee no one wants to play us right now the way this team is going. True! In that "Other League", the Dodgers have similarly gotten hot at a good time of the year and they just won their Division Series too. I was rooting for ATL to even the series -- they were beating LAD 2-1 after five innings after all -- because SOMEBODY has to step up and stop the Dodgers. Maybe Milwaukee will do it, maybe the Astros will have to do it. I know Los Angeles wants a rematch. It sure didn't look like much of a possibility in June, but things might start to look very familiar again in a couple of weeks, with JV facing Justin Turner. The Astros are better than they were a year ago, and I think the Dodgers are a tad worse. That bodes well for how things look on paper. Now the Astros have to keep on playing like they did against Cleveland and give H-Town a repeat. With luck, the Yankees will bounce back and wear out themselves and the Red Sox a little more before the ALCS. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 22:01:49 GMT -6
And these "facts" are only contained in the bullshit you have on your stat sheet, right Blumenthal? And any other article or sports website you want to use. But I know you don't care about facts. Your bullshit is not facts.......it is your opinion |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 22:03:39 GMT -6
And any other article or sports website you want to use. But I know you don't care about facts. Your bullshit is not facts.......it is your opinion I've repeatedly posted actual results. You just don't like them. I've given up on you though. Lost cause, Beto. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 22:05:22 GMT -6
I think the manager deserves a lot of credit. He picked a roster that everyone agreed with, Correa batted 7th which is where everyone wanted him in the order, and the
bullpen yielded 1 ER in 9.2 IP. What more could you ask for
At the same time I think AJ outmanaged Tito, but he didn't have to wallpaper over his bullpen and that helped Tito is fine. He doesn't impress me over any other manager. That settles it.......Tito sucks as a manager because you are not impressed. His record is pretty impressive and I thought you went exclusively by stats. Francona has managed two WS champions and has another WS appearance. www.baseball-reference.com/managers/francte01.shtml |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 22:10:12 GMT -6
Tito is fine. He doesn't impress me over any other manager. That settles it.......Tito sucks as a manager because you are not impressed. His record is pretty impressive and I thought you went exclusively by stats. Francona has managed two WS champions and has another WS appearance. www.baseball-reference.com/managers/francte01.shtmlI didn't say he sucked. I said he's fine. Not sure why you keep making stuff up, Beto. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 22:10:45 GMT -6
Your bullshit is not facts.......it is your opinion I've repeatedly posted actual results. You just don't like them. I've given up on you though. Lost cause, Beto. The large majority of what you post that you call facts and results are pure bullshit, Blumenthal. The crap you post comparing Stassi to Maldonado is all shit and what they have done on the field proves it. The "actual results" are that Stassi was left off the playoff roster because he is by far the weakest of our three catchers......offensively and defensively. He started the season hitting well against left-handers......He ended it not hitting anybody. Pitchers prefer the other catchers. He is NOT a good receiver......he does NOT call a good game........he is WEAK at throwing out baserunners. In short, he is an average backup catcher........You are full of shit if you say he is anything else. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 22:11:34 GMT -6
I've repeatedly posted actual results. You just don't like them. I've given up on you though. Lost cause, Beto. The large majority of what you post that you call facts and results are pure bullshit, Blumenthal. The crap you post comparing Stassi to Maldonado is all shit and what they have done on the field proves it. The "actual results" are that Stassi was left off the playoff roster because he is by far the weakest of our three catchers......offensively and defensively. He started the season hitting well against left-handers......He ended it not hitting anybody. Pitchers prefer the other catchers. He is NOT a good receiver......he does NOT call a good game........he is WEAK at throwing out baserunners. In short, he is an average backup catcher........You are full of shit if you say he is anything else. Whatever you say, Bro. You're the man with the plan. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 22:12:26 GMT -6
That settles it.......Tito sucks as a manager because you are not impressed. His record is pretty impressive and I thought you went exclusively by stats. Francona has managed two WS champions and has another WS appearance. www.baseball-reference.com/managers/francte01.shtmlI didn't say he sucked. I said he's fine. Not sure why you keep making stuff up, Beto. You said you were not impressed by an experienced manager with two WS titles and another WS appearance. I didn't say you said he sucks. I didn't make up a damn thing, Blumental. Don't blame me because you can't read. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 22:16:22 GMT -6
I didn't say he sucked. I said he's fine. Not sure why you keep making stuff up, Beto. You said you were not impressed by an experienced manager with two WS titles and another WS appearance. I didn't say you said he sucks. I didn't make up a damn thing, Blumental. Don't blame me because you can't read. Yoi got it, Bro! You are the authority! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 22:36:06 GMT -6
You said you were not impressed by an experienced manager with two WS titles and another WS appearance. I didn't say you said he sucks. I didn't make up a damn thing, Blumental. Don't blame me because you can't read. Yoi got it, Bro! You are the authority! All the rest of us are authorities compared to you. But, you are the only one who posts "facts".......you said so yourself.  Honestly, you are a joke for claiming to only post facts and are too dumb to know it. Let us know the next time you get pissed off and plan to leave so we can throw you a farewell party. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 8, 2018 22:45:10 GMT -6
Yoi got it, Bro! You are the authority! All the rest of us are authorities compared to you. But, you are the only one who posts "facts".......you said so yourself. Honestly, you are a joke for claiming to only post facts and are too dumb to know it. Let us know the next time you get pissed off and plan to leave so we can throw you a farewell party. Yes sir, Sir! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 8, 2018 23:24:08 GMT -6
All the rest of us are authorities compared to you. But, you are the only one who posts "facts".......you said so yourself. Honestly, you are a joke for claiming to only post facts and are too dumb to know it. Let us know the next time you get pissed off and plan to leave so we can throw you a farewell party. Yes sir, Sir! It's about time you recognized your superiors. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 8, 2018 23:38:47 GMT -6
No matter how we look at it, the Astros were just plain GOOD this series. 8 more wins to go in 2018.  |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 8, 2018 23:47:34 GMT -6
Astros pitching also held the enemy opponent to a measly .144 AVG in the ALDS. MIL and LAD have pitched well too. The NLCS could well go 7 games.  |
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Post by astrosdoug on Oct 9, 2018 4:40:42 GMT -6
Keuchel - McHugh - McCullers sounds like a starting rotation Having Harris pitch the 9th didn't remove the 2015 mystique of the Game 3 pitching order. I can't see any reason for the AStros to pick up Harris's option for the 2019 season, but I do have to salute his overall contribution to the team from 2015 till this season. 240+ innings over 4 seasons and an ERA of 2.58 represents a very solid day-in, day-out performance even though he tended to buckle under pressure. His main value was in helping the team win a bunch of weekday regular season games that are mostly forgotten now, except for the fact that those regular season records got the Astros to the playoffs in 3 of the 4 seasons Harris has been with the Astros. We were remarking on the old forum, during that long boring offseason, that the Astros really haven't had a middle reliever with those kinds of results for a four-year period since Larry Andersen. I well understand the reasons why Astros fans are eager to say adios to Harris, but with 2018 FIP under 2.50, there's no doubt some major league GM is going to employ him next year. I completely wouldn't be surprised if Harris is keeping that ERA around 2.50 next season and some fans start questioning the wisdom of not picking up that 2019 option.  |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 9, 2018 7:22:17 GMT -6
Astros pitching also held the enemy opponent to a measly .144 AVG in the ALDS. MIL and LAD have pitched well too. The NLCS could well go 7 games. I’m still amazed at what the Dodgers have gotten from Max Muncy. He has more than made up for the loss of Corey Seager thus far. |
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