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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 3, 2019 8:15:56 GMT -6
here is an interesting thought, what if Reed quit eating jelly donuts and took up some kind of slim down exercise routine and lost another 40 lbs. that would make for an interesting log jam at first. Would it help or hurt if the Astros wrote into his contract that he gets a jelly donut each time he crosses home plate? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 8:40:18 GMT -6
here is an interesting thought, what if Reed quit eating jelly donuts and took up some kind of slim down exercise routine and lost another 40 lbs. that would make for an interesting log jam at first. If Reed was a decent catcher, he would be in the majors ...but as a 1b or DH, I just don't see the Astros giving him a true 2nd chance... |
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Post by marshall on Feb 3, 2019 9:14:50 GMT -6
here is an interesting thought, what if Reed quit eating jelly donuts and took up some kind of slim down exercise routine and lost another 40 lbs. that would make for an interesting log jam at first. If Reed was a decent catcher, he would be in the majors ...but as a 1b or DH, I just don't see the Astros giving him a true 2nd chance... He's definitely slipped behind White as the DH/1B heir apparent. I'm surprised I haven't heard much about Castro lately. I would have expected to with all the chatter about Realmuto. He's getting to the "fish or cut bait" stage of his career. |
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Post by marshall on Feb 3, 2019 9:18:57 GMT -6
Thinking of regular position players, is 150 games the new normal for typical regulars now that in season rest is increasing? Perhaps 120 for catchers.
Wow! I just looked back and that number is too high.
2016 Three players played 150+ 2017 Two players played 150+ 2018 Only Bregman played 150+
Bregman is the pnly player over 150 in the last two years. Altuve did in 2016 and 2017.
140 may be closer to the "average" regular number of games played.
ps Just Astros, not league wide.
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 10:36:34 GMT -6
Thinking of regular position players, is 150 games the new normal for typical regulars now that in season rest is increasing? Perhaps 120 for catchers.
Wow! I just looked back and that number is too high.
2016 Three players played 150+ 2017 Two players played 150+ 2018 Only Bregman played 150+
Bregman is the pnly player over 150 in the last two years. Altuve did in 2016 and 2017.
140 may be closer to the "average" regular number of games played.
ps Just Astros, not league wide.
Good thing Ripken broke Gehrig’s streak when he did. That along with DiMaggio’s streak won’t eber be seriously challenged. |
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Post by m240 on Feb 3, 2019 10:37:40 GMT -6
here is an interesting thought, what if Reed quit eating jelly donuts and took up some kind of slim down exercise routine and lost another 40 lbs. that would make for an interesting log jam at first. If Reed was a decent catcher, he would be in the majors ...but as a 1b or DH, I just don't see the Astros giving him a true 2nd chance... If he came in lean and mean I think they would. Reed's body type will not carry 260 well. He can not generate the bat speed with that much body to get out of the way. If he came in 220-230 I would give him a great chance to be on somebody's opening day roster. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 10:39:15 GMT -6
If Reed was a decent catcher, he would be in the majors ...but as a 1b or DH, I just don't see the Astros giving him a true 2nd chance... If he came in lean and mean I think they would. Reed's body type will not carry 260 well. He can not generate the bat speed with that much body to get out of the way. If he came in 220-230 I would give him a great chance to be on somebody's opening day roster. Reed is a cautionary tale that no matter how impressive a prospect seems, it guarantees nothing in the majors. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 10:44:35 GMT -6
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 11:24:03 GMT -6
Thinking of regular position players, is 150 games the new normal for typical regulars now that in season rest is increasing? Perhaps 120 for catchers.
Wow! I just looked back and that number is too high.
2016 Three players played 150+ 2017 Two players played 150+ 2018 Only Bregman played 150+
Bregman is the pnly player over 150 in the last two years. Altuve did in 2016 and 2017.
140 may be closer to the "average" regular number of games played.
ps Just Astros, not league wide.
Good thing Ripken broke Gehrig’s streak when he did. That along with DiMaggio’s streak won’t eber be seriously challenged. DiMaggio's record will be broken. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 11:28:22 GMT -6
If he came in lean and mean I think they would. Reed's body type will not carry 260 well. He can not generate the bat speed with that much body to get out of the way. If he came in 220-230 I would give him a great chance to be on somebody's opening day roster. Reed is a cautionary tale that no matter how impressive a prospect seems, it guarantees nothing in the majors. Tru dat. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 11:29:10 GMT -6
Has he worked on his catching skills in the OS? |
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Post by paastrosfan on Feb 3, 2019 11:46:18 GMT -6
Has he worked on his catching skills in the OS? It is difficult to correct stone hands. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 12:49:01 GMT -6
Has he worked on his catching skills in the OS? It is difficult to correct stone hands. Singleton can testify to this. |
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Post by olpapa on Feb 3, 2019 13:07:07 GMT -6
It is difficult to correct stone hands. Singleton can testify to this. Smokin Jon’s issue is stoned head, not stone hands. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Feb 3, 2019 13:13:17 GMT -6
I think abregs is stealing our identities. I wonder if it is an issue with my phone? |
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Post by bearbryant on Feb 3, 2019 13:28:27 GMT -6
Why y'all so worried about Miley? I thought Strom was a magician. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Feb 3, 2019 13:33:19 GMT -6
I think abregs is stealing our identities. I wonder if it is an issue with my phone? Not sure...do you use the app, or just straight phone browser? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 14:11:45 GMT -6
It is difficult to correct stone hands. Singleton can testify to this. Actually, Carter was the one with stone hands at 1B. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 14:12:02 GMT -6
I wonder if it is an issue with my phone? Not sure...do you use the app, or just straight phone browser? It's happened to me once or twice in the past as well. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 14:12:51 GMT -6
Why y'all so worried about Miley? I thought Strom was a magician. He’s never been the same since TJS. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 14:17:43 GMT -6
Wade Miley is similar to Keuchel in some respects. Do you think this signals the end of him in Houston? I read that with the Astros signing Miley, it does indicate Keuchel's tenure is over in Houston. I read Miley had success last year because he learned a cutter and that helped him out a lot. Hopefully he can be back of the rotation guy for us and pitch around 175 innings and if we are lucky win 10+ games. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Feb 3, 2019 14:35:27 GMT -6
Wade Miley is similar to Keuchel in some respects. Do you think this signals the end of him in Houston? I read that with the Astros signing Miley, it does indicate Keuchel's tenure is over in Houston. I read Miley had success last year because he learned a cutter and that helped him out a lot. Hopefully he can be back of the rotation guy for us and pitch around 175 innings and if we are lucky win 10+ games. On reading about Miley when he logged 80 plus innings last season, I thought he signed late, but he started the year being injured. That would be great if he could put in the number you mentioned. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Feb 3, 2019 14:57:43 GMT -6
I wonder if it is an issue with my phone? Not sure...do you use the app, or just straight phone browser? Straight phone browser. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 16:53:21 GMT -6
Not sure...do you use the app, or just straight phone browser? Straight phone browser. Same here. |
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Post by marshall on Feb 3, 2019 16:57:40 GMT -6
I guess you guys have "smart" phones. I don't have a browser on my flip phone. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 3, 2019 17:00:28 GMT -6
I guess you guys have "smart" phones. I don't have a browser on my flip phone. Marshall, you can’t stay off the grid forever. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Feb 3, 2019 17:32:12 GMT -6
LOL, Luddite.
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 18:55:16 GMT -6
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 19:34:01 GMT -6
Well the super bowl kinda of sucks for scores, good luck to everyone with 0 + 3
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 3, 2019 19:34:47 GMT -6
Even though we are watching the super bowl, who's ready for baseball
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