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Post by bearbryant on Mar 12, 2019 17:10:49 GMT -6
After last season, concerning injuries, we are definitely in our rights to be skeptical. I still believe we were not being mislead as much as they minimized the negative possibilities that injuries could be the cause of pain. In other words, they placed an optimistic spin on what was unknown or unknowable. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 12, 2019 17:15:32 GMT -6
I also disagree about the mandate around employing the shift. How about players become more disciplined at the plate and adjust their swings to beat defensive placement like they did in the old days. Dictating defensive positioning other than the pitcher and catcher is just plain bullpucky. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 12, 2019 18:18:56 GMT -6
Frankie Tuesday suspended 80games for failing a PED test. The Astros have a drug problem in their minor league camps. First Paulino and now this dumbass. Yeah, there is a problem in the minor league camps. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 19:05:42 GMT -6
Astros optioned Armenteros, Tucker, Whitley, Martin, Bielak, Bukauskas, De Goti back to the minors Anyone else surprised Tucker won't be on the opening day roster? I thought it was his time to start at the MLB level. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 12, 2019 19:14:17 GMT -6
Frankie Tuesday suspended 80games for failing a PED test. The Astros have a drug problem in their minor league camps. I’m done with him. I hope Luhnow is too. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 12, 2019 19:16:05 GMT -6
Frankie Tuesday suspended 80games for failing a PED test. The Astros have a drug problem in their minor league camps. I’m done with him. I hope Luhnow is too. Such hype |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 12, 2019 19:18:00 GMT -6
Just read an article where Bregman is mouthing off about being "unhappy" with the Astros position on a contract extension for him. Note to Bregman: Keep your damn shut, do your job, and you will be paid. Altuve worked dirt cheap before signing his extension and he kept his mouth shut and played. Bregman needs to do the same. So, we’re all in a consensus about this being annoying?
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 12, 2019 19:23:36 GMT -6
So, we’re all in a consensus about this being annoying?
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900KI can buy what you’re selling, but he chose to voice displeasure instead of keeping quiet. Therein lies the problem. Crane isn’t going to say, “You’re right, Alex. Here’s $500,000 more.” |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 12, 2019 19:33:18 GMT -6
I'm not consensing I agree with Bregman. I think he should be paid closer to what Kris Bryant got in his pre-arb raise since they both play 3B. Third base has been a black hole for the Astros over
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K I can buy what you’re selling, but he chose to voice displeasure instead of keeping quiet. Therein lies the problem. Crane isn’t going to say, “You’re right, Alex. Here’s $500,000 more.”
when the interview began |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 12, 2019 19:35:34 GMT -6
Astros optioned Armenteros, Tucker, Whitley, Martin, Bielak, Bukauskas, De Goti back to the minors Anyone else surprised Tucker won't be on the opening day roster? I thought it was his time to start at the MLB level. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 12, 2019 19:40:49 GMT -6
Frankie Tuesday suspended 80games for failing a PED test. The Astros have a drug problem in their minor league camps. First Paulino and now this dumbass. Yeah, there is a problem in the minor league camps. last year I found a website that lists the PEDs suspensions for all 30 MLB organizations. I think the average was about 4 suspensions per organization per year and the Yankees were on the high end of the spectrum with about 7 suspensions a year. Chandler Rome said the drug Martes used is usually prescribed to help women ovulate. Not sure why Martes thought this would help him recover from TJS. Maybe he's in "gender reassignment" and just doesn't want to go public with it yet. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 12, 2019 19:44:56 GMT -6
Astros optioned Armenteros, Tucker, Whitley, Martin, Bielak, Bukauskas, De Goti back to the minors Anyone else surprised Tucker won't be on the opening day roster? I thought it was his time to start at the MLB level. They have been saying for most of the spring that Tucker would probably start the year at AAA. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 12, 2019 19:47:07 GMT -6
So, we’re all in a consensus about this being annoying?
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900KIt is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 12, 2019 19:55:11 GMT -6
I'm not consensing I agree with Bregman. I think he should be paid closer to what Kris Bryant got in his pre-arb raise since they both play 3B. Third base has been a black hole for the Astros over
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. Maybe Biggio and Bagwell can give him some advice |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 12, 2019 20:12:14 GMT -6
I'm not consensing I agree with Bregman. I think he should be paid closer to what Kris Bryant got in his pre-arb raise since they both play 3B. Third base has been a black hole for the Astros over
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do.
up their track record. At least that's my opinion |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 12, 2019 22:56:00 GMT -6
I'm not consensing I agree with Bregman. I think he should be paid closer to what Kris Bryant got in his pre-arb raise since they both play 3B. Third base has been a black hole for the Astros over
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. His parents are big-wigs in the New Mexico Democrat Party. It runs in the family, unfortunately. For better or worse, his big ego is endearing himself to lots of young fans. It's actually not entirely bad for the team. I'm happy to forget about his personality/politics so long as he hits well and plays a solid third base. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 12, 2019 23:55:42 GMT -6
I'm not consensing I agree with Bregman. I think he should be paid closer to what Kris Bryant got in his pre-arb raise since they both play 3B. Third base has been a black hole for the Astros over
the last 25 years despite the occasional fluke. Bregman's breakout season was better stat-wise than Bryant's two seasons ago
Alex isn't greedy. I'm sure he would've been happy with $900K It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. I saw a picture today of the team from last year when they visited the White House. Everyone was dressed in nice suits...except for Bregman, who was wearing a fecking checkered suit that looked like something Herb Tarlek would wear. He’s an idiot.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 0:33:45 GMT -6
It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. I saw a picture today of the team from last year when they visited the White House. Everyone was dressed in nice suits...except for Bregman, who was wearing a fecking checkered suit that looked like something Herb Tarlek would wear. He’s an idiot. Spot on. I watch Bull Durham every few months, and today I was struck with the fact that the idiot Bregman apparently did not have a "Crash Davis" in the minors to give a mentoring lesson on etiquette once you make it to the show. He is the antithesis of a class act. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 13, 2019 5:54:48 GMT -6
First Paulino and now this dumbass. Yeah, there is a problem in the minor league camps. last year I found a website that lists the PEDs suspensions for all 30 MLB organizations. I think the average was about 4 suspensions per organization per year and the Yankees were on the high end of the spectrum with about 7 suspensions a year. Chandler Rome said the drug Martes used is usually prescribed to help women ovulate. Not sure why Martes thought this would help him recover from TJS. Maybe he's in "gender reassignment" and just doesn't want to go public with it yet. Didn’t Manny Ramirez get busted for the same thing? |
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Post by marshall on Mar 13, 2019 6:56:13 GMT -6
There is an article mentioning that Brad Peacock has appeared to lock up the fifth spot in the rotation. At this point, I'd list him as the fourth starter with the struggles of McHugh and the young guns being sent down to MiLB camp. 1. Verlander 2. Cole 3. Miley 4. Peacock 5. Open - Bullpen
But there are still two weeks to change impressions.
Is Sneed still in camp? If so, he might be my lottery pick to make the rotation.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 7:17:22 GMT -6
There is an article mentioning that Brad Peacock has appeared to lock up the fifth spot in the rotation. At this point, I'd list him as the fourth starter with the struggles of McHugh and the young guns being sent down to MiLB camp. 1. Verlander 2. Cole 3. Miley 4. Peacock 5. Open - Bullpen
But there are still two weeks to change impressions.
Is Sneed still in camp? If so, he might be my lottery pick to make the rotation.
I'm pretty thrilled to see Peacock in the rotation (if that is what Hinch decides). I think he will do well there. In 2017 he went 13-2 with 3.00 era as a starter. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Mar 13, 2019 8:00:32 GMT -6
I believe there are teams to move on certain players who do stupid things.
I was never a fan of no strike zone Martes.
Just like not a fan of Reed or Fisher.
But when you get cought using its kinda like why r you still on the team?
I get if it was accedintal but wasnt this the 2nd time on Francis?
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Post by Saint on Mar 13, 2019 8:06:25 GMT -6
Tony Sipp signs with the Nationals. $1.25 million 1-year deal with a 2nd year option.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 8:11:08 GMT -6
Tony Sipp signs with the Nationals. $1.25 million 1-year deal with a 2nd year option. I know there has been a lot of Sipp hate on the forums in the past (including me), but last year Sipp had a 1.3 WAR , in 54 games was 3-1 with a 1.86 era. And we let him get away for <$1.5M for 2 years? WTF? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 13, 2019 8:33:33 GMT -6
Tony Sipp signs with the Nationals. $1.25 million 1-year deal with a 2nd year option. I know there has been a lot of Sipp hate on the forums in the past (including me), but last year Sipp had a 1.3 WAR , in 54 games was 3-1 with a 1.86 era. And we let him get away for <$1.5M for 2 years? WTF? Yes, we "let him get away", and I am damned glad of it. Is your memory getting short, pops? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 9:59:53 GMT -6
I know there has been a lot of Sipp hate on the forums in the past (including me), but last year Sipp had a 1.3 WAR , in 54 games was 3-1 with a 1.86 era. And we let him get away for <$1.5M for 2 years? WTF? Yes, we "let him get away", and I am damned glad of it. Is your memory getting short, pops? Yes, I am very aware of the previous shortcomings of Mr. Sipp (notice my earlier comment about Sipp hate), but though statistics can be misleading, he (1) posted very good numbers last year, and ate a lot of innings (2) got signed for <$3M for two years (little financial risk). At that price, I wished we had signed him. If he had backslid, we could have shipped him back to Fresno. IF he repeated 2018, we'd have a sound middle reliever. In any case, we'll see how he does elsewhere. |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 13, 2019 10:06:04 GMT -6
It is not that he thinks he should be paid more that bothers me.....it's his big mouth. He seems to always do or say something to call attention to himself. He has a lot of maturing to do. His parents are big-wigs in the New Mexico Democrat Party. It runs in the family, unfortunately. For better or worse, his big ego is endearing himself to lots of young fans. It's actually not entirely bad for the team. I'm happy to forget about his personality/politics so long as he hits well and plays a solid third base. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 10:13:11 GMT -6
His parents are big-wigs in the New Mexico Democrat Party. It runs in the family, unfortunately. For better or worse, his big ego is endearing himself to lots of young fans. It's actually not entirely bad for the team. I'm happy to forget about his personality/politics so long as he hits well and plays a solid third base. Yep, another mental light weight who thinks he knows more than his manager and coaching staff. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 13, 2019 10:14:37 GMT -6
Tony Sipp signs with the Nationals. $1.25 million 1-year deal with a 2nd year option. I know there has been a lot of Sipp hate on the forums in the past (including me), but last year Sipp had a 1.3 WAR , in 54 games was 3-1 with a 1.86 era. And we let him get away for <$1.5M for 2 years? WTF? Sipp was, overall, an average reliever for us, that made more money than he was worth the last couple years. Like with most relievers, fans remember the blow-ups and not the overall effectiveness (look at Poor Devenski and Harris and how good they've actually really been for us the bulk of the time). On the surface, $1.5 million for him seems like something we should/could have done, but, if we think these young guys are mostly ready, there wasn't really a spot for him. The odds of him out-producing Cionel Perez are slim. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 13, 2019 10:33:01 GMT -6
His parents are big-wigs in the New Mexico Democrat Party. It runs in the family, unfortunately. For better or worse, his big ego is endearing himself to lots of young fans. It's actually not entirely bad for the team. I'm happy to forget about his personality/politics so long as he hits well and plays a solid third base. Are you saying the changing of his approach was due to some bad attitude? |
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