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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 7, 2019 8:40:13 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2019 10:21:44 GMT -6
I wonder if that is where Brantley will find himself in the lineup and Altuve will be moved from 3rd to 2nd?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2019 13:48:35 GMT -6
Highlights of today's game thus far: JV - 3.1 innings pitched, 5 hits, 0 runs, 1 bb and 5 k's. A single rbi each from Correa, Fisher, Stassi & Diaz.
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Post by marshall on Mar 8, 2019 4:44:41 GMT -6
I think Garza's two outs were most impressive to me. I need to research him a little more to find out if this is his game or if it was a fluke.
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Post by marshall on Mar 8, 2019 4:51:47 GMT -6
I wonder if that is where Brantley will find himself in the lineup and Altuve will be moved from 3rd to 2nd? Bregman still goes in there somewhere. We really have too many players who would and should be at or near the top of the lineup.
Springer is entrenched at leadoff. Altuve has the OBP, but enough power to slide back a little, but still in the first 4. Brantley breaks up the Heavily RH lineup and has the consistent OBP ti hit in the first 4. Kemp has the speed and OBP you like in a leadoff position. Bregman has the highest OBP and also the power so he fits nicely at the second slot, though he could slide back a little. Cases can be made for Marisnik and Fisher/Tucker as early lineup guys as well. So far we've been using the 9 hole
for speed players who would normally hit higher in he lineup.
Hinch just has to use his best judgement, including the most questionable play of Springer at leadoff. But if it ain't broke...
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 8, 2019 6:43:28 GMT -6
I wonder if that is where Brantley will find himself in the lineup and Altuve will be moved from 3rd to 2nd? Bregman still goes in there somewhere. We really have too many players who would and should be at or near the top of the lineup.
Springer is entrenched at leadoff. Altuve has the OBP, but enough power to slide back a little, but still in the first 4. Brantley breaks up the Heavily RH lineup and has the consistent OBP ti hit in the first 4. Kemp has the speed and OBP you like in a leadoff position. Bregman has the highest OBP and also the power so he fits nicely at the second slot, though he could slide back a little. Cases can be made for Marisnik and Fisher/Tucker as early lineup guys as well. So far we've been using the 9 hole
for speed players who would normally hit higher in he lineup.
Hinch just has to use his best judgement, including the most questionable play of Springer at leadoff. But if it ain't broke...
You forgot Straw, I would like to see him by season's end or next season as the leadoff hitter. EOS or next year: Straw Altuve Bregman Springer Brantley Correa White Tucker Chirinos Bench Reddick Gurriel Diaz Kemp - the above OF doesn't really need a defensive replacement. Stassi |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 8, 2019 7:20:09 GMT -6
I think Garza's two outs were most impressive to me. I need to research him a little more to find out if this is his game or if it was a fluke. Garza already has the closer look with the long hair and everything, so if he pitching is up to that role, it would be fabulous. He's been scoreless over 4 appearances this spring and he kept hitters to a .227 average at both AA and AAA last year. If he could keep his ERA under 2.50 during the first half of the season at AAA, I wouldn't mind seeing him called up to Houston. The two Brandons (Bailey and Bielak) have also been impressive this spring. As well as one I never expected -- Akeem Bostick. I guess with a name like Akeem, you just have to play for Houston. With Olajuwon and all, I mean. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 8, 2019 7:21:58 GMT -6
Next year lineup
Straw -true lead off hitter
Altuve
Bregman
Springer
Brantley
Correa
Tucker
White
Stubbs
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 8, 2019 7:28:42 GMT -6
I wonder if that is where Brantley will find himself in the lineup and Altuve will be moved from 3rd to 2nd? Bregman still goes in there somewhere. We really have too many players who would and should be at or near the top of the lineup.
Springer is entrenched at leadoff. Altuve has the OBP, but enough power to slide back a little, but still in the first 4. Brantley breaks up the Heavily RH lineup and has the consistent OBP ti hit in the first 4. Kemp has the speed and OBP you like in a leadoff position. Bregman has the highest OBP and also the power so he fits nicely at the second slot, though he could slide back a little. Cases can be made for Marisnik and Fisher/Tucker as early lineup guys as well. So far we've been using the 9 hole
for speed players who would normally hit higher in he lineup.
Hinch just has to use his best judgement, including the most questionable play of Springer at leadoff. But if it ain't broke...
Springer his .268/.333/.447 when leading off the first inning last season. That's not bad, but I do think Hinch could do better. I go with the idea that you want your highest OBP player at the top of the lineup so long as he has above-average speed. Last year, 4 players had higher OBP than Springer: Bregman, White, Kemp, and Altuve. So I could easily see Altuve or Kemp as a better leadoff hitter than Springer. Springer hit 6 leadoff HRs to start games last year, but I'd prefer those HRs come when there are men on base. Until such a time as Manfred starts putting ghost runners on second to start the game, all of those game-opening bombs are going to be solo shots. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 8, 2019 7:29:27 GMT -6
Next year lineup Straw -true lead off hitter Altuve Bregman Springer Brantley Correa Tucker White Stubbs That group will win some ball games. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 8, 2019 7:31:08 GMT -6
Bregman still goes in there somewhere. We really have too many players who would and should be at or near the top of the lineup.
Springer is entrenched at leadoff. Altuve has the OBP, but enough power to slide back a little, but still in the first 4. Brantley breaks up the Heavily RH lineup and has the consistent OBP ti hit in the first 4. Kemp has the speed and OBP you like in a leadoff position. Bregman has the highest OBP and also the power so he fits nicely at the second slot, though he could slide back a little. Cases can be made for Marisnik and Fisher/Tucker as early lineup guys as well. So far we've been using the 9 hole
for speed players who would normally hit higher in he lineup.
Hinch just has to use his best judgement, including the most questionable play of Springer at leadoff. But if it ain't broke...
Springer his .268/.333/.447 when leading off the first inning last season. That's not bad, but I do think Hinch could do better. I go with the idea that you want your highest OBP player at the top of the lineup so long as he has above-average speed. Last year, 4 players had higher OBP than Springer: Bregman, White, Kemp, and Altuve. So I could easily see Altuve or Kemp as a better leadoff hitter than Springer. Springer hit 6 leadoff HRs to start games last year, but I'd prefer those HRs come when there are men on base. Until such a time as Manfred starts putting ghost runners on second to start the game, all of those game-opening bombs are going to be solo shots. If Kemp, with his weak arm, wasn't such a liability in the OF he would be a good leadoff hitter....so, for the team he is a bench player/spot starter. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 8, 2019 7:33:03 GMT -6
Bregman still goes in there somewhere. We really have too many players who would and should be at or near the top of the lineup.
Springer is entrenched at leadoff. Altuve has the OBP, but enough power to slide back a little, but still in the first 4. Brantley breaks up the Heavily RH lineup and has the consistent OBP ti hit in the first 4. Kemp has the speed and OBP you like in a leadoff position. Bregman has the highest OBP and also the power so he fits nicely at the second slot, though he could slide back a little. Cases can be made for Marisnik and Fisher/Tucker as early lineup guys as well. So far we've been using the 9 hole
for speed players who would normally hit higher in he lineup.
Hinch just has to use his best judgement, including the most questionable play of Springer at leadoff. But if it ain't broke...
Springer his .268/.333/.447 when leading off the first inning last season. That's not bad, but I do think Hinch could do better. I go with the idea that you want your highest OBP player at the top of the lineup so long as he has above-average speed. Last year, 4 players had higher OBP than Springer: Bregman, White, Kemp, and Altuve. So I could easily see Altuve or Kemp as a better leadoff hitter than Springer. Springer hit 6 leadoff HRs to start games last year, but I'd prefer those HRs come when there are men on base. Until such a time as Manfred starts putting ghost runners on second to start the game, all of those game-opening bombs are going to be solo shots. Springer is a#2 thru #5 hole hitter....which the Astros are blessed with many that fit that type of hitter. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 14, 2019 11:35:25 GMT -6
Springer his .268/.333/.447 when leading off the first inning last season. That's not bad, but I do think Hinch could do better. I go with the idea that you want your highest OBP player at the top of the lineup so long as he has above-average speed. Last year, 4 players had higher OBP than Springer: Bregman, White, Kemp, and Altuve. So I could easily see Altuve or Kemp as a better leadoff hitter than Springer. Springer hit 6 leadoff HRs to start games last year, but I'd prefer those HRs come when there are men on base. Until such a time as Manfred starts putting ghost runners on second to start the game, all of those game-opening bombs are going to be solo shots. If Kemp, with his weak arm, wasn't such a liability in the OF he would be a good leadoff hitter....so, for the team he is a bench player/spot starter. Kemp playing LF at the Juice Box is not such a liability with his arm. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 16, 2019 19:29:37 GMT -6
If Kemp, with his weak arm, wasn't such a liability in the OF he would be a good leadoff hitter....so, for the team he is a bench player/spot starter. Kemp playing LF at the Juice Box is not such a liability with his arm. If Carlos Lee can start in left field so should Kemp. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Mar 18, 2019 22:56:38 GMT -6
Kemp playing LF at the Juice Box is not such a liability with his arm. If Carlos Lee can start in left field so should Kemp. As long as CC is the cut off man, with one of the strongest arms in Baseball, Kemp should get a free ride in LF. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 19, 2019 8:49:06 GMT -6
If Carlos Lee can start in left field so should Kemp. As long as CC is the cut off man, with one of the strongest arms in Baseball, Kemp should get a free ride in LF. Maybe Brantley can play 1B, and they can cycle around the outfield with Tucker, Reddick, Kemp, and later in the game with Marisnick or Straw. Defensively, I’d choose Straw over Kemp, though. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 19, 2019 9:40:57 GMT -6
As long as CC is the cut off man, with one of the strongest arms in Baseball, Kemp should get a free ride in LF. Defensively, I’d choose Straw over Kemp, though. Racist |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 19, 2019 15:13:36 GMT -6
Defensively, I’d choose Straw over Kemp, though. Racist If I had a daughter, I would let Kemp date her. But only if Straw or Marisnick were injured. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 19, 2019 15:33:35 GMT -6
If I had a daughter, I would let Kemp date her. But only if Straw or Marisnick were injured. Why not Kyle? In the future they could have little Tuckers running around. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 19, 2019 19:13:25 GMT -6
If I had a daughter, I would let Kemp date her. But only if Straw or Marisnick were injured. Why not Kyle? In the future they could have little Tuckers running around. I don’t know. He looks a little Jewish. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 19, 2019 19:17:13 GMT -6
Why not Kyle? In the future they could have little Tuckers running around. I don’t know. He looks a little Jewish. First, Bortaz with AOC, now you with Omar. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 19, 2019 19:39:53 GMT -6
I don’t know. He looks a little Jewish. First, Bortaz with AOC, now you with Omar. ***** |
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