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Post by m240 on May 1, 2019 8:36:42 GMT -6
now that was not a hole in the line up, it was a canyon. I will continue to defend Everett's place in the lineup because his defense was so good. His runs saved above average was significantly higher than his runs created was below average leaving a net positive. Marisnick is similar though with less extreme variation above and below average. (I know it's hard to believe)
ps I'm only considering his value between 2003 -2006 when he was with the Astros. He lost a step after his injury which resulted in a drastic reduction to his defensive value to almost average.
There is no doubt that Everett's defense was stellar. If Ausmus was not there with him and then the pitcher then he by himself was only a hole. The 3 of them constituted the canyon. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 1, 2019 8:42:05 GMT -6
I haven’t criticized Hinch much for his lineups this season as opposed to last, but Marisnick has no business being in the lineup against righties or on consecutive days. Like Tim says, I can’t think of a worse scenario than a long inning with our SP getting his arm cold, the bases loaded, and Marisnick at the plate. It’s masochism to have him in the lineup. It’s almost as bad as Ausmus-Everett-pitcher as your 7-8-9. now that was not a hole in the line up, it was a canyon. Yeah, that was a “we have a badass pitching rotation” kind of lineup. Nothing will ever be that bad. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 1, 2019 8:44:36 GMT -6
I will continue to defend Everett's place in the lineup because his defense was so good. His runs saved above average was significantly higher than his runs created was below average leaving a net positive. Marisnick is similar though with less extreme variation above and below average. (I know it's hard to believe)
ps I'm only considering his value between 2003 -2006 when he was with the Astros. He lost a step after his injury which resulted in a drastic reduction to his defensive value to almost average.
There is no doubt that Everett's defense was stellar. If Ausmus was not there with him and then the pitcher then he by himself was only a hole. The 3 of them constituted the canyon. The one saving grace of the terrible Jimy Williams tenure here was that he used Everett as the 2-hitter and forced him to use the minimal talents he had for smallball. He even batted in the .270’s if I recall correctly. It was better than the free outs setup for opposing pitchers with that horrible 7-8-9 they usually employed. |
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Post by m240 on May 1, 2019 8:50:07 GMT -6
There is no doubt that Everett's defense was stellar. If Ausmus was not there with him and then the pitcher then he by himself was only a hole. The 3 of them constituted the canyon. The one saving grace of the terrible Jimy Williams tenure here was that he used Everett as the 2-hitter and forced him to use the minimal talents he had for smallball. He even batted in the .270’s if I recall correctly. It was better than the free outs setup for opposing pitchers with that horrible 7-8-9 they usually employed. Everett was good at making contact, soft contact that is. He was also patient at the plate so hitting him #2 was a good idea. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 1, 2019 15:18:15 GMT -6
AJ Pollock is headed for the IL, and possibly elbow surgery. Him and Brantley both had a concerning DL history, but it looks like we picked the right FA
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Post by unionstation82 on May 1, 2019 15:51:58 GMT -6
AJ Pollock is headed for the IL, and possibly elbow surgery. Him and Brantley both had a concerning DL history, but it looks like we picked the right FA I feel like teams should get partial refunds for these kinds of players. |
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Post by m240 on May 1, 2019 16:51:57 GMT -6
AJ Pollock is headed for the IL, and possibly elbow surgery. Him and Brantley both had a concerning DL history, but it looks like we picked the right FA I feel like teams should get partial refunds for these kinds of players. If they were smart they insured him against injury and will get compensated according to the terms of the policy. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 1, 2019 17:16:25 GMT -6
Looks like Ggggeorge received a fine for calling Angel Hernandez a cocksucker. LMAO.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on May 1, 2019 18:49:10 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on May 1, 2019 18:51:09 GMT -6
Yup, George is officially homophobic now. |
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Post by batman007 on May 1, 2019 20:36:51 GMT -6
It's not homophobic if it's true.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 1, 2019 21:37:44 GMT -6
It's not homophobic if it's true. Are you saying Hernandez is a gay? |
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Post by Saint on May 2, 2019 6:55:41 GMT -6
C*cksucker is not anti-gay? It's only ghey if you like it.
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Post by thomasj13 on May 2, 2019 7:08:22 GMT -6
C*cksucker is not anti-gay? It's only ghey if you like it. Keep telling yourself that.... |
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Post by Saint on May 2, 2019 7:13:06 GMT -6
C*cksucker is not anti-gay? It's only ghey if you like it. Keep telling yourself that.... He told me that's how they measure my in-seam. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 2, 2019 7:35:27 GMT -6
Keep telling yourself that.... He told me that's how they measure my in-seam. Did this happen recently, Todd? |
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Post by Saint on May 2, 2019 7:37:01 GMT -6
He told me that's how they measure my in-seam. Did this happen recently, Todd? It's too hard to talk about. (That's what she said.) |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 2, 2019 7:41:36 GMT -6
Did this happen recently, Todd? It's too hard to talk about. (That's what she said.) I would make an anti-gay slur, but the media watches everyone poop now. |
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Post by Saint on May 2, 2019 7:43:14 GMT -6
It's too hard to talk about. (That's what she said.) I would make an anti-gay slur, but the media watches everyone poop now. I can see it now: Racist Indian Astros Fan Makes HomoPhobic Comment to Insult Charming and Handsome Astros Refugee |
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Post by m240 on May 3, 2019 7:29:17 GMT -6
Maybe it is time to shake this team up a bit. Why not designate Kemp for assignment, send Gurriel down to Round Rock to figure out why he is sucking so bad, and bring up Alvarez who is just killing it with over a 400 ba and over 1.400 ops and C Martin for the pen. Alvarez can play some at first and left and tell White get back into playing shape like he was last year by losing at least 10 lbs over the next 30 days or else. On the pitching side, let Martin be an opener and let Peacock pick it up for 2-3 innings after that. McHugh and Peacock have been doing well for the first couple of innings and then they go to hell. Time to follow the success that Tampa has had with openers and use the same strategy here.
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Post by nathangarza29 on May 6, 2019 22:43:41 GMT -6
I would look into a SP and a Reliver.
I still say i would shoot for maybe a Package deal of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez.
I get it I beat the dead horse in the mouth. But both these guys couls do so much better with a better team. The Blue Jays arent ready yet. We have a surplus of players ready to start on a MLB team some where.
Js. I would try and net both
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Post by thomasj13 on May 6, 2019 23:01:01 GMT -6
I would look into a SP and a Reliver. I still say i would shoot for maybe a Package deal of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez. I get it I beat the dead horse in the mouth. But both these guys couls do so much better with a better team. The Blue Jays arent ready yet. We have a surplus of players ready to start on a MLB team some where. Js. I would try and net both Bumgarner (great spin rate). I am a believer in Stassi, but if he doesn't pull through then Cervelli (good hitter and clubhouse guy). |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 7, 2019 8:37:50 GMT -6
I would look into a SP and a Reliver. I still say i would shoot for maybe a Package deal of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez. I get it I beat the dead horse in the mouth. But both these guys couls do so much better with a better team. The Blue Jays arent ready yet. We have a surplus of players ready to start on a MLB team some where. Js. I would try and net both Bumgarner (great spin rate). I am a believer in Stassi, but if he doesn't pull through then Cervelli (good hitter and clubhouse guy). Explain your reasoning. Why are you a believer in this dude who simply cannot play baseball? |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 7, 2019 10:27:12 GMT -6
Bumgarner (great spin rate). I am a believer in Stassi, but if he doesn't pull through then Cervelli (good hitter and clubhouse guy). Explain your reasoning. Why are you a believer in this dude who simply cannot play baseball? Because his name is not Marisnick. |
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Post by m240 on May 7, 2019 10:33:38 GMT -6
We have a bunch of guys that just do not seem to have a place in Houston and yet have MLB level talent or the prospect of having it. Guys like Rodgers, Armenteros, Reed, Fisher, Kemp, and White have got to have value to someone. It just seems foolish to let these guys just lay there.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 7, 2019 10:57:48 GMT -6
Explain your reasoning. Why are you a believer in this dude who simply cannot play baseball? Because his name is not Marisnick. Lame |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 7, 2019 11:21:47 GMT -6
I would look into a SP and a Reliver. I still say i would shoot for maybe a Package deal of Marcus Stroman and Aaron Sanchez. I get it I beat the dead horse in the mouth. But both these guys couls do so much better with a better team. The Blue Jays arent ready yet. We have a surplus of players ready to start on a MLB team some where. Js. I would try and net both Bumgarner (great spin rate). I am a believer in Stassi, but if he doesn't pull through then Cervelli (good hitter and clubhouse guy). I’m with Tim here. He’s been in the organization since Peacock and Carter yet hasn’t shown much besides the seldom homer and throwing out of a baserunner. If you believe he is a mediocre backup catcher, then that makes more sense. As it stands, he barely belongs on the team. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 7, 2019 13:45:48 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on May 7, 2019 13:49:33 GMT -6
LOL I wonder when this egotistical asshole realizes he over-values himself? No GM in his right mind will forfeit a draft pick to sign him |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on May 7, 2019 14:35:52 GMT -6
No GM in his right mind will forfeit a draft pick to sign him Let's put that in the proper context. The Philles, Twins, Braves and other teams WERE willing to forfeit a draft pick to sign him. Teams did discuss a possible contract with Keuchel and Boras. The issues that prevented a deal from being struck were his salary demands and length of contract. Of course at this point in time, it would make little sense to piss away a draft pick when that can be avoided in less than a month. |
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