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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 7, 2019 14:47:14 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on May 7, 2019 15:24:18 GMT -6
It’s May 7th. Is one loss really that big of a deal at this juncture? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 8, 2019 21:04:07 GMT -6
Found out what Dallas Keuchel is doing while he's off work. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 8, 2019 22:06:02 GMT -6
Found out what Dallas Keuchel is doing while he's off work. As expected, he is just farting around. |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2019 22:07:36 GMT -6
Found out what Dallas Keuchel is doing while he's off work. As expected, he is just farting around. Or a 10 minute guide of how to fart away a season. |
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Post by Saint on May 9, 2019 14:57:51 GMT -6
From mlbtraderumors.com:
"The Astros don’t have such immediate pressure to make a roster move due a to player’s impending return, but they’re nevertheless eventually going to be forced to make a decision on a few out-of-options role players. None of Tony Kemp, Tyler White or Max Stassi is hitting much at the moment, and none of the bunch can be sent down to the minors.
As a backup catcher with a strong defensive reputation, Stassi could avoid any sort of roster crunch, and White is at least getting on base even if his power has curiously evaporated (.259/.362/.328 in 69 PAs). Kemp, though, is hitting just .188/.259/.313 in 55 plate appearances. Houston is winning plenty of games as it is, but they also have one of the game’s best offensive prospects, Yordan Alvarez, raking at a ridiculous .391/.481/.873 clip in Triple-A. Alvarez, a first baseman/outfielder, has 14 homers through his first 129 PAs this season. At some point, something will probably have to give. There’s an argument that Alvarez should already be in line for the lion’s share of at-bats at DH, with White sliding to the bench and Kemp perhaps being squeezed out."
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Post by marshall on May 9, 2019 15:26:08 GMT -6
I have little doubt that Luhnow has been burning up the phones trying to find a place for either Kemp or White. Both should have value for at least half the teams in baseball and our asking price should be reasonable in terms of prospects.
If we should call up Alvarez, I suspect he would be more likely to start in the field than DH, which takes a bit more maturity. I would not be surprised to see Gurriel and Reddick get the bulk of DH duties as Alvarez is placed into the lineup.
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Post by Saint on May 9, 2019 15:35:55 GMT -6
Thoughts:
Player A 2016-2019 (Average salary less than $600,000):
.768 OPS (110 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 19 HR 68 RBI
Player B 2016-2019 (Average salary $9.75 million):
.768 OPS (109 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 17 HR 88 RBI
One of these guys everybody hates, and the other people seem absolutely fine with. Discuss.
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Post by marshall on May 9, 2019 15:58:52 GMT -6
Thoughts: Player A 2016-2019 (Average salary less than $600,000): .768 OPS (110 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 19 HR 68 RBI Player B 2016-2019 (Average salary $9.75 million): .768 OPS (109 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 17 HR 88 RBI One of these guys everybody hates, and the other people seem absolutely fine with. Discuss. My suspicion is that one of these players is under-performing expectations (projections) and the other is not. Love and hate is probably based on past performance. |
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Post by Saint on May 9, 2019 16:27:04 GMT -6
Thoughts: Player A 2016-2019 (Average salary less than $600,000): .768 OPS (110 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 19 HR 68 RBI Player B 2016-2019 (Average salary $9.75 million): .768 OPS (109 OPS+) Projected 162-game average season: 17 HR 88 RBI One of these guys everybody hates, and the other people seem absolutely fine with. Discuss. My suspicion is that one of these players is under-performing expectations (projections) and the other is not. Love and hate is probably based on past performance. As of right now, both are under-performing but one is even more highly paid this year than his stated average annual salary based on previous years. |
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Post by marshall on May 9, 2019 16:40:47 GMT -6
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 RefugeeHe can't be racist unless he's white according to the black caucus. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 9, 2019 19:03:31 GMT -6
I can see it now: Racist Indian Astros Fan Makes HomoPhobic Comment to Insult Charming and Handsome Astros RefugeeHe can't be racist unless he's white according to the black caucus. Redefinitions make minorities powerful! |
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Post by Saint on May 10, 2019 8:19:29 GMT -6
Old Preston Tucker is headed to Korea.
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Post by thomasj13 on May 10, 2019 8:22:53 GMT -6
Old Preston Tucker is headed to Korea. Tucker, say hello to tbone for us. |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 10, 2019 9:58:23 GMT -6
Old Preston Tucker is headed to Korea. Tucker, say hello to tbone for us. Yeoboseyo. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 10, 2019 13:57:28 GMT -6
Old Preston Tucker is headed to Korea. He’s going to teach Kyle the “Crane Kick”. Note: I know Karate Kid is not about Tae Kwon Do. |
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Post by Saint on May 10, 2019 13:59:01 GMT -6
Old Preston Tucker is headed to Korea. He’s going to teach Kyle the “Crane Kick”. Note: I know Karate Kid is not about Tae Kwon Do. I have no idea if it is or isn't. Most of that crap is for tournaments and to look cool. Karate Kid is right up there with top movies I don't care about. |
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Post by marshall on May 10, 2019 14:05:51 GMT -6
He’s going to teach Kyle the “Crane Kick”. Note: I know Karate Kid is not about Tae Kwon Do. I have no idea if it is or isn't. I prefer Karate as used by Maxwell Smart.
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Post by Saint on May 10, 2019 14:07:42 GMT -6
I have no idea if it is or isn't. I prefer Karate as used by Maxwell Smart.
Who is Maxwell Smart? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 10, 2019 14:38:30 GMT -6
He’s going to teach Kyle the “Crane Kick”. Note: I know Karate Kid is not about Tae Kwon Do. I have no idea if it is or isn't. Most of that crap is for tournaments and to look cool. Karate Kid is right up there with top movies I don't care about. Not a great movie yet iconic. |
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Post by batman007 on May 10, 2019 15:41:13 GMT -6
Get Smart, bro.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on May 10, 2019 17:12:47 GMT -6
That says it all but if he wants details, be sure to use the cone of silence. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 10, 2019 20:57:17 GMT -6
I have no idea if it is or isn't. Most of that crap is for tournaments and to look cool. Karate Kid is right up there with top movies I don't care about. Not a great movie yet iconic. Until they remade it and blackwashed it. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 10, 2019 21:48:05 GMT -6
Not a great movie yet iconic. Until they remade it and blackwashed it. But Jackie Chan! |
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Post by batman007 on May 11, 2019 0:40:48 GMT -6
And Chinese washed it.
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Post by thomasj13 on May 11, 2019 7:43:07 GMT -6
Tucker hit his 10th HR yesterday.
For May (10 games)
.351/.421/.811 - 5 HRs/14 RBIs
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 11, 2019 15:44:30 GMT -6
Breaking: Corbin Martin is expected to make his ML debut for the Astros tomorrow afternoon. He will start in place of Collin McHugh who is headed to the bullpen for the time being
Rumor is also that Altuve is going to 10 day IL.
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Post by bearbryant on May 13, 2019 12:53:38 GMT -6
MLB Leaders in wRC+ (min 120 PAs)
1. Bellinger, LAD 227 2. Yelich, MIL 201 3. Springer, HOU 182 4. Trout, LAA 174 5. Dozier, KCR 172
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Post by unionstation82 on May 13, 2019 13:12:28 GMT -6
MLB Leaders in wRC+ (min 120 PAs)
1. Bellinger, LAD 227 2. Yelich, MIL 201 3. Springer, HOU 182 4. Trout, LAA 174 5. Dozier, KCR 172
That’s my boy. |
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Post by Saint on May 13, 2019 13:15:06 GMT -6
Gotta get him an extension, stat.
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