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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 7:26:40 GMT -6
27-15
1st in the division (6.5 games)
1st in the league (1 game)
1st in MLB (.5 games)
1st in run differential (+76)
.643 winning percentage (On pace for 104 Wins)
Team OPS+: 131
Team ERA+: 121
Miley vs. Carpenter
The Astros are pretty much the best in the world right now. Enjoy it. I think it's important to point out that, even though we're bitching about various players or coaching decisions, etc., we're again likely watching the best all-around team we'll ever see in Houston. This 2017-20.. team is ridiculous. At some point we'll be bad again (hopefully not for a while) and it'll be these teams and players we're going to look back at fondly.
And with as well as this team is playing, there is no reason to rush Altuve back. I'm sure he wants to be back out there, but we'll need him more later. They're saying that he likely won't begin rehabbing too much until the Boston series.
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Post by bearbryant on May 14, 2019 8:22:03 GMT -6
There's a feature on ESPN about the Astros offense. They're among historic company if they maintain their current slugging percentage
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Post by bearbryant on May 14, 2019 8:24:01 GMT -6
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Post by thomasj13 on May 14, 2019 8:28:57 GMT -6
27-151st in the division (6.5 games) 1st in the league (1 game) 1st in MLB (.5 games) 1st in run differential (+76) .643 winning percentage (On pace for 104 Wins) Team OPS+: 131 Team ERA+: 121 Miley vs. CarpenterThe Astros are pretty much the best in the world right now. Enjoy it. I think it's important to point out that, even though we're bitching about various players or coaching decisions, etc., we're again likely watching the best all-around team we'll ever see in Houston. This 2017-20.. team is ridiculous. At some point we'll be bad again (hopefully not for a while) and it'll be these teams and players we're going to look back at fondly. And with as well as this team is playing, there is no reason to rush Altuve back. I'm sure he wants to be back out there, but we'll need him more later. They're saying that he likely won't begin rehabbing too much until the Boston series. Hitting wise, I think the Astros are in w real good position, they have internal options, outside of catcher, to replace struggling hitters. Pitching wise, I think come trade deadline, Luhnow will make a move for a #3 grade pitcher or better. Which should strengthen the bullpen by moving Peacock back to the pen. I like Cervelli and Bumgarner to be added to the team. If Luhnow somehow pulls off trades for both of them, the rest of the MLB might collectively say why bother, Astros are going to win the WS. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 8:48:57 GMT -6
27-151st in the division (6.5 games) 1st in the league (1 game) 1st in MLB (.5 games) 1st in run differential (+76) .643 winning percentage (On pace for 104 Wins) Team OPS+: 131 Team ERA+: 121 Miley vs. CarpenterThe Astros are pretty much the best in the world right now. Enjoy it. I think it's important to point out that, even though we're bitching about various players or coaching decisions, etc., we're again likely watching the best all-around team we'll ever see in Houston. This 2017-20.. team is ridiculous. At some point we'll be bad again (hopefully not for a while) and it'll be these teams and players we're going to look back at fondly. And with as well as this team is playing, there is no reason to rush Altuve back. I'm sure he wants to be back out there, but we'll need him more later. They're saying that he likely won't begin rehabbing too much until the Boston series. Hitting wise, I think the Astros are in w real good position, they have internal options, outside of catcher, to replace struggling hitters. Pitching wise, I think come trade deadline, Luhnow will make a move for a #3 grade pitcher or better. Which should strengthen the bullpen by moving Peacock back to the pen. I like Cervelli and Bumgarner to be added to the team. If Luhnow somehow pulls off trades for both of them, the rest of the MLB might collectively say why bother, Astros are going to win the WS. Yeah, if Stassi can't start showing something very very soon, they're going to need to make a move to get another catcher here. It doesn't have to be an all-star, but somebody solid that we'll have control of for a couple years. Stubbs isn't exactly lighting the world on fire in AAA either, and we need somebody past this year. Chirinos is doing great, but who knows how his durability will be, and he's already 35 years old. The pitching addition should be a no-brainer. I still like our overall pitching (especially if Corbin is the real deal and at least a solid #3-4 type guy), but we have too good of a team to not to go fairly all-in for the postseason. I'd be okay with overpaying a little to get another elite pitcher, starter or reliever, especially if they were ours past this year. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 8:50:12 GMT -6
There's a feature on ESPN about the Astros offense. They're among historic company if they maintain their current slugging percentage It really makes you wonder why we were struggling so bad with RISP earlier in the year. |
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2019 8:51:49 GMT -6
I saw where Bumgarner has submitted a list of teams that he can veto a trade to. The Astros are on the list; in fact, all of the teams on the list are contenders. Madbum has set it up so that he can select which contending team he will go to. Smart man.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 9:01:36 GMT -6
I hate to say it but right now, Altuve is impeding their progress. He needs to sit as long as necessary.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 9:02:50 GMT -6
If Corbin Martin is the real deal, then the pitching is fine. Move on to adding one more reliever.
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Post by bearbryant on May 14, 2019 9:04:21 GMT -6
There's a feature on ESPN about the Astros offense. They're among historic company if they maintain their current slugging percentage It really makes you wonder why we were struggling so bad with RISP earlier in the year. Getting better w/ RISP and 2 outs AL Leaders
1. Rangers .267/.367/.555 2. Mariners .280/.376/.512 3. Astros .259/.362/.519 4. Indians .274/.394/.397
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 9:23:08 GMT -6
I saw where Bumgarner has submitted a list of teams that he can veto a trade to. The Astros are on the list; in fact, all of the teams on the list are contenders. Madbum has set it up so that he can select which contending team he will go to. Smart man. Somebody mentioned that it's likely so he can try to work out a contract extension as well. Seems smart. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 9:25:49 GMT -6
I hate to say it but right now, Altuve is impeding their progress. He needs to sit as long as necessary. I wouldn't say he's impeding anything yet. He's certainly struggling and it's not an Altuve-caliber season at this point, but it's still good overall offensive production from 2B. His BABIP is so low that it's pretty much a given that he'll improve once the hammy is better. How much he improves is the question. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 9:37:09 GMT -6
Yeah, if Stassi can't start showing something very very soon, they're going to need to make a move to get another catcher here. How soon? What is your recommended guideline for how long they should wait for people like Stassi and Guppie? Every game counts, even the early ones. I want the boss to do everything he can to ensure we win most of ours, so that we're not in a position like we were last year with Oakland nipping at our heels at the end of the season and it coming down to 1 or 2 games. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 9:39:37 GMT -6
I haven't gotten to watch a game lately, due to traveling and dealing with my wife's dying family member. Hoping to get to watch this'un.
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Post by m240 on May 14, 2019 9:50:10 GMT -6
the downside to having Dish as your tv supplier is no Astros broadcasts.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2019 10:10:06 GMT -6
I hate to say it but right now, Altuve is impeding their progress. He needs to sit as long as necessary. 90% of the time, most would have said whaaaaaaa? Honestly, in 54 years of being a fan of this team, can't I remember this level of depth in the organization. Last weekend the Rangers reminded me of the seal that is tossed and played with among Killer Whales. Not a pretty sight at all. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 10:38:21 GMT -6
the downside to having Dish as your tv supplier is no Astros broadcasts. Then why keep Dish? Get Directv |
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Post by sempersmom on May 14, 2019 10:39:29 GMT -6
I really enjoyed those games.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 11:18:43 GMT -6
I hate to say it but right now, Altuve is impeding their progress. He needs to sit as long as necessary. I wouldn't say he's impeding anything yet. He's certainly struggling and it's not an Altuve-caliber season at this point, but it's still good overall offensive production from 2B. His BABIP is so low that it's pretty much a given that he'll improve once the hammy is better. How much he improves is the question. A poorly hitting player, which includes Altuve, can hurt a team, especially when getting that extra AB a game batting high up the order. Add a hamstring injury to that, and he just isn’t helping the team produce. The team is loaded enough up top offensively to handle his absence. He just needs to take his time and get his mind and hamstrings right before coming back. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 11:19:12 GMT -6
27-151st in the division (6.5 games) 1st in the league (1 game) 1st in MLB (.5 games) 1st in run differential (+76) .643 winning percentage (On pace for 104 Wins) Team OPS+: 131 Team ERA+: 121 Miley vs. CarpenterThe Astros are pretty much the best in the world right now. Enjoy it. I think it's important to point out that, even though we're bitching about various players or coaching decisions, etc., we're again likely watching the best all-around team we'll ever see in Houston. This 2017-20.. team is ridiculous. At some point we'll be bad again (hopefully not for a while) and it'll be these teams and players we're going to look back at fondly. And with as well as this team is playing, there is no reason to rush Altuve back. I'm sure he wants to be back out there, but we'll need him more later. They're saying that he likely won't begin rehabbing too much until the Boston series. Hitting wise, I think the Astros are in w real good position, they have internal options, outside of catcher, to replace struggling hitters. Pitching wise, I think come trade deadline, Luhnow will make a move for a #3 grade pitcher or better. Which should strengthen the bullpen by moving Peacock back to the pen. I like Cervelli and Bumgarner to be added to the team. If Luhnow somehow pulls off trades for both of them, the rest of the MLB might collectively say why bother, Astros are going to win the WS. I'd be interested to know what those two would cost us..........Please, Voodoo.......don't respond. This is a serious question and your bullshit isn't needed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 11:20:15 GMT -6
Yeah, if Stassi can't start showing something very very soon, they're going to need to make a move to get another catcher here. How soon? What is your recommended guideline for how long they should wait for people like Stassi and Guppie? Every game counts, even the early ones. I want the boss to do everything he can to ensure we win most of ours, so that we're not in a position like we were last year with Oakland nipping at our heels at the end of the season and it coming down to 1 or 2 games. We should have kept Gattis as backup catcher. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 11:21:01 GMT -6
Yeah, if Stassi can't start showing something very very soon, they're going to need to make a move to get another catcher here. How soon? What is your recommended guideline for how long they should wait for people like Stassi and Guppie? Every game counts, even the early ones. I want the boss to do everything he can to ensure we win most of ours, so that we're not in a position like we were last year with Oakland nipping at our heels at the end of the season and it coming down to 1 or 2 games. I've said all along I think we owe it to them (and to our depth) to give them until June. If we don't see what we need by then it's a good time to promote and it still gives us plenty of time to explore trade options (if they haven't already). June gives them a good 2+ months to show if they deserve a spot or not. But, it's not like they're hampering us from winning right now. I don't think there is any team in the west that has the pitching depth to nip at our heels this year, and we have a larger lead this year than we did last year at this same time. (6.5 games up compared to tied) |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 11:21:49 GMT -6
How soon? What is your recommended guideline for how long they should wait for people like Stassi and Guppie? Every game counts, even the early ones. I want the boss to do everything he can to ensure we win most of ours, so that we're not in a position like we were last year with Oakland nipping at our heels at the end of the season and it coming down to 1 or 2 games. We should have kept Gattis as backup catcher. My guess is if Luhnow felt Gattis was capable enough on defense at catcher, he’d have been re-signed. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 11:22:16 GMT -6
If Corbin Martin is the real deal, then the pitching is fine. Move on to adding one more reliever. **** ditto on your Altuve comment as well. Shamefully,. the offense has been better without him. Let him rest until he is 100%, |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 11:23:50 GMT -6
the downside to having Dish as your tv supplier is no Astros broadcasts. Then why keep Dish? Get Directv I dumped Dish afte 17 years and got Directv for that very reason. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 11:25:49 GMT -6
We should have kept Gattis as backup catcher. My guess is if Luhnow felt Gattis was capable enough on defense at catcher, he’d have been re-signed. Probably. As far as I know, Gattis is like Keuchel.......unemployed |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 11:26:03 GMT -6
If Corbin Martin is the real deal, then the pitching is fine. Move on to adding one more reliever. **** ditto on your Altuve comment as well. Shamefully,. the offense has been better without him. Let him rest until he is 100%, Once McHugh ramps that fastball up to 95-96 mph again, he’ll be good. I really think the front office did a disservice to him by putting him back in his less effective role. He and James (if healthy) may be a good middle relief duo. Imagine those two followed by Pressly and Osuna. Sky’s the limit. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 11:28:32 GMT -6
My guess is if Luhnow felt Gattis was capable enough on defense at catcher, he’d have been re-signed. Probably. As far as I know, Gattis is like Keuchel.......unemployed Keuchel, with his 1.3 something WHIP and most hits allowed last season, is still expecting some sort of megadeal. Fool. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 11:28:55 GMT -6
Nobody is saying to bring Altuve back before he is healthy... But even while struggling, it's not like he was having a BAD season comparatively. Just bad for him. Not all of these guys running hot right now will continue to run hot. We need Altuve back as soon as he is ready.
I'm hard on him because expectations are so high now, but he is still arguably the most important player on this team. Generally, the team goes as he goes.
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 11:33:38 GMT -6
Nobody is saying to bring Altuve back before he is healthy... But even while struggling, it's not like he was having a BAD season comparatively. Just bad for him. Not all of these guys running hot right now will continue to run hot. We need Altuve back as soon as he is ready. I'm hard on him because expectations are so high now, but he is still arguably the most important player on this team. Generally, the team goes as he goes. I think Altuve is still extremely important to the team, but Springer and Bregman make it a debate as to which player is the most important on the team. |
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