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Post by abregmanfan on May 14, 2019 11:35:44 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. Saint, thanks for doing the GDT. |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 14, 2019 11:38:18 GMT -6
If Corbin Martin is the real deal, then the pitching is fine. Move on to adding one more reliever. Maybe we called up Martin because a few of our potential trade organizations wanted to see what he has. I hope I am way off on this. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 11:43:01 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. I like Springer and want to extend him, but he's the streakiest guy on the team. I expect a drop off pretty soon. Bregman can carry an offense but he isn't a leader yet. You could see that last year. Even as good as Bregman was, the team was not nearly as good when Altuve was out. Even when Altuve came back and was still playing hurt, the team was overall better than without him. This year, with the addition of Brantley and the revival of Reddick, I don't think we'll see that kind of drop off while Altuve is out, but we still need him. |
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2019 11:45:03 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. Speaking of impeding....., rumor is that Altuve’s hamstrung injury was the result of running to first base with his head up his ass on ground balls to third base. He is not the sharpest pea in the pod. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 12:00:41 GMT -6
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. I like Springer and want to extend him, but he's the streakiest guy on the team. I expect a drop off pretty soon. Bregman can carry an offense but he isn't a leader yet. You could see that last year. Even as good as Bregman was, the team was not nearly as good when Altuve was out. Even when Altuve came back and was still playing hurt, the team was overall better than without him. This year, with the addition of Brantley and the revival of Reddick, I don't think we'll see that kind of drop off while Altuve is out, but we still need him. Bregman: Also streaky. See the first part of this season. He's gotten hot lately (very hot), but he also stunk the place up for weeks beforehand. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 12:01:55 GMT -6
I think a lot of people are neglecting recognition of Reddick this year, maybe even Hinch himself. The dude is flat raking, but is still being taken out of the lineup every other game.
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 12:35:39 GMT -6
I think a lot of people are neglecting recognition of Reddick this year, maybe even Hinch himself. The dude is flat raking, but is still being taken out of the lineup every other game. Part of that is Hinch and the FO not liking to start him against lefties. He's only started 4 games against lefties this year. This makes sense from a career standpoint with him, but, as an Astro, he has hit lefties absolutely fine. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 13:16:02 GMT -6
I think a lot of people are neglecting recognition of Reddick this year, maybe even Hinch himself. The dude is flat raking, but is still being taken out of the lineup every other game. Hinch abides by the L/R matchups. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 13:17:43 GMT -6
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. I like Springer and want to extend him, but he's the streakiest guy on the team. I expect a drop off pretty soon. Bregman can carry an offense but he isn't a leader yet. You could see that last year. Even as good as Bregman was, the team was not nearly as good when Altuve was out. Even when Altuve came back and was still playing hurt, the team was overall better than without him. This year, with the addition of Brantley and the revival of Reddick, I don't think we'll see that kind of drop off while Altuve is out, but we still need him. Agreed about Springer and Bregman. He’s the only one I temper my frustration towards when he’s slumping because right around the corner he’ll become World Series Springer. Once Bregman gets over himself, he’ll be a true foundation superstar. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 13:20:05 GMT -6
I think a lot of people are neglecting recognition of Reddick this year, maybe even Hinch himself. The dude is flat raking, but is still being taken out of the lineup every other game. Part of the reason they’re on this streak is because he can get a single with RISP. He’s pretty underrated this season. |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 14, 2019 13:22:46 GMT -6
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. Speaking of impeding....., rumor is that Altuve’s hamstrung injury was the result of running to first base with his head up his ass on ground balls to third base. He is not the sharpest pea in the pod. He likes doing the Ted Williams approach where he’ll try to beat a pull shift by pulling the ball even harder than usual. I just don’t agree with it. He’s got to adjust to what the defense gives him. His stubbornness can kill rallies and reverse momentum. |
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Post by marshall on May 14, 2019 13:27:11 GMT -6
The lineup I'd like to see.
1 George Springer RF 180
2 Alex Bregman 3B 159
3 Michael Brantley LF 157
4 Carlos Correa SS 145
5 Yuli Gurriel 1B 103
6 Aledmys Diaz 2B 98
7 Josh Reddick DH 114
8 Robinson Chirinos C 163
9 Jake Marisnick CF 142
35 Justin Verlander SP 170
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 13:29:17 GMT -6
marshall Why give up Reddick's superb D in the OF?
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Post by sempersmom on May 14, 2019 13:32:25 GMT -6
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. Speaking of impeding....., rumor is that Altuve’s hamstrung injury was the result of running to first base with his head up his ass on ground balls to third base. He is not the sharpest pea in the pod. You're being sarcastic, right? If not, you're sounding more and more like Corch! |
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Post by marshall on May 14, 2019 13:43:22 GMT -6
marshall Why give up Reddick's superb D in the OF? You can swap Reddick and Brantley. But Brantley, though effective as DH until Sunday, doesn't like DH and I don't think Reddick minds as much. It's sort of a clubhouse issue that I'm projecting onto my lineup.
As long as Jake keeps hitting out of his mind, I want him in CF because of his defence. I Think both Reddick and Springer can play both corner OF positions. That leaves an OF bat to play DH.
I like the IF of 3(1B) Gurriel, 4(2B) Diaz, 5(3B) Bregman and 6(SS) Correa.
Catcher HAS TO BE Chirinos.
Diaz is really the only legit 2B right now so he's a fixture. That leaves a league average 1B Gurriel as the weakest replaceable link right now. That has to be the strongest weakest link in a lineup ever.
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:05:12 GMT -6
**** 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. McHugh needs to stay ion the bullpen,.especially if Martin is ready to stay in the rotation. James is showing some signs of coming around. Devenski needs to be released or tradedl |
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Post by olpapa on May 14, 2019 14:07:01 GMT -6
Speaking of impeding....., rumor is that Altuve’s hamstrung injury was the result of running to first base with his head up his ass on ground balls to third base. He is not the sharpest pea in the pod. You're being sarcastic, right? If not, you're sounding more and more like Corch! Yes. Nice catch. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:07:06 GMT -6
If Corbin Martin is the real deal, then the pitching is fine. Move on to adding one more reliever. Maybe we called up Martin because a few of our potential trade organizations wanted to see what he has. I hope I am way off on this. Unless I miss my guess, I think he was brought up with the intent of keeping him in our rotation if all goes well. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:10:55 GMT -6
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. As long we don't waste money on him,I don't care what he does |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 14:11:30 GMT -6
Maybe we called up Martin because a few of our potential trade organizations wanted to see what he has. I hope I am way off on this. Unless I miss my guess, I think he was brought up with the intent of keeping him in our rotation if all goes well. Then someone else will have to be cut/released/traded/sent down when Altuve comes back. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:15:26 GMT -6
You're being sarcastic, right? If not, you're sounding more and more like Corch! Yes. Nice catch. I don't know if Altuve's head was up his ass when he ran to first and pulled his hamstring, but, his performance at the plate prior to the injury and his either being unwilling to adjust or too dumb to realize he needs to suggests he isn't the smartest pea in the pod. I also notice our offense has drastically improved since he went on the IL and Diaz has been in the lineup. I am not saying his injury is a good thing because it is not. We need him 100% and performing the way he is capable. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:16:14 GMT -6
Unless I miss my guess, I think he was brought up with the intent of keeping him in our rotation if all goes well. Then someone else will have to be cut/released/traded/sent down when Altuve comes back. Release White..........problem solved. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 14, 2019 14:22:10 GMT -6
Then someone else will have to be cut/released/traded/sent down when Altuve comes back. Release White..........problem solved. I'd wager that Guppy is probably at least 2 or 3 slots below the top of the list of players who would be under consideration to be cut. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 14:28:51 GMT -6
I believe they would send one of Devo, Framber, or James down if they keep Martin when Altuve comes back.
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:29:21 GMT -6
Release White..........problem solved. I'd wager that Guppy is probably at least 2 or 3 slots below the top of the list of players who would be under consideration to be cut. We can release White and replace him with Alvarez and dump Devenski so as to keep Martin. White is the most useless player on the roster. He hasn't done one damn thing to deserve his spot on the roster. And, before you say Jake should be first to go, I will tell you it won't happen. He does more for the team than White, Stassi, or Kemp. Stassi stays only because we have to keep a backup catcher. If another option becomes available, he is history. |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:32:05 GMT -6
I believe they would send one of Devo, Framber, or James down if they keep Martin when Altuve comes back. I would dump Devenski and keep the other two. Let him go strut somewhere else......he's garbage and proves it each time he struts to the mound. |
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2019 14:35:28 GMT -6
I believe they would send one of Devo, Framber, or James down if they keep Martin when Altuve comes back. I would dump Devenski and keep the other two. Let him go strut somewhere else......he's garbage and proves it each time he struts to the mound. If he can be demoted to AAA, why dump him? |
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Post by blcoach8 on May 14, 2019 14:49:05 GMT -6
I would dump Devenski and keep the other two. Let him go strut somewhere else......he's garbage and proves it each time he struts to the mound. If he can be demoted to AAA, why dump him? If he can be optioned, that is OK |
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Post by bearbryant on May 14, 2019 14:54:49 GMT -6
The lineup I'd like to see. 1 George Springer RF 180 2 Alex Bregman 3B 159 3 Michael Brantley LF 157 4 Carlos Correa SS 145 5 Yuli Gurriel 1B 103 6 Aledmys Diaz 2B 98 7 Josh Reddick DH 114 8 Robinson Chirinos C 163 9 Jake Marisnick CF 142 35 Justin Verlander SP 170 |
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Post by sempersmom on May 14, 2019 15:00:17 GMT -6
Tonight's lineups:
Astros
Springer, CF
Bregman, 3B
Brantley, LF
Correa, SS
Gurriel, 1B
Diaz, 2B
Chirinos, C
White, DH
Reddick, RF
Miley, P
Tigers
Goodrum, LF
Dixon, DH
Castellanos, RF
Cabrera, 1B
Rodriguez, SS
Harrison, 2B
Beckham, 3B
Greiner, C
Jones, CF
Carpenter, P
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