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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 10:39:53 GMT -6
40-20
1st in the division (8.5 games)
2nd in the league (1 game back)
2nd in MLB (1 game back)
2nd in run differential (+99)
.667 winning percentage (On pace for 108 Wins)
Team OPS+: 120
Team ERA+: 130
Martin vs. LeBlanc
It would sure be nice to see Martin bounce back with a strong showing. As much as our Round Rock crew has stepped up, he has been a bit of a weak link outside of that first start. A win today puts us up 9 games in the division.
In his first 12 MLB games, Straw is now hitting .353 (.421 OBP) with 5/5 SBs, and 8 Runs. I don't see how you can take him out of the lineup at the moment, even if it's to DH.
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Post by marshall on Jun 3, 2019 12:59:06 GMT -6
There's no telling what the line-up will look like. Hinch does not use traditional concepts like keeping the hot hitter in the lineup. He's very adamant about giving players regular rest and cold players ABs so they have an opportunity to break out of their slumps.
I really won't complain as long as the results keep showing it's working. I want to be hot in OCTOBER and just good enough during the season.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 13:17:43 GMT -6
There's no telling what the line-up will look like. Hinch does not use traditional concepts like keeping the hot hitter in the lineup. He's very adamant about giving players regular rest and cold players ABs so they have an opportunity to break out of their slumps. I really won't complain as long as the results keep showing it's working. I want to be hot in OCTOBER and just good enough during the season. I’m just glad he’s let loose of the reins on Straw. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 13:21:21 GMT -6
There's no telling what the line-up will look like. Hinch does not use traditional concepts like keeping the hot hitter in the lineup. He's very adamant about giving players regular rest and cold players ABs so they have an opportunity to break out of their slumps. I really won't complain as long as the results keep showing it's working. I want to be hot in OCTOBER and just good enough during the season. I’m just glad he’s let loose of the reins on Straw. My opinion is that they should let him run free until he starts making some poor decisions. He's had an 89% success rate since reaching AA. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 13:32:31 GMT -6
I’m just glad he’s let loose of the reins on Straw. My opinion is that they should let him run free until he starts making some poor decisions. He's had an 89% success rate since reaching AA. Altuve and Fisher as well need to steal bases more often. Brantley and Bregman need to pick their spots. The rest should be more conservative. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 13:34:28 GMT -6
My opinion is that they should let him run free until he starts making some poor decisions. He's had an 89% success rate since reaching AA. Altuve and Fisher as well need to steal bases more often. Brantley and Bregman need to pick their spots. The rest should be more conservative. I think Altuve would have been, but now I think the leg wasn't really 100%. |
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Post by marshall on Jun 3, 2019 13:59:30 GMT -6
I noticed in the clip of Straw going home that he makes a very hard cut at 3B rather than rounding the base much like a high level Running back that makes linebackers miss without losing speed. He has unusually athletic skills for a baseball player. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 14:40:18 GMT -6
Speedwise, if Trout and Altuve had a kid, it’d be Straw.
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 3, 2019 16:47:47 GMT -6
Speedwise, if Trout and Altuve had a kid, it’d be Straw. More like if Altuve and Usain Bolt had a kid. |
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Post by sempersmom on Jun 3, 2019 17:29:28 GMT -6
Today’s lineups:
Astros
Fisher, LF
Bregman, SS
Reddick, DH
Gurriel, 3B
Chirinos, C
White, 1B
Marisnick, CF
Mayfield, 2B
Straw, RF
Martin, P
Mariners
Smith, CF
Haniger, RF
Encarnacion, 1B
Vogelbach, DH
Seager, 3B
Narvaez, C
Santana, LF
Long, 2B
Moore, SS
LeBlanc, P
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Post by koolade2 on Jun 3, 2019 17:53:33 GMT -6
What in the World is wrong with Hinch. We have seen enough of White this year to fulfill all of our fantasy losing teams record
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Post by bannedfan on Jun 3, 2019 18:20:17 GMT -6
A lot of white players in the Astros lineup, including Tyler🤣🤣🤣
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 18:45:04 GMT -6
At least Straw is in there again.
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Post by marshall on Jun 3, 2019 19:04:56 GMT -6
At least Straw is in there again. This is terrible. The ban Straws in Seattle... |
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Post by koolade2 on Jun 3, 2019 19:20:32 GMT -6
They have banned them here starting in a couple of months I guess. My wife is Hoarding straws... Pretty Soon they will have a Warranty out for the arrest of selling illegal straws. I mean really she brings home a couple dozen or more every day. I'll have to build a special cabinet just for them, there will be so many
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Post by koolade2 on Jun 3, 2019 19:22:28 GMT -6
When you go shopping I have to pay a nickel for the stupid bag to put my stuff in. I take my stuff in the cart to the car without a bag. They have outlawed Plastic Bags too.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 3, 2019 19:29:39 GMT -6
What in the World is wrong with Hinch. We have seen enough of White this year to fulfill all of our fantasy losing teams record Why does he keep putting that bubble blowing slob in the lineup  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 3, 2019 19:30:43 GMT -6
When you go shopping I have to pay a nickel for the stupid bag to put my stuff in. I take my stuff in the cart to the car without a bag. They have outlawed Plastic Bags too. Why do you live in a shit hole? Emigrate, son. |
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Post by koolade2 on Jun 3, 2019 19:49:22 GMT -6
When you go shopping I have to pay a nickel for the stupid bag to put my stuff in. I take my stuff in the cart to the car without a bag. They have outlawed Plastic Bags too. Why do you live in a shit hole? Emigrate, son. Three more years and we are out of here. I promised myself I wouldn't do to my son like I was. Went to a different school every year until the 10th on. Really sucked Properpty taxes just went up again. Oh hell I live in Communist State of NY |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 3, 2019 20:27:20 GMT -6
Nice start. Hopefully Martin will just go out and take care of business.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2019 20:31:19 GMT -6
Great surprise - just turned the game on.
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 20:34:50 GMT -6
You got a 3-run lead Martin. Throw strikes, jebus.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2019 20:38:15 GMT -6
Typical Martin game so far. Lots of pitches and base on balls.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 20:39:29 GMT -6
You got a 3-run lead Martin. Throw strikes, jebus. He needs more time at Round Rock. He can’t control his pitches at all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2019 20:41:49 GMT -6
You got a 3-run lead Martin. Throw strikes, jebus. He needs more time at Round Rock. He can’t control his pitches at all. Already 30 pitches, oh boy! |
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2019 20:42:19 GMT -6
A 30-pitch inning... Good luck getting 5 out of him. Framber better be ready for extra work tonight.
On the plus side, it's a no-hitter!
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 20:42:22 GMT -6
He needs more time at Round Rock. He can’t control his pitches at all. Already 30 pitches, oh boy! Well, that’s one inning... |
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Post by marshall on Jun 3, 2019 20:43:56 GMT -6
Drafted a Catcher. Surprised the announcers.
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Post by marshall on Jun 3, 2019 20:50:39 GMT -6
A 30-pitch inning... Good luck getting 5 out of him. Framber better be ready for extra work tonight. On the plus side, it's a no-hitter! Just remember. We have experience winning 6 pitcher no-hitters... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 3, 2019 20:50:45 GMT -6
Straw hitting into a DP makes you appreciate Biggio’s record that much more.
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