Astros 2015/2016 Offseason Thread

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Bonfired
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Stassi out ~6 weeks with his wrist/hand injury. Not a season killer, but lessens the quality of flexibility at catcher for a while.
TREX01
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Thats the story os Stassi's career. An injury looking for a place to happen. We need to get some depth behind the plate quickly
Houston Summit
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We may see Mr Gattis filling in behind the plate from time to time once he gets healthy
shano0603
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Marwin back to his normal ways... Solo homer... He's got to play in 120 games this year. Somehow or another.
gougler08
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120 may be low for Marwin the way he has played in ST + back half of last season
iBrad
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Marwin comes through again with a bases loaded single to score one.
JABQ04
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Good play by Duffy.
JABQ04
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Also liking this Fontana guy playing 2B.

* First spring training game I get to watch. So apologize for any repeat info or anything.
HossAg
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Tucker
shano0603
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Tucker

We were winning before you posted
agdaddy04
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Who gave up the three in the 9th?
shano0603
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Who gave up the three in the 9th?
Buchanan
Ag_07
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Some tidbits from Lunhow on the 1B competition

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The Astros' first base job remains up for grabs, and general manager Jeff Luhnow tells Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he can envision prospects A.J. Reed and Tyler White both making the Opening Day roster (audio link), depending on the health of designated hitter Evan Gattis.

"Both could make the team," said Luhnow. "It's not clear what Gattis' situation is going to be on Opening Day, and it's not clear whether he's going to be ready, so we might have an extra spot. But I wouldn't say just two guys, either. I think Matt Duffy's got to be in that equation as well. [Pacific Coast League] player of the year, he's had a good spring so far, and you can't count Jon Singleton out either. He's had a couple of good years in the minor leagues, just hasn't put it together at the big leagues."

Asked about the impact that Singleton's contract could play when determining first base playing time, Luhnow expressed confidence that Singleton could still make good on his five-year, $10MM contract but said that decisions of the past won't impact the present-day roster, and he has to do what's best for the club. Notably, it should be pointed out that the club's signing of Doug Fister, which could push Scott Feldman's $8MM contract to the bullpen, is reflective of that line of thinking.
bigbass1170
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No real surprise, but McCullers to start season on DL.
E
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So the Killer F's it is! Fiers, Fister and Feldman.

Sounds more like a law office...
TREX01
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Sucks that we don't get Mccullers out of the gate but at least we have the luxury of being able to take our time with him. That April schedule is pretty daunting so I hope we can hit the ground running.
Texaggie7nine
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Fister your sister right in the kiester.
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Ag_07
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So I see Julia is midseason form.

Texaggie7nine
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Fister on the inside with a ball.
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Sea Gull
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And Fister, right down the middle for strike 3!
HossAg
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I love watching Correa
Texaggie7nine
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Fister right in the
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HossAg
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Peacock sucks
TREX01
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Don't understand how peacock is still floating around
Sea Gull
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It's definitely about time to cut ties with Peacock. Dude has never been worth a dime.
shano0603
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Ag_07
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Singleton is 2-4 today with a 2 run double and a solo HR

Maybe he's woken up.
shano0603
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Singleton is 2-4 today with a 2 run double and a solo HR

Maybe he's woken up.

Don't let him Brandon Backe you. Let's see if he can can get more than a hit every 6 games.
HossAg
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All I remember about Backe is him launching a dinger when I was at one of his games.
Sea Gull
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That dude used to party balls
Ag_07
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Used to? Pretty sure he still does. I've seen him out around town and he looks to be carrying on the lifestyle.

And no have reservations on Jon. Just nice to see him finally have a nice game. I just hope it doesn't put false hope into our staff.
iBrad
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That's not atypical from Singleton's AAA performances. About half his hits are extra base hits. He just doesn't get enough hits and has too many 0-for nights. It's not like a .260 AAA average is going to translate into anything spectacular at the Major League level. He's Chris Carter with less power.
Bulldog73
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Has this always been the perception of him? I remember signing him to the huge contract prior to bringing him up, and I thought people were generally pleased because he was thought of as a cornerstone. I could be way off though.
TREX01
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Backe was so fun to drink with post game at the bus or home plate pub. Epic nights
bigbass1170
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Two years ago he was the top first base prospect in all of baseball. He was expected to have a much higher average/OBP with a little less pop and strikeouts than carter.
 
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