***** Official Houston Astros 2017 Season Thread *****

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Beat40
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In reply to Ag_07 • 10:39a, 10/12/17
Ag_07 said:
I don't necessarily want to move Peacock, I'm just spit balling at what they may do.

If it's me I give Peacock the ball in GM 4, add McHugh to the pen, and leave Lance off the roster. I tend to think that he's not a fit for the pen and I've got no indication that he's ready to come back and take the ball in an ALCS start (most likely a road start at that).

But that's just me. Again, I just have this feeling they are going to force Lance onto this roster and find a way to give him the ball in a starting role. Just a gut feeling by what I've seen and heard about him out of the pen.
Maybe I came off a little strong. I agree with most of your take. I don't think Lance is a fit for the pen. I also don't think he's ready to start an ALCS game.

I think Lance will find himself on the roster for sure -- and you just may be right about them giving him a start.

Do you think he starts a game 5 if we're up 3-1 or tied 2-2?
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10:40a, 10/12/17
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Actually, I just looked back at the last couple months numbers and I dont want McCullers starting any games this post season. He has been terrible since the Allstar break and McHugh has been pretty solid.
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In reply to E • 10:43a, 10/12/17
Lance is just finding himself on the bad end of injuries this year. Unfortunately for him, 3 guys have happened to pitch pretty darn well in his absence with the injuries.

If he can stay healthy next year and continue to be effective as he was before the injuries, there are no questions.
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In reply to Beat40 • 10:44a, 10/12/17
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Beat40 said:

Do you think he starts a game 5 if we're up 3-1 or tied 2-2?
I feel 99% confident that we aren't going to disrupt Keuchel or Verlander's rest/rotation.

DK and JV are going games 1 and 2 and 5 and 6, that's like the only thing I'm almost absolutely sure of.
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R-Dog
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10:44a, 10/12/17
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You're bringing back Kuechel and Verlander in games 5 and 6 regardless since they would be on regular rest.

If you're up 3-1 after 4 games, you have to go for the jugular. No reason to fart around and say "well, we have so and so left for game 7.

If it's 2-2 after 4 games, you still have to be aggressive. If you save one of Keuchel or Verlander for a potential game 7, there is a chance you never get there.

And if you're down 3-1, you obviously can't wait...you need to throw your hosses.

You worry about game 7 once you're there.
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10:46a, 10/12/17
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Anyone have crawford boxes tix they're wanting to sell for Saturday??
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In reply to ClickClack • 10:50a, 10/12/17
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man I was just making a joke
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10:52a, 10/12/17
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Edit: sold
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10:54a, 10/12/17
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No ta-tas on this page.
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In reply to bobinator • 10:54a, 10/12/17
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Yeah that's fair enough. Just hard for me to trust Lance. Feel like we played with fire and it worked but we need to quit while we're ahead.

I do think McHugh needs to absolutely be on this roster. He can either come out of the pen or give us a start. His flexibility gives us an extra weapon. White should be left out.

If all goes as planned we only need 4 starters.


Just wanna get to MMP and get this thing started!!
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In reply to gigemJTH12 • 10:58a, 10/12/17
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gigemJTH12 said:
man I was just making a joke

Next time try to make it funnier
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Frok
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11:09a, 10/12/17
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I do think McHugh needs to absolutely be on this roster. He can either come out of the pen or give us a start. His flexibility gives us an extra weapon. White should be left out.


Completely agree.
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11:10a, 10/12/17
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Why do y'all keep saying Lance was "really good" for 3 innings? He had 3IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, 2 BBs, 4Ks. Serviceable but not "really good".
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11:12a, 10/12/17
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The two earned runs, one of the hits and one of the walks came when came back out for a fourth inning and he was pulled after the first two batters.

So for the first three innings, he had 2 hits (both singles, one an infield single), 0 ER, One BB and 4Ks.
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In reply to bobinator • 11:13a, 10/12/17
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Fair enough. I forgot he had 3+ IP
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11:45a, 10/12/17
Section 106 row 18 tomorrow! My kick ass mother in law is keeping the kids over night. Can't wait!
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gigemJTH12
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In reply to maca1028 • 11:58a, 10/12/17
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nice!! where did you buy at?
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12:14p, 10/12/17
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So so so good...


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12:25p, 10/12/17
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if the Astros were able to get up in the series 3-0 or 3-1...I would be okay with holding Keuchel and Verlander for games 6 & 7
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In reply to W • 12:29p, 10/12/17
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W said:
if the Astros were able to get up in the series 3-0 or 3-1...I would be okay with holding Keuchel and Verlander for games 6 & 7
Then you risk not having your 1-2 guys for the start of the World Series.

I wouldn't change anything with regards to those two. If we're up 3-1, I'm still pitching Keuchel to end the series then and there.
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In reply to bobinator • 12:30p, 10/12/17
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bobinator said:
Then you risk not having your 1-2 guys for the start of the World Series.
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In reply to bobinator • 12:30p, 10/12/17
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bobinator said:
W said:
if the Astros were able to get up in the series 3-0 or 3-1...I would be okay with holding Keuchel and Verlander for games 6 & 7
Then you risk not having your 1-2 guys for the start of the World Series.

I wouldn't change anything with regards to those two. If we're up 3-1, I'm still pitching Keuchel to end the series then and there.
This exactly. There is no time to get cute
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In reply to W • 12:47p, 10/12/17
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W said:
if the Astros were able to get up in the series 3-0 or 3-1...I would be okay with holding Keuchel and Verlander for games 6 & 7
Heeeeeelllllll no! If you're up 3-0 or 3-1, you try to end it ASAP. Don't **** around and give the Yankees hope. What you're suggesting is something along the lines of what Sumlin did in the UCLA game with Starkel and Mond.
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12:49p, 10/12/17
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Just saw new Astros rap video on Facebook

Meh, can do better
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In reply to astros4545 • 12:53p, 10/12/17
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the "woo!" one?

it was terrible.

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12:54p, 10/12/17
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Quick eyeball on position vs position in regards to the lineups. (Based off regular season numbers)

1B
Astros: Y. Gurriel (.299, 18HR, 1.8 WAR)
Yankees: G. Bird (.190, 9HR, -.4 WAR)

2B
Astros: J. Altuve (.346, 24HR, 7.5 WAR)
Yankees: S. Castro(.300, 16HR, 1.9 WAR)

SS
Astros: C. Correa (.315, 24HR, 5.2 WAR)
Yankees: D. Gregorius (.287, 25HR, 3.9 WAR)

3B
Astros: A. Bregman (.284, 19HR, 3.8 WAR)
Yankees: T. Frazier (.222, 11HR, 1.2 WAR)

C
Astros: B. McCann(.241, 18HR, 1.6 WAR)
Yankees: G. Sanchez (.278, 33HR, 4.4 WAR)

LF:
Astros: M. Gonzalez (.303, 23HR, 4.1 WAR)
Yankees: B. Gardner (.264, 21HR, 3.8 WAR)

CF
Astros: G. Springer (.283, 34HR, 4.5 WAR)
Yankees: J. Elsbury (.264, 7HR, 1.6 WAR)

RF
Astros: J. Reddick (.314, 13HR, 3.5 WAR)
Yankees: A. Judge (.284, 52 HR, 8.2 WAR)

DH
Astros:E. Gattis (.263, 12 HR, .9 WAR)
Yankees: C. Headley (.273, 12HR, 1.9 WAR)

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DVC2010
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12:59p, 10/12/17
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Jose Altuve isn't supposed to be the best player in the American League

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In Game 1 of the ALDS, Altuve hit three home runs. In Game 2, he singled in his first two at-bats. Now-fired Red Sox manager John Farrell had had enough, and gave him the Ian Happ treatment. Except Altuve wasn't facing Niagara, he was facing the Boston ******* Red Sox, and the man behind him in the order wasn't some clueless 18-year-old, but Carlos Correa.
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In reply to gigemJTH12 • 1:00p, 10/12/17
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gigemJTH12 said:
the "woo!" one?

it was terrible.



That's the one

Wooston
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In reply to DVC2010 • 1:23p, 10/12/17
DVC2010 said:
Jose Altuve isn't supposed to be the best player in the American League

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In Game 1 of the ALDS, Altuve hit three home runs. In Game 2, he singled in his first two at-bats. Now-fired Red Sox manager John Farrell had had enough, and gave him the Ian Happ treatment. Except Altuve wasn't facing Niagara, he was facing the Boston ******* Red Sox, and the man behind him in the order wasn't some clueless 18-year-old, but Carlos Correa.
That article was an "Altuve," thanks for posting.
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1:42p, 10/12/17
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Some off day news:



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1:58p, 10/12/17
Is there any way to register to get first crack at postseason tickets?
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In reply to titanmaster_race • 1:59p, 10/12/17
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titanmaster_race said:
Is there any way to register to get first crack at postseason tickets?


Bro

Playoffs started a week ago
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In reply to titanmaster_race • 2:17p, 10/12/17
titanmaster_race said:
Is there any way to register to get first crack at postseason tickets?
First crack is to be a season ticket holder

Second crack is to commit to be a season ticket holder for 2018

Third crack is to have rented a suite during the season

Fourth crack is to register your email address

Fifth crack is General Public sales

Sixth crack is Stubhub
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Ag_07
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In reply to Mr.Ackar07 • 2:56p, 10/12/17
AG
You forgot the seventh crack...

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In reply to titanmaster_race • 2:59p, 10/12/17
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titanmaster_race said:
Is there any way to register to get first crack at postseason tickets?


If you go to the Astros website and click the postseason ticket link... there's a "public purchasing opportunity" tab. That's how I got ALDS and ALCS presale tickets. They are going to do it for the World Series as well
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