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I don't know how the Astros feel. And of course the Astros could be toppled. They're not baseball's only great team, and a handful of unfortunate injuries could knock them down several pegs. That's why, as they say, they play the games. I just wanted to shed some light on this particular moment in time. Right now, at this moment, the Astros are not only the league's defending champions. They also appear to be a juggernaut. Relative to these Astros, even the Yankees are an underdog.
I was with him right up to his last phrase. I know he may be comparing the Astros to the 2007 Yankees, but that's not how the snippet reads. It's that slight nod of the head to the almighty Yankees, Pats, Tide that gets me. Screw the Yankees. We are on topAg_07 said:
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I don't know how the Astros feel. And of course the Astros could be toppled. They're not baseball's only great team, and a handful of unfortunate injuries could knock them down several pegs. That's why, as they say, they play the games. I just wanted to shed some light on this particular moment in time. Right now, at this moment, the Astros are not only the league's defending champions. They also appear to be a juggernaut. Relative to these Astros, even the Yankees are an underdog.
Have we figured out who the guy is behind Verlander?maca1028 said:
Just noticed there are guys in that pic. Who's the dude behind verlander? Why isn't Mrs. Gerrit Cole there?
It's wearing me out also.Thriller said:
That's been bothering me all night.
coastalAg said:
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https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/unnecessary-post-the-astros-look-amazing/
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The biggest super team fail in the same time period was a 12-loss difference from their preseason prediction in a previous Sullivan article. So if the Astros fail as bad as any other super team has failed in this period relative to their talent, they should still make the playoffs with 89 wins.
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As a long time Houston fan I must say I'm scared of all the accolades given that it's natural to assume the worst when it comes to my sports teams. I've been searching all offseason for regression and injury potential while wondering if our title was Fluky given that we won two game 7s. Not to mention the title cost the city DeShaun Watson's season.
I think if the team truly is as good as projections all think, we gotta treat everyone with kids gloves. All our starters should have innings limits and hitters have rotating days off. I also think there's still room to grab a legit DH/mediocre fielder guy either in FA or trade to shore up on Gurriel/Gattis combo.
But even then I'm still dreading something bad will happen.
