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Ring ceremony and Verlander (and maybe Kate) at home game 2
NotGibbs said:
Good! I was kind of wondering how the organization would handle this...if they would start DK bc of tenure and history or they would go with the better pitcher.JV is our ace he should start game 1.
I also hope that keeps that DK fire/drive lit more than it already is for a contract year. A chip on his shoulder DK is going to have a big year imo
Think it's an understatement to say that Dallas is disappointed?
If he can stay healthybullard21k said:NotGibbs said:
Good! I was kind of wondering how the organization would handle this...if they would start DK bc of tenure and history or they would go with the better pitcher.JV is our ace he should start game 1.
I also hope that keeps that DK fire/drive lit more than it already is for a contract year. A chip on his shoulder DK is going to have a big year imo
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No offense to DK, but Verlander deserves the opening day start. Let's hope he doesn't do an interview where he makes veiled disparaging comments.
Gose put on waivers? Wouldn't we have to offer him back to the rangers?
shano0603 said:
Gose put on waivers? Wouldn't we have to offer him back to the rangers?
Hell, he's probably gonna be their #3 starter once Bartolo blows a hammy grabbing another cheeseburger from the clubhouse buffet and Fister does what Doug Fister does. And that's suck.
shano0603 said:
Gose put on waivers? Wouldn't we have to offer him back to the rangers?
Guess they got their #6 starter
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shano0603 said:
Gose put on waivers? Wouldn't we have to offer him back to the rangers?
Rule 5 picks have to clear waivers before being offered back to their original club.
I would have given it to Dallas but we basically can't go wrong with our rotation.
Dallas was critical of the organization when we didn't make a deal at the deadline. Then we went out and got a future Hall of Famer. I don't think Dallas can be upset at Verlander getting the opening day start. JV's had a better career and pitched better in an Astros uniform last year. I'd say he's earned it.
While I would have loved for Gose to workout, he seemed like a ***** in interviews. Maybe just his personality, but didn't come across as a great lockeroom fit. I think it's also apparent that he's more of a project than we have time to spend on. Would have at least thought he'd get a second outing, though.
Finally! I've been waiting for tomorrow to come for a few weeks now. I'm headed down to spring training tomorrow night!
I feel like everyone is just assuming Dallas is mad or upset. Has there been a statement I missed?
Farmer1906 said:
I feel like everyone is just assuming Dallas is mad or upset. Has there been a statement I missed?
He might not be. But he's a cy young award winner and a competitive guy so while it might not anger him...it's not out of the realm for deep down to fire him up a little.
Not to mention every team and player on the planet no days is "disrespected or doubted" by everyone. these guys use anything for fuel and motivation.
Either way don't care just go out and stay healthy and earn your contract for whatever club is going to shell out 100 million for you on the way to your second ring in as many years
The first post to suggest it Im pretty sure was just a joke in reference to Dallas' quote at the trade deadline but then others ran with it
DK following JV is better anyway. JV will pound and then the next game you get lower speed precision.
Keuchel definitely has an edge to his personality --- that sometimes makes it seem like he's disgruntled
Last year midseason he didn't say anything we all didn't feel. We needed to address pitching and we didn't. Good thing we eventually did otherwise that trophy we all love would be in LA and our closets wouldn't have all this new gear.
Interesting aspect of the Gose to waivers move is that it opens a spot of the 40-man.
TED
I hate to be the old man yelling at a cloud, but it almost seems like tradition to post this once on every Astros thread. I'm superstitious enough to do it again this season, so here goes...
For you young guys, it's important to know your history.
This is DK:
This is Dallas:
Let's keep that straight. Four extra keystrokes to show a little respect. A little tip of the cap to the real DK.
For you young guys, it's important to know your history.
This is DK:
This is Dallas:
Let's keep that straight. Four extra keystrokes to show a little respect. A little tip of the cap to the real DK.
Gramercy Riffs said:
I hate to be the old man yelling at a cloud, but it almost seems like tradition to post this once on every Astros thread. I'm superstitious enough to do it again this season, so here goes...
For you young guys, it's important to know your history.
This is DK:
This is Dallas:
Let's keep that straight. Four extra keystrokes to show a little respect. A little tip of the cap to the real DK.
I support this post.
The man had a hammer that's for sure.
His 12 to 6 curve was filth. Pure filth. Then he would drop down and come Laredo and right handlers would just buckle.
Sad ending.
Sad ending.
Ol' Charlie has 5 Ks through 2
If Charlie Morton could maintain command for 5-6 innings he would win a Cy Young award. I think he has the best stuff on the staff, somehow.
Morton is a great example of the modern analytic theory that a pitcher should never see a lineup a third time.
JJxvi said:
If Charlie Morton could maintain command for 5-6 innings he would win a Cy Young award. I think he has the best stuff on the staff, somehow.
Quote:
When you're a starting pitcher that can consistently hit 96, 97 and 98 on the gun with a filthy two-seamer that moves across the zone like Morton's does and can mix in a tantalizing breaking ball and nasty changeup like Morton has in his arsenal, it's no wonder why catcher Brian McCann said it's the best stuff he has caught throughout his entire career.
Dayum, I would say that's definitely higher praise than coming from me, random internet guy.
Farmer1906 said:
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Went yard again today for #4 of the Spring.
And also saw this...
Quote:
"He's a good-looking young player who is doing a great job of making a great first impression," Hinch said. "He's got some things to learn, he's got some things to work on. He's a great talent, and I think that's where it starts and ends. I think his contribution to the Major League level will come at some point if he continues to progress, but it's not going to come at the end of the month no matter what he does. We feel it's just not in the best interest for him.
"Now, he can make it more interesting. That timeline always moves depending on your readiness, but that's not defined by the first two weeks of spring. I'm proud of him, I'm happy he's doing what he's doing. The Kyle Tucker show will join the big leagues at some point if he continues to do what he's doing, but he's not currently in competition to make the team."
That's the most sensible things I've heard anybody say about Tucker all spring. Glad its coming from our manager.
About what we expected. Starting arbitration now when he might not be on the roster for the rest of the year wouldn't make a ton of sense but would be fun to see.
Glad we have such a weapon stashed away though.
Glad we have such a weapon stashed away though.
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