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Agnzona said:
Which Astros can realistically have better years at the plate this year?
Bregman
Gattis
Correa (more ABs)
Agnzona said:
Which Astros can realistically have better years at the plate this year?
Not really a particular player, but we can get more production from DH and LF.
FairiBrad said:Agnzona said:
Which Astros can realistically have better years at the plate this year?
Not really a particular player, but we can get more production from DH and LF.
LF
wRC+ 102
wOBA .321
OPS .751
DH
wRC+ 78
wOBA .286
OPS .668
NotGibbs said:spadilly said:Kashchei said:
Why do we have to start off the season AT Texas? Playing a 4 game series against a dumpy team in a dumpy park. I guess Texas will just get their beating early this year...
Agreed. It's ridiculous. The WS champs should always start at home. I know the schedules are made in advance, but MLB just needs to schedule division games for the first series with the flexibility to flip two of them if need be (the NL and AL champs if they are scheduled to start on the road).
No way. Do you have any idea how much that would inconvenience the Rangers season ticket holders
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I don't mind that marketing but have trouble understanding how Houston FC 1837 was racist and offensive.
Agnzona said:
I don't mind that marketing but have trouble understanding how Houston FC 1837 was racist and offensive.
1836*
Because the vatos said it was to symbolize texas' independence from Mexico..... When in reality it was the year city of Houston was founded. PC Bull**** before it got popular
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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This is all assuming no injuries:Agnzona said:
Which Astros can realistically have better years at the plate this year?
I think we saw the peak for Altuve, Marwin, and Springer.
I think we saw the norm for McCann, Reddick, and Yuli.
I think it's reasonable to expect guys like Marisnick and Gattis to take a somewhat small step forward this year.
I think we'll see a big step forward for Correa and Bregman.
If he gets significant playing time, I think we see a massive step forward for Fisher.
Last season was not "the norm" for Reddick. That was his first season hitting above .300.
I expect him to regress this year
I expect him to regress this year
Same can be said for Marwin.AstroAggie15 said:
Last season was not "the norm" for Reddick. That was his first season hitting above .300.
I expect him to regress this year
the entire outfield...Springer, Reddick, and Marwin had career years.
we'll see who can match last year's numbers
we'll see who can match last year's numbers
Fair, he had 127wRC+, 3.5 WAR last year but those aren't too far off from some of his years with the A's. He might be a regression candidate, but I don't think he'll regress a lot.
Not to be a sunshine pumper (eff it...that's exactly what this is) but I'm not really expecting many guys to regress. The changes that we saw in their approach at the plate that lead to success are changes that can be sustained. Couple that with the stacked lineup these guys are in and I think we'll see similar numbers to 2017.
I happen to think it was more than just random breakout lightening in a bottle. Reddick had a career year but this was the first time he had been in decent lineup with guys around him. Marwin had career year but he made some great changes in his approach at the plate that i think will stick. Gurriel had a career year but it was hist first full year in the majors and is on par with about what we expected.
Maybe I'm still high on the championship ganja but I don't think we're gonna see much regression. We'll still be one of the 2-3 best offenses in the majors.
I happen to think it was more than just random breakout lightening in a bottle. Reddick had a career year but this was the first time he had been in decent lineup with guys around him. Marwin had career year but he made some great changes in his approach at the plate that i think will stick. Gurriel had a career year but it was hist first full year in the majors and is on par with about what we expected.
Maybe I'm still high on the championship ganja but I don't think we're gonna see much regression. We'll still be one of the 2-3 best offenses in the majors.
I agree with Luhnow when he says this team is better than last years team. Does that mean they'll win it all again? No. But this team is more talented and lots of guys are not even in their prime yet or just getting there.
guys need some advice...
should I go see us play in Arizona in May or vs Kanas City in June??? its either/or and im limited to those two weekends.
any advice is appreciated. thanks!
should I go see us play in Arizona in May or vs Kanas City in June??? its either/or and im limited to those two weekends.
any advice is appreciated. thanks!
Unfortunately neither of those are "destination" ball parks.
You will probably find more to do in Arizona though
You will probably find more to do in Arizona though
yeah I know neither is a "destination"...that's why I ask. I am just trying to make my yearly road trip and I am super limited on weekends this year.
AZ
Play a round of golf or two while you're there. Plus AZ is a playoff team and KC sucks azz
Play a round of golf or two while you're there. Plus AZ is a playoff team and KC sucks azz
agree. I think KC is better as far as ballparks go. but AZ would be more fun.
I would say KC. Thats a better ballpark, the food in KC is better than in AZ, and KC has some cool breweries.
I really like KC as a town and Kauffman is a better place to watch a game than Chase Field. Unless you are an avid golfer, KC is my recommendation.
Whatever regression we see, it will be way made up for by having a warm body at DH.
If you have never been to AZ not even a choice. Sedona and or Grand Canyons are a must plus a good ball game....
I think what makes this team a potentially special team that is ranked as possibly one of the top 10 teams of all time is the shear amount of depth in the pitching staff and the overall depth, even into the minor league system. IMO, if we see a drop off it will either be a couple of key season ending issues, and lack of interest early on in the season due to winning it all last year. It is human nature to let the foot off the gas when you just won it all last year, here is to hoping they keep pressing.
This season could be historical and boy would that be fun.
I'd go to KC. Kaufmann is a better ballpark, it's very well done after the renovations, and KC has surprisingly become a cool city to spend a few days.
Go check out the Negro Leagues museum while you are there. Well done baseball museum.
Go check out the Negro Leagues museum while you are there. Well done baseball museum.
Take a baseball trip to Arizona when you can go to spring training.
The Astros sat Reddick versus a lot of lefties last year, only giving him the start against guys he could handle. I think that led to his improved average versus lefties. The days off also contributed to him staying healthy. I think he'll put up another quality season this year.AstroAggie15 said:
Last season was not "the norm" for Reddick. That was his first season hitting above .300.
I expect him to regress this year
Today, he's tagged Gio Gonzalez (a lefty) for a 2-run triple and 2-run homerun. That's a good sign with the season fast approaching.
2017
RHP .314
LHP .315
2016
RHP .322
LHP .155
Well it's the top of the 5th and Reddick has already hit a triple and a HR.
Regression my ass
Regression my ass
can anybody pull the combined ERA of this spring?
Good lord theyve been untouchable
Good lord theyve been untouchable
Now a double away from the cycle in the 6th.Ag_07 said:
Well it's the top of the 5th and Reddick has already hit a triple and a HR.
Regression my ass
Its an MLB leading 3.02AstroAggie15 said:
can anybody pull the combined ERA of this spring?
Good lord theyve been untouchable
The Milkman said:Its an MLB leading 3.02AstroAggie15 said:
can anybody pull the combined ERA of this spring?
Good lord theyve been untouchable
For starters it's 1.59.
The next best in the AL is TOR at 3.78
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