****2020 Official Houston Astros We Don't Have To Cheat To Beat You Season Thread****

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In reply to bearkatag15 • 1:02p, 7/22/20
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bearkatag15 said:
Final rosters are due tomorrow by noon.

Prediction:

IL: Pruitt, Peacock, Urquidy, Alvarez, Smith, Osuna (perhaps 1-2 of these guys will be on the active roster)

Lineup: Springer, Altuve, Bregman, Brantley, Yuli, Correa, Reddick, Diaz, Maldonado (9)

Bench: Tucker, Straw, Toro, Garneau, Stubbs (5)

Starters: Verlander, Greinke, LMJ, James, Valdez (5)

Bullpen: Sneed, Biagini, Armenteros, Paredes, Taylor, Emmanuel, C Perez, Javier, Abreu, Devenski, Pressly (11)



Hot take: We need our pitchers back asap

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1:20p, 7/22/20
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Good to be so close to the real thing!!! Great work on the OP
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1:23p, 7/22/20
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Interesting division note:

2018 A's record: 97-65
2018 A's record after 60 games: 31-29

2019 A's record: 97-65
2019 A's record after 60 games: 30-30

They'll have to figure out how to get off to a better start this year or they could be buried quick.

For reference:

2018 Astros after 60 games: 37-23
2019 Astros after 60 games: 40-20
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1:24p, 7/22/20
Good to see Maldonado out there. He's probably the one Astro with the most risk following the Royals player who tested positive after playing Monday...

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1:26p, 7/22/20
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Altuve looking healthy.

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1:48p, 7/22/20
Let's go!! Hope the boys show no mercy this year.
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I'm sure I'm one of many people who silently depends on this thread for information every year.

Appreciate y'all keeping this sucker going with so much detail.
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I didn't get past the first .gif and I'd like to lodge a formal complaint on this thread.

Why? Just... why?
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First post here since my ban. Feels good man.
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In reply to gig them • 2:31p, 7/22/20
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You're welcome.
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Passan article on the chances the season gets in. Here's a hilarious quote.

"What are players' biggest concerns as they start traveling?


Well, there are the plane rides, the hotel stays, the bus trips -- all of the extra points of contact that traveling entails. There are also trips into cities where the coronavirus is far more present.

Those are all macro issues. Players tend to believe the micro is a far trickier impediment, with one saying: "I honestly think horny dudes on the road are what's going to bring this down.""
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 2:33p, 7/22/20
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Gotta bust them slumps.
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In reply to Teddy Perkins • 2:34p, 7/22/20
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James v Whitley. We may be seeing our 2022 aces going head to head.
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The state of PA officially said that Toronto isn't welcome in Pittsburg. As of now, 2 days before real games for them, they have no place to play.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 2:39p, 7/22/20
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Saw a funny tweet from that...

Blue Jays have no place to play:
Hobo Bichette
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mathguy86 said:
The state of PA officially said that Toronto isn't welcome in Pittsburg. As of now, 2 days before real games for them, they have no place to play.
Omaha
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Farmer1906 said:
mathguy86 said:
The state of PA officially said that Toronto isn't welcome in Pittsburg. As of now, 2 days before real games for them, they have no place to play.
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NYY would veto that. Too far to travel. I mean it's a whole time zone away.
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mathguy86 said:
Farmer1906 said:
mathguy86 said:
The state of PA officially said that Toronto isn't welcome in Pittsburg. As of now, 2 days before real games for them, they have no place to play.
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NYY would veto that. Too far to travel. I mean it's a whole time zone away.
Then you switch them out and put the Pirates in. It gives NY an easier game. And baseball would be all for that.
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2:44p, 7/22/20
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Quick Reminder - We're ****ing good.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2020-positional-power-rankings-summary/



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The Astros are the only team with multiple first place finishes, earning top marks at second base, third base, and designated hitter. And while their first base and catcher projections are in the bottom half of the league (each 18th for shame), the rest of the roster is top notch. Not only do they have their trio of projection gold medalists, but Houston also boasts 10th place finishes at right field and in the bullpen, and top-six finishes at shortstop (second), center field (third), left field (fourth), and in the rotation (sixth). They're one of only two teams to see all three of their outfield positions projected in the top 10; six teams (the Giants, Mariners, Marlins, Orioles, Pirates, and Tigers) have no positions in the top 10 at all.

The Twins, Astros, Dodgers, and Yankees merit special mention here. Unsurprisingly, they have the best playoff odds in the majors, and are forecast for baseball's four best records. But despite all the anticipated winning they're expected to have in common, there are differences in the particular shape their excellence takes.
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LFG!

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Sounds like Altuve is good to go
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In reply to Deluxe • 2:59p, 7/22/20
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Deluxe said:
bearkatag15 said:
Final rosters are due tomorrow by noon.

Prediction:

IL: Pruitt, Peacock, Urquidy, Alvarez, Smith, Osuna (perhaps 1-2 of these guys will be on the active roster)

Lineup: Springer, Altuve, Bregman, Brantley, Yuli, Correa, Reddick, Diaz, Maldonado (9)

Bench: Tucker, Straw, Toro, Garneau, Stubbs (5)

Starters: Verlander, Greinke, LMJ, James, Valdez (5)

Bullpen: Sneed, Biagini, Armenteros, Paredes, Taylor, Emmanuel, C Perez, Javier, Abreu, Devenski, Pressly (11)



Hot take: We need our pitchers back asap

Notable guys not likely to make it.

Super Jack
Taylor Jones
Forrest Whitley
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mathguy86 said:
The state of PA officially said that Toronto isn't welcome in Pittsburg. As of now, 2 days before real games for them, they have no place to play.

(never mind, no need to muddy this thread)
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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Meanwhile, over in the Hay Barn (also known as the Rangers season thread), they are one exhibition game removed from already discussing the need to trade for Nolan Arenado to beef up their AAA-caliber line up. Good times!

I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Marvin • 3:05p, 7/22/20
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They have folks predicting 35-38 wins.
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Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
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In reply to bearkatag15 • 3:25p, 7/22/20
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I wouldn't rule out a return to baseball but still don't see any way he comes back here.
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bearkatag15 said:
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This is like Christmas in July!
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He

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BUT WHERE IS YORDAN
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I approve this plan
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