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Dusty must want this W today
I was about to make a similar point.bearkatag15 said:astros4545 said:Myles Straw is hitting .344 (11-for-32) in his last eight games.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 20, 2021
.344/.364/.375/.739
That slugging number is low... i kind of want to see if he can get his OBP higher than his slugging
Edit: never mind, his OBP is actually higher than his slugging for the season so far lol
.236/.310/.279/.589
It's a little concerning if this is his ceiling. While .344 is elite, it's 1. not sustainable how he's doing it. 2. Not all that great when you factor in walks and power.
Basically, the hot streak isn't hot enough unless he plans on staying hot for the next 100 games.
Love the Top Gun joke, Blummer is such a great color guy.CFTXAG10 said:
Cant stop watching this....Smooth slide by Yuli pic.twitter.com/Jymu2qbZ9w
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) May 20, 2021
Dusty Baker said RHP Jose Urquidy (shoulder inflammation) is going to throw a bullpen today.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 20, 2021
LHP Blake Taylor (sprained ankle) could begin a Minor League rehab assignment soon.
RHP Josh James is throwing back in Florida and feeling good apparently.
Lots of good updates
Not sure I'd call all of those updates "good"
The last one is questionable for sure
great to see the "A" lineup in a big game
Nm
I'm hoping James is traded, we already have too many guys who can't control where the pitches are going. The Astros aren't gonna cut him. If they were, they would have non tendered him this past off-season.
I was about to say maybe the Cubs would trade us Jake back for him and Straw....but I just saw that Jake is on the IL currently
I'd still take Jake for Straw. And......
Why in the hell is Dusty not bunting Machete after Straw leads off an inning with a hit? He's a buck forty, DP hitting, base clogger. Do we really want him on with Altuve up next. Just a rubber gloved mask scratcher.
Why in the hell is Dusty not bunting Machete after Straw leads off an inning with a hit? He's a buck forty, DP hitting, base clogger. Do we really want him on with Altuve up next. Just a rubber gloved mask scratcher.
Urquidy threw 25 pitches. He gave a thumbs up and said he felt good.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 20, 2021
jetch17 said:
Forgot it was a day game today - perfect for some day beers before I hit the airport to get out of midland this afternoon
W said:
great to see the "A" lineup in a big game
The true "A" lineup would have Diaz in there over Straw, right? Tucker in CF and Diaz in RF.
Brantley in RF and Diaz in LF.Johnsy3 said:W said:
great to see the "A" lineup in a big game
The true "A" lineup would have Diaz in there over Straw, right? Tucker in CF and Diaz in RF.
I'm just happy when the top 7 are the top 7.
no hinching allowed
no hinching allowed
bearkatag15 said:
Dusty must want this W today
I mean we had a day off Monday and have one in 4 days. So no need to rest the big guys this road trip
A good look at the next hour of my work productivity, with 2:37 p.m. as the jump point.
and with the Astros already out to a 6-3 lead over the A's in the season series...
go ahead and bag the tiebreaker (10 wins) as soon as possible. It might come down to that in September.
edit...I think the tie-breaking rule is more complicated if a wildcard berth is also in play for either team
go ahead and bag the tiebreaker (10 wins) as soon as possible. It might come down to that in September.
edit...I think the tie-breaking rule is more complicated if a wildcard berth is also in play for either team
I was more referencing not starting Castro vs a lefty on a day game after a night game. This would be a typical place to rest your aging catcher.
I know twitter loves the below average @blummer27 (on field and in booth), but he's a garbage announcer if you listen to other teams. Long-time Astros fans are ready for his departure to San Diego next year.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021
He's a good color guy for women 18-35 who don't know the game, don't know he sucked as a player and have generally poor baseball knowledge.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021
Sounds like you are right in the @blummer27 wheelhouse.
does anyone on here share this opinion of Blummer as a color guy on the broadcast?
I've watched a lot of other broadcasts and Blummer is up there for me.
Not even a little. Blummer is one of my all time favorite color guys. Perfect fit for the 'stros.
bearkatag15 said:I know twitter loves the below average @blummer27 (on field and in booth), but he's a garbage announcer if you listen to other teams. Long-time Astros fans are ready for his departure to San Diego next year.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021He's a good color guy for women 18-35 who don't know the game, don't know he sucked as a player and have generally poor baseball knowledge.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021
Sounds like you are right in the @blummer27 wheelhouse.
does anyone on here share this opinion of Blummer as a color guy on the broadcast?
I've watched a lot of other broadcasts and Blummer is up there for me.
I'm with you. From what I've heard from other broadcasters Blum seems pretty damn solid.
bearkatag15 said:I know twitter loves the below average @blummer27 (on field and in booth), but he's a garbage announcer if you listen to other teams. Long-time Astros fans are ready for his departure to San Diego next year.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021He's a good color guy for women 18-35 who don't know the game, don't know he sucked as a player and have generally poor baseball knowledge.
— AstroFan70 (@Fan70Astro) May 20, 2021
Sounds like you are right in the @blummer27 wheelhouse.
does anyone on here share this opinion of Blummer as a color guy on the broadcast?
I've watched a lot of other broadcasts and Blummer is up there for me.
Blummer is the best. Ive literally never met someone who didn't think he was fantastic in the booth.
I already liked Blummer before this moment, but this sealed it for me:
Gonna say this as gently as possible because I’m a really nice guy who always avoids conflict on this app: @Fan70Astro can choke on an entire bag of them on his way to dallas. Because that’s the only place he belongs with this trash-ass take about @blummer27. Get right with God. https://t.co/4PMOHyjnem
— Adam Clanton (@adamclanton) May 20, 2021
What does this guy expect? there's 150+ games. at a certain point everyone's heard everything you got to say. I think he is entertaining, and at the end of the day, that is why i watch -- to be entertained.
Very good chance that twitter user is Brett Dolan? or whoever the former astros radio guy was that got ****canned years ago and then had beef with the Astros
unfortunately from his twitter feed, I think that dumbass is an Aggie.
Looks like this idiot has been at it for a while now. He was tweeting about replacing Blummer with Sparky back in Nov claiming Blum would leave for SD.
Crappy players don't last 14 years in the bigs.
I'm eternally grateful to Blummer because we got rid of Chris Truby to get him the first time, then we got Brandon Backe for him.
I'm eternally grateful to Blummer because we got rid of Chris Truby to get him the first time, then we got Brandon Backe for him.
That tweet made it sound like blummer is leaving for San Diego....is that correct or a rumor? Either way, news to me. Love blummer.
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