Brad Assmus, as my father used to always call himBeowulfShaeffer said:Yep, early season Bregman was channeling his inner Brad Ausmus.ttha_aggie_09 said:
Man am I glad he turned his crap around. Pop-up Bregman and GIDP Bregman the first half of the year was no fun. Dude is locked in!
GigEmMortis said:Brad Assmus, as my father used to always call himBeowulfShaeffer said:Yep, early season Bregman was channeling his inner Brad Ausmus.ttha_aggie_09 said:
Man am I glad he turned his crap around. Pop-up Bregman and GIDP Bregman the first half of the year was no fun. Dude is locked in!
Here is how the Astros nearly acquired Bryce Harper in 2018, complete with the full trade package Jeff Luhnow and Mike Rizzo agreed upon before Nationals ownership nixed the deal - https://t.co/lwpAGe1Zgd
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 27, 2022
Former Luhnow guy. Could he be considered for Astros GM if Click isn’t brought back? https://t.co/jzx9JWjIcV
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) October 27, 2022
Astros pitching this postseason:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 26, 2022
1.88 ERA
0.93 WHIP
.178 Opp BA
11.1 K per 9 IP
So @Buster_ESPN asked: what’s a starting pitcher comp for these numbers?
Just ONE SP has had these numbers or better in a qualified, full season:
2000 Pedro Martínez
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For those asking, the finalists for the BBWAA awards (Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year) will be revealed beginning Nov. 14 with Rookie of the Year. Cy Young finalists on Nov. 16. MVP on Nov. 17
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 27, 2022
CliffNotes? I don't have a subscription to that rag and don't plan to start.EastCoastAgNc said:Here is how the Astros nearly acquired Bryce Harper in 2018, complete with the full trade package Jeff Luhnow and Mike Rizzo agreed upon before Nationals ownership nixed the deal - https://t.co/lwpAGe1Zgd
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 27, 2022
EastCoastAgNc said:Former Luhnow guy. Could he be considered for Astros GM if Click isn’t brought back? https://t.co/jzx9JWjIcV
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) October 27, 2022
A resounding no for the guy that traded away Josh Hader
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The five-player package headed to Washington included infielders Abraham Toro and Randy Csar along with pitchers Josh James, J.B. Bukauskas and Kent Emanuel, Luhnow said.
Buck Compton said:CliffNotes? I don't have a subscription to that rag and don't plan to start.EastCoastAgNc said:Here is how the Astros nearly acquired Bryce Harper in 2018, complete with the full trade package Jeff Luhnow and Mike Rizzo agreed upon before Nationals ownership nixed the deal - https://t.co/lwpAGe1Zgd
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 27, 2022
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Four years ago, the Astros agreed in principle to acquire Harper from the Nationals a day before the July 31 deadline, former general manager Jeff Luhnow said this week. The five-player package headed to Washington included infielders Abraham Toro and Randy Csar along with pitchers Josh James, J.B. Bukauskas and Kent Emanuel, Luhnow said.
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A need for offense became apparent, but as Luhnow remembered it, he and Rizzo opened dialogue on July 30 discussing bullpens. The two executives first discussed another player Luhnow believes it was reliever Kelvin Herrera before Luhnow mentioned Harper "sort of in jest."
According to Luhnow, Rizzo responded that "for the right package," Washington would move its franchise centerpiece. Luhnow pounced, sensing the sort of blockbuster he authored a year before to acquire Justin Verlander. Long thought of by some as a prospect hoarder, Luhnow was willing to give away five pieces of his farm system for two months of Harper's services.
Among them, only Bukauskas ranked in Baseball America's Top 30 Astros prospects. James was, however, amid a breakout minor league season that eventually found him tossing triple-digit fastballs in high-leverage innings out of Houston's major league bullpen. Toro and Csar hadn't played past Class AA. Emanuel had a 5.66 ERA in the upper minor leagues in 2017.
Agreeing to names does not finalize a trade. Deals of this magnitude require ownership approval. Both general managers understood that and, according to Luhnow, communicated it to one another after the packages were agreed upon. Houston owner Jim Crane "gave me the green light right away," Luhnow said.
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Csar has never appeared in the majors. Bukauskas, whom Luhnow sent to Arizona in the Zack Greinke blockbuster, has thrown 17 major league innings. Toro, Emanuel and James have combined to accrue 1.4 wins above replacement, according to Baseball-Reference.
Man at the 3:18 mark I don't think I've ever seen Verlander look happier (and that's including the 2017 WS win aftermath and his no hitter with us).Farmer1906 said:This is gold. Well done. Excited for what's coming! #AltuveWSMVP! https://t.co/x32s54I8Tt
— Jeff Luhnow (@jluhnow) October 27, 2022
#Astros 2B Altuve, 3B Bregman, OF Tucker, DH Alvarez & C Maldonado are positional finalists for AL #SilverSlugger awards. There are 6 AL finalists at catcher! Voted on by managers & coaches. pic.twitter.com/YsER1VfYRW
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) October 27, 2022
Minute Maid Park is ready for the 2022 World Series between the @astros and @Phillies. pic.twitter.com/l3grHce57n
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 27, 2022
Minute Maid Park pic.twitter.com/vLwwRsYWi9
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 27, 2022
Farmer1906 said:
1. Harper
2. Alvarez
3. Bregman
4. Realmuto
5. Verlander
6. Nola
7. Wheeler
8. Altuve
9. Valdez
10. Pena
11. Tucker
12. Schwarber
13. McCullers
14. Pressly
15. Javier
16. McCormick
17. Hoskins
18. Saurez
19. Stott
20. Dominguez
21. Segura
22. Marsh
23. Garcia
24. Eflin
25. Abreu
26. Alvarado
27. Bohm
28. Gurriel
29. Montero
30. Brown
31. Mancini
32. Neris
33. Castellanos
34. Syndergaard
35. Sosa
36. Maldonado
37. Robertson
38. Vazquez
39. Stanek
40. Vierling
41. Diaz
42. Brogdon
43. Bellatti
44. Gibson
45. Urquidy
46. Stubbs
47. Dubon
48. Hand
49. Hensley
50. Martinez
51. Falter
52. Guthrie
As does Stanek at 39. Did they even look at his stats for this season?Marvin said:Farmer1906 said:
1. Harper
2. Alvarez
3. Bregman
4. Realmuto
5. Verlander
6. Nola
7. Wheeler
8. Altuve
9. Valdez
10. Pena
11. Tucker
12. Schwarber
13. McCullers
14. Pressly
15. Javier
16. McCormick
17. Hoskins
18. Saurez
19. Stott
20. Dominguez
21. Segura
22. Marsh
23. Garcia
24. Eflin
25. Abreu
26. Alvarado
27. Bohm
28. Gurriel
29. Montero
30. Brown
31. Mancini
32. Neris
33. Castellanos
34. Syndergaard
35. Sosa
36. Maldonado
37. Robertson
38. Vazquez
39. Stanek
40. Vierling
41. Diaz
42. Brogdon
43. Bellatti
44. Gibson
45. Urquidy
46. Stubbs
47. Dubon
48. Hand
49. Hensley
50. Martinez
51. Falter
52. Guthrie
Valdez at 9? Seems low to me.
Thanks.Farmer1906 said:
1. Harper
2. Alvarez
3. Bregman
4. Realmuto
5. Verlander
6. Nola
7. Wheeler
8. Altuve
9. Valdez
10. Pena
11. Tucker
12. Schwarber
13. McCullers
14. Pressly
15. Javier
16. McCormick
17. Hoskins
18. Saurez
19. Stott
20. Dominguez
21. Segura
22. Marsh
23. Garcia
24. Eflin
25. Abreu
26. Alvarado
27. Bohm
28. Gurriel
29. Montero
30. Brown
31. Mancini
32. Neris
33. Castellanos
34. Syndergaard
35. Sosa
36. Maldonado
37. Robertson
38. Vazquez
39. Stanek
40. Vierling
41. Diaz
42. Brogdon
43. Bellatti
44. Gibson
45. Urquidy
46. Stubbs
47. Dubon
48. Hand
49. Hensley
50. Martinez
51. Falter
52. Guthrie
Out of the 89 umpires who called at least 10 games behind the plate this year, here are the rankings of the seven World Series umpires. Two guys who deserve the honor and another two or three that aren't too egregious. pic.twitter.com/EmXugWeraz
— Jeff J. Snider (@snidog) October 26, 2022
Despite being in the World Series for a second straight year, Astros GM James Click's job status has remained tenuous. Execs all year have told me to keep an eye on Stearns to Houston. They say owner Jim Crane likes Stearns. So if Stearns leaves, the Mets may have competition. https://t.co/5GUgMLdow9
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) October 27, 2022
The guy traded Hader while they were battling for a playoff spot. He is clearly not of his right mind. I don't want that kind of garbage going on around here. What impactful moves has he made as their GM? I'd rather keep Click. I don't get why we would let him go after the string of playoff success. If we do let him go, I'd rather get Sig from the Orioles.Farmer1906 said:Despite being in the World Series for a second straight year, Astros GM James Click's job status has remained tenuous. Execs all year have told me to keep an eye on Stearns to Houston. They say owner Jim Crane likes Stearns. So if Stearns leaves, the Mets may have competition. https://t.co/5GUgMLdow9
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) October 27, 2022
Dont mean to do that, I think Click has done a good job generally. I mean obviously, we're in the world series again.Ag_07 said:
Probably splitting hairs but I look at it like Luhnow built the foundation and continued to build it.
I have a hard time saying everything good right now is because of Jeff Luhnow.
To me that's selling the job Click has done WAY short.
Also...EastCoastAgNc said:The guy traded Hader while they were battling for a playoff spot. He is clearly not of his right mind. I don't want that kind of garbage going on around here. What impactful moves has he made as their GM? I'd rather keep Click. I don't get why we would let him go after the string of playoff success. If we do let him go, I'd rather get Sig from the Orioles.Farmer1906 said:Despite being in the World Series for a second straight year, Astros GM James Click's job status has remained tenuous. Execs all year have told me to keep an eye on Stearns to Houston. They say owner Jim Crane likes Stearns. So if Stearns leaves, the Mets may have competition. https://t.co/5GUgMLdow9
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) October 27, 2022
RELEVANT TO THE METS...
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) October 27, 2022
David Stearns: "I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to be here in Milwaukee."
He says he is committed to staying on in his advisory role and helping with the transition.
Eff that noise. Win it in 4Farmer1906 said:
I've heard enough from Philly fans and their home-field advantage. I want to win in 5 with 3 wins coming at their house.
