Low profile or GTFO.Ag_07 said:agdaddy04 said:
WS Champions patch hat just came in and pretty disappointed. Doesn't fit anything like the other New Era 59Fifty hats I've got. Pretty wild how different it is.
Got mine yesterday and it fits just fine. Just like my 2017 one
Gotta go with the low profile
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Framber for me.
Tough call. Framber's sample size seems bigger, but Javier... starting to no-hitters this year.
I'd have to go with Javier. He's younger.
I'd have to go with Javier. He's younger.
https://theathletic.com/3916936/2022/11/20/mlb-free-agency-bellinger-nimmo-rizzo/
"The Astros, after losing out on Rizzo, have continuing interest in José Abreu", per Rosenthal
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) November 21, 2022
shano0603 said:Nino Brown said:McInnis said:
I'm curious, how much does a player's personality factor into you deciding if you want a player to join the Astros? And I'm not talking about how you think he might fit into the clubhouse, just whether or not you like him. For me, I don't think I could make myself cheer for Bellinger in an Astros uniform.
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I'd seriously rather become a Rangers fan, move back in with my Mom and buy a 3 Series BMW than watch Cody Bellinger play for the team I've watched for over 35 years.
Sorry bro. We don't have room for you at the house.
It's okay man, tell Mom I still love her.
I think there's a long answer and short answer. The long answer depends on a number of assumed ancillary moves and outcomes related to the hypothetical JT acquisition. It's possible to make the case.Harry Dunne said:I was thinking a lot about that during the series.Deluxe said:
As the Astros thread expert on Tucker vs. Realmuto, what are your thoughts post-WS?
Not asking in any sort of "trash talk" way. Genuinely curious.
Obviously Tuckers future is brighter and from here forward you want Tucker all day long. The only way it was even a consideration to get in the DeLorean and make the trade is if we never win a title with Tucker…wondering if all of the very close calls in the WS might have gone a different way with Realmuto at catcher.
Now that we have won one with Tucker, its a moot point IMO.
Do you agree?
But I think the short answer is that we did the right thing by keeping Tucker.
With full benefit of hindsight, you can probably count on one hand the number of "win now" guys it would have been worth it to deal Ted for back in 2018. He's provided incredible value for his $600k salary the last three years. And we still control him for three more years of his prime. If you want to build a sustainable winner, that sort of production/cost ratio is critical.
Even though dealing Ted for JT was a no IMO, I think the better argument in favor of JT is that we should have looked more seriously into signing him as a FA after 2020. Granted, I don't think our outcomes the last two years would have been much different with him in the fold. We ran out of gas against the Braves in 21 and we had the best team in 22.
Mine came in yesterday as well and fits just like my other fitted hats. Sounds like yours may just be sized inaccurately which I have come across before from New Era.agdaddy04 said:
WS Champions patch hat just came in and pretty disappointed. Doesn't fit anything like the other New Era 59Fifty hats I've got. Pretty wild how different it is.
Rookie Disrespect
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
agdaddy04 said:
WS Champions patch hat just came in and pretty disappointed. Doesn't fit anything like the other New Era 59Fifty hats I've got. Pretty wild how different it is.
My low profile 22 WS hat fits a lot looser than my 2017. But my 2017 is now tight. So I think it will shrink over time
did the Astros really lose out on Rizzo?
would not pay $20 MM for 2 years for a guy with games-played and slash lines going in the wrong direction
would not pay $20 MM for 2 years for a guy with games-played and slash lines going in the wrong direction
Recently moved and found this wrapped from our last move.
Thought y'all would enjoy
Thought y'all would enjoy
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He belongs in New York...I mean, does it get any more New York sounding than Anthony Rizzo. He was destined to stay there. It's comfort food for New Yorkers to be able to say "Good job Anthony!" or "Way to go Rizzo!"W said:
did the Astros really lose out on Rizzo?
would not pay $20 MM for 2 years for a guy with games-played and slash lines going in the wrong direction
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NoW said:
did the Astros really lose out on Rizzo?
This sort of thing was ok 50 years ago, and how stupid does it seem in 2022. There is no more "earn your dues, kid." Call the gd strike zone properly.Farmer1906 said:
Rookie Disrespect
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
vander54 said:
Recently moved and found this wrapped from our last move.
Thought y'all would enjoy
Lol I had the 90s rangers one for 20+ years and gave it to a friend's son who's a fan
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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Deluxe said:NoW said:
did the Astros really lose out on Rizzo?
I think it's considered missing out because there were reports that he was #1 on our list.
It's not so much how close we were but the fact we put a high priority on him.
I ordered two hats through MLB.com, both the same size. One fits, one doesnt. Theyre so garbage, and they make it such a pain to return things.
This has happened to me a lot recently with New Era caps I order through the mail. I am 7 5/8 fitted but sometimes gotta size up to 7 3/4. I prefer to buy in person when I can. Went to the Cap Summit yesterday at Texas Tailgate and bought 3 hats all from the same company brand new. They were nice enough to let me try them on. Bought two in my regular size and one size up.Ragnar Danneskjoldd said:
I ordered two hats through MLB.com, both the same size. One fits, one doesnt. Theyre so garbage, and they make it such a pain to return things.
Watch a Pittsburgh game or two and you will see how strikes are called differently for bad teams...for both the batters and the hitters.redline248 said:This sort of thing was ok 50 years ago, and how stupid does it seem in 2022. There is no more "earn your dues, kid." Call the gd strike zone properly.Farmer1906 said:
Rookie Disrespect
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
Or better yet....don't watch...too painful.
Cobra39
Do you think bad teams get calls in their favor or calls against them? I don't watch many games outside the 'stros, so I'm genuinely curious.
Cobra39 said:Watch a Pittsburgh game or two and you will see how strikes are called differently for bad teams...for both the batters and the hittersredline248 said:This sort of thing was ok 50 years ago, and how stupid does it seem in 2022. There is no more "earn your dues, kid." Call the gd strike zone properly.Farmer1906 said:
Rookie Disrespect
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
Or better yet....don't watch...too painful.
Cobra39
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AgDoc03 said:Cobra39 said:Watch a Pittsburgh game or two and you will see how strikes are called differently for bad teams...for both the batters and the hittersredline248 said:This sort of thing was ok 50 years ago, and how stupid does it seem in 2022. There is no more "earn your dues, kid." Call the gd strike zone properly.Farmer1906 said:
Rookie Disrespect
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-chronicle-of-indignity-unjust-punchout-leaders/
The ROY and our CS MVP & WS MVP got a lot of disrespect from umps on strike 3.
Or better yet....don't watch...too painful.
Cobra39
He's saying Pit's batters and pitchers get unfavorable calls.
I figured but thought the repetitive and redundant "batters and hitters" was funny
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maca1028 said:
*buzz your girlfriend gif
Good point...LOL.....meant to say "pitchers" on one of those.AgDoc03 said:
I figured but thought the repetitive and redundant "batters and hitters" was funny
I am certainly not saying every pitch...or every game....but I do think lesser teams....especially an unknown rookie pitcher for the lesser team....get discriminated against.
Cobra39
I'm sure there is some umpire bias.... Rookies probably get the borderline calls against them, and a guy with good rep and good eye like Brantley gets borderline calls their way.
Looking at the umpscorecards team rankings doesn't really support the bad team bias you suggest. KC, Miami, and Detroit were at the top of the cumulative "most impactful bad calls" against list, but Baltimore, Houston, and San Diego were right next to them. Yankees and Mets were near the top of the favorable calls list, but Colorado, CWS, and Arizona were also at the top.....
Looking at the umpscorecards team rankings doesn't really support the bad team bias you suggest. KC, Miami, and Detroit were at the top of the cumulative "most impactful bad calls" against list, but Baltimore, Houston, and San Diego were right next to them. Yankees and Mets were near the top of the favorable calls list, but Colorado, CWS, and Arizona were also at the top.....
I'm 7-5/8 as well. Sucks that they charge for a return if you don't do the e-gift card method. It's not my fault they're not consistent in sizing.
Yep. Good post.
Eric Yelding and Gerald Young!!! That's the Mantle and Maris of stealing bases right there baby.
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Aren't all games reviewed by the umpires office?Cobra39 said:Good point...LOL.....meant to say "pitchers" on one of those.AgDoc03 said:
I figured but thought the repetitive and redundant "batters and hitters" was funny
I am certainly not saying every pitch...or every game....but I do think lesser teams....especially an unknown rookie pitcher for the lesser team....get discriminated against.
Cobra39
Alex Cintrón says he’s returning as hitting coach with the Astros.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 21, 2022
Alex Cintrón, who’s returning as hitting coach with the Astros, says he had one year left on his contract and the team added two more. So he’s tied to the Astros through 2025. https://t.co/G1tHqpTUbR
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 21, 2022
Now get the pitching coaches back