***Official Houston Astros 2022-23 Offseason Thread***

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In reply to astros4545 • 1:46p, 12/18/22
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astros4545 said:
No reason that Hensley shouldnt be getting priority over Dubon

Dubon should not be on the opening day roster


The fact that Dubon plays OF means he'll get priority in the OF over him.

Dubon isn't ideal, but he's a nice piece to have in the regular season. He can play anywhere at a high enough level and isn't completely useless at the plate.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:48p, 12/18/22
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"completely useless" is a low, low bar.

Though I agree, in principle. What is Hensley's primary position? 3rd?
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In reply to redline248 • 1:53p, 12/18/22
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redline248 said:
"completely useless" is a low, low bar.

Though I agree, in principle. What is Hensley's primary position? 3rd?


SS, but he's played a bunch of 3rd and some 1st. It's been a few years but he's played a little OF too.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:56p, 12/18/22
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Don't kid yourself. He's pretty much completely useless.

83 games for us.

.208/.254/.294. A 55 wRC+. His fWAR was 0.1 but that's really exaggerated by a 6.2 defensive component.

He is what he is. A replacement player. His value is he's a complete utility level INF/OF replacement level player.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 2:02p, 12/18/22
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You say pretty much useless then mention his value.

He can be more serviceable if we play him vs LHP mostly. If we want to rest, Yordan, Brantley, etc make sure we're doing it cs LHP when they're at their worst and Dubon is at his best. 116 wRC+ off the bench would be perfect for a player making very little who's a plus defender.

This means Dusty has to be smart on the timing of rest. Good luck.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 2:02p, 12/18/22
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Well, if we can upgrade our 5th OF/6th INF position to a 110 wRC+ let's do that
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2:23p, 12/18/22
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Found this on a Twins' message board.

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2:53p, 12/18/22
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More confirmation of things we already know

Also, from Heyman
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3:02p, 12/18/22
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3:02p, 12/18/22
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3:03p, 12/18/22
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Uncle Mike's back
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3:04p, 12/18/22
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So now that UMFB is back, what else is left to fill in the roster? Yuli to fill the role of Diaz?
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3:05p, 12/18/22
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Assuming he's really healthy, that solves LF and adds a left handed bat.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 3:09p, 12/18/22
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EastCoastAgNc said:
So now that UMFB is back, what else is left to fill in the roster? Yuli to fill the role of Diaz?

Possibly.

I imagine they are still trying to get conforto
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3:13p, 12/18/22
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Gonna be the best 7th hitter in baseball
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3:15p, 12/18/22
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Interesting, he can match his previous salary of he stays healthy
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In reply to Deluxe • 3:21p, 12/18/22
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Deluxe said:
Gonna be the best 7th hitter in baseball


Stop
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:22p, 12/18/22
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Farmer1906 said:
Deluxe said:
Gonna be the best 7th hitter in baseball


Stop
6th?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:23p, 12/18/22
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Dusty gonna put him back at #2?
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In reply to redline248 • 3:24p, 12/18/22
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redline248 said:
Farmer1906 said:
Deluxe said:
Gonna be the best 7th hitter in baseball


Stop
6th?


Top 6th

Chas, Pena, & Maldy are the worst 3 hitters on the team.
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3:24p, 12/18/22
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Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Yordan
Abreau
Tucker
Peña
Chaz
Maldy

I predict that
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In reply to Coby • 3:24p, 12/18/22
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Coby said:
Dusty gonna put him back at #2?



ZERO chance i take penas speed out of 2 hole
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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3:25p, 12/18/22
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I'll take a crack at the opening day lineup that won't reappear until the ALDS.

1. Altuve 2B
2. Peña SS
3. Abreu 1B
4. Yordan LF
5. Bregman 3B
6. Tucker RF
7. Brantley DH
8. McCormick CF
9. Maldy C

Framber P
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3:26p, 12/18/22
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Y'all are all insane to put someone like Tucker or Abreu 6th.
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3:27p, 12/18/22
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Maybe. But it's a solid lineup from 1-7
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3:30p, 12/18/22
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Do we take the Lambo out of the garage before the Porsche? Does the Aston Martin come out before the Bentley? Lots of tough decisions.
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In reply to bearkatag15 • 3:31p, 12/18/22
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bearkatag15 said:
Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Yordan
Abreau
Tucker
Peña
Chaz
Maldy

I predict that


You are gonna trigger the **** out of Farmer putting Tucker in the 6 hole.

ETA. Damn. I missed his post. 2 minutes. It took him 2 minutes to sniff this out.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 3:32p, 12/18/22
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Mathguy64 said:
bearkatag15 said:
Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Yordan
Abreau
Tucker
Peña
Chaz
Maldy

I predict that


You are gonna trigger the **** out of Farmer putting Tucker in the 6 hole.


Just assuming the alternating RLRLRL lineup with no regard to anything else
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3:34p, 12/18/22
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I think it's safe to say Dusty is going to keep Altuve 1 and keep the L/R/L/R. That said, here is how I would do it.

Altuve
Tucker
Bregman
Alvarez
Abreu
Brantley
Pena
McCormick
Maldy

Knowing Dusty, he'll probably flip Tucker & Brantley.
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 3:35p, 12/18/22
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Mr.Bond said:
Coby said:
Dusty gonna put him back at #2?



ZERO chance i take penas speed out of 2 hole


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3:36p, 12/18/22
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This will be comical. Someone has to bat 6th. It won't be Jose. It won't be Yordan. It won't be Bregman. It won't be Abreu. That leaves Tucker or Brantley. And if Dusty puts Peña in tne 2 hole one of those two bats 7th.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:36p, 12/18/22
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Farmer1906 said:
I think it's safe to say Dusty is going to keep Altuve 1 and keep the L/R/L/R. That said, here is how I would do it.

Altuve
Tucker
Bregman
Alvarez
Abreu
Brantley
Pena
McCormick
Maldy

Knowing Dusty, he'll probably flip Tucker & Brantley.

Fewer ABs for Yordan relative to 2022?
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3:38p, 12/18/22
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Who knows what Dusty will do, not evert sure what I like best, but maybe I'd do

1A or 1B
Altuve/Altuve
Bregman/Tucker
Yordan/Bregman
Abreu/Yordan
Tucker/Abreu
Brantley
Pena
Chas
Maldy

I just don't think Brantley's lack of power is someone I want in front of all the others
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In reply to Deluxe • 3:39p, 12/18/22
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Deluxe said:
Farmer1906 said:
I think it's safe to say Dusty is going to keep Altuve 1 and keep the L/R/L/R. That said, here is how I would do it.

Altuve
Tucker
Bregman
Alvarez
Abreu
Brantley
Pena
McCormick
Maldy

Knowing Dusty, he'll probably flip Tucker & Brantley.

Fewer ABs for Yordan relative to 2022?


If he stays healthy he will top it. He was in the 4 hole about as much as the 3 hole last year. (70 vs 63 games). The Brantley injury triggered the move.

I would have no problem putting him in the 2 hole, but old school Dusty never will.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:41p, 12/18/22
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Agreed. I'd love to see him 2nd but obviously Dusty won't. Really don't want him lower than 3rd. He's our best player.

IMO 3-4-5 should be carved in stone w Yordan, Abreu, Tucker.

I'd give Bregman first crack at the 2 hole. Make Peña take it from him.
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