The record holder for most HR in a single season by a catcher, former World Series MVP Salvador Perez is our #⃣8⃣ backstop ahead of the 2023 campaign.@Royals | #Top10RightNow pic.twitter.com/pHlwpeLspg

— MLB Now (@MLBNow) February 3, 2023

Farmer1906 said:

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Marvin said:

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MaxPower said:

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This may be uncomfortable news for you but Dusty is in fact not Jesus Christ. I imagine his poop smells and he has probably cussed a time or two.

If your argument is load management then get a backup 1B that can hit when you know he's going to get 300 ABs. Seems like basic GM work. In addition, you are better off developing a young hitter like Diaz than throwing Yuli out there when there's no future benefit to be gained.

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I think we have enough firepower in the lineup to give the younger guys a chance. It's not like the backup 1B will be getting 300 AB. Let it be a trade deadline thing if necessary.

That said, I'd be fine if they decided Yuli was worth another year on the cheap. Thought to better playoff La Pina.

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Playoff Pina?

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Marvin said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Marvin said:

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MaxPower said:

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This may be uncomfortable news for you but Dusty is in fact not Jesus Christ. I imagine his poop smells and he has probably cussed a time or two.

If your argument is load management then get a backup 1B that can hit when you know he's going to get 300 ABs. Seems like basic GM work. In addition, you are better off developing a young hitter like Diaz than throwing Yuli out there when there's no future benefit to be gained.

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I think we have enough firepower in the lineup to give the younger guys a chance. It's not like the backup 1B will be getting 300 AB. Let it be a trade deadline thing if necessary.

That said, I'd be fine if they decided Yuli was worth another year on the cheap. Thought to better playoff La Pina.

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Playoff Pina?

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17 hits in 49 ABs with 1 K a few months ago. Not good enough for a utility player for you?

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about Dusty if we won a ring last season. What the hell am I going to gripe about this year?

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Kashchei said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about Dusty if we won a ring last season. What the hell am I going to gripe about this year?

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They won the WS in 6 games. Turrible! Should have been a sweep!

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Marvin said:

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Kashchei said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about Dusty if we won a ring last season. What the hell am I going to gripe about this year?

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They won the WS in 6 games. Turrible! Should have been a sweep!

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Still want this jersey? I accept payment in future beer.

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The Porkchop Express said:

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MaxPower said:

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This may be uncomfortable news for you but Dusty is in fact not Jesus Christ.

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It's hard to believe that based on the number of times on this board I saw someone write, JESUS CHRIST DUSTY!

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07ag said:

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Marvin said:

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Kashchei said:

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ttha_aggie_09 said:

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I promised myself I wouldn't ***** about Dusty if we won a ring last season. What the hell am I going to gripe about this year?

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They won the WS in 6 games. Turrible! Should have been a sweep!

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Still want this jersey? I accept payment in future beer.

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looks like a medium? i'm interested, and can pay in beer 7002ga at gmail

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MLB primary home uniforms pic.twitter.com/Gbvm6M36an

— Jay Cuda (@JayCuda) February 3, 2023

Players on the 40-man roster are those most likely to come up in case of injury. Some names to watch include Ronel Blanco, JP France, Shawn Dubin, Seth Martinez, Brandon Bielak, Parker Mushinski, and Forrest Whitley, in what feels like a make or break year for him.

— The Astros Locker WS Champs (@TheAstrosLocker) February 3, 2023

Offensively, the team really doesn't have a ton of guys banging down the doors in the upper minors. Last year's deadline additions of Vazquez and Mancini could be a preview of how the team might be forced to handle and significant injuries in 23.

— The Astros Locker WS Champs (@TheAstrosLocker) February 3, 2023

Eso si, Que es said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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New article on our future ace.

Hunter Brown is Framber Valdez in a Justin Verlander Shaped Container

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Power pitchers beat batters up. Sinkerballers tell batters to stop hitting themselves.

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What an awesome line

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Seems like a make or break year for Enoli Paredes too. Not sure he'll ever have consistent enough command to be relied upon for long stretches. Would love to be wrong though.

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El lanzador relevista de los Astros de Houston Rafael Montero demostrando que también puede batear jonrones! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/gbmAJwX8nj

— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) February 3, 2023

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The Porkchop Express said:

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We won the World Series, talked about it for weeks after, have the shortest off-season of any team in the majors, and I just keep STARING at the calendar thinking how much freaking longer?

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1 other team has the same off-season

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Since we're being petty AF, Philadelphia's offseason is actually shorter by 3:03.

Time is ticking. ⏰

When does your favorite team play on Opening Day? pic.twitter.com/6MikumLeYD

— MLB (@MLB) January 31, 2023

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bearkatag15 said:

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Best lineup heading into 2023? pic.twitter.com/HhmuLvrexi

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 3, 2023

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