This is so frustrating. We also won a WS with Hinch and posters on TexAgs were still critical of him in 18 and 19. Dusty just happened to be the manager of the best team in 22. It is my belief that we win the WS last year 99% of the time regardless of manager.FrioAg 00 said:
Well, after winning the WS I'm trying to be less critical of Dusty. Best I can do so far is say that he didn't make huge mistakes that cost us the trophy.
But, no, I don't think Dusty used CV enough
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Hall of Famer @davidortiz, at @TRISTAR1, on Framber Valdez: “To be honest with you, if I am the Houston Astros I would give the guy a 10-year deal right now, right now, right now. Here go and pitch, because he loves the game. He loves pitching. He wants to be good.” pic.twitter.com/eINDMBTpqD
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I mean, he managed to get a mickey mouse championship...so don't count him outBregxit said:redline248 said:This is so frustrating. We also won a WS with Hinch and posters on TexAgs were still critical of him in 18 and 19. Dusty just happened to be the manager of the best team in 22. It is my belief that we win the WS last year 99% of the time regardless of manager.FrioAg 00 said:
Well, after winning the WS I'm trying to be less critical of Dusty. Best I can do so far is say that he didn't make huge mistakes that cost us the trophy.
But, no, I don't think Dusty used CV enough
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Remember 2019 game 7 when Hinch blinked first and pulled Grienke?redline248 said:This is so frustrating. We also won a WS with Hinch and posters on TexAgs were still critical of him in 18 and 19. Dusty just happened to be the manager of the best team in 22. It is my belief that we win the WS last year 99% of the time regardless of manager.FrioAg 00 said:
Well, after winning the WS I'm trying to be less critical of Dusty. Best I can do so far is say that he didn't make huge mistakes that cost us the trophy.
But, no, I don't think Dusty used CV enough
I remember, criticism was warranted. Winning a WS with the best team doesn't exonerate you of future criticism.
Exactly my point!Quote:
Winning a WS with the best team doesn't exonerate you of future criticism.
Marvin said:FrioAg 00 said:
I think the strategy is to play out the first 1/2 of the season and see what we really have this year from our starting rotation - I.e. how ready are Christian and Hunter, and has McCullers came all the way back.
The same "let's see" is probably McCormik and Brantley if we're being honest. Both have sort of a wide range in how good they'll be this year with a very high ceiling.
If SP and CF are all good answers - then maybe you spend the money to bring in a rental at catcher again just like last year. Someone with a better bat that you can work in half the time during the playoffs.
But the wait and see gives you the chance to know if you need a big pickup elsewhere - because at least we know exactly what we have in the consistency of Maldy.
Definitely not opposed to this view. Astros will likely be in good position regardless of more moves, assuming health and performance trends, so save the money for greatest need and impact. Plus, you get to see some kids in leverage situations... although I will still rant about Dusty's doing that. (haha)
If we don't pick up a catcher I would prefer to roll with Diaz as the back up given that it seems he has a live bat. That would allow Lee to get a full season in the minors to work on his bat which wasn't great at any level he played in 2022. Dias can also play a bit agh 1st and LF which provides some flexibility
Faced Forrest Whitley of the Houston Astros.
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One of the filthiest pitchers I’ve ever faced my goodness. pic.twitter.com/OYyVZC4i8x
That curve to finish him was awesome
EastCoastAgNc said:Hall of Famer @davidortiz, at @TRISTAR1, on Framber Valdez: “To be honest with you, if I am the Houston Astros I would give the guy a 10-year deal right now, right now, right now. Here go and pitch, because he loves the game. He loves pitching. He wants to be good.” pic.twitter.com/eINDMBTpqD
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 5, 2023
Who all can't read Ortiz's quote without hearing his accent?
Is he even going to be in camp this year?
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Forrest Whitley is a lotto ticket at this point.
The wadded up stained lotto ticket you forgot about that's under the seat of your truck.
The wadded up stained lotto ticket you forgot about that's under the seat of your truck.
I'd be happy if he turns out to be a twenty dollar bill you find in your winter jacket the first cold snap of the year.
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Eso si, Que es said:Remember 2019 game 7 when Hinch blinked first and pulled Grienke?redline248 said:This is so frustrating. We also won a WS with Hinch and posters on TexAgs were still critical of him in 18 and 19. Dusty just happened to be the manager of the best team in 22. It is my belief that we win the WS last year 99% of the time regardless of manager.FrioAg 00 said:
Well, after winning the WS I'm trying to be less critical of Dusty. Best I can do so far is say that he didn't make huge mistakes that cost us the trophy.
But, no, I don't think Dusty used CV enough
I remember, criticism was warranted. Winning a WS with the best team doesn't exonerate you of future criticism.
And if he didn't pull Grienke and the exact same thing happens people would say criticism is warranted as well. Its a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation. We have the luxury of looking back at saying it was the wrong decision because we know the outcome.
Chas McCormick (@chazzyfizzz),at @TRISTAR1,ready 4spring training:”I’ve been working my butt off this offseason. Center field,it’s my job 2lose,but I’m gonna go into spring training like I got to fight 4a spot-It’s an honor.Dusty gave me the spot last year at the end of the year” pic.twitter.com/GmeigNfXku
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 5, 2023
Punta Mita! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/AtbWtsNCA8
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) February 5, 2023
Farmer1906 said:Chas McCormick (@chazzyfizzz),at @TRISTAR1,ready 4spring training:”I’ve been working my butt off this offseason. Center field,it’s my job 2lose,but I’m gonna go into spring training like I got to fight 4a spot-It’s an honor.Dusty gave me the spot last year at the end of the year” pic.twitter.com/GmeigNfXku
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 5, 2023
Gritty
Bregman married perfectly for a guy his size.
He could have married someone 5'3" like a lot of guys his size. But he married about 5'8" or so it looks like.
His kids will be taller than him. And probably studs.
He could have married someone 5'3" like a lot of guys his size. But he married about 5'8" or so it looks like.
His kids will be taller than him. And probably studs.
I cant tell if I like these or not…
I like it besides the fact the patch is of a damn cactus? Maybe should be a palm tree instead and a fail on the photoshop folks?
It's weird, the site has both versions but for different fit styles. The blue palm tree one looks good but only is showing up for the 59FIFTY fitted version.AustinCountyAg said:
I like it besides the fact the patch is of a damn cactus? Maybe should be a palm tree instead and a fail on the photoshop folks?
Kind of a Rush 2112 feel
I have that hat just without the spring training patch. It was the BP hat from last year.
Are the orange custom jerseys no longer available? I don't see them on the MLB store website anywhere.
Big Al 1992 said:
Kind of a Rush 2112 feel
Starman!
tjack16 said:
I cant tell if I like these or not…
Same as last year. I get a ton of compliments on this hat fwiw
Also why is there a cactus on the hat? We're in the grapefruit league
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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old tweet, but nice to know dusty's secret nickname
https://ts.la/eric59704
07ag said:
old tweet, but nice to know dusty's secret nickname
I wish this kid was our catcher.
CWS Most Outstanding Player Adley Rutschman also played kicker on the football team his freshman year, and tackled Christian McCaffrey. pic.twitter.com/U7Y50wHC7c
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He'd be the perfect guy to backup Maldy a couple days a week. Then let him backup Uncle Mike/Abreu and takeover as starting LF next year.
BAA vs. Sliders Since 2020 (Starting Pitchers)
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1. Cristian Javier - .107
2. Jacob deGrom - .142
3. Dylan Cease, Blake Snell - .150
5. Jon Gray - .158 pic.twitter.com/Pnp6gTXExB
coastalAg said:
I have that hat just without the spring training patch. It was the BP hat from last year.
I picked it up late last season and it might be my favorite Stros hat
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