Yep, he knew it.Ag_07 said:
Haha!
I love the reaction of the guy in the bottom right when the hook lands in there for strike.
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I like Sparky's thoughts. Anytime someone uses the phase "special" when describing someone, it's probably worth keeping up with.
Astros radio broadcaster Steve Sparks sees Santa as a special arm in the system, too. Santa, who took 2022 minor-league camp by storm, missed almost the entire season last year with an undisclosed injury.
— Kenny Van Doren (@thevandalorian) March 8, 2023
Yep. Really excited to track him and Ullola this year and see if they can jump a couple levels. Maybe start knocking on the door late 24/early 25.
I thought he was a bit undersized when I saw he was listed at 5'10 165 but his lower body looks pretty thick in that video. Sometimes undersized guys have to overexert to get power (ie Enoli) but Santa's power looks steady and repeatable.
Maybe his "undisclosed injury" last year was because we made him hit the squat rack everyday.
I thought he was a bit undersized when I saw he was listed at 5'10 165 but his lower body looks pretty thick in that video. Sometimes undersized guys have to overexert to get power (ie Enoli) but Santa's power looks steady and repeatable.
Maybe his "undisclosed injury" last year was because we made him hit the squat rack everyday.
You may be right. He's got a ton of workout videos online. I think it's safe to say he's put on some good weight. He's moving a lot of plates.
Astros GM Dana Brown said he’ll know by tomorrow if the club will be able to get extensions done in Spring Training with RF Kyle Tucker and LHP Framber Valdez. “We would still talk in the regular season if something came up,” he said
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 8, 2023
Brown said he felt more optimistic about extensions for Tucker & Valdez a week ago. “We may be further away, particularly on Tucker than Valdez, but I’m one of those to keep hope alive.”
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 8, 2023
Love to see it
If we're able to lock up Javier and one of Framber/Tucker during Extension Szn 2023, I'd call that a wild success.
Farmer1906 said:Brown said he felt more optimistic about extensions for Tucker & Valdez a week ago. “We may be further away, particularly on Tucker than Valdez, but I’m one of those to keep hope alive.”
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 8, 2023
Dana Brown: “I feel a little less optimistic. We may be further away particularly on Tucker than Valdez, but I’m one of those to keep hope alive ... I don’t like to do much of it during the season, if you can avoid that.” - https://t.co/O8zFKCTc3p
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 8, 2023
So this is a great representation of Rome compared to someone who doesn't constantly **** on the team
I brought both that deal and Austin Riley's 10-year deal up
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 8, 2023
"Alex (Anthopoulos) was the boss there. I don’t know if I would have done those deals because I’m just not a 10-year guy. But I would do multiple years. I would even go up to seven." https://t.co/X9o48ZrcJA
I can't see either tucker or breggy taking deals that short
Might make more sense in a year or two then when these guys are just 1 year from FA.bearkatag15 said:I brought both that deal and Austin Riley's 10-year deal up
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 8, 2023
"Alex (Anthopoulos) was the boss there. I don’t know if I would have done those deals because I’m just not a 10-year guy. But I would do multiple years. I would even go up to seven." https://t.co/X9o48ZrcJA
It's pretty clear why he got the job. Him and Crane clearly think alike
Here’s Team USA’s lineup vs. the Giants: pic.twitter.com/CkoS5NTQxe
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) March 8, 2023
Tucker starting in LF and batting 6th
Tucker batting higher on Team USA did he did for a lot of the 2021 Astros lineup.bearkatag15 said:Here’s Team USA’s lineup vs. the Giants: pic.twitter.com/CkoS5NTQxe
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) March 8, 2023
Tucker starting in LF and batting 6th
It should be a happy face we aren't giving Bregman an 8 year deal. Too inconsistent to warrant guaranteeing money when he's 38
MaxPower said:
It should be a happy face we aren't giving Bregman an 8 year deal. Too inconsistent to warrant guaranteeing money when he's 38
That would be more like a 10 year deal or an 8 year extension to get to 38. I take it as a 7 total years from Browns comments.
Jose Altuve is excited about tonight’s game against the Astros pic.twitter.com/JmudEdfh5p
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 8, 2023
Weird is an understatement
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Tags newsletter on the lineup.
Quote:
Earlier this week, Baker gave a glimpse of what his everyday starting lineup will look like when everyone is healthy by revealing veteran left-fielder Michael Brantley will hit second, instead of shortstop Jeremy Peña.
In the final month of last season, with Brantley on the injured list following shoulder surgery, Peña batted second. He also batted second in the playoffs, winning the ALCS MVP and World Series MVP.
Still, Baker said the consistent Brantley will hit second when he's healthy, behind Jose Altuve and ahead of Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. With newcomer Jos Abreu slotted into the sixth spot, Peña likely hits seventh in a full Houston lineup.
So here's what the Astros' lineup will look like on Opening Day, assuming Brantley and Alvarez (hand soreness) are healthy:
Altuve 2B
Brantley LF
Alvarez DH
Bregman 3B
Tucker RF
Abreu 1B
Peña SS
Chas McCormick CF
Martn Maldonado C
"If Brantley's in the lineup, Brantley's No. 2," Baker said. "And if Brantley's not in the lineup, then I'll decide. … I know Peña's been good, but Peña ain't been good as long as Brantley. Plus, they're going to make some adjustments to Peña this year. … I don't believe in the sophomore jinx. I believe in a year of adjustment."
I'd probly do it like this:
1. Altuve
2. Really good player
3. Yordan
4. Really good player
5. Really good player
6. Really good player
7. Really good player
8. Winner of CF competition
9. Maldy
1. Altuve
2. Really good player
3. Yordan
4. Really good player
5. Really good player
6. Really good player
7. Really good player
8. Winner of CF competition
9. Maldy
I think I wrote here a while back that my Astros guy told me there was basically a zero chance Tucker signs an extension with us. It sucks, but it is what it is.
Anyone else use MLB.tv? I can't get the ATTSN feed there for the game, it's only showing audio.
Jake Meyers threw out Altuve trying to go first to second on a fly ball. At least that's what it sounds like on the radio
Jose Altuve waved over to the Astros dugout before his first at-bat. Dusty Baker and Joe Espada were applauding him as he walked up to the batter's box. He then lined a first-pitch single into left field.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 8, 2023
one thing to remember about all the extensions the Braves handed out...
it's still too early to say if all the moves were correct or successful -- have to see how the players age going forward.
the Braves won 101 games last year, but got bounced by the 87-win Phillies in the NLDS -- that was a big upset.
and many of the players with big extensions bombed in the playoffs
it's still too early to say if all the moves were correct or successful -- have to see how the players age going forward.
the Braves won 101 games last year, but got bounced by the 87-win Phillies in the NLDS -- that was a big upset.
and many of the players with big extensions bombed in the playoffs
I recall Brown saying the Braves' pitching was worn down by the time the postseason started. The Dodgers seemed to have the same issue the year before and were also in a tight division race with San Fran.
"Plus, they're going to make some adjustments to Peña this year. … I don't believe in the sophomore jinx. I believe in a year of adjustment."
This is going to be as interesting a story line as any this year I believe. And this kind of knowledge, insight is what Dusty's 40+ years or whatever it is in the league brings to this team.
This is going to be as interesting a story line as any this year I believe. And this kind of knowledge, insight is what Dusty's 40+ years or whatever it is in the league brings to this team.
Lee will never stick in Houston if he whiffs at meatballs like that.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Cut Altuve! How dare he smack the first pitch he sees for a single
GIVE ME DIRDEN ON THIS ROSTER
The spring of Dirden rolls on. Turned on a 100 mph heater for a triple into the right center field gap. He can really run.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 9, 2023
23 days until Opening Day gets us to #23 in the jersey countdown, brought to you by everyone's main man, Uncle Mike, who has proudly donned the number since 2019 when he signed him to replace George Springer. After slumming it with the Indians from 2009-2018, Uncle Mike came to the Astros and was fantastic, hitting .309 with 17 HR, 76 RBI, and 36 doubles. In 2019 he had a near-career year, hitting .311 with 40 doubles, 22 HR< and 90 RBI, slugging .503. He hit .300 in COVID year and .311 in 2021. He got hurt and missed 100 games last year but still hit .288. He's been money in the playoffs as well, hitting .307 in three ALCS's, .327 in 13 World Series games, and basically just being that professional hitter we all know and love.
Prior to Uncle Mike, we had Chris Carter free wheeling with the number from 2013-2015, spearheading an Astro power game that was otherwise non-existent. He hit 90 home runs in 3 years with the Astros, and more impressively, struck out 545 times. He is one of only four players in MLB history to have two seasons of 200 strikeouts or more.
The longest tenured Astro to wear #23 is of course, my mom's least favorite player, Enos Cabell, who wore the MJ from 1975 to 1980. He had some really great years with the team, scoring 101 runs and stealing 42 bases in 1977, and leading the league in games played (162) and at-bats (660) in 1978, a year when he scored 92 runs, drove in 195, had 46 extra-base hits, 71 RBI, 33 steals, and hit .295. After the 1980 season, he was traded for Bob Knepper.
HE earned my mom's wrath when the Astros were down 7-5 in the bottom of the eight in Game 5 vs. the Phillies. Craig Reynolds and Terry Puhl had reached on singles with one out, and Enos stood there and took three called strikes from Tug McGraw to put a second out. The Astros managed to rally to tie the game, but when Enos came back up and made the final out in the 10th to seal the 8-7 loss, my mom decided to fully enforce a grudge that is now entering its 43rd year.
Life is better with a beagle
cap-n-jack said:
"Plus, they're going to make some adjustments to Peña this year. … I don't believe in the sophomore jinx. I believe in a year of adjustment."
This is going to be as interesting a story line as any this year I believe. And this kind of knowledge, insight is what Dusty's 40+ years or whatever it is in the league brings to this team.
I kind of think Pena was figured it in his rookie year. He chased at an alarming rate. He adjusted by the end of the season too. I'm sure he'll get a steady diet of slider and curves away. I don't think it's going to be as effective this time around.
bearkatag15 said:
GIVE ME DIRDEN ON THIS ROSTERThe spring of Dirden rolls on. Turned on a 100 mph heater for a triple into the right center field gap. He can really run.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 9, 2023
Not bad for a fat ass </farmer>
Justin “Extra Base Hits Only” Dirden.
— APOLLO @ SPRING TRAINING 🌴 (@ApolloHOU) March 9, 2023
Astros now lead 5-2. pic.twitter.com/z3GZPJFKIw
It's like an el oso blanco clone.
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