***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread ***** - Page 1344

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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 10:31a, 7/30/23

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texasaggie2015 said:
The vast majority of pitchers on the staff have been very vocal about him catching when they start. I don't know specifics as to why.

Really seems to be ****ing helping them

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10:31a, 7/30/23

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For those wondering: Justin Verlander is in the Mets' clubhouse, headphones on, preparing for his start this afternoon.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 30, 2023

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:37a, 7/30/23

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Farmer1906 said:
All I do is Nguyen said:
I would love to sit down with Dusty and have him explain his logic behind some of these lineups.

No you don't. Just read what he said about Pena batting second.

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Dusty Baker said he is hitting Jeremy Peña second in hopes he'll see more fastballs and be able to better utilize use his speed hitting ahead of Kyle Tucker.

"You're not going to steal too much with Yordan (up) because they'll just walk him," Baker said.

The amount of fastballs you see in the 2 vs 8 is not significant based on what happened last year.

Pena isn't exactly a great base stealer.

He's basically saying Alvarez is better than Tucker if they'll walk Alvarez but not Tucker. Why are you batting Alvarez 5th then?

Well because they had a pow wow and Tucker and Yordan agreed that Kyle should bat 3rd...which is monumentally stupid reasoning until you ask Dusty, "why not bat Yordan 4th then?" I won't even repeat his answer because it pisses me off typing it.

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:38a, 7/30/23

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EastCoastAgNc said:
For those wondering: Justin Verlander is in the Mets' clubhouse, headphones on, preparing for his start this afternoon.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 30, 2023

Maybe he's reading this thread

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In reply to mAgnoliAg • 10:42a, 7/30/23

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Does anybody in the media ever ask him why the worst catcher in history is playing 4/5 and the young stud who is better in all facets is playing 1/5

I want Chandler Rome to man up and ask him a question like that some time so Dusty will punch him in the face.

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10:44a, 7/30/23

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Umpire: Tripp Gibson
Final: Rays 4, Astros 17#RaysUp // #Ready2Reign #TBvsHOU // #HOUvsTB

More stats for this game 👇https://t.co/JzuOwZuXEz pic.twitter.com/XgqgyrSZh5
— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) July 30, 2023

the one time it's in our favor, the calls are completely meaningless

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In reply to linkdude • 10:45a, 7/30/23

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Think the ump was trying to get the game over.

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10:49a, 7/30/23

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It seems a bit dangerous to me to put a position player in to pitch batting practice and throw 50mph balls w no action without a screen. It was like a home run derby kind of fell.

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:59a, 7/30/23

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EastCoastAgNc said:
For those wondering: Justin Verlander is in the Mets' clubhouse, headphones on, preparing for his start this afternoon.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 30, 2023

I got him under 18.5 pitching outs today. I bet they pull him earlier than usual

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In reply to gougler08 • 11:06a, 7/30/23

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It really feels like Dana will have to cut or somehow trade Maldy like we did with Straw to improve the team at this point

This needs to happen.

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In reply to wangus12 • 11:08a, 7/30/23

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wangus12 said:
gougler08 said:
It really feels like Dana will have to cut or somehow trade Maldy like we did with Straw to improve the team at this point

This needs to happen.

Should have DFA'd him at the AS break. Earlier really but…

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11:11a, 7/30/23

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From what I've gathered watching games and reading articles is that the only advantage Maldy has over Yanier is that he communicated better with the pitching staff.

That's literally it.

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11:17a, 7/30/23

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wow, no Yanier

.507 slugging % not good enough to break the starting lineup

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In reply to Ag_07 • 11:17a, 7/30/23

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From what I've gathered watching games and reading articles is that the only advantage Maldy has over Yanier is that he communicated better with the pitching staff.

That's literally it.

You'd think leading the league in passed balls would offset that, but that's just me.

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11:18a, 7/30/23

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it is a big game today for wildcard tiebreaking purposes

Astros lead the season series vs. the Rays 3 games to 2

might be important at the end of the season

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11:20a, 7/30/23

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Inconceivable that the best backup catcher in baseball also appears to be on the same team as the worst starting catcher in baseball. Seems like there's a simple solution somewhere in there that anybody beyond a complete moron could see.

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11:22a, 7/30/23

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Everyone else is trying to win.

Dusty wants to play favorites.

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In reply to Ag_07 • 11:27a, 7/30/23

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Ag_07 said:
From what I've gathered watching games and reading articles is that the only advantage Maldy has over Yanier is that he communicated better with the pitching staff.

That's literally it.

I always hated this line of thought. Just watching Diaz yesterday behind the plate, he really took charge out there, and you could see he was working well with Brown. So is Maldy to blame for Framber sucking lately?!?! It should go both ways, right? Maybe he can't "call a good game" anymore on top of his putrid hitting and defense.

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11:28a, 7/30/23

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And here we are starting suck ass Brandon Bielak.

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11:30a, 7/30/23

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This can't come a shock at this point. Amazing, the team made it an easier decision than anyone could have guessed (I assume). Sources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won't be dealt https://t.co/wavoECw6Bh
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2023

Official, no Cody

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In reply to W • 11:32a, 7/30/23

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W said:
it is a big game today for wildcard tiebreaking purposes

Astros lead the season series vs. the Rays 3 games to 2

might be important at the end of the season

Dusty don't care

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:33a, 7/30/23

EastCoastAgNc said:
This can't come a shock at this point. Amazing, the team made it an easier decision than anyone could have guessed (I assume). Sources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won't be dealt https://t.co/wavoECw6Bh
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2023

Official, no Cody

Can't blame them, he's cheap and playing outside of his mind

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11:36a, 7/30/23

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Astros Manager Dusty Baker shares his thoughts on the Rangers acquiring Max Scherzer. @Astros #Ready2Reign pic.twitter.com/sVta936svV
— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) July 30, 2023

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11:36a, 7/30/23

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Baker on Brantley: "He's working his way up to velocity. He's trying a different rehab this time, where last time he rushed right into it. So far, so good."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 30, 2023

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11:36a, 7/30/23

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regarding JV...

Crane is a tough spot with the payroll.

in the last 2 months, Bregman has played like the best third baseman in the American League.

like someone you want to (make an offer to) stick around

payroll is getting tight for 2024 & 2025

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11:36a, 7/30/23

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Dana Brown GM #Astros just told us they are not presently in the market for a starting pitcher instead they are focusing on the back end of their bullpen and a left-handed bat. BUT priority is PEN but that could shift at the deadline and could end up with a starter and put…
— Jim Bowden⚾️🏈 (@JimBowdenGM) July 30, 2023

GET A STARTER DANA

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11:37a, 7/30/23

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When asked about Diaz not playing, Dusty said: "I already had it planned. Meyers had a big day, too. He had three hits (Saturday) and he's not in there. You've just got to be careful of changing my plan because of the day. That was already sort of programmed..."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 30, 2023

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11:38a, 7/30/23

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So all this Maldy vs Diaz talk

Isn't it obvious, I'm surprised someone hasn't mentioned (maybe they have and I missed it)

Crusty is saving/resting Diaz until September. Then flip the Maldy/Diaz starts

He wants Diaz fresh for the playoff run.

Crusty playing 4d chess

(Insert Eddie Murphy tapping forehead meme)

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11:38a, 7/30/23

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Playoff rotation, as of today?

Framber
Javier
Brown
(Urquidy?)
France

Urquidy should be close to being reinstated, yes?

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In reply to wangus12 • 11:38a, 7/30/23

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wangus12 said:
W said:
it is a big game today for wildcard tiebreaking purposes

Astros lead the season series vs. the Rays 3 games to 2

might be important at the end of the season

Dusty don't care

there is truth here

Dusty was out to lunch for the season finale between the Astros and Blue Jays -- which was a very important game that the Astros unfortunately lost

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:39a, 7/30/23

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EastCoastAgNc said:
When asked about Diaz not playing, Dusty said: "I already had it planned. Meyers had a big day, too. He had three hits (Saturday) and he's not in there. You've just got to be careful of changing my plan because of the day. That was already sort of programmed..."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 30, 2023

In my life I can't think of a Houston coach I despise more than dusty baker........ even bill Obrien

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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11:40a, 7/30/23

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I don't fully understand the fascination with bringing JV back. Coming off a Cy Young season, we weren't willing to pay him what he's making, but now we'll pay that plus whatever we trade to get him. And he's struggled more this season.

I like him, and really would love to see him get into the Hall with an Astros hat, but if we're trading assets, I'd prefer considering another pitcher all things considered.

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In reply to Bulldog73 • 11:42a, 7/30/23

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Mets will pay a large part of the salary if a trade goes through (see Scherzer)

We also had Garcia and LMJ when we decided not to resign JV…things change

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11:42a, 7/30/23

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Asked if the Astros have considered going back to carrying three catchers to give him some flexibility to play Yainer Diaz and Martín Maldonado together, Dusty Baker said "Yainer has trouble with lefties. Everybody trying to help me manage, I don't really need it, thank you."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 30, 2023

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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:42a, 7/30/23

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Mr.Bond said:
EastCoastAgNc said:
When asked about Diaz not playing, Dusty said: "I already had it planned. Meyers had a big day, too. He had three hits (Saturday) and he's not in there. You've just got to be careful of changing my plan because of the day. That was already sort of programmed..."
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 30, 2023

In my life I can't think of a Houston coach I despise more than dusty baker........ even bill Obrien

Get ready, you're about to dislike him more

Asked if the Astros have considered going back to carrying three catchers to give him some flexibility to play Yainer Diaz and Martín Maldonado together, Dusty Baker said "Yainer has trouble with lefties. Everybody trying to help me manage, I don't really need it, thank you."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 30, 2023

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