***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****

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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:22p, 4/30/23
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Overreact much? Did you feel that confident when they went 1-5 against the A's and the Reds before this?

And the Yankees haven't been anything but average yet their year either
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:27p, 4/30/23
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Mathguy64 said:
Rangers thumped the Yankees again.

I'll say it. This year won't be a 10 game lead cakewalk. This Division will go to the end.

Rangers have played one of the easiest schedules to date... yes, including a set against the Astros. Let's settle into the marathon and not call the race before even reaching the quarter pole.
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In reply to McInnis • 10:38p, 4/30/23
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McInnis said:
JPN06 said:
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Strategy said:
Meanwhile Yuli is batting over .300 for the Marlins. Miss that dude!


Mancini is batting .261 with three home runs. Sure wish the Astros had kept that guy.
Do you think Abreu or Mancini will end up having the better season?


That's a good question but considering that Abreu's power drought is going on about three months now it would be tempting to bet on Mancini. Hope that's wrong.


Mancini but only because he's playing elsewhere. I just don't think he got comfortable here or maybe playing for the contract made him press too much.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:38p, 4/30/23
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Mathguy64 said:
Rangers thumped the Yankees again.

I'll say it. This year won't be a 10 game lead cakewalk. This Division will go to the end.


Because of the Rangers? Get out of here.
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In reply to shady • 11:14p, 4/30/23
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shady said:
Springer only two spots in front of Abreu.
it's been a rough start for George

only 4 x-base hits in 111 at-bats
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In reply to wangus12 • 11:29p, 4/30/23
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wangus12 said:
redline248 said:
I bought that same swimsuit for my wife.

I will not follow rule number one, bc it's a very small suit


At least link the website so the rest of us can buy our wives the same kne

here you go
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6:24a, 5/1/23
Do we know what was wrong with Urquidy? I hate to say this but if any of the starting pitchers got some extended time off I am glad it was him. I hope he makes a full recovery and gets back 100% healthy. This should move Louace and Brown up in the rotation
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6:58a, 5/1/23
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https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/jose-urquidy-shoulder-injury-astros-win
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7:24a, 5/1/23
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Remember when we thought Whitley might have turned the corner? He's had 3 bad outings in a row. Assuming Urquidy needs to go on the IL, Who do we bring up Bielak, Dubin, France, or Whitley? France has been the best this year. Or do try to stretch out Blanco then bring up another reliever like Gage, Taylor, or Paredes?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 7:38a, 5/1/23
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Farmer1906 said:
Or do try to stretch out Blanco then bring up another reliever like Gage, Taylor, or Paredes?

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 7:50a, 5/1/23
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Want no part of bleilak. Think we know what he can do as a starter. Give france a chance and see what he can do
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7:52a, 5/1/23
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Next six series:

Vs. San Francisco
@ Seattle
@ Anaheim
@ Chicago Sox
Vs. Chicago Cubs
Vs. Oakland

It'd be nice to go 2-outta-3 for that 18 game period, maybe that'd even be slightly disappointing. Brantley/McCormick coming back soon and we should have a firmer timeline on Altuve by the end of this stretch. Will be interesting to see how they handle Urquidy/his rotation spot.
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8:02a, 5/1/23
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So looking back the good guys went 8-4 over that 12 game stretch against TOR, ATL, TB, and PHI.

I'll take that any day of the week.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 8:12a, 5/1/23
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Ag_07 said:
So looking back the good guys went 8-4 over that 12 game stretch against TOR, ATL, TB, and PHI.

I'll take that any day of the week.
And it allows us to continue treading water until we're at full strength, which has always been the realistic goal with the bulk of our leaders out of commission.

We need to continue to tread water and not go on any prolonged losing streaks. We do that and make it to June we should finally see what this team is capable of doing at full strength.
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In reply to Prosperdick • 8:22a, 5/1/23
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Exactly. I think of it this way...

We're treading water at/above .500 until we get to full strength. We've yet to field our full lineup or play our best baseball.

The division leader is already playing their best baseball and is aiming to keep their current pace.

We'll be just fine.

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8:31a, 5/1/23
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Have there been any updates about LMJ?
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8:47a, 5/1/23
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We have a new and official "would it dong" twitter to follow.

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In reply to MosesHallRAB04 • 8:55a, 5/1/23
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MosesHallRAB04 said:
Have there been any updates about LMJ?
He started throwing from the front of the mound last week. Seems like a total rehab.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's on about the same pace as last year. Maybe be back in August, but I haven't seen any real projections.
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In reply to McInnis • 8:56a, 5/1/23
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McInnis said:
MosesHallRAB04 said:
Have there been any updates about LMJ?
He started throwing from the front of the mound last week. Seems like a total rehab.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's on about the same pace as last year. Maybe be back in August, but I haven't seen any real projections.



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9:04a, 5/1/23
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A return in the middle of May? I hope so but I'll take the over.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 9:07a, 5/1/23
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Farmer1906 said:
McInnis said:
MosesHallRAB04 said:
Have there been any updates about LMJ?
He started throwing from the front of the mound last week. Seems like a total rehab.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's on about the same pace as last year. Maybe be back in August, but I haven't seen any real projections.





Mid-May? I'm taking the over.
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9:10a, 5/1/23
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I love how they still call it "low grade forearm strain"
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9:14a, 5/1/23
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Am I the only one that wishes LMJ comes back around All-Star break to get to October? A return mid May feels like he'd last till mid Sept at best.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 9:20a, 5/1/23
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The middle of May seems like completely unfounded optimism. I just expect to see him sometime around the All-Star break.
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9:32a, 5/1/23
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Spent the weekend away from the board. About to catch up. Surely nobody questioned why Maldy continues to start 80% of the games, Abreu's ability to hit a baseball, or Dusty Baker's competency as a manager. I'm expecting nothing but cool, calm, rational baseball talk. Let's see.
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In reply to Marvin • 9:34a, 5/1/23
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Marvin said:
Farmer1906 said:
McInnis said:
MosesHallRAB04 said:
Have there been any updates about LMJ?
He started throwing from the front of the mound last week. Seems like a total rehab.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's on about the same pace as last year. Maybe be back in August, but I haven't seen any real projections.





Mid-May? I'm taking the over.
They didn't say which year.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 9:39a, 5/1/23
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texasaggie2015 said:
Spent the weekend away from the board. About to catch up. Surely nobody questioned why Maldy continues to start 80% of the games, Abreu's ability to hit a baseball, or Dusty Baker's competency as a manager. I'm expecting nothing but cool, calm, rational baseball talk. Let's see.

Those three questions are exceedingly rational Baseball talk.
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In reply to Beau Holder • 9:40a, 5/1/23
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Haha good point
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9:41a, 5/1/23
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What's the inside skinny on Whitley. I was optimistic earlier, but he appears to be imploding yet again
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In reply to [removed post] • 9:44a, 5/1/23
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Haha. I'm just joking around. Trust me I'm right there with you guys.
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In reply to McInnis • 10:07a, 5/1/23
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McInnis said:
A return in the middle of May? I hope so but I'll take the over.


Me too. I think end of May, start of June.
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