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Another thing top consider is they've doing it for a 2 month window. Can they keep it up over 6 without regressing?
Semien, Grossman, Taveras, & Jankowski are all over performing their expected stats by a fair amount. Only Garcia is underperforming. Similarly on the pitching side Dunning, Gray, Perez, and kind of Eovaldi are beating their expected stats (Dunning & Gray by a ridiculous margin) while Ragans & deGrom are underperforming their metrics.
If you ignore expected stats and just look at the individual season vs that player's normal season, several guys are having career years. Semien is 32 and he's having a top 3 season off his career. Then you look at the role players who are making the lineup deep. Jung (2nd year), Heim, Taveras, Jankowski, & Duran (2nd year) are all playing out of their mind compared to the rest of their careers (some shorter than others). What are the odds that continues for a season?
Even if they take a step back, they're still very likely a playoff quality team. As long as we continue as we are (97 win pace) I think we'll win the division by 4+ games.
Semien, Grossman, Taveras, & Jankowski are all over performing their expected stats by a fair amount. Only Garcia is underperforming. Similarly on the pitching side Dunning, Gray, Perez, and kind of Eovaldi are beating their expected stats (Dunning & Gray by a ridiculous margin) while Ragans & deGrom are underperforming their metrics.
If you ignore expected stats and just look at the individual season vs that player's normal season, several guys are having career years. Semien is 32 and he's having a top 3 season off his career. Then you look at the role players who are making the lineup deep. Jung (2nd year), Heim, Taveras, Jankowski, & Duran (2nd year) are all playing out of their mind compared to the rest of their careers (some shorter than others). What are the odds that continues for a season?
Even if they take a step back, they're still very likely a playoff quality team. As long as we continue as we are (97 win pace) I think we'll win the division by 4+ games.
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Fanduel odds to win AL west:
Opening:
Houston Astros -200
Seattle Mariners +300
Texas Rangers +1000
Los Angeles Angels +1000
Oakland Athletics +25000
Current:
Houston Astros -140
Texas Rangers +250
Los Angeles Angels +650
Seattle Mariners +700
Oakland Athletics +25000
Opening:
Houston Astros -200
Seattle Mariners +300
Texas Rangers +1000
Los Angeles Angels +1000
Oakland Athletics +25000
Current:
Houston Astros -140
Texas Rangers +250
Los Angeles Angels +650
Seattle Mariners +700
Oakland Athletics +25000
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
tremble said:
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
Pay for parking, it makes the game that much more fun. Spend the $50 to park right by the stadium. The food is pretty standard ballpark fare. You might be able to buy a pass to the Gallagher club which is very plush and has a buffet, but I think it is expensive. I always get there an hour before the game
tremble said:
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
Get there at least an hour early to walk the main concourse and check out the new additions like murals and stuff. There's a pluckers, shake shack, and el tiempo. Or regular ballpark food if you want traditional. Saint Arnold's and Karbach everywhere. Give yourself some time to check out the team store. Secure the W!
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tremble said:
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
Not much around the stadium before the game, but if you're in downtown already there are some places to hang out before the gates open (Biggio's, Vic and Anthony's bar, Westin bar). Pickings are a bit slim but these usually have a nice group of fans pregaming.
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tremble said:
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
Another opion is if you like Tex Mex head to El Tiempo or Ninfa's on Navigation. They usually have a shuttle that drops you off and picks you back up at MMP. Would need to confirm that, though.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Pregame hangout is in EaDo. Ninfa's and shuttle is a good option, but so is free street parking a couple streets off of Emancipation and walking the bars from True Anomaly to Woodrow's and then across to MMP.
We usually do Neil's and Woodrow's pregame and Truckyard postgame. Outside of 8th Wonder you will find some of the best street hot dogs you'll ever try … that's where Yo-Yo's posts up now.
If you're coming from the central Downtown side, all the places you want to hang out are on Main. You can find some eats there as well.
We usually do Neil's and Woodrow's pregame and Truckyard postgame. Outside of 8th Wonder you will find some of the best street hot dogs you'll ever try … that's where Yo-Yo's posts up now.
If you're coming from the central Downtown side, all the places you want to hang out are on Main. You can find some eats there as well.
Beau Holder said:
Pregame hangout is in EaDo. Ninfa's and shuttle is a good option, but so is free street parking a couple streets off of Emancipation and walking the bars from True Anomaly to Woodrow's and then across to MMP.
We usually do Neil's and Woodrow's pregame and Truckyard postgame. Outside of 8th Wonder you will find some of the best street hot dogs you'll ever try … that's where Yo-Yo's posts up now.
The Astros against Sonny Gray: Altuve 4, Peña 6, Alvarez DH, Bregman 5, Tucker 9, Abreu 3, Meyers 8, Dubón 7, Maldonado 2
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
France RHP
Peña staying at 2, is our long national lineup nightmare over?
Marvin said:tremble said:
Wife surprised me with Astros tickets for my birthday since we are in town. Any recommendations on show-up times, food, etc? I haven't been in years.
Another opion is if you like Tex Mex head to El Tiempo or Ninfa's on Navigation. They usually have a shuttle that drops you off and picks you back up at MMP. Would need to confirm that, though.
This is happening! Good call
There's lots of places downtown within walking distance to have food and drinks prior the game.
Biggio's
V&As
Osso and Kristalla
Moonshiners, Flying Saucer, Bovine and Barely or any of the other bars on Main St.
There's also 8th wonder and a bunch of places over by BBVA
Biggio's
V&As
Osso and Kristalla
Moonshiners, Flying Saucer, Bovine and Barely or any of the other bars on Main St.
There's also 8th wonder and a bunch of places over by BBVA
And as for the Rangers keep an eye on Eovaldi.
He's performed well so far but man he's putting a lot of mileage that arm for a pitcher who hasn't really been known as an ironman.
I'd be worried about his workload and wear and tear later in the season.
He's performed well so far but man he's putting a lot of mileage that arm for a pitcher who hasn't really been known as an ironman.
I'd be worried about his workload and wear and tear later in the season.
Ag_07 said:
There's also 8th wonder and a bunch of places over by BBVA
I never park on that side of 59 but you are correct. This may be the best area before the game that is somewhat close to the stadium.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Cobo's on the corner of Rusk and 59 is a good gameday spot. He usually has drink specials and the brisket/boudin/mac &cheese quesadillas are amazing. The Birria tacos also. And he'll package up to go food in the see thru bags per Minute Maid regulations.
The lineup is doomed today, but I kind of like it.linkdude said:The Astros against Sonny Gray: Altuve 4, Peña 6, Alvarez DH, Bregman 5, Tucker 9, Abreu 3, Meyers 8, Dubón 7, Maldonado 2
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
France RHP
rcb said:
Cobo's on the corner of Rusk and 59 is a good gameday spot. He usually has drink specials and the brisket/boudin/mac &cheese quesadillas are amazing. The Birria tacos also. And he'll package up to go food in the see thru bags per Minute Maid regulations.
Pro tip, thanks!
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Rangers have a history of overworking stud pitchers from Alvin.
Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off a mound, Dusty Baker said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
“We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he’s 100 percent. That’s where it is right now,” Baker said.
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….so never?07ag said:Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off a mound, Dusty Baker said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
“We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he’s 100 percent. That’s where it is right now,” Baker said.
07ag said:Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off a mound, Dusty Baker said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
“We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he’s 100 percent. That’s where it is right now,” Baker said.
Mild. Forearm. Strain. My. Ass.
After yesterday and this update today I'm going with we see more Abreu HRs than LMJ starts this season.
Ag_07 said:
After yesterday and this update today I'm going with we see more Abreu HRs than LMJ starts this season.
1 > 0.
He and Brantley will retire. Thanks for the memories.
07ag said:Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off a mound, Dusty Baker said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023
“We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he’s 100 percent. That’s where it is right now,” Baker said.
This is why I have been saying France and Bielak are not enough. It would not shock me if Lance is done until '25. I see "giving it time" and then admitting this winter that he needs yet another surgery. It's happened before.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Any word on Urquidy?
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Dustin Garneau did not do much for us, but I'll always respect this move…
Ramon Laureano gets HBP facing a young Astros pitcher. Wonder if he’ll give Mushinski some pitching tips between innings pic.twitter.com/HcSeQF6MbI
— The Astros Locker WS Champs (@TheAstrosLocker) May 28, 2023
It's a good thing Abreu is a power hitter again, because I worry the 3 headed beast of $48,000,000 a season for this year and the next two years for Abreu, McCullers and Montero is going to completely shut our window
Bregxit said:Dies Irae said:
It's a good thing Abreu is a power hitter again, because I worry the 3 headed beast of $48,000,000 a season for this year and the next two years for Abreu, McCullers and Montero is going to completely shut our window
JV's $66 million for 6 innings didn't shut our window and neither will those.
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Still kinda sucks seeing Correa in another uniform.
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