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

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In reply to Lonestar_Ag09 • 1:10p, 6/5/23
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Lonestar_Ag09 said:
did anyone see what the actual post was? Was it funny or something at least?


She said "dear lord" in response to a post about the rangers not being able to maintain their level of offensive production and also implying they could be cheating since they are so hot.


I immediately told her to go **** yourself but my post was deleted
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In reply to Chrundle the Great • 1:11p, 6/5/23
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Chrundle the Great said:
Rangers fans are already comparing this season to the 2001 mariners… how do some fan bases get so delusional so fast? Is it cowboy fandom bleeding over?
If that is what they want, let them have it. They will still have 2 less WS rings than us.
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In reply to Chrundle the Great • 1:15p, 6/5/23
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Chrundle the Great said:
Rangers fans are already comparing this season to the 2001 mariners… how do some fan bases get so delusional so fast? Is it cowboy fandom bleeding over?


They're the 2022 Yankees at best. Except the Yankees were on pace for 120 or so.
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In reply to JDUB08AG • 1:16p, 6/5/23
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JDUB08AG said:
Chrundle the Great said:
Rangers fans are already comparing this season to the 2001 mariners… how do some fan bases get so delusional so fast? Is it cowboy fandom bleeding over?
If that is what they want, let them have it. They will still have 2 less WS rings than us.


3 less by the end of this year
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1:29p, 6/5/23
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Why would anybody want to be the 2001 mariners?
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1:29p, 6/5/23
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https://ts.la/eric59704
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1:34p, 6/5/23
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Eh, let them enjoy their moment in the sun. They've sucked for a long, long time, and even the sun shines on a dog's ass every once in a while.

Let them continue to be delusional that this pace and their performance are sustainable. Even fangraphs and bettors believe they will cool off.

It's sad they have been hot for two months, and their fans believe it entitles them to talk *****

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In reply to 07ag • 1:38p, 6/5/23
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07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Marvin • 1:40p, 6/5/23
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Marvin said:
07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...
Define... "exceptional." We need to know where the bar is. And when I say "bar," I mean level -- not the place they serve alcohol.
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In reply to Marvin • 1:41p, 6/5/23
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Marvin said:
07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...


i do kinda want this one, love that its against the mariners too, lol
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1:45p, 6/5/23
What do you guys think about the trade I just made in my OOTP game?

I'm under a mandate to have a top 6 minor league club by 2027 from Crane and right now we're 30th. Chazzy Fizz is out for the year; so I traded Kyle Tucker and Jose Urquidy along with a no name catching prospect to the White Sox for Luis Robert Jr, and the #51 and #71 prospect, and a really good young left handed reliever named Garrett Crochet.

I might try and take a run at Ohtani in the off season or Teoscar Hernandez to fill the RF spot; but right now I have dirden in against RHP and he's doing well.
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In reply to Dies Irae • 1:46p, 6/5/23
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I know Farmer won't like it
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In reply to bearkatag15 • 1:48p, 6/5/23
bearkatag15 said:
I know Farmer won't like it
I don't know, Robert Jr is signed through 2027 with a pretty team friendly contract 9.5/12.5/15/20/20* (team option)

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In reply to bearkatag15 • 1:54p, 6/5/23
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I know Farmer won't like it
also, wait till he seems me send Alvarez to the Angels for Ohtani and every decent prospect they have. Can't get fired by Crane and the cupboard is bare.
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In reply to agproducer • 2:25p, 6/5/23
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agproducer said:
Marvin said:
07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...
Define... "exceptional." We need to know where the bar is. And when I say "bar," I mean level -- not the place they serve alcohol.


Here is my bar- does it pair well with watching the Aggies or Astros?
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Marvin • 2:30p, 6/5/23
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Sometimes that's a pretty low bar.
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In reply to Marvin • 2:35p, 6/5/23
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Marvin said:
agproducer said:
Marvin said:
07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...
Define... "exceptional." We need to know where the bar is. And when I say "bar," I mean level -- not the place they serve alcohol.


Here is my bar- does it pair well with watching the Aggies or Astros?
So -- all?

I like talking with fellow bourbon drinkers because I'm always looking for something new.

Some of my recent favorites include First Call Double Oak (it's like a Woodford Double Oak but about $20 cheaper), Still Austin Cask Strength and Bib & Tucker 6 year. I like the vanilla, caramel and oak flavors -- with some tobacco.

That Elijah Craig one you got was nice.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:39p, 6/5/23
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Ag_07 said:
Mathguy64 said:
With Salazar being sent down there is even less chance Daz plays now than there was before. Certainly the 1B opportunities will drop to 0.

Thought the same thing. Even any DH opportunities disappear. It's catching or bench.

This is not a good for any hopes that Diaz was gonna get more PT.


Let's be real. Dusty failed to use the roster like Dana intended. The lions share of Yainer's PA have come from starting behind the plate. This will either force Dusty to catch him more and sit him a little more.

Right now Yainer's only on pace for ~200 PA
Currently at 75 PA and needs 225 to reach the 300 PA target Dana set. That means if he is catching only then he will need 40-45 games before the end of the season or about 2 per week. Seems pretty easy to dictate that Diaz is expected to catch pitcher X and pitcher Y, and if either of those pitchers go down then he should be assigned a new pitcher.

It won't happen, but if I was getting circumvented by a subordinate manager, I certainly would be having a fresh conversation to reassert my expectations and ensuring they are crystal clear.
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In reply to Eso si, Que es • 2:43p, 6/5/23
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Sounds like something that should/could happen. But what are the odds Dusty listens. He has all the power on lineup until Crane fires him.
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2:46p, 6/5/23
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YAINER!!!

Still no Tuve
Julks is now an everyday player. Enjoy the pine Chas.
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In reply to agproducer • 2:50p, 6/5/23
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agproducer said:
Marvin said:
agproducer said:
Marvin said:
07ag said:

It better be an exceptional bottle of bourbon if anyone expects me to head to MMP for that...
Define... "exceptional." We need to know where the bar is. And when I say "bar," I mean level -- not the place they serve alcohol.


Here is my bar- does it pair well with watching the Aggies or Astros?
So -- all?

I like talking with fellow bourbon drinkers because I'm always looking for something new.

Some of my recent favorites include First Call Double Oak (it's like a Woodford Double Oak but about $20 cheaper), Still Austin Cask Strength and Bib & Tucker 6 year. I like the vanilla, caramel and oak flavors -- with some tobacco.

That Elijah Craig one you got was nice.


I know they were just blending at first, but I liked the Widow Jane I bought last year. I have enjoyed the Elijah Craig very much! Tullamore Dew put out a special reserve that was delicious several years ago (but pricey). I also like Four Roses, Knob Creek, and an occasional Woodford Reserve if that's what is available.

I agree on the vanilla, oak, and caramel. A bit of fruitiness is ok. I like a good cigar on occasion, but not in my glass.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:51p, 6/5/23
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Farmer1906 said:


YAINER!!!

Still no Tuve
Julks is now an everyday player. Enjoy the pine Chas.


I read something this morning that said Jose may be out this entire week. No clue if it was legitimate so I didn't share it.
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In reply to Marvin • 2:53p, 6/5/23
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I'm guessing a couple days for Tuve. Enough time to rest but not go on the IL and have to sit the full 10 days.

Makes sense why they brought the new infielder up and didn't put Tuve on the IL.
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2:57p, 6/5/23
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Anyone have tips for Whataburger Field in Corpus? Headed there in the near future for my first trip down there.
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3:02p, 6/5/23
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No one would have believed this 8 months ago.
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3:05p, 6/5/23
I guess we know what they think of hensley
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In reply to HarryRocket • 3:15p, 6/5/23
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Dude has his shot and was pretty bad so probably why someone else is getting a chance
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:30p, 6/5/23
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No one would have believed this 8 months ago.
The Bielak vs Vladdy Jr match up should go well.
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In reply to Ags #1 • 3:30p, 6/5/23
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Ags #1 said:
Dude has his shot and was pretty bad so probably why someone else is getting a chance


That's not really practical in large quantities because of the 40 man restriction.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 3:52p, 6/5/23
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texasaggie2015 said:
Here's a fun little nugget. Kenni Gomez is a name that's been mentioned to me a couple times as someone the organization is extremely high on. They view him as possibly the most talented player in the farm system. He's only 17 years old but they are in love with everything about him. Five tool player from Cuba.

He's going to be a really hot name in a couple years.
He had a two-run home run and a walk in his season debut today. Trust me... remember this kid's name.

FCL Astros 4, FCL Mets 5 Final Score (06/05/2023) on Gameday (milb.com)
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In reply to JDUB08AG • 3:55p, 6/5/23
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JDUB08AG said:
Chrundle the Great said:
Rangers fans are already comparing this season to the 2001 mariners… how do some fan bases get so delusional so fast? Is it cowboy fandom bleeding over?
If that is what they want, let them have it. They will still have 2 less WS rings than us.

The Astros have more World Series appearances since 2019 than the Rangers have in the franchise's history. To say nothing of wins.

Imagine spending decades in a league and winning it half as often as a team that switched over like five minutes ago. I choose sympathy.
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5:02p, 6/5/23
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We have experience on our side, it's that experience that leads us to rest or even put on IL more players than most.the Rangers have played a meaningful game in August in a decade so it will be interesting to see how they handle any adversity. They have a good squad but it's hard for me to believe we don't win the division by 3 or 4 games especially if we get healthy
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5:39p, 6/5/23
DeGrom to 60 day IL
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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5:44p, 6/5/23
I had no idea DeGrom was a Bobby Bonilla too
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