We have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 18, 2023
To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, we transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL.
Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land.
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EastCoastAgNc said:We have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 18, 2023
To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, we transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL.
Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land.
Organizational depth?
Odd but alright pic.twitter.com/1JlnbCtZrV
— Astros Monke🦍🍊 ✞🐍 (@AstrosMonke) June 18, 2023
agproducer said:EastCoastAgNc said:We have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 18, 2023
To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, we transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL.
Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land.
Organizational depth?Odd but alright pic.twitter.com/1JlnbCtZrV
— Astros Monke🦍🍊 ✞🐍 (@AstrosMonke) June 18, 2023
I guess. He was dfa'd, so technically no cost to pick him up. Maybe they think they can fix him. The last pitcher we picked up on dfa from the reds was Brooks Raley
Big Al 1992 said:
I was excited about the Dana hire and gave him some time to get adjusted to his new home and take stock in what he had on this team - this WS defending team. It is mid June and I've seen nothing from him. He's been sleeping as much as Dusty. How has he not had a sense of urgency meeting with Dusty and say no more to some of his idiotic moves. How has he not told Dusty your leadoff hitter is Altuve. Your catcher is Diaz. Your struggling batters - Abreu, Bregman - need to be moved down in the line up. Your previous starting catcher is not your starting catcher anymore and certainly shouldn't be batting past the 7th inning in close games.
I imagine this is a tough situation for Dana, being the new guy and Dusty's age, time with the club and last year's championship. And the fact that his predecessor is no longer here because he didn't get along with Dusty. I'll bet he sees the same things as we do.
Look, Dusty is gonna Dusty. That's where we are, and that's not going to change this year.
agproducer said:
Look, Dusty is gonna Dusty. That's where we are, and that's not going to change this year.
And I'll probably watch less and go to fewer games until the team and/or dusty figures out how to win again
https://ts.la/eric59704
Hey at least we don't have to deal with stuff like this
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Yet
Jose Altuve: “For me, the most important thing is to stay healthy all year. I’ve lost a month already. The last thing I want is to keep getting hurt. I trust the coaching staff and everybody that’s going to make the lineup the next day. Whatever they decide, I’m going to do it.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 17, 2023
With the bats struggling and the day Altuve had, what does sitting him tomorrow say about the Astro's sense of urgency? They seem to have the mindset that all is going to be well and need to treat the regular season as a set up to the playoffs. Hope they're right.
Sometime you have to change plans, and what good is having Altuve back if not going to play him regularly.
And what good is a fresh Altuve if the Astros do not even make the postseason?
Games only count twice as much in September if you treat June games as exhibitions. Dumbass Dusty Baker. DDB forever more.
Games only count twice as much in September if you treat June games as exhibitions. Dumbass Dusty Baker. DDB forever more.
Enjoying the Dodgers' misery right now.
the lack of urgency is astounding
and quite a slap in the face to the Angels and Rangers
and quite a slap in the face to the Angels and Rangers
Should have not exercised the option after 2020.agproducer said:
Look, Dusty is gonna Dusty. That's where we are, and that's not going to change this year.
McInnis said:Big Al 1992 said:
I was excited about the Dana hire and gave him some time to get adjusted to his new home and take stock in what he had on this team - this WS defending team. It is mid June and I've seen nothing from him. He's been sleeping as much as Dusty. How has he not had a sense of urgency meeting with Dusty and say no more to some of his idiotic moves. How has he not told Dusty your leadoff hitter is Altuve. Your catcher is Diaz. Your struggling batters - Abreu, Bregman - need to be moved down in the line up. Your previous starting catcher is not your starting catcher anymore and certainly shouldn't be batting past the 7th inning in close games.
I imagine this is a tough situation for Dana, being the new guy and Dusty's age, time with the club and last year's championship. And the fact that his predecessor is no longer here because he didn't get along with Dusty. I'll bet he sees the same things as we do.
You have to wonder if Crane hired a yes-man all along. Brown was VP of Scouting, not really in a GM role. If Crane and Bagwell are still really in charge… buckle up because it's going to be a long few years.
You've been MIA this year. You back now?
Possibly. I decided to try and spend less of my free time online (in general, not just here) a few months ago. I'll be around but probably not posting quite as much.
Beau Holder said:
Enjoying the Dodgers' misery right now.
Misery loves company
Happy father's day to all dads on the board!
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Ok, boys. It's a new day and it's time to start a winning streak. Whatever lineup DDB cooks up, the pitching and defense will overcome. There will be enough hits... heck, Salazar might drive in Kessinger for his first walkoff, who knows.
Postive vibes only because it's Father's Day, MFers!!
Postive vibes only because it's Father's Day, MFers!!
"Happy Father's Day to Jose Altuve" - Yankees fans
Happy Fathers Day to all you degenerates!
Now let's get Dustied!
Now let's get Dustied!
Dusty with another stellar lineup
RHP Brandon Bielak was optioned to Triple A following last night's game.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 18, 2023
And thus ended the 6 man rotation...
I feel for Bielak. He did nothing to deserve a demotion. If you can find an institutional 8th starter who would have been better I would love to see them.
And now we replace him with #10. All that does is reload the barrels for Russian roulette.
The answer lies with trading for a solid #3.
And now we replace him with #10. All that does is reload the barrels for Russian roulette.
The answer lies with trading for a solid #3.
Last years starters
JV
Framber
CJ
Urkeeding
Garcia
LMJ
Odo
Brown
This years starters so far
Framber
CJ
Urkeeding
Garcia
Brown
France
Bielak
Blanco
Soon to be Dubin
And with all that drop off in talent year over year, the starting pitching hasn't been the problem. Hit the ball and we are in much better shape.
JV
Framber
CJ
Urkeeding
Garcia
LMJ
Odo
Brown
This years starters so far
Framber
CJ
Urkeeding
Garcia
Brown
France
Bielak
Blanco
Soon to be Dubin
And with all that drop off in talent year over year, the starting pitching hasn't been the problem. Hit the ball and we are in much better shape.
Dubon has a 7.96 ERA in Sugar Land… this should go well
bearkatag15 said:
Dubon has a 7.96 ERA in Sugar Land… this should go well
No hitter confirmed
Bielak > Blanco
IMO
IMO
https://www.fangraphs.com/players/brandon-bielak/19866/stats?position=P
I don't think this page has been updated, but it shows Bielak has 1 minor league option left. Maybe there's something about timing where if they kept him around any longer, they couldn't option him again and he'd have to be DFA'd?
I don't think this page has been updated, but it shows Bielak has 1 minor league option left. Maybe there's something about timing where if they kept him around any longer, they couldn't option him again and he'd have to be DFA'd?
Sunday starters.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 18, 2023
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Is it illegal to have Meyers and Chas in the lineup together?
unfortunately, Meyers has been part of the problem
.701 OPS and OPS+ of 93
he had a couple of hot weeks in May...and then has been terrible in June with a meager .537 OPS in the month
.701 OPS and OPS+ of 93
he had a couple of hot weeks in May...and then has been terrible in June with a meager .537 OPS in the month
speaking of terrible in June...
Machete is 3 for 34 with 2 GIDP's and 1 RBI
Machete is 3 for 34 with 2 GIDP's and 1 RBI
And that's still better than JulksW said:
unfortunately, Meyers has been part of the problem
.701 OPS and OPS+ of 93
he had a couple of hot weeks in May...and then has been terrible in June with a meager .537 OPS in the month
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