Funny watching Dom Chiti hobble down from the BP (26 seconds mark) as if he is actually going to do something.EastCoastAgNc said:Buck Showalter SPRINTED out there to protect his rookie pic.twitter.com/4ehgwcX13q
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Dusty would have just sat there and chewed on his toothpick rather than be bothered to stand up for his players
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As much as we joke about Dusty not playing Diaz enough, he has now started 10 straight games (which yes, even surprised me), and while he will most certainly get a day off soon (perhaps not tonight now that after Chaz's antics in the 9th last night, he will DEFINITELY be sitting the bench today), I think Diaz may have finally pushed himself into a starter role (.299/.309/.598 over 26 starts since June 1)
Julks since June 2nd (Full Season)redline248 said:
Checking in on the Astros young OFs...since June 2nd:
Julks leads with 102 Plate Appearances in 27 games. In that time he's doing pretty well. .322/.402/.467, 9 SB, 3 HR, 147 wRC+. Oh, and his walk rate has jumped to 11.8%, and K down to 18.6%. That's such a drastic flip from earlier in the season.
Chas has 91 PA, .309/.385/.519, 4 SB, 4 HR, 153 wRC+. 7.7% BB, 24.2% K.
Meyers 77 PA, .197/.299/.303, 4 SB, 1 HR, 72 wRC+. 13.0% BB, 22.1% K
87.6 EV (87.6)
15.1 LA (17.1)
36.6% Hard Hit (36.4)
7.0% Barrel (4.6)
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31.0% LD (26.6)
35.2% GB (37.0)
35.8% FB (36.4)
8.3% IFFB (14.3)
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33.8% Pull (42.8)
40.8% Cent (32.4)
25.4% Oppo (24.9)
Nothing earth-shattering that he is doing differently with balls in play.
- Fewer INF popouts, more Line drives (why his LA dropped)
- Going up the middle more
- The largest difference in the K/BB ratio
He won't be able to keep up this run, but no reason he can't stay avg-slightly above if he keeps hitting line drives & drawing some walks.
If he keeps that up it's good newsQuote:
He won't be able to keep up this run, but no reason he can't stay avg-slightly above if he keeps hitting line drives & drawing some walks.
W said:think back to last year when Kirby plunked Altuve after a perceived slight (by the Mariners dugout)JWinTX said:W said:
if the Mariners thought it was bush league...they will retaliate against Chas
they are that kind of team
Every team is that kind of team
Altuve was not involved in the slight, but was designated for payback
some teams would have let it go
Servais had a pitcher hit an Astros batter after his own player fouled a ball off himself. You can't rationalize stupid.
Julks kinda reminds me of an NBA microwave scorer off the bench. Like Jamal Crawford or Dennis Schroder. They're not good enough all around to be a foundation piece on a team, but they can get hot quick and give you a boost offensively.
Jon Singleton in 33 ABs for the Space Cowboys.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) July 7, 2023
.394 AVG
.512 OBP(!)
.818 SLG
1.330 OPS
4 HR
12 RBI
10 SO
9 BB
👀
Saw an interesting stat on the Rangers broadcast last night. Texas is 2 games under .500 when they draw three walks or less, and it seemed to happen in about half of their games. They rake with four or more.
Anyone know the Astros splits? I would expect it is even worse.
Anyone know the Astros splits? I would expect it is even worse.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Dana has to be smart. He needs to hold on to Chas and get rid of Jake.
Chas has shown enough, and he is controllable.
Dusty needs to have his farewell tour. He's done well here, and tip of the cap for all that he did after the cheating scandal. The Astros need Espada to lead next year.
You hold on the Chas regardless of what Dusty does. Jake is expendable. I'd say Julks -- with his age -- is also expendable.
As far as trades go -- I still want Giolito. If we can't get Joc from SF, I'd like Benintendi. Or, here's someone I just thought of -- Ryan McMahon. You get a LHH, someone who can play 1B, 2B, 3B and DH -- then send Dubie to the OF.
Chas has shown enough, and he is controllable.
Dusty needs to have his farewell tour. He's done well here, and tip of the cap for all that he did after the cheating scandal. The Astros need Espada to lead next year.
You hold on the Chas regardless of what Dusty does. Jake is expendable. I'd say Julks -- with his age -- is also expendable.
As far as trades go -- I still want Giolito. If we can't get Joc from SF, I'd like Benintendi. Or, here's someone I just thought of -- Ryan McMahon. You get a LHH, someone who can play 1B, 2B, 3B and DH -- then send Dubie to the OF.
34-18 when we draw 3 or more walks
15-21 when we draw 2 or fewer walks
15-21 when we draw 2 or fewer walks
Benintendi has not been anything special this year (.282/.349/.372/.721 100 OPS+) and he is owed another 66.4 M over the next 4 seasons. Hell no!agproducer said:
Dana has to be smart. He needs to hold on to Chas and get rid of Jake.
Chas has shown enough, and he is controllable.
Dusty needs to have his farewell tour. He's done well here, and tip of the cap for all that he did after the cheating scandal. The Astros need Espada to lead next year.
You hold on the Chas regardless of what Dusty does. Jake is expendable. I'd say Julks -- with his age -- is also expendable.
As far as trades go -- I still want Giolito. If we can't get Joc from SF, I'd like Benintendi. Or, here's someone I just thought of -- Ryan McMahon. You get a LHH, someone who can play 1B, 2B, 3B and DH -- then send Dubie to the OF.
McMahon isn't a terrible idea. He hits righties really well. But he also has a significant Coors boost (.170 OPS points more at home than away for his career). He also isn't cheap for such an average player. 56 M over the next 4 seasons.
And if teams wants ML ready OF and insists on Chas vs the other two…do you allow him to hold back trades?
Some other random splits
20-7 when we hit 2 or more HRs
14-8 when we hit into 2 or more Double Plays (surprising, but maybe makes sense since it likely means we have runners on)
29-5 when scoring 6 or more.
0-4 when scoring 0.
6-4 when hitting 4 or more doubles yet 11-0 when hitting exactly 3 double.
10-4 when leaving 10 or more on base
16-5 when hitting at least 1 sac fly
20-7 when we hit 2 or more HRs
14-8 when we hit into 2 or more Double Plays (surprising, but maybe makes sense since it likely means we have runners on)
29-5 when scoring 6 or more.
0-4 when scoring 0.
6-4 when hitting 4 or more doubles yet 11-0 when hitting exactly 3 double.
10-4 when leaving 10 or more on base
16-5 when hitting at least 1 sac fly
So you are saying if we take lots of pitches instead of hacking away we win more often?Farmer1906 said:
34-18 when we draw 3 or more walks
15-21 when we draw 2 or fewer walks
Seriously, the eye test here is really not that hard to use. When we swing away we struggle. Witness last night. 3 innings of 6 pitches. Not only are we not on base but the turn around time for our starter is minimized to an extreme.
I'm not saying we should not swing at cookies. But working counts has lots of benefits. And it's the biggest downside of Dubon leading off.
It depends on what the return would be. If Chas is part of a package for Luis Robert, I'm all for it.Lonestar_Ag09 said:
And if teams wants ML ready OF and insists on Chas vs the other two…do you allow him to hold back trades?
I forgot to look at the contract numbers. With that -- I'd agree with you, unless CWS eat some of that money.Farmer1906 said:
Benintendi has not been anything special this year (.282/.349/.372/.721 100 OPS+) and he is owed another 66.4 M over the next 4 seasons. Hell no!
Re: McMahon -- 56 over 4 isn't too terrible. That's similar to the flier that the Astros took with Brantley. McMahon hits for more power, and is more versatile.
I completely agree. It also leads to the opponent's starters going 6 and 7 innings and not allowing the Astros to get into their bullpen where they can take advantage in the long run. Feels like the Astros have let far too many starting pitchers go into the 7th against them this year as compared to previous years.Mathguy64 said:So you are saying if we take lots of pitches instead of hacking away we win more often?Farmer1906 said:
34-18 when we draw 3 or more walks
15-21 when we draw 2 or fewer walks
Seriously, the eye test here is really not that hard to use. When we swing away we struggle. Witness last night. 3 innings of 6 pitches. Not only are we not on base but the turn around time for our starter is minimized to an extreme.
I'm not saying we should not swing at cookies. But working counts has lots of benefits. And it's the biggest downside of Dubon leading off.
agproducer said:It depends on what the return would be. If Chas is part of a package for Luis Robert, I'm all for it.Lonestar_Ag09 said:
And if teams wants ML ready OF and insists on Chas vs the other two…do you allow him to hold back trades?
Your post specifically mentioned Giolitto, if you want that trade and it requires Chas are you making it? Obviously anyone is willing to trade the existing CF to get a batter CF'er…
McMahon
.840 career ops at Coors
.670 on road career
.840 career ops at Coors
.670 on road career
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
"Clears throat…."
Who's getting dropped off the 40 man?
Bows and exits
Drop Madris like a sack of potatoes
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
Diaz will not be starting catcher as long as maldy is around...cuz...ya know...
To include Chas, it has to be more than a rental. Giolito is a rental.Lonestar_Ag09 said:agproducer said:It depends on what the return would be. If Chas is part of a package for Luis Robert, I'm all for it.Lonestar_Ag09 said:
And if teams wants ML ready OF and insists on Chas vs the other two…do you allow him to hold back trades?
Your post specifically mentioned Giolitto, if you want that trade and it requires Chas are you making it? Obviously anyone is willing to trade the existing CF to get a batter CF'er…
That is AI right?EastCoastAgNc said:Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
Diaz will not be starting catcher as long as maldy is around...cuz...ya know...
We did that with 2 two year deals and Brantley was significantly better.agproducer said:I forgot to look at the contract numbers. With that -- I'd agree with you, unless CWS eat some of that money.Farmer1906 said:
Benintendi has not been anything special this year (.282/.349/.372/.721 100 OPS+) and he is owed another 66.4 M over the next 4 seasons. Hell no!
Re: McMahon -- 56 over 4 isn't too terrible. That's similar to the flier that the Astros took with Brantley. McMahon hits for more power, and is more versatile.
Farmer1906 said:That is AI right?EastCoastAgNc said:Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
Diaz will not be starting catcher as long as maldy is around...cuz...ya know...
I have no idea, I found it in the Twitter replies to something a few weeks ago. I assume it originated from a Halloween thing.
Move Forest to the 60 Day ILLonestar_Ag09 said:Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
"Clears throat…."
Who's getting dropped off the 40 man?
Bows and exits
EastCoastAgNc said:Farmer1906 said:That is AI right?EastCoastAgNc said:Mr.Bond said:
So seriously..... how long until we give singleton a shot at DH and let Diaz catch
Diaz will not be starting catcher as long as maldy is around...cuz...ya know...
I have no idea, I found it in the Twitter replies to something a few weeks ago. I assume it originated from a Halloween thing.
The chest protector is nike and under armour
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
And there is a "B" on our uniform.
Has anyone figured out what the hell Chas was doing (or thinking) last night on that play at first base?
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Trying too hard? Just dumb all the way around. I'm glad it didn't impact the play.
Marvin said:
Has anyone figured out what the hell Chas was doing (or thinking) last night on that play at first base?
BREAKING: this is coming in from SCS Times pic.twitter.com/bcOglimxys
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That doesn't tell the whole story. His BA on the road is significantly lower too (.271/.219). Maybe he just isn't a road player.astros4545 said:
McMahon
.840 career ops at Coors
.670 on road career
In high leverage, OPS is .917, BABIP is .360. Late & close OPS is .804 with BABIP of .361. He also has 11.1% BB%.
frustration. and itll most certainly get him benched today.Marvin said:
Has anyone figured out what the hell Chas was doing (or thinking) last night on that play at first base?
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