Maroon&Fight said:
Who is gonna be the guy on this team to step up and actually say something? I know I'm not the only one tired of the lolly gagging bs that is displayed night in night out. News flash: if you're trying just hard enough to get into the postseason, you won't make it there
Farmer1906 said:Aggie8587 said:
Just fire Dusty tonight. There's no reason that man should be employed anywhere in baseball at any level
I don't care for Dusty but I am joy sure there is much he could have done tonight to fix things besides start the best players (Diaz over Maldy).
Beat40 said:Aggie8587 said:
Just fire Dusty tonight. There's no reason that man should be employed anywhere in baseball at any level
Tell me what in the hell Dusty was to do with that tonight. All of the reliable guys completely screwed up. If you can't trust Framber, Abreu, and Pressly to protect 6 and 3 run lead respectively, what the hell can you do?
texasaggie2015 said:
Everyone calling for Dana to do something is cracking me up. He's working the phones hard. The asking prices right now are astronomical. Moves will be made. It's just a matter of time.
Wabs said:
Dana. Time to become the GM of the Astros.
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tjack16 said:
Need good Javier back tomorrow.
Win tomorrow, sweep the 2 game set in Colorado and this will be just a bump in the road.
Beat40 said:Wabs said:
Dana. Time to become the GM of the Astros.
What are you actually willing to give up to significantly fix the Astros two major problem areas this season when there are others, even within our win division, trying to fill the exact same needs?
This trade deadline is going to be incredibly difficult.
The Astros HAVE to have CJ return to form and NEED Hunter to step up the remainder of the season.
I'm willing to give up Dusty and Maldy. Addition by subtractionBeat40 said:Wabs said:
Dana. Time to become the GM of the Astros.
What are you actually willing to give up to significantly fix the Astros two major problem areas this season when there are others, even within our win division, trying to fill the exact same needs?
This trade deadline is going to be incredibly difficult.
The Astros HAVE to have CJ return to form and NEED Hunter to step up the remainder of the season.
agdaddy04 said:
I didn't say prevent it. I meant, put a PH in during a key AB like that where he obviously was uncomfortable and Kd.
cap-n-jack said:
Dude, what about the no cost moves? Like making Diaz the everyday catcher? That would seem like a good place to start,
agproducer said:
If Javier struggles tomorrow, he's just going to have to wear it. The pen is on fumes.
AggiEE said:Beat40 said:Wabs said:
Dana. Time to become the GM of the Astros.
What are you actually willing to give up to significantly fix the Astros two major problem areas this season when there are others, even within our win division, trying to fill the exact same needs?
This trade deadline is going to be incredibly difficult.
The Astros HAVE to have CJ return to form and NEED Hunter to step up the remainder of the season.
We need to give up Maldy for a pack of toothpicks for Dusty to chew on and we'd immediately improve as a team without having to give anyone up
Marvin said:Kashchei said:
I keep waiting for Dana to do something.
What is he supposed to do? Despite what you read on this forum, the farm is trash. There are no difference makers within two years of contributing. Anybody with a pulse has been given a shot.
texasaggie2015 said:cap-n-jack said:
Dude, what about the no cost moves? Like making Diaz the everyday catcher? That would seem like a good place to start,
I get it, but the most games Diaz has got in a year is around 50-60. Someone fact check me. I think that's a lot to do with why he doesn't catch more often.
Not saying I agree or disagree, but I know they don't want to throw him in the fire. I would be 100% down to cut Maldy and bring in literally any other catcher. Or split time. I just don't see that happening unfortunately. I wish I had answers as to why our staff loves him so much.
The roster will look markedly better, yes. The real problem though is that Dusty Baker will still be managing themtexasaggie2015 said:
Add a bullpen arm or two and a starter. Get Yordan and Altuve back. Maybe another bat. This team will look different in a hurry. Let's all just take a breath.
AggiEE said:texasaggie2015 said:cap-n-jack said:
Dude, what about the no cost moves? Like making Diaz the everyday catcher? That would seem like a good place to start,
I get it, but the most games Diaz has got in a year is around 50-60. Someone fact check me. I think that's a lot to do with why he doesn't catch more often.
Not saying I agree or disagree, but I know they don't want to throw him in the fire. I would be 100% down to cut Maldy and bring in literally any other catcher. Or split time. I just don't see that happening unfortunately. I wish I had answers as to why our staff loves him so much.
Even Diaz catching 50% of the time would be an improvement
That's what everyone thought at the start of the season
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Jeremy Peña left with a right hamstring cramp.
Kashchei said:Marvin said:Kashchei said:
I keep waiting for Dana to do something.
What is he supposed to do? Despite what you read on this forum, the farm is trash. There are no difference makers within two years of contributing. Anybody with a pulse has been given a shot.
I'm waiting for him to reign Dusty in. If he is indeed Dusty's boss he needs to tell him to start Yainer and Chas every damn game and staple Maldy to the bench for starters. If that doesn't work, pull a Click and take the old man's toys away. DFA Maldy and Madris.
Aggie8587 said:The roster will look markedly better, yes. The real problem though is that Dusty Baker will still be managing themtexasaggie2015 said:
Add a bullpen arm or two and a starter. Get Yordan and Altuve back. Maybe another bat. This team will look different in a hurry. Let's all just take a breath.
