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

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:22p, 7/16/23
Farmer1906 said:
https://climbingtalshill.com/posts/facts-are-facts-the-astros-have-no-choice-but-to-make-yainer-diaz-the-primary-catcher-01h5fnzrrdte


I said before but it amazes me to think of all the players, talent and homegrown superstars this club has let go since 2015 and of all the people we're going to let Martin effing Maldonado hold this franchise hostage
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:23p, 7/16/23
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https://climbingtalshill.com/posts/facts-are-facts-the-astros-have-no-choice-but-to-make-yainer-diaz-the-primary-catcher-01h5fnzrrdte


Do you think the pitchers like Maldy enough to be the ones requesting that he catch for them?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:45p, 7/16/23
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Farmer1906 said:
https://climbingtalshill.com/posts/facts-are-facts-the-astros-have-no-choice-but-to-make-yainer-diaz-the-primary-catcher-01h5fnzrrdte
From the article "But he's no longer a fantastic backstop. In fact, sad as it is to say, he's not really a passable one."

And "Maldy has the most passed balls in the MLB. Yainer Diaz has allowed zero."

I would say, based on that 2nd line from the article, that Maldy is "passable", if you know what I mean.
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In reply to Dies Irae • 12:56p, 7/16/23
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Dies Irae said:
Farmer1906 said:
https://climbingtalshill.com/posts/facts-are-facts-the-astros-have-no-choice-but-to-make-yainer-diaz-the-primary-catcher-01h5fnzrrdte


Do you think the pitchers like Maldy enough to be the ones requesting that he catch for them?
Not when he can't block pitches and hangs them with an L
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1:10p, 7/16/23
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Should Dusty try Chas in the leadoff spot until Altuve returns? Since June 15 (I know, arbitrary date) Chas has 78 PA. He's slashing .338/.423/.544, and has a 10.3% walk rate.

Compared to Dubon, who in 84 PA is .244/.262/.354 with a 2.4% walk rate.

The one thing is Chas has an incredibly high .444 babip (Dubon's is .264).
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In reply to redline248 • 1:15p, 7/16/23
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redline248 said:
Should Dusty try Chas in the leadoff spot until Altuve returns? Since June 15 (I know, arbitrary date) Chas has 78 PA. He's slashing .338/.423/.544, and has a 10.3% walk rate.

Compared to Dubon, who in 84 PA is .244/.262/.354 with a 2.4% walk rate.

The one thing is Chas has an incredibly high .444 babip (Dubon's is .264).


I think there's some things that need to be shuffled in the lineup pre-Alvarez/Altuve return

Dubon at leadoff is fine but right now having Pena and Bregman in the top 4 isn't working for them.

I'd go with this lineup both games in Colorado and see if it works.

Dubon
Chas
Tucker
Abreu
Bregman
Diaz
Pena
Julks
Maldonado
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1:16p, 7/16/23
Doesn't Peña love the 2 hole?
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In reply to Dies Irae • 1:18p, 7/16/23
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Dies Irae said:
Doesn't Peña love the 2 hole?
He has pretty good stats there, but he also has good stats batting 8th.


Surprisingly, I think Julks would also be a viable leadoff candidate with the way he's drawing walks lately.
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In reply to redline248 • 1:29p, 7/16/23
redline248 said:
Dies Irae said:
Doesn't Peña love the 2 hole?
He has pretty good stats there, but he also has good stats batting 8th.


Surprisingly, I think Julks would also be a viable leadoff candidate with the way he's drawing walks lately.


I have a lot to catch up on, was in the Middle East for 2 weeks, Julks is drawing walks now?
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1:46p, 7/16/23
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:03p, 7/16/23
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EastCoastAgNc said:


No extra bonus money required.

Huezo (12th round pick) is the draftee that will likely require some of the bonus money, right? He was a top 200ish HS player.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:25p, 7/16/23
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Farmer1906 said:
https://climbingtalshill.com/posts/facts-are-facts-the-astros-have-no-choice-but-to-make-yainer-diaz-the-primary-catcher-01h5fnzrrdte


A good and devastating analysis. And I have to believe Dana knows all of this. Last night PB was just confirmation and no one wants to look back on that play if we finish a game behind the Rangers.
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2:28p, 7/16/23
When are the paper cut boys coming back?
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2:55p, 7/16/23
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So Pena out, probably with a sore hammy, which means Kessinger (or Hensley) has to come in. So, let's keep Maldy behind the plate, and put in Meyers instead of Julks. At least Diaz is in there, but still


Lineup time is my favorite time
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3:03p, 7/16/23
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I hoped they would have tried to call up a pitcher for reinforcements who could give them some length. Guess not
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 3:07p, 7/16/23
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Both Blanco and Dubin pitched in the last two days, so nobody that can realistically be called up.
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3:13p, 7/16/23
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Dusty's Sunday lineups are the worst
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3:13p, 7/16/23
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Make the game losing error on a routine 4-6-3?

Hey kid no biggie here is your start tomorrow!
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In reply to linkdude • 3:16p, 7/16/23
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linkdude said:
Both Blanco and Dubin pitched in the last two days, so nobody that can realistically be called up.
Mushinski or Gage? I'm not talking about starter length, just an insurance policy so we can get at least 3-4 out of Montero+Martinez if Javier goes south again.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 3:16p, 7/16/23
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Mathguy64 said:
Make the game losing error on a routine 4-6-3?

Hey kid no biggie here is your start tomorrow!
Gotta build that confidence </dusty>
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In reply to redline248 • 3:20p, 7/16/23
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The outfield corners are very large. Javier is a fly ball pitcher. I think having our best defensive OF is what Dusty is going for today.
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3:20p, 7/16/23
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I'm assuming Pena isn't playing because of the hammy and if that's the case who else can play SS?

And I'm also guessing the due to Javier being a fly ball pitcher he opted for the better defensive OF of Meyers and Chas.

But it should be Diaz at C and Julks at DH but you know Maldy is the prodigal son who does no wrong.
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3:28p, 7/16/23
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Baez got two doubles and a walk in history first game stateside.
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3:29p, 7/16/23
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Any update on Yordan? Still sick?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:30p, 7/16/23
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Farmer1906 said:
The outfield corners are very large. Javier is a fly ball pitcher. I think having our best defensive OF is what Dusty is going for today.
That's fair. He could still put Diaz at C and Julks at DH
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In reply to redline248 • 3:33p, 7/16/23
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redline248 said:
Farmer1906 said:
The outfield corners are very large. Javier is a fly ball pitcher. I think having our best defensive OF is what Dusty is going for today.
That's fair. He could still put Diaz at C and Julks at DH


He will use Julks to PH late for Maldy and have to put Diaz there and lose the DH. It's Dusty's genius level move.
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In reply to tjack16 • 3:42p, 7/16/23
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tjack16 said:
Any update on Yordan? Still sick?

Last I saw they said yesterday he was feeling better and worked out in Houston
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 3:56p, 7/16/23
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more likely Hunter Renfroe
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 3:56p, 7/16/23
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CFTXAG10 said:
More like Matt Moore. Someone we should have signed in the offseason. Now it's going to cost of a prospect. He's a rental who has been very good from the left side. And he's fresh because he spent a long time on the IL with an oblique strain. He'll fit in nicely.
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