The team is rounding into shape. Need to score more but … pitching wins titles. Imo the defense is pretty much top of the heap and that of course helps the pitching.
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Last: 10 mo ago by texasaggie2015
The Astros squad doesn't believe in jinxes or karma. They've proven that **** for years now.
This answer makes more sense.texasaggie2015 said:
Sure- and those guys are super skilled defensively. Yordan isn't as skilled. What's easy to some isn't for others.
They've tried. Believe me. It wasn't going to work.
If he isn't that skilled, why do we ever let him play OF? There was a ball today hit into the gap that I'm 100% sure Julks/Meyers/Dubon/Chas catches. It ended up not mattering, but that won't always be the case in a 1 run game.
First place!!!!!
Yes. 1 more win secures the head-to-head record.07ag said:and we will unless they sweep us in that last series, correct?Mr.Ackar07 said:
We currently hold the tie-breaker.
redline248 said:You mean like infielders who become pitchers, or catchers who become infielders and then outfielders, or 3B who become 1B?texasaggie2015 said:Because he's not a first baseman. You can't simply just put someone somewhere they've never played. It's a tough position at this level.GoodBullShark said:
I still do not understand why we haven't made Yordan into our 1st baseman?
There are countless examples of guys switching to positions they've never played. I'm not saying do it in the middle of the season, but I will never be convinced it's too hard. If he can run around in LF every other game, he can learn to cover a base and catch throws from the INF.
I don't really see how you could've watched Yuli all those years and think it's as simple as covering a base and catching throws from the infield. It's SO much more than that.
Class of 2010
Chas up to 29 x-base hits
in 234 at-bats
maintaining his outstanding x-base hit to at-bat ratio
just about 1 every 8 at-bats
in 234 at-bats
maintaining his outstanding x-base hit to at-bat ratio
just about 1 every 8 at-bats
Taking care of business.
Not sure what you're trying to get at.
They tried during ST one season and for whatever reason it didn't work. Each position is a different skillset.
Same reason Altuve is a serviceable 2B but would suck at SS.
They tried during ST one season and for whatever reason it didn't work. Each position is a different skillset.
Same reason Altuve is a serviceable 2B but would suck at SS.
Nasty
Ryan Pressly, 3384 RPM Curveball. 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/97hjZHOX7E
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 2, 2023
I'm not saying he's not skilled. He's just not skilled in the same way that the guys you mentioned are who are able to transition to other positions. That's incredibly difficult at this level.
Yordan is a fine left fielder. He'll never blow you away, but he's not a liability either. He does have a very strong arm. He's also very vocal behind the scenes on wanting to play left field. The numbers show he hits better when he plays the field- which is pretty common for a lot of guys.
Yordan is a fine left fielder. He'll never blow you away, but he's not a liability either. He does have a very strong arm. He's also very vocal behind the scenes on wanting to play left field. The numbers show he hits better when he plays the field- which is pretty common for a lot of guys.
RED AG 98 said:
NastyRyan Pressly, 3384 RPM Curveball. 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/97hjZHOX7E
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 2, 2023
Absolute filth
Pete Rose moved to first base at age 38
and then proceeded to be a 4-time all-star at first base
and then proceeded to be a 4-time all-star at first base
Still Behind percentage wise
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
Sure. And that's Pete Rose. Not Yordan Alvarez.
Some of us are skilled at certain things that others aren't. I don't get why this is so hard to grasp.
They've worked him out at first base and they determined pretty fast that it wasn't going to work.
I'll also add that one of the reasons why LA gave him up was because of his lack of versatility. He was a below average outfielder and didn't have the ability to play other positions. The universal DH wasn't around then. He's come along way and worked hard to be a capable left fielder.
Some of us are skilled at certain things that others aren't. I don't get why this is so hard to grasp.
They've worked him out at first base and they determined pretty fast that it wasn't going to work.
I'll also add that one of the reasons why LA gave him up was because of his lack of versatility. He was a below average outfielder and didn't have the ability to play other positions. The universal DH wasn't around then. He's come along way and worked hard to be a capable left fielder.
What does that have to do with this situation?W said:
Pete Rose moved to first base at age 38
and then proceeded to be a 4-time all-star at first base
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
Anyone else reminded of this scene right now?
W said:
Pete Rose moved to first base at age 38
and then proceeded to be a 4-time all-star at first base
Oh well if the greatest player to ever touch a baseball can do it the why can't anyone?
This isn't little league. You can't put just anybody at 1B.
Dusty, stop playing Julks.
Another day another win. Good sweep of a bad team. That's been a while. Rangers, the ball is in your court.
TOFA
Another day another win. Good sweep of a bad team. That's been a while. Rangers, the ball is in your court.
TOFA
But they don't keep him out of LFAggiEE said:
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
That's actually not why. His knees are in good shape and they're confident he won't have problems going forward with them.AggiEE said:
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
I have you ever seen a LFer have to stretch to dig a bad throw?redline248 said:But they don't keep him out of LFAggiEE said:
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
Wouldn't that put more strain on the hamstrings and groin than the knees?Beat40 said:I have you ever seen a LFer have to stretch to dig a bad throw?redline248 said:But they don't keep him out of LFAggiEE said:
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
Donkey did his best to try to give this one away playing his pet Julks, who continues to suck.
I like him and I like his story but this is the home stretch, no time to play favorites or letting a guy find his groove, especially a rookie.
Also, Chas is hotter than the sun. WTF are you still batting him 7th. I know you don't like him Donkey but I assume you like winning, right?
I like him and I like his story but this is the home stretch, no time to play favorites or letting a guy find his groove, especially a rookie.
Also, Chas is hotter than the sun. WTF are you still batting him 7th. I know you don't like him Donkey but I assume you like winning, right?
Astros give guys as much rest as needed and ease them back.
This seems like the opposite of that.
This seems like the opposite of that.
The Rangers have decided to activate Corey Seager from the IL and play him in tonight's game despite releasing a lineup earlier without him, per @Evan_P_Grant pic.twitter.com/CaHwkZroL0
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 2, 2023
It's almost like they're desperate.Farmer1906 said:
Astros give guys as much rest as needed and ease them back.
This seems like the opposite of that.The Rangers have decided to activate Corey Seager from the IL and play him in tonight's game despite releasing a lineup earlier without him, per @Evan_P_Grant pic.twitter.com/CaHwkZroL0
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 2, 2023
Panic, can't fall out of the division lead. Lol
When are the Astros going to call up someone mid season who can actually hit the mfing baseball?
Give Singleton a shot
Give Singleton a shot
This grainy footage of Singleton destroying baseballs in Sugar Land reminds me of when Yordan was doing that in AAA. What are we waiting for?
Huh? You don't believe in Meyjulkdubligh?BadAggie said:
When are the Astros going to call up someone mid season who can actually hit the mfing baseball?
Give Singleton a shot
Did they wait until we won and decide **** it we have to have him tonight?Farmer1906 said:
Astros give guys as much rest as needed and ease them back.
This seems like the opposite of that.The Rangers have decided to activate Corey Seager from the IL and play him in tonight's game despite releasing a lineup earlier without him, per @Evan_P_Grant pic.twitter.com/CaHwkZroL0
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 2, 2023
Prosperdick said:It's almost like they're desperate.Farmer1906 said:
Astros give guys as much rest as needed and ease them back.
This seems like the opposite of that.The Rangers have decided to activate Corey Seager from the IL and play him in tonight's game despite releasing a lineup earlier without him, per @Evan_P_Grant pic.twitter.com/CaHwkZroL0
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 2, 2023
Or scared
redline248 said:Wouldn't that put more strain on the hamstrings and groin than the knees?Beat40 said:I have you ever seen a LFer have to stretch to dig a bad throw?redline248 said:But they don't keep him out of LFAggiEE said:
Yordan's knees are why he's not at 1B
Looks like all of it - hamstrings, groin, knees.
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