I know that France is due for a regression but I don't love moving him to the pen when he's been so good this season
***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****
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6-7-8-9 hitters check in today with OPS of:
.647
.666
.688
.545
going to need 1 or 2 of these guys to hit above their numbers
.647
.666
.688
.545
going to need 1 or 2 of these guys to hit above their numbers
no starts in this series for Julks
maybe Dana told Dusty he had seen enough
maybe Dana told Dusty he had seen enough
tjack16 said:Conchovalleyag said:
So, if you're the GM and don't like the lineup over and over again…wouldn't you fire him now?
The players would riot if he did that. They all love him…. as moronic as he is they do.
Understood, but it can't be a single variable right…if I'm a player I'd rather win another ring…besides hasn't the rumor been the bench coach is the manager in waiting.
It sounds like José Urquidy is on a very similar pitch count/workload today to what Nestor Cortes was on yesterday. There is a possibility J.P. France comes in and piggybacks him, but Dusty Baker said the game situation will dictate that
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 6, 2023
this is a tough task for Urquidy today in this tiny ballpark
Glad to see loudmouth punk Tim Anderson got rocked. I would have been pissed had he been traded here regardless of Pena's struggles.
Need the bats big time today to get the split.
Need the bats big time today to get the split.
W said:
this is a tough task for Urquidy today in this tiny ballpark
Urquidy has a very good ERA in Yankee stadium. 1.29
I don't see this as a constant move and no one has said that it is. I believe this is the best way to use all 6 starters while giving some down time.
Next time through have Jose do the same with brown, then Javier. Basically constantly rotate those guys and let the horses keep on their schedule
Next time through have Jose do the same with brown, then Javier. Basically constantly rotate those guys and let the horses keep on their schedule
tjack16 said:Conchovalleyag said:
So, if you're the GM and don't like the lineup over and over again…wouldn't you fire him now?
The players would riot if he did that. They all love him…. as moronic as he is they do.
Publicly they do. You're fooling yourself if you really think they aren't talking about it.
Really excited for this Baltimore series. Feels very much like when we played Atlanta earlier this year. Hope for a similar result.Full set of probables:
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 6, 2023
Tues: Framber Valdez vs. Grayson Rodriguez
Wed: Cristian Javier vs. Jack Flaherty
Thurs: Hunter Brown vs. Dean Kremer https://t.co/MjaLdCaVLe
That's 2 more days Diaz sitsFarmer1906 said:Astros rotation for Baltimore:
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) August 6, 2023
Tue - Valdez
Wed - Javier
Thur - Brown
There’s a chance J.P. France comes out of the bullpen today.
He'll DH in at least one of those and be at C for Brown. Still ridiculous though.
Class of 2010
Since Alvarez and Altuve returned from the IL, the Astros are…
— Aidan Resnick (@AidanResnick) August 6, 2023
- 5-0 with Diaz in the lineup.
- 1-5 with Maldonado in the lineup.
Giving Diaz 5 starts in 11 games is absolutely pathetic. But of course, nothing will change.
Thats just fan stuff - krusty
redline248 said:That's 2 more days Diaz sitsFarmer1906 said:Astros rotation for Baltimore:
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) August 6, 2023
Tue - Valdez
Wed - Javier
Thur - Brown
There’s a chance J.P. France comes out of the bullpen today.
Yordan has proven to be at worst an average outfielder, so I think he could handle the Baltimore left field. That means Diaz DH 2 games and catches the Brown start
Can we get odds on Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez in the octagon? pic.twitter.com/0iVm5e9Rde
— SPUN (@SPUN) August 6, 2023
One last edit of the fight last night... This is my favorite
Seems suboptimal
The Astros are 34-23 when Yainer Diaz starts. A 96 win pace.
— Climbing Tal's Hill (@astrosCTH) August 6, 2023
The Astros are 42-39 when Martin Maldonado starts. An 84 win pace.
But by all means, let’s continue keeping Yainer’s bat out of the lineup. Doing so has worked wonders so far this year. https://t.co/wrUOHw47SE
"Diaz struggles against lefties"
Yeah well Maldonado sucks against both
Yeah well Maldonado sucks against both
tjack16 said:redline248 said:That's 2 more days Diaz sitsFarmer1906 said:Astros rotation for Baltimore:
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) August 6, 2023
Tue - Valdez
Wed - Javier
Thur - Brown
There’s a chance J.P. France comes out of the bullpen today.
Yordan has proven to be at worst an average outfielder, so I think he could handle the Baltimore left field. That means Diaz DH 2 games and catches the Brown start
I am not sure that is true. Sticking him in the largest LF by far is probably a poor idea.
Jeremy Peña's OPS is .666 for the season. In the last month (24 games since July 6), he’s slashing .196/.275/.228 (.503 OPS) with three extra-base hits (all doubles).
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 6, 2023
"The power of Christ compels you" to hit JP
Farmer1906 said:tjack16 said:redline248 said:That's 2 more days Diaz sitsFarmer1906 said:Astros rotation for Baltimore:
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) August 6, 2023
Tue - Valdez
Wed - Javier
Thur - Brown
There’s a chance J.P. France comes out of the bullpen today.
Yordan has proven to be at worst an average outfielder, so I think he could handle the Baltimore left field. That means Diaz DH 2 games and catches the Brown start
I am not sure that is true. Sticking him in the largest LF by far is probably a poor idea.
I'd rather make that sacrifice to get Diaz bat in the lineup than have Meyers/Julks/Dubon and Maldonado back to back 2/3 games
Also how much work would he get in left with Framber and Brown on the mound? Both ground ball pitchers
Not the worst lineup
Take maldy out
Put diaz at 6
Slide abreu peña meyers down 1 slot
Presto…many runs
Take maldy out
Put diaz at 6
Slide abreu peña meyers down 1 slot
Presto…many runs
I feel good about today. Rodon is ass my dudes..blister him early and often! Well put up 7+ runs en route to victory while Miami beats the rangers today too!
From your lips to The Lords ears
Not adding an outfielder means maldy can't be the everyday starter.
Shouldn't be anyway! But if you insist you had to add a OF bat! Or yordan cant DH! I'm sick of us just giving away outs.
Shouldn't be anyway! But if you insist you had to add a OF bat! Or yordan cant DH! I'm sick of us just giving away outs.
The Yankees are, obviously, in Gryffindor.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 6, 2023
Dana was asked on the pre game show about bringing up Jon Singleton, he said they would probably be making that decision in the next few days, and if he did come up, it would be for pinch hitting
I don't know what any of that dork speak means
Man looking at this weeks schedule we'd be doing good to stay 1.5 games back. We're paired with the orioles while the Strangers are hosting Oakland/Las Vegas
Another opposing starter with a whip of 1.5 and ERA of 6.5. So I guess we get shut out. 
Angel behind the plate
2 first pitch fly outs and a K looking. Less than ideal start
oh boy, not exactly an inspiring top of the 1st
**** burger of an inning
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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