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***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****
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Last: 8 mo ago by texasaggie2015
He's playing in Sugar Land tonight. I'm sure Dusty will need to give Julks one more start before bringing Mike back thoughBag said:
I noticed Uncle Mike in the Dug out over the last couple games, what gives, is he back with the team or still rehabbing?
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
with the Yankees sucking now I can say without a shadow of a doubt I have more hate in my heart for Dusty than I do the Yankees.
If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
I thought I heard that SL was on the road and so Mike stayed here with the club to continue working.
EastCoastAgNc said:If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
They wanted to rest him Sunday and Monday was an off day. I think the plan was for him to go back to Sugarland for another day to two and evaluate midweek. Brown made it sound like it was possible for him to be back on the big league roster by the end of the week.Ag_07 said:
I thought I heard that SL was on the road and so Mike stayed here with the club to continue working.
bearkatag15 said:He's playing in Sugar Land tonight. I'm sure Dusty will need to give Julks one more start before bringing Mike back thoughBag said:
I noticed Uncle Mike in the Dug out over the last couple games, what gives, is he back with the team or still rehabbing?
Would be nice to see Brantley and Abreu activated on Wednesday (if ready) and get some ABs in before the road trip.
The Astros lineups are beginning to look a bit more like postseason lineups...So what would Dusty Baker's optimal lineup actually be?
— APOLLO MEDIA (@ApolloHOU) August 22, 2023
✍️ - @apollostoney https://t.co/spCiHII2X9
Odd timing for this article
bearkatag15 said:EastCoastAgNc said:If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
It is what it is. He got an opportunity.
I think yall are jumping the gun on Singleton. He only has a 41 PA sample size.BadAggie said:bearkatag15 said:EastCoastAgNc said:If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
It is what it is. He got an opportunity.
He's just under and just on top of a lot of hard-hit balls. He draws walks and has a great eye. He's gotten a few extra Ks on some **** calls too.
As long as Diaz is getting time behind the plate and Abreu is injured, Singleton should be given an opportunity.
Hey Dusty, it's time to stop effing around.
I'll be honest... I just thought it was a great moment to use that gif.
Farmer1906 said:I think yall are jumping the gun on Singleton. He only has a 41 PA sample size.BadAggie said:bearkatag15 said:EastCoastAgNc said:If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
It is what it is. He got an opportunity.
He's just under and just on top of a lot of hard-hit balls. He draws walks and has a great eye. He's gotten a few extra Ks on some **** calls too.
As long as Diaz is getting time behind the plate and Abreu is injured, Singleton should be given an opportunity.
Then give him an opportunity when Yordan isn't DH
You can pick ONE PLAYER who is ABSOLUTELY going to hit a home run tonight.
— MLB Picks (@MLBPicks) August 22, 2023
Who are you rolling with?
(Odds via @FDSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/RC9v6JfMUC
The King is the odds on favorite from this group
so much so that he didn't start him any game there in the playoffs last year.tjack16 said:
So dubon is our best defensive center fielder according to Dusty?
Roster expands in a few. He will be here til the end. But won't make the playoff roster unless Abreu is hurt
bearkatag15 said:The Astros lineups are beginning to look a bit more like postseason lineups...So what would Dusty Baker's optimal lineup actually be?
— APOLLO MEDIA (@ApolloHOU) August 22, 2023
✍️ - @apollostoney https://t.co/spCiHII2X9
Odd timing for this article
Quote:
So there, Astros fans, I've built Dusty Baker's optimal lineup and everyone can stop griping about it online.
1 Jose Altuve 2B
2 Kyle Tucker RF
3 Yordan Alvarez LF
4 Alex Bregman 3B
5 Jos Abreu 1B
6 Yainer Diaz C
7 Jon Singleton DH
8 Chas McCormick CF
9 Jeremy Peña SS
While this would be the optimal lineup, there are three pitchers in the Astros rotation that will ask for Martn Maldonado to catch for them. In that case, you put Diaz at DH, and move everyone up in the lineup and let Maldy be the nine-hole. Then, you have Singleton, Jake Meyers, and Dubn as your bench bats. See, I've thought of it all. What would Dusty Baker's optimal lineup actually be in your eyes?
seems to be playing every other day to not rush it....because you know we have a ton of time left.
I've seen Altuve's 2,000th hit, Framber's no hitter and Singleton's two home run game in person this year.
And it's starting to look like the wildest one was the two home run game.
And it's starting to look like the wildest one was the two home run game.
Farmer1906 said:I think yall are jumping the gun on Singleton. He only has a 41 PA sample size.BadAggie said:bearkatag15 said:EastCoastAgNc said:If Singleton comes off the major league roster, he's out of the organization. Has to be DFA'd, he has no options.wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
It is what it is. He got an opportunity.
He's just under and just on top of a lot of hard-hit balls. He draws walks and has a great eye. He's gotten a few extra Ks on some **** calls too.
As long as Diaz is getting time behind the plate and Abreu is injured, Singleton should be given an opportunity.
Add in the stint with the Brewers earlier this season. Woof. Woof.
wessimo said:
I'm surprised Singleton hasn't been sent back down. Hope he can break out of his funk and provide an epic bat flip or two tonight.
Singleton is way better than Maldy, and that's the alternative with Diaz catching instead
His sample size is low, but not terrible for a number 8 or 9 hitter
Aidan Resnick (@AidanResnick) explores the transformation Jose Urquidy made to adapt to MLB competition. https://t.co/cxnu0DHaam pic.twitter.com/5ks5md5pdH
— Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) August 22, 2023
Looks like a good write up on Urquidy. Putting it here so I can read it later.
Here's the ultimate bottom line. If JV gives us what he should (Aka 7 innings of 2 run ball) and our top 5 in the lineup do their then it won't matter who bats 6-9
So it's up to JV and our top hitters to do their job and play as if they want the division title
So it's up to JV and our top hitters to do their job and play as if they want the division title
tjack16 said:
Here's the ultimate bottom line. If JV gives us what he should (Aka 7 innings of 2 run ball) and our top 5 in the lineup do their then it won't matter who bats 6-9
So it's up to JV and our top hitters to do their job and play as if they want the division title
This is correct. It also doesn't need to be this hard.
EastCoastAgNc said:
Forget players meeting, the players all need to march into Dusty's office and tear him a new one. He's holding the team back from it's full potential on a daily basis.
For Yainer.
For Yainer.
For Yainer.
I think I was one of the first that said Houston and stadium movement. But I'm confused why anyone is discussing MMp. No chance that is ever moving.
The only stadium I discussed moving and wished it was on the north side…which I said along the beltway not in the Woodlands…was a new arena for hockey which I assume would also then house the rockets as most of them do.
Toyota center sucks and is horribly located with no attractions around it or any parking.
The only stadium I discussed moving and wished it was on the north side…which I said along the beltway not in the Woodlands…was a new arena for hockey which I assume would also then house the rockets as most of them do.
Toyota center sucks and is horribly located with no attractions around it or any parking.
wow, no Yainer tonight
We pick up a game due to heroics from Arizona and Dusty turns around and tried to give it right f'ing back playing 3 dudes that have no business being in the majors right now. Unbelievable.
Lol Singleton will hit a 500' blast tonight and everyone will be back on that train
The sample size on Singleton is small. I have a feeling he will adjust. He has just missed a couple balls, being under or over them. His eye has really impressed me. He is having better ABs than Abreu.
With his raw power, they need to keep giving him a chance to figure it out.
I'm guessing we don't see Abreu back until rosters expand in September. Singleton will likely be kept as a LH bat off the bench.
He's putting together great ABs. He just hasn't had a lot of luck.
Also, 4 of his 7 hits in the majors this year have been ones where he has gone the other way.
With his raw power, they need to keep giving him a chance to figure it out.
I'm guessing we don't see Abreu back until rosters expand in September. Singleton will likely be kept as a LH bat off the bench.
He's putting together great ABs. He just hasn't had a lot of luck.
Also, 4 of his 7 hits in the majors this year have been ones where he has gone the other way.
Diaz was 2-5 last night with a home run. I hate you so much Donkey.
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