Yesterday we were cutting Singleton. Today he's locked in ahead of Abreu.

Wait until Brantley and Abreu come back and Dusty will have Diaz AND Chaz both riding the bench when JV pitches.

I'm literally fixing to throw up at my desk as I sit here typing that out knowing that WILL happen.

Farmer1906 said:

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Yesterday we were cutting Singleton. Today he's locked in ahead of Abreu.

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I was never anti Singleton but I think Jon should play ahead of Abreu IF his back is still giving him issues. If it's well rested and healed he should be playing but how do you know until you see him in action.

This is where a rehab assignment is very critical. If he's still taking swings using only his arms I'm not sure you even activate him at that point, why waste a roster spot (and HOPEFULLY a playoff roster spot) when he's going to give you barely above Maldy production.

Prosperdick said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Yesterday we were cutting Singleton. Today he's locked in ahead of Abreu.

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I was never anti Singleton but I think Jon should play ahead of Abreu IF his back is still giving him issues. If it's well rested and healed he should be playing but how do you know until you see him in action.

This is where a rehab assignment is very critical. If he's still taking swings using only his arms I'm not sure you even activate him at that point, why waste a roster spot (and HOPEFULLY a playoff roster spot) when he's going to give you barely above Maldy production.

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From the sound of things yesterday, there was a very distinct possibility they are going to bring back Abreu without a rehab assignment this weekend.

can you imagine if Abreu was the Abreu we thought we signed?

we would be ridiculous.

JV's 4 seamer last night vs season long

Usage: 62.5% - 50.9%
Velo: 95.1 - 94.3
Spin: 2504 - 2434
Whiff%: 34% - 17.6%
EV: 89.5 - 92.3

To put last night's start into perspective

Usage: Season High
Velo: 2nd Highest
Spin: Season High
Whiff%: 2nd Highest
EV: 4th Lowest

Whatever JV did to his mechanics clearly worked. His fastball last night acted more like his fastball from 2017-2019 than the more average fastball he's had this season.

The expanded roster in September scares the **** out of me giving Dusty more "pieces" to play with.

I think I'm in favor of Singleton getting some more PAs. Since joining the Astros on August 8:

He has 28 batted balls with a 20.4 degree launch angle, 10.7% barrels, 42.9% hard hit, but only .154 babip. As pointed out, the ability to draw a walk has been incredible.

Only Alvarez and Tucker have a higher HH% and that 10.7% barrels would also rank him 3rd on the team (Chas at 12.4% is awesome).

We're still talking about a small sample, but let's see what happens as it grows.

redline248 said:

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I think I'm in favor of Singleton getting some more PAs. Since joining the Astros on August 8:

He has 28 batted balls with a 20.4 degree launch angle, 10.7% barrels, 42.9% hard hit, but only .154 babip. As pointed out, the ability to draw a walk has been incredible.

Only Alvarez and Tucker have a higher HH% and that 10.7% barrels would also rank him 3rd on the team (Chas at 12.4% is awesome).

We're still talking about a small sample, but let's see what happens as it grows.

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All true. He won't be able to keep a 20% BB% but he also won't keep the low BABIP. He's a little under or on top of things. I really think he's close figuring it out.

Kirby pitching for Seattle this afternoon

Gausman starting for Toronto tonight

need to beat the Red Sox again

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— Barstool Baseball (@StoolBaseball) August 23, 2023

Is it bad that I’m already looking to see if any World Series games would conflict with Husky Football? pic.twitter.com/nJq8EniR1v

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And now we wait for the Mariner downfall to begin

Farmer1906 said:

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JV's 4 seamer last night vs season long

Usage: 62.5% - 50.9%
Velo: 95.1 - 94.3
Spin: 2504 - 2434
Whiff%: 34% - 17.6%
EV: 89.5 - 92.3

To put last night's start into perspective

Usage: Season High
Velo: 2nd Highest
Spin: Season High
Whiff%: 2nd Highest
EV: 4th Lowest

Whatever JV did to his mechanics clearly worked. His fastball last night acted more like his fastball from 2017-2019 than the more average fastball he's had this season.

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What really made the FB work was he also had an elite curve ball last night. 71-74 mph and breaking in the zone.

redline248 said:

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I think I'm in favor of Singleton getting some more PAs. Since joining the Astros on August 8:

He has 28 batted balls with a 20.4 degree launch angle, 10.7% barrels, 42.9% hard hit, but only .154 babip. As pointed out, the ability to draw a walk has been incredible.

Only Alvarez and Tucker have a higher HH% and that 10.7% barrels would also rank him 3rd on the team (Chas at 12.4% is awesome).

We're still talking about a small sample, but let's see what happens as it grows.

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I don't mean to sound like a fanboy, but I was literally blown away by his BB% when looking through his minor league numbers. I understand it's AAA ball and not the majors, but a 20% walk-rate over 2,000 plate appearances is unheard of. The only other player that comes close to that in the Majors is Juan Soto, who has led the league in BB% over the last two years.

Hoberg with a good but not great game by his standards...

Umpire: Pat Hoberg
Final: Red Sox 3, Astros 7#DirtyWater // #Ready2Reign#BOSvsHOU // #HOUvsBOS

More stats for this game 👇https://t.co/srqk9DvPND pic.twitter.com/Lbvy5s1ROx

— Umpire Scorecards (@UmpScorecards) August 23, 2023

Still would take him behind the plate for every post season game if that was an option

It doesn't look like any Verdugo and Cora were pitching about were wrong.

Farmer1906 said:

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It doesn't look like any Verdugo and Cora were pitching about were wrong.

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And the 3 most impactful misses went in their favor

I tell you this

The emotional roller coaster of this season has been exhausting

And its gonna get worse down the stretch

I don't really listen to Ben, and this may have been brought up prior -- but I applaud his message.

And the comment section continues to be just sad. It continues to show that people are idiots, buying false narratives to fit their opinions.

"It pisses me off. José Altuve is one of the nicest and most hard-working guys I've ever seen on a baseball field." 🗣️

Enough is enough. José Altuve deserves your respect. @BenVerlander

Tuesday Show ➡️ https://t.co/jiDxqHWEcd pic.twitter.com/7ySrvjWklN

— Flippin' Bats Podcast (@FlippinBatsPod) August 22, 2023

Hopefully Cora's antics just fan the fire in our boy's bellies to BTHO bosox for 2 weeks straight. Put the nail in their coffin ourselves.

Cora is fckn clown

I think we live in a world where people just like being mad at something. It helps them feel better about themselves. It's truly sad.

Also fun -- on Cora.

Every time I see Alex Cora throw a temper tantrum I think of this... https://t.co/viMeh6fnYt pic.twitter.com/40u3T6V47A

— Jeremy Branham (@JeremyBranham) August 23, 2023