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

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In reply to txags92 • 2:53p, 8/29/23
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txags92 said:
redline248 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
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astros4545 said:
Yep

Dusty was ahead of the sabermetrics when he was starting Niko Goodrum in the 3 hole

Pure genius
Thanks for making my point for me.
I think most of us realize that there is a lot behind the scenes about sports teams we don't know, but that means we can ONLY comment on the actual games. However, there is zero amount of behind the scenes managing that makes up for how he used Niko while on the roster.

Also, the bottom line is winning matters. A lot. Dusty didn't torpedo 21 or 22, and was - in my opinion - a real help coming out of the cheating news. Things are looking a lot more precarious this year, and we can all argue how much of that is due to Dusty. But teams as equally good as this one, or close to it, have fired him for not getting over the hump, regardless of how well he handles all the non-game stuff.
Then shouldn't all of you hate Jim Crane with every fiber of your being? He's the guy paying Dusty's check every week.
1st of all, I don't hate Dusty. I don't like him managing the Astros.
2nd, yes, I did not like the fact that Crane kept Dusty for this season.
I don't care how much management did or didn't get along with him, you can't fire him coming off of a world series win. You would get crucified by the media for it for a variety of reasons, some true and some made up (ie racism). I am just happy to see Julks sent down so that we don't have to sit through Dusty pinch hitting Julks for Maldonado in late inning situations while Brantley sits on the bench.
Does this include the GM and FO or just the manager?
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In reply to spadilly • 2:53p, 8/29/23
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Am I the only one here not expecting Uncle Mike to make an immediate impact? I figure he's going to need a week or two to get back into the swing of things. Hope he proves me wrong.
I'm predicting a hit in his first AB.
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2:56p, 8/29/23
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kudos to Brantley for taking the plunge

the "nothing-to-lose" part of the season has arrived
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2:58p, 8/29/23
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and some insurance underwriter just high-fived his or her cubemate
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3:00p, 8/29/23
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3:00p, 8/29/23
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LF!?
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In reply to linkdude • 3:01p, 8/29/23
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Wow. I would've bet anything he'd be DH
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:01p, 8/29/23
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It's not perfect but it's so nice to see Brantley back. I wonder why Chas needed a day off.
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In reply to carpediem13 • 3:01p, 8/29/23
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carpediem13 said:
Wow. I would've bet anything he'd be DH
I would've bet anything he wouldn't be in the lineup today
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:01p, 8/29/23
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I'm not mad about this lineup at all. Welcome back, Uncle Mike!
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In reply to linkdude • 3:01p, 8/29/23
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I'm very aroused.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:05p, 8/29/23
Farmer1906 said:
It's not perfect but it's so nice to see Brantley back. I wonder why Chas needed a day off.
Chas in there and it's perfect.
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3:06p, 8/29/23
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Flip abreu and diaz
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:07p, 8/29/23
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It's not perfect but it's so nice to see Brantley back. I wonder why Chas needed a day off.
Dusty watched Duvall butcher CF for Boston last night and now hes scared he needs a super CFer. So we get Dubon.
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3:08p, 8/29/23
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Pena should hit higher than 9th with how he has been playing recently
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3:08p, 8/29/23
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So close, Dusty. So, so close.
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In reply to Yordaddy • 3:10p, 8/29/23
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Yordaddy said:
Pena should hit higher than 9th with how he has been playing recently
I actually like having a guy with good speed in the 9 hole
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 3:12p, 8/29/23
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Yordaddy said:
Pena should hit higher than 9th with how he has been playing recently
I actually like having a guy with good speed in the 9 hole
That and he sets the table for Altuve, Bregman, and Alvarez.
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In reply to Yordaddy • 3:14p, 8/29/23
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Yordaddy said:
Pena should hit higher than 9th with how he has been playing recently

It's easier to stomach when he's getting 5 to 6 ABs per game anyways
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3:16p, 8/29/23
Dusty just had to throw Dubon in there

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3:18p, 8/29/23
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LFG Uncle Mike.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:19p, 8/29/23
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Farmer1906 said:
It's not perfect but it's so nice to see Brantley back. I wonder why Chas needed a day off.


Probably icing knees and elbows from sliding into 1st
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In reply to AggiEE • 3:19p, 8/29/23
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I've come to terms with the fact that we won't get the perfect lineup until the postseason. At this point you just celebrate the days he gets it mostly right.
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In reply to AggiEE • 3:19p, 8/29/23
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Honest question. What does Dubon do in CF that McCormick can't?
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In reply to OKCAg2002 • 3:21p, 8/29/23
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Absolutely nothing as far as anyone but Dusty Baker can tell. But maybe we should just appreciate that he's not starting at 2B since Dusty's big on us thanking him later.
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In reply to Beau Holder • 3:24p, 8/29/23
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He does have a better arm. That's it.
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3:25p, 8/29/23
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Gd dusty
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3:28p, 8/29/23
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I've noticed that Chas has looked a little frustrated the last couple games. That head first slide into first base last night tells me he's pressing a little bit. I don't have a problem with the day off tonight. He's been playing damn near every day.
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In reply to OKCAg2002 • 3:29p, 8/29/23
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He has the stronger arm of the 3 guys capable of playing CF. Chas has the most clutch plays and Jake is probably the most athletic guy of the bunch. Chas would be my starter but the hell do I know.
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3:30p, 8/29/23
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Might be remembering wrong, but didnt Chas take a ball in the middle of his back last night from bear claw?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:30p, 8/29/23
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Farmer1906 said:
He does have a better arm. That's it.
Which comes into play MAYBE once or twice a game but usually not at all.

That being said, he's been hitting really well lately so I'm fine with it. It's a damn good lineup so hopefully we continue to rake and we've got Chas as a nice pinch hit option late if we need it.
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In reply to OKCAg2002 • 3:36p, 8/29/23
OKCAg2002 said:
Honest question. What does Dubon do in CF that McCormick can't?


He hits lefties well
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3:41p, 8/29/23
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Thinking about Chas... this is a fun comparison.

From 2021-2023

George Springer
.263 BA
.339 OBP
.466 SLG
.805 OPS
123 wRC+
8.4 WAR
336 Games
1473 PA

Chas McCormick
.261 BA
.339 OBP
.455 SLG
.794 OPS
122 wRC+
7.9 WAR
317 Games
1092 PA

Mauricio Dubn
.249 BA
.283 OBP
.366 SLG
.649 OPS
78 wRC+
1.8 WAR
285 Games
815 PA

Jake Meyers
.236 BA
.299 OBP
.379 SLG
.678 OPS
89 wRC+
1.7 WAR
200 Games
588 PA

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In reply to AggiEE • 3:41p, 8/29/23
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AggiEE said:
OKCAg2002 said:
Honest question. What does Dubon do in CF that McCormick can't?


He hits lefties well
McCormick hits them better.
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3:47p, 8/29/23
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Altuve cycle last night. Brantley's return tonight.
Had multiple pints in the Sons of Liberty old haunts this afternoon, plus the Cheers bar right now.

Really enjoying this Boston trip!
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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