In Houston things were serious but not hopeless. Now they are hopeless but not serious."
***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****
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Other teams are not playing 81 games against it.BMX Bandit said:
on the batter's eye issue, and sorry if already discussed, why does it not affect the other teams?
I was excited to see Diaz until I saw the rest
I don't believe you've stated that. Just that they wait until the playoffs of pull rank when needed. At least that explains things, but I'm not sure it makes it better at this point.texasaggie2015 said:The front office cannot do anything. Dusty Baker signed a contract. A part of that contract is that he has final say on the lineup and bullpen usage during the regular season.AgLA06 said:
Good thing the front office has us covered and knows better.
I don't care if its not the playoffs. This is ridiculous.
This notion that the front office is just asleep at the wheel or not doing anything because they don't feel like it is just false.
Does it suck? Yeah. Drives me insane. But it is what it is.
Maybe I haven't been clear on this in the past.
From this morning for anyone who missed it.texasaggie2015 said:
The way it's structured is that Dusty controls the lineups and bullpen usage during the regular season. That's what was agreed upon when he signed his contract. Unfortunately, it won't change this year until the postseason.
It's actually very common for this stuff to be laid out in writing when managers sign with teams. A lot of them (especially the ones who have been around for a while) likely won't manage somewhere unless they make the lineups.
Not to defend Dusty but given that a large part of the lineup consists of established and/or higher compensated players, being able to sit or change lineup spots significantly for a player to discipline him is realistically available for McCormick and Diaz. With Peña it's either 2nd or 7 or lower.
I love how we scored 12 runs in 6 innings with the Lineup Of Death and Donkey was like, oh crap, don't ever do that again.
This is maybe the most absurd thing I've ever seen....
Tonight is game 147. This is the 127th different lineup the Astros have used.
Tonight is game 147. This is the 127th different lineup the Astros have used.
hopefully that is a fake lineup
Singleton and Meyers?
but, hey, "everybody plays on my team"
Singleton and Meyers?
but, hey, "everybody plays on my team"
Why does it have to be said time and time again that the FO does not agree with the lack of playing time Diaz is getting and that, as tx15 has said multiple time, Dusty's contract dictates he has full control over regular season rosters?Prosperdick said:Those "fans" would probably say "yeah but Baltimore sucks" not even realizing where they are in the standings because they are LIF's (low information fans).Satellite of Love said:Man our fans are baseball ignorant. They understand that Adley Rutschman was a rookie playing for Baltimore last season and look how he has improved over that time to this year....The D said:
Listening to 790 and the amount of maldy love from the callers is sickening. The points they are using:
1). The players love maldy
2). He calls the best game in the league
3) best defensive catcher in the league
4 Diaz is rookie
5) catchers aren't supposed to hit anyways
6) the offensive production we get with Diaz is outweighed by the game maldy calls behind the plate.
Can our fans get anymore dumb ? I heard this 4 times in a row
Of course it seems our FO agrees with the approach, which is frightening. Who knows, maybe there are so many intangibles that Maldy brings that Diaz doesn't. I mean all Diaz brings are home runs and throwing runners out and not allowing any passed balls. Who needs any of that tangible crap.
It's glaringly obvious the FO wants Diaz playing.
That's fan stuff.texasaggie2015 said:
This is maybe the most absurd thing I've ever seen....
Tonight is game 147. This is the 127th different lineup the Astros have used.
He's stated it a couple of times the past few days.AgLA06 said:I don't believe you've stated that. Just that they wait until the playoffs of pull rank when needed. At least that explains things, but I'm not sure it makes it better at this point.texasaggie2015 said:The front office cannot do anything. Dusty Baker signed a contract. A part of that contract is that he has final say on the lineup and bullpen usage during the regular season.AgLA06 said:
Good thing the front office has us covered and knows better.
I don't care if its not the playoffs. This is ridiculous.
This notion that the front office is just asleep at the wheel or not doing anything because they don't feel like it is just false.
Does it suck? Yeah. Drives me insane. But it is what it is.
Maybe I haven't been clear on this in the past.
Yes he has
texasaggie2015 said:
This is maybe the most absurd thing I've ever seen....
Tonight is game 147. This is the 127th different lineup the Astros have used.
Jake looks surprised in the picture. As well he should be.The D said:Ciboag96 said:Marvin said:
Everybody ok today?
Waiting on the lineup to determine the level of my tantrum
To be fair, most of their guys seem to have moved past the idea of it. Only MrGigem is stupid enough to keep yapping about it.Ag_07 said:
My God the Rangerette fanboys are fckn off their rocker.
I saw a headline that Max is going for an MRI and I click over on that thread to get some info and insight only to see that all they can talk about is their theory that we're cheating.
But only on the road (too many eyes watching us at home) by hacking pitchcom and batters are getting the info in real time as it's being relayed form catcher to pitcher. And furthermore we didn't start mashing until later in the games because we have to confirm the data we're collecting. AND EVEN FURTHEMORE we didn't hit Hedges like the others because he is a position player and not using pitchcom.
People actually believe this shlt? That's institutionalized level of delusion.
He has? Maybe sit this one out.Beat40 said:Why does it have to be said time and time again that the FO does not agree with the lack of playing time Diaz is getting and that, as tx15 has said multiple time, Dusty's contract dictates he has full control over regular season rosters?Prosperdick said:Those "fans" would probably say "yeah but Baltimore sucks" not even realizing where they are in the standings because they are LIF's (low information fans).Satellite of Love said:Man our fans are baseball ignorant. They understand that Adley Rutschman was a rookie playing for Baltimore last season and look how he has improved over that time to this year....The D said:
Listening to 790 and the amount of maldy love from the callers is sickening. The points they are using:
1). The players love maldy
2). He calls the best game in the league
3) best defensive catcher in the league
4 Diaz is rookie
5) catchers aren't supposed to hit anyways
6) the offensive production we get with Diaz is outweighed by the game maldy calls behind the plate.
Can our fans get anymore dumb ? I heard this 4 times in a row
Of course it seems our FO agrees with the approach, which is frightening. Who knows, maybe there are so many intangibles that Maldy brings that Diaz doesn't. I mean all Diaz brings are home runs and throwing runners out and not allowing any passed balls. Who needs any of that tangible crap.
It's glaringly obvious the FO wants Diaz playing.
ETA - looks like someone beat me to it. It doesn't matter because at this point I'm not sure we'll make the ****ing playoffs with Donkey being the the stubborn ass he always is. I'll be sure to thank him later.Quote:
texasaggie2015 said:
I highly doubt Diaz will catch most of the games. I'll just come out and say it. They want a veteran behind the plate. 1-8 in the order will be deadly and Diaz will be available to come off the bench in a big situation or even start on occasion… but Maldonado will be back there a majority of the time.
Don't shoot the messenger. I'm not saying I agree or disagree and I'm not defending Dusty like I've been accused of doing so many times lol
Thats the look Machete had on his face when he went to bat. Surprised and confused.The Porkchop Express said:Jake looks surprised in the picture. As well he should be.The D said:Ciboag96 said:Marvin said:
Everybody ok today?
Waiting on the lineup to determine the level of my tantrum
He is probably due for a bad game against him sometime. Better sit him out…texasaggie2015 said:
Jose Abreu has a .455 lifetime batting average against Blackburn
/Dusty
We are finally seeing first hand why this MF'r was fired everywhere else he's been manager.
I must say that I am not upset about Singleton being in there for Abreu.
Now that we know about his back I have been watching his swings game to game when he is more arms vs. proper full body motion. It is pretty clear day to day how his back is faring.
In the first two games of the series I saw arm swings again, so it is probably a good idea to get him a double-day rest.
Now that we know about his back I have been watching his swings game to game when he is more arms vs. proper full body motion. It is pretty clear day to day how his back is faring.
In the first two games of the series I saw arm swings again, so it is probably a good idea to get him a double-day rest.
We've been seeing it all year...the success of Diaz and Chas are really driving the point home loud and clear.AustinCountyAg said:
We are finally seeing first hand why this MF'r was fired everywhere else he's been manager.
what are we doing here, dusty?
not even my lucky Astros Hawaiian shirt can overcome this mess.
not even my lucky Astros Hawaiian shirt can overcome this mess.
We're gonna be sweating something (division title or just making the playoffs) in that final series vs Arizona, when it could've been used for all the rest days Dusty wanted to hand out.
Just seems inevitable this is going down to the wire.
Team had an opportunity to start running away with the division with this As series and they completely squandered it. That was a total team accomplishment.
Just seems inevitable this is going down to the wire.
Team had an opportunity to start running away with the division with this As series and they completely squandered it. That was a total team accomplishment.
texasaggie2015 said:
I'm going to launch myself into the sun
OF COURSE YOU ARE
AND IM COMING WITH YOU
I would say it's the ****ing A's and any lineup we put out should win, but the last two nights have proven me wrong. Lineup of death or bust Donkey.
texasaggie2015 said:The front office cannot do anything. Dusty Baker signed a contract. A part of that contract is that he has final say on the lineup and bullpen usage during the regular season.AgLA06 said:
Good thing the front office has us covered and knows better.
I don't care if its not the playoffs. This is ridiculous.
This notion that the front office is just asleep at the wheel or not doing anything because they don't feel like it is just false.
Does it suck? Yeah. Drives me insane. But it is what it is.
Maybe I haven't been clear on this in the past.
I just think it's hilarious he couldn't get that contractual guarantee for the playoffs.
Because everyone knows he combines having no real clue what he's doing with the most ardent belief that he knows better than everyone. Literally needs his hand held when it counts. Maybe the Giants, Cubs, Reds, and Nats should've figured that out sooner.
Dusty, I cant keep posting lucky tits to cover for you game after game after game. Sooner or later you are going to run the magic out of those hangers.
TIL HIS FAT A$$ GETS SPLINTERS
Sorry. I haven't been on the thread much the last 2 days.texasaggie2015 said:From this morning for anyone who missed it.texasaggie2015 said:
The way it's structured is that Dusty controls the lineups and bullpen usage during the regular season. That's what was agreed upon when he signed his contract. Unfortunately, it won't change this year until the postseason.
It's actually very common for this stuff to be laid out in writing when managers sign with teams. A lot of them (especially the ones who have been around for a while) likely won't manage somewhere unless they make the lineups.
Anyone else brushing up the ignore list before playoffs get started? Always good to stay on top of it
The D said:Ciboag96 said:Marvin said:
Everybody ok today?
Waiting on the lineup to determine the level of my tantrum
Mathguy64 said:
Dusty, I cant keep posting lucky tits to cover for you game after game after game. Sooner or later you are going to run the magic out of those hangers.
Sure you can. In fact I think you're not trying hard enough
Castillo on the mound for the M's today.
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