jkag89 said:

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I tell ya. if the 'Stros get this thing back to Houston you got to make them feel as much like they are on the road as possible. Open the damn roof, Put them in the visitor's dugout and clubhouse. Not sure if a big enough block of hotel rooms can be booked at this late date but no sleeping in their own beds at home. Astros fans need to boo Tuve and Bregman like every other MLB park. Maybe become dead silent when Yordan comes to the plate like Twins fans. I would say fans maybe shouldn't wear 'Stros gear but I know many have their own superstitions about such so this is only one aspect why this is not very feasible.

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Boo all the Astros players as they come up to bat.

Since we're talking about our home woes, what is your in-person record and what is the worst that you know of personally?

I'm 0-2 this year, but I have a buddy that is 0-7 (including yesterday).

I'm 6-1 this year, including the Lineup of Death game against SD, the near no hitter against the A's, and the comeback against the O's.

Also saw the Padres beat the Rangers at Petco this year, which helped us win the division.

OK. Yell cheater, trash can buzzer and maybe a hacking pitch com. when Tuve and Bregs come to the plate. I still think being dead silent when Yordan comes to the plate is the right move. Maybe boo extra loud for Abreu it might trick his mind he is facing an old AL Central foe and he'll rake like he did against the Twins.

Texas A&M said:

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Since we're talking about our home woes, what is your in-person record and what is the worst that you know of personally?

I'm 0-2 this year, but I have a buddy that is 0-7 (including yesterday).

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I'm 4-6 with four or five of those Ls coming consecutively. Then finished with the walkoff against the O's.

Beau Holder said:

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Texas A&M said:

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Since we're talking about our home woes, what is your in-person record and what is the worst that you know of personally?

I'm 0-2 this year, but I have a buddy that is 0-7 (including yesterday).

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I'm 4-6 with four or five of those Ls coming consecutively. Then finished with the walkoff against the O's.

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I'm 5-8

7 game losing streak. I've never had a below .500 season even when we sucked.
5 of those games were Framber meltdown games + royals/A's losses. Insanely frustrating but Sunday was my last game of the season

But here's my lifetime record. So even with this rough home stretch still not bad

Need to start Brantley in every game left and at this point bat him in front of Yordan. Move Tucker down in the order.

While Yordan HRs are enjoyable, in hindsight it's painful when those are solo shots.

I'm assuming we'll see Maldy start in Game 3 as Dusty et al are going to do whatever to set Javier up for success including not changing his usual battery mate.

Texas A&M said:

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Since we're talking about our home woes, what is your in-person record and what is the worst that you know of personally?

I'm 0-2 this year, but I have a buddy that is 0-7 (including yesterday).

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During this run, my postseason record is 4-0.

2017 ALCS Game 2 vs. Yankees
2017 WS Game 3 vs. Dodgers
2018 ALDS Game 1 vs. Indians
2022 WS Game 6 vs. Philly

Uncle Mike is slashing 370/400/722 lifetime v Scherzer so he'll get the start in game 3.

https://swishanalytics.com/optimus/mlb/batter-vs-pitcher-stats?date=2023-10-18

Ironically the last game I went to where we won, was also the last day Pena hit a homerun. July 5

I was 5-1 at that point

BadAggie said:

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Need to start Brantley in every game left and at this point bat him in front of Yordan. Move Tucker down in the order.

While Yordan HRs are enjoyable, in hindsight it's painful when those are solo shots.

I'm assuming we'll see Maldy start in Game 3 as Dusty et al are going to do whatever to set Javier up for success including not changing his usual battery mate.

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I'm with you that Brantley needs to play ever game. I do wonder if slotting him 2, Yordan 3, Breggy 4, Tucker 5 would work out.

Beat40 said:

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BadAggie said:

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Need to start Brantley in every game left and at this point bat him in front of Yordan. Move Tucker down in the order.

While Yordan HRs are enjoyable, in hindsight it's painful when those are solo shots.

I'm assuming we'll see Maldy start in Game 3 as Dusty et al are going to do whatever to set Javier up for success including not changing his usual battery mate.

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I'm with you that Brantley needs to play ever game. I do wonder if slotting him 2, Yordan 3, Breggy 4, Tucker 5 would work out.

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Variation of what I posted before:

Altuve 4
Brantley 7
Yordan DH/7
Bregman 5
Abreu 3
Tucker 9
Chas 8
Diaz 2
Pena 6

With Maldy:

Altuve 4
Brantley 7/DH
Yordan DH
Bregman 5
Abreu 3
Tucker 9
Chas 8
Pena 6
Maldy 2

Yeah Brantley needs to be in everyday now.

I'd go

Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Alvarez
Tucker
Abreu
Pena
Dubon (or Chas since he hits in Arlington well)
Maldonado

Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Alvarez
Tucker
Abreu
Chas
Pena
Diaz

Can' believe I'm actually rooting for the Phillies at this point...

How's everyone doing in here

texasaggie2015 said:

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How's everyone doing in here

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Chillin. I think the odds are very low but look forward to seeing what happens in Arlington. With all the problems this team has had this year and having just won another title, I'll live with it if another West title and a 7th straight ALCS is the ceiling this time around.

I think next year with hopefully better health and hopefully Lance and maybe even Arrighetti as SP options, plus no Dusty or Maldy, we're more likely to see something closer to 2018 or 2022 quality team than 2023.

MosesHallRAB04 said:

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I want yordan hitting 3. Get him an AB in the 1st inning.

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I could be down for switching Bregman and Alvarez (Yordan 3, Bregman 4) but I want brantley ahead of both of them.

Farmer1906 said:

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Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...



Buuut

Verlander
Valdez
Javier
France
Urquidy
Brown
McCullers
Arrighetti

That is some depth.

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When is Garcia supposed to be back next year? I'm guessing may or June but haven't really seen it anywhere

Agree. Enough to maybe even trade bait one if Arrighetti is viable, with Garcia also coming back I'd assume after the ASB (if he stays a starter).

texasaggie2015 said:

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Don't be surprised if Colton Gordon cracks the rotation before Arrighetti.

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tjack16 said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...



Buuut

Verlander
Valdez
Javier
France
Urquidy
Brown
McCullers
Arrighetti

That is some depth.

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When is Garcia supposed to be back next year? I'm guessing may or June but haven't really seen it anywhere

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12-18 months to be fully back from TJ usually. Who the hell knows if he'll be back next year?

Ketch mentioned he might move to the bullpen. I would think that would mean a shorter return with no major 4-5 week build-up.

Id still like to go out and sign a proven starter. Like Montgomery

Farmer1906 said:

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Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...

Don't think about the off-season...



Buuut

Verlander
Valdez
Javier
France
Urquidy
Brown
McCullers
Arrighetti

That is some depth.

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Where's Luis?