Anyone know what the latest on Whitley is?
Feels like his time has passed, but still relatively young.
Feels like his time has passed, but still relatively young.
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Still on the 40. Appears to be heathy. Moving to bullpen. Dana has mentioned him specifically. Throws 5 pitches. Has appeared on Momentum YouTube a few times, I think. He'll be in ST competing for a roster spot.
Gonna let you down easy.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/evan-longoria-catch/
The dead giveaway is that there is no universe where just one guy is at the plate taking BP without a cage and another player or anyone with a brain is standing where Longoria and the reporter are standing.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/evan-longoria-catch/
The dead giveaway is that there is no universe where just one guy is at the plate taking BP without a cage and another player or anyone with a brain is standing where Longoria and the reporter are standing.
Deal includes $4M salary for 2024, $6M mutual option or $1.5M buyout for ‘25. Performance bonuses for each year: $250K each at 45, 50, 55 and 50 games.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 20, 2024
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I was only referring to Steph Curry, not Evan Longoria. Now if Steph's is also fake it certainly looked real to my untrained eye.The Porkchop Express said:
Gonna let you down easy.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/evan-longoria-catch/
The dead giveaway is that there is no universe where just one guy is at the plate taking BP without a cage and another player or anyone with a brain is standing where Longoria and the reporter are standing.
To early to talk lineup construction? How do we feel about Berkman Bregman hitting 2nd? He has a career OPS of .868 batting 2nd. However, his OPS when batting cleanup is .939.
I think I would like to see
Altuve
Tucker
Alvarez
Bregman
Diaz
Abreu
Chas
Pena
Meyers
I think I would like to see
Altuve
Tucker
Alvarez
Bregman
Diaz
Abreu
Chas
Pena
Meyers
Astros general manager Dana Brown said the deal with Josh Hader came together “in about 72 hours.” Both Brown and manager Joe Espada called Ryan Pressly during that timeframe to loop him in. Both men said Pressly handled it “like a true professional” and is “all in.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 20, 2024
Astros GM Dana Brown said he’s yet to have extension conversations with free agents-to-be Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 20, 2024
Get started Dana
Lance McCullers Jr is throwing from 80 feet on flat ground and said he feels good. A late summer return seems feasible, McCullers said.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 20, 2024
Lance McCullers Jr. on the signing of Josh Hader, his former Minor League teammate. pic.twitter.com/E9gi6lhKCI
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 20, 2024
The new Nike replica jerseys are way more expensive and don't seem worth it… anybody know anything about these?
Dana said they are still looking for a reliever to take the maton role (middle of the game). Referenced looking at internal options and free agent options.
Forgot that one! Great stuff. I apologize to eveyrone in advance when you reach your saturation point of being annoyed by my Bill Hader gifs this season.Prosperdick said:
Although it's mostly Cruise I still like this celebratory Hader:
We'll save this one if he needs a slump buster at some point.
Between Martinez, Sousa, Whitley, Montero, & Coleman there will be plenty to cover the middle innings.
I'd also keep my eyes on A.J. Blubaugh. He moved to the bullpen for fall league. He's got nice velo, a nasty cutter, and can rack up some Ks.
I'd also keep my eyes on A.J. Blubaugh. He moved to the bullpen for fall league. He's got nice velo, a nasty cutter, and can rack up some Ks.
tjack16 said:
The new Nike replica jerseys are way more expensive and don't seem worth it… anybody know anything about these?
Anytime a company brags about being sustainable it's 100% manipulated BS. I wouldn't buy it just because of that.
Farmer1906 said:
Between Martinez, Sousa, Whitley, Montero, & Coleman there will be plenty to cover the middle innings.
I'd also keep my eyes on A.J. Blubaugh. He moved to the bullpen for fall league. He's got nice velo, a nasty cutter, and can rack up some Ks.
Yeah I have a feeling that one of those guys above will end up being pretty good and fill that role nicely. If we're lucky, maybe a few of them.
If not, there's always the trade deadline
Yup. Coleman is my bet. He was so good with KC before 1 bad season.
Username checks outCynic said:tjack16 said:
The new Nike replica jerseys are way more expensive and don't seem worth it… anybody know anything about these?
Anytime a company brags about being sustainable it's 100% manipulated BS. I wouldn't buy it just because of that.
Nike is introducing a new template this year for all teams. Here's some info:
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/17/arizona-diamondbacks-unveil-new-uniform-set/
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/06/retail-rangers-jersey-shows-nikes-new-mlb-template/
https://uni-watch.com/2024/01/19/a-close-look-at-an-authentic-not-replica-mlb-jersey-in-nikes-new-template/
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/17/arizona-diamondbacks-unveil-new-uniform-set/
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/06/retail-rangers-jersey-shows-nikes-new-mlb-template/
https://uni-watch.com/2024/01/19/a-close-look-at-an-authentic-not-replica-mlb-jersey-in-nikes-new-template/
spadilly said:
Nike is introducing a new template this year for all teams. Here's some info:
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/17/arizona-diamondbacks-unveil-new-uniform-set/
https://uni-watch.com/2023/11/06/retail-rangers-jersey-shows-nikes-new-mlb-template/
https://uni-watch.com/2024/01/19/a-close-look-at-an-authentic-not-replica-mlb-jersey-in-nikes-new-template/
You could have left out that second link
redline248 said:
To early to talk lineup construction? How do we feel about Berkman hitting 2nd? He has a career OPS of .868 baying 2nd. However, his OPS when batting cleanup is .939.
I think I would like to see
Altuve
Tucker
Alvarez
Bregman
Diaz
Abreu
Chas
Pena
Meyers
Berkman was great back in the day but I think if we are even considering batting him 2nd we are in HUGE trouble.
eh, that's what I get for using my phone while making coffee
Alex Bregman when asked about possibly being a free agent after this year. pic.twitter.com/sWNWCh6cKK
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 20, 2024
He's been trained well by boras, he's gone
Unfortunately, both the Longoria and Curry ones are fake.Prosperdick said:I was only referring to Steph Curry, not Evan Longoria. Now if Steph's is also fake it certainly looked real to my untrained eye.The Porkchop Express said:
Gonna let you down easy.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/evan-longoria-catch/
The dead giveaway is that there is no universe where just one guy is at the plate taking BP without a cage and another player or anyone with a brain is standing where Longoria and the reporter are standing.
I posted them because I was saying I think the Ichiro one is fake too.
I've seen him in some the Momentum videos, specifically in the live ABs with Eric Sim. Hopefully Forrest is learning how to take care of his body from Bauer and his Momentum team. I do think taking care of the body is something Trevor is very good at.Farmer1906 said:
Still on the 40. Appears to be heathy. Moving to bullpen. Dana has mentioned him specifically. Throws 5 pitches. Has appeared on Momentum YouTube a few times, I think. He'll be in ST competing for a roster spot.
EastCoastAgNc said:Alex Bregman when asked about possibly being a free agent after this year. pic.twitter.com/sWNWCh6cKK
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 20, 2024
He's been trained well by boras, he's gone
"Haven't really thought about it"
Yeah okay… don't insult our intelligence
Jeremy Peña said his offseason focus has been becoming a more consistent hitter. He hinted at some swing tweaks and mechanical adjustments, but said we'd have to wait until spring training to see them
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 20, 2024
Kyle Tucker said he and the Astros did not have any long-term extension discussion during the arbitration salary exchange deadline.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 20, 2024
would prefer Bregman in the 2-hole for two reasons
- last year he had 92 walks and 8 HBP's --- so 100 free bases
- but he also hit into 22 GiDP's (and he's not getting any faster)
if he hits behind Yordan...the opposing manager's standard move will be to walk Yordan and set up Bregman for the GiDP
Tucker only hit into 11 GiDP's
- last year he had 92 walks and 8 HBP's --- so 100 free bases
- but he also hit into 22 GiDP's (and he's not getting any faster)
if he hits behind Yordan...the opposing manager's standard move will be to walk Yordan and set up Bregman for the GiDP
Tucker only hit into 11 GiDP's
How it started: https://t.co/SO6UcDJUj5 pic.twitter.com/SeZ9WDYsq9
— Strosfan86 (@strosfan86) January 20, 2024
I still laugh about this tweet occasionally
I'm not sure you can go wrong in any order with the top 4.
I think I'd go Altuve, Yordan 1-2.
I think I'd go Altuve, Yordan 1-2.
Are the tweets not working for anyone else? I can see the wording of the tweet but not the photos etc
I can get you a Jose Altvue Houston Astors jersey for $49.99 from a guy on BIsonnet and Beechnut.Cynic said:tjack16 said:
The new Nike replica jerseys are way more expensive and don't seem worth it… anybody know anything about these?
Anytime a company brags about being sustainable it's 100% manipulated BS. I wouldn't buy it just because of that.
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