I believe we would have won another World Series this season with Espada calling the shots and also would have had a stronger September, clinching the division well before the last day of the season. Joe is not the type to let stubbornness get in the way of putting the best lineup on the field.
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I feel good about Espada. I am not a super baseball nerd like some of you, but what he did in game 5 of the ALCS showed me enough that I trust him next season.Farmer1906 said:
I think i know the answer to these but i will ask anyway. Is anyone on here unhappy or at least indifferent to this hiring? Is anyone worried about the falloff from Dusty?
Missed the presser, but I'm glad Dana is finally getting to make his mark on this organization. I've seen plenty premature/unfair skepticism towards him considering he hasn't been able to do much yet.
After losing to the Braves two years ago I wasn't worried about the team rebounding. Espada being promoted gives me the same confidence that what Luhnow and co. built will continue until it's time to rebuild.
After losing to the Braves two years ago I wasn't worried about the team rebounding. Espada being promoted gives me the same confidence that what Luhnow and co. built will continue until it's time to rebuild.
Do you think we promote someone form within to bench coach or go outside? Honestly I'd love to see someone internally get promoted. I like the family atmosphere we have going right now and want to keep it going
Apologies if already discussed, but saw a report about possibly considering Severino? I'd be good with it but may be more than we're willing to spend on a SP. Thoughts?
I think Espada being promoted was good for that. You need to introduce friendly but fair and fresh outside voices to orgs from time to time, particularly ones that have long runs of success or stability, to prevent groupthink and stagnation. So I'd like an external candidate to pair with the internally promoted leader. Unless Dana is effectively still that, then I think they can be flexible.
I think Joe is going to crush it here.
One of my hopes is that he gets us back to an emphasis on defense. Back to being in the upper tier defensively rather than the craptastic showing on defense we saw last season. This may be a job more for Brown but I want Espada to get the best out of what we got on defense and I think last season was not it.
I also want to see a sense of urgency all season. I wanna see us get back to going for throats and pounding teams into submission. I don't mean running our guys into the ground and not giving rest days but just a general sense of urgency. Hell just something as simple as challenging plays when it's justified.
I feel like these are 2 things that slipped this season and 2 that are fixable starting in ST.
Onward and upward gentlemen!
One of my hopes is that he gets us back to an emphasis on defense. Back to being in the upper tier defensively rather than the craptastic showing on defense we saw last season. This may be a job more for Brown but I want Espada to get the best out of what we got on defense and I think last season was not it.
I also want to see a sense of urgency all season. I wanna see us get back to going for throats and pounding teams into submission. I don't mean running our guys into the ground and not giving rest days but just a general sense of urgency. Hell just something as simple as challenging plays when it's justified.
I feel like these are 2 things that slipped this season and 2 that are fixable starting in ST.
Onward and upward gentlemen!
All I do is Nguyen said:
Do you think we promote someone form within to bench coach or go outside? Honestly I'd love to see someone internally get promoted. I like the family atmosphere we have going right now and want to keep it going
I hope we go outside and find the next Cora/Espada. Go get the up and comer that's from a smart org who brings a fresh perspective that'll offer moves to Espada. Then win so much you he gets hired away in 2-4 years.
Ag_07 said:
I think Joe is going to crush it here.
One of my hopes is that he gets us back to an emphasis on defense. Back to being in the upper tier defensively rather than the craptastic showing on defense we saw last season. This may be a job more for Brown but I want Espada to get the best out of what we got on defense and I think last season was not it.
I also want to see a sense of urgency all season. I wanna see us get back to going for throats and pounding teams into submission. I don't mean running our guys into the ground and not giving rest days but just a general sense of urgency. Hell just something as simple as challenging plays when it's justified.
I feel like these are 2 things that slipped this season and 2 that are fixable starting in ST.
Onward and upward gentlemen!
If you think last year's defense was "craptastic" then you need to go watch some Red Sox, Reds, & Marlins.
Official. pic.twitter.com/0QnNN7dB0e
— Houston Astros (@astros) November 13, 2023
That is quite the flex in the background.
Farmer1906 said:
I think i know the answer to these but i will ask anyway. Is anyone on here unhappy or at least indifferent to this hiring? Is anyone worried about the falloff from Dusty?
Isn't Dusty's history that teams pretty much win the WS as soon as he leaves? I'd be good with that.
yes, especially considering the Diamondbacks were the NL rep for the WS
Do we have any idea the contract details yet? Length? Money?
Farmer1906 said:Ag_07 said:
I think Joe is going to crush it here.
One of my hopes is that he gets us back to an emphasis on defense. Back to being in the upper tier defensively rather than the craptastic showing on defense we saw last season. This may be a job more for Brown but I want Espada to get the best out of what we got on defense and I think last season was not it.
I also want to see a sense of urgency all season. I wanna see us get back to going for throats and pounding teams into submission. I don't mean running our guys into the ground and not giving rest days but just a general sense of urgency. Hell just something as simple as challenging plays when it's justified.
I feel like these are 2 things that slipped this season and 2 that are fixable starting in ST.
Onward and upward gentlemen!
If you think last year's defense was "craptastic" then you need to go watch some Red Sox, Reds, & Marlins.
Speaking relatively compared to what we usually are.
We just gave up way too many unearned runs. Errors killed us all season
SIAP
Update: Joe Espada convinced Pettis to stay. Gary was eyeing a position with the Angels https://t.co/0uasFbppNj
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) November 13, 2023
I'd like to see one of those young up and coming coaches that were on a few lists for the manager job get the a look for the bench coach position.
Don Kelly - Pirate's bench coach
George Lombard - Tiger's bench coach
Both would be lateral moves title wise but I would think coaching on this staff would be a step up and look better on a resume than coaching with the Pirates and Tigers
Don Kelly - Pirate's bench coach
George Lombard - Tiger's bench coach
Both would be lateral moves title wise but I would think coaching on this staff would be a step up and look better on a resume than coaching with the Pirates and Tigers
Kind of like Snitker...our young hitting coach who has interviewed for at least one positionAg_07 said:
I'd like to see one of those young up and coming coaches that were on a few lists for the manager job get the a look for the bench coach position.
Don Kelly - Pirate's bench coach
George Lombard - Tiger's bench coach
Both would be lateral moves title wise but I would think coaching on this staff would be a step up and look better on a resume than coaching with the Pirates and Tigers
Go get him Dana and Joe!!
Shohei Ohtani is less concerned about geography and is prioritizing signing with a competitive team this winter, per @jonmorosi pic.twitter.com/W6dSt5U24B
— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) November 13, 2023
He didn't say less concerned about his contract value
Do you think he'll sign for a team just as a DH? Since he's had two UCL injuries his pitching future is suspect IMO
He's going to the Dodgers. Any suggestion otherwise is an attempt to create drama where there is none.
Tomorrow is the deadline for the Astros to protect Rule 5 eligible players on the 40-man roster. Three names to keep in mind: Kenedy Corona, Misael Tamarez and Shay Whitcomb.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) November 13, 2023
EastCoastAgNc said:
He's going to the Dodgers. Any suggestion otherwise is an attempt to create drama where there is none.
Only question is if Ohtani gets a better deal than Jimbo.
Sorry. OT, I know. Feel good about it regardless of the cost, had to be done, and we can afford to.
All I do is Nguyen said:
Do you think he'll sign for a team just as a DH? Since he's had two UCL injuries his pitching future is suspect IMO
Nope
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"If a guy is cruising, his stuff is still good... I'll look at that stuff. But also, you can't ignore the numbers..."
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) November 13, 2023
BK is joined by new @Astros manager Joe Espada to discuss the organization's approach to analytics and reflect on the Postseason. #MLBNow pic.twitter.com/0VTGdUxMUO
Like the sound of Espada in charge
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Joe is open-minded and progressive when it comes to data-driven decisions. But always wants balance. He seems too good to be true. I can't wait to ***** about him on the 2024 thread.
One more big plus with Espada is Spanish is his first language. Hinch spoke a little, Dusty a little, but Espada can have full on conversations with every player.
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Texaggie7nine said:
One more big plus with Espada is Spanish is his first language. Hinch spoke a little, Dusty a little, but Espada can have full on conversations with every player.
So he won't need Maldy to translate when he tells Framber to pull his head out to his ass?
I think most of the players speak enough English to have normal conversation.
Maybe. But it can't hurt considering this from last year.
"There are 26 men on the Astros ALCS roster, and 11 of them were born in the United States. The team's two catchers, Martin Maldonado and Christian Vazquez, are from Puerto Rico.
There are six Dominican players, including pitcher Framber Valdez, and three Cuban players, such as slugger Yordan Alvarez. Pitcher Jose Urquidy is from Mexico, and utility player Mauricio Dubon is only the second player in Major League Baseball history to hail from Honduras."
Ease of transition and the comfort of having deep conversations in your native language has got to be a plus. It also ties well with or latin camps and roots in finding prospects.
"There are 26 men on the Astros ALCS roster, and 11 of them were born in the United States. The team's two catchers, Martin Maldonado and Christian Vazquez, are from Puerto Rico.
There are six Dominican players, including pitcher Framber Valdez, and three Cuban players, such as slugger Yordan Alvarez. Pitcher Jose Urquidy is from Mexico, and utility player Mauricio Dubon is only the second player in Major League Baseball history to hail from Honduras."
Ease of transition and the comfort of having deep conversations in your native language has got to be a plus. It also ties well with or latin camps and roots in finding prospects.
I wish he would have added "and won't be asked to be thanked later."Lonestar_Ag09 said:AustinCountyAg said:I didn't think it was that cold, besides throwing in looking for a manager who was "humble"Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Dana's intro speech. Ice cold to a former manager DAMN
A humble communicator who can collaborate
I took all of those as direct shots
I would have like to have heard the 3rd story after Espada's interview.bearkatag15 said:"If a guy is cruising, his stuff is still good... I'll look at that stuff. But also, you can't ignore the numbers..."
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) November 13, 2023
BK is joined by new @Astros manager Joe Espada to discuss the organization's approach to analytics and reflect on the Postseason. #MLBNow pic.twitter.com/0VTGdUxMUO
Like the sound of Espada in charge
It said "Window closing?" about the stros
Also thanks for the video, I like the what I'm hearing from Espada
bearkatag15 said:"If a guy is cruising, his stuff is still good... I'll look at that stuff. But also, you can't ignore the numbers..."
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) November 13, 2023
BK is joined by new @Astros manager Joe Espada to discuss the organization's approach to analytics and reflect on the Postseason. #MLBNow pic.twitter.com/0VTGdUxMUO
Like the sound of Espada in charge
That was a fantastic interview.
This. Most (if not all) of the guys on the roster can speak English pretty well.Farmer1906 said:
I think most of the players speak enough English to have normal conversation.
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