Can Uncle Mike be our hitting coach?
***Official Houston Astros 2023-24 Offseason Thread*** [Staff Warning - OP]
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Last: 7 mo ago by Lonestar_Ag09
I think it makes sense. Nagging injuries, he's made insane money, won a title and likely wouldn't contribute as an everyday player for any contending team next year.
Excellent career and great Astro
Excellent career and great Astro
Tip of the cap, and big time thanks to Uncle Mike.
Brantley was a pro's pro. I think the clubhouse is going to miss him as much as we'll miss his on-field production. I think Tucker owes Mike a ton of credit for his development. His locker room speech in 2022 has been credited with getting the boys back focused and believing after getting mollywhopped by the Phillies.
Gonna miss sweet swinging Uncle Mike.
Some fun Brantley Moments
Brantley hits in-the-park HR to drive in go-ahead runs.
Walk Off HR in the 13th after being down 0-7.
3 Run HR to put a 7 spot on Eovaldi and the Red Sox.
Old Man still had some range in this past ALCS, Part 2
Professional Postseason Dong
One his hardest hits (108+) in Houston in a clutch moment.
Don't test his arm.
Time for some Web Gems
20% Catch Probability
35%
50%
65%
Brantley hits in-the-park HR to drive in go-ahead runs.
Walk Off HR in the 13th after being down 0-7.
3 Run HR to put a 7 spot on Eovaldi and the Red Sox.
Old Man still had some range in this past ALCS, Part 2
Professional Postseason Dong
One his hardest hits (108+) in Houston in a clutch moment.
Don't test his arm.
Time for some Web Gems
20% Catch Probability
35%
50%
65%
That play by Uncle Mike will live in perpetual glory.
Even better because it was against Judge and the yankees.
Even better because it was against Judge and the yankees.
Brantley 5 seasons with the Astros (3 full seasons)
- 2x All Star
- 2022 WS Champion
- 5x ALCS
- 3x AL Champion
Not too shabby of a run
- 2x All Star
- 2022 WS Champion
- 5x ALCS
- 3x AL Champion
Not too shabby of a run
We finally have the truth
Michael Brantley on retiring pic.twitter.com/Tz0i1lrPST
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) January 5, 2024
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Michael Brantley is indeed retiring after a 15-year MLB career. With @ZackMeisel, a celebration of Brantley's time in Cleveland and Houston - https://t.co/sMSVr5ssL4
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) January 5, 2024
Also can't be understated the speech he gave to the locker room after 2022 WS game 3 blowout loss in Philly. I'd still love to get an audio of that
https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/michael-brantley-speech-changed-world-series-houston-astros-uncle-mike/?amp
https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/michael-brantley-speech-changed-world-series-houston-astros-uncle-mike/?amp
I like to let the game be my first pick.Farmer1906 said:
Same. I was hoping today was the 1/9. I always have the same first guess. I think yall know who.
Funny enough, when I saw B/T, I thought the other CFer first. Wild the Astros have two CFers who are that same B/T combo.superaggie73 said:tjack16 said:Farmer1906 said:
Same. I was hoping today was the 1/9. I always have the same first guess. I think yall know who.
Took me 3 guesses. But yeah I always have the same 1st guess. I always go Altuve first
Took me 2 guesses today and I always start with Altuve as well. As soon as I saw B/T, I knew who it was.
Love Uncle Mike. Will be bummed to not see that swing anymore. That dude was so much fun to watch hit.Teddy Perkins said:5x All-Star and World Series champion Michael Brantley is retiring, per @jonmorosi. pic.twitter.com/KA0f28uZOD
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 5, 2024
Thought he had more in the tank but this makes sense. Will always love the professional hitter.
#Astros Michael Brantley had 6,163 plate appearances during his career, he struck out looking just 210 times... 62 of which came on pitches that were out of the zone. pic.twitter.com/j1ZtzMFYPw
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) January 5, 2024
I image Bregman's is fairly simiilar.
That is incredible!
I would guess Bregman watches a bunch more close calls. Brantley loved to swing.
Because he did.Farmer1906 said:
I would guess Bregman watches a bunch more close calls. Brantley lovedto swing.to hit.
Thanks for fixing that.
BREAKING: The San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a trade that will send former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to the Giants for outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 5, 2024
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Robbie Ray is coming off Tommy John surgery and is owed $73M over the last three years of his contract, though he has an opt-out after the 2024 season. He's expected to return after the All-Star break. Mitch Haniger, a longtime Mariner who left for San Francisco in free agency…
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 5, 2024
Shedding more money. I think the Mariner are going to spend a little now.
Edit:
Mariners getting cash in this deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 5, 2024
I would be so disappointed in my ownership if they don't spend while they have such great pitching & Julio on the cheap.
The best part of this play is that Aaron Judge is like 9 feet tall, so it take him 8-10 steps to run from 1st to 2nd, yet his instincts are so bad that he was still out by 50 feet trying to get back.spadilly said:
In honor:
Logan Gilbert and George Kirby. While not up, I think extensions may be on the way for them. Keep both of them more long-term for cheaper than Robbie.Farmer1906 said:Robbie Ray is coming off Tommy John surgery and is owed $73M over the last three years of his contract, though he has an opt-out after the 2024 season. He's expected to return after the All-Star break. Mitch Haniger, a longtime Mariner who left for San Francisco in free agency…
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 5, 2024
Shedding more money. I think the Mariner are going to spend a little now.
Then spend.
I will miss running this gif 50 times a season when we play the Mariners.
Gilbert 3 years
Castillo 4 years
Kirby 5 years
Miller 6 years
Woo 6 years
They are so soooo set at pitching.
Castillo 4 years
Kirby 5 years
Miller 6 years
Woo 6 years
They are so soooo set at pitching.
Joey Gallo can't wrap his brain around thistexasaggie2015 said:#Astros Michael Brantley had 6,163 plate appearances during his career, he struck out looking just 210 times... 62 of which came on pitches that were out of the zone. pic.twitter.com/j1ZtzMFYPw
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) January 5, 2024
Going to be interesting to see Miller's second year, but that 1-2-3 of Castillo, Gilbert, and Kirby is nasty.Farmer1906 said:
Gilbert 3 years
Castillo 4 years
Kirby 5 years
Miller 6 years
Woo 6 years
They are so soooo set at pitching.
Actually is wild their offense was so bad last year to keep them out of the postseason last year.
They've to trade.
Rays turned Luke Raley into something out of nothing.
In second trade, Mariners would acquire outfielder Luke Raley from the Rays for infielder José Caballero, sources tell @TheAthletic. Deal not yet complete.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 5, 2024
Rays turned Luke Raley into something out of nothing.
With a 4 year old that is getting into tee ball and baseball, Michael Brantley's swing is the one we will be studying and working to imitate.
Interestingly, Robbie Ray had a no-trade clause in 2022-23 that converted to a $1 million trade assignment bonus in 2024. Jerry DiPoto made it four whole days into 2024 before trading him! Such restraint!
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) January 5, 2024
Joey Gallo read this tweet and his first reaction was, "What's 'the zone'?"redline248 said:Joey Gallo can't wrap his brain around thistexasaggie2015 said:#Astros Michael Brantley had 6,163 plate appearances during his career, he struck out looking just 210 times... 62 of which came on pitches that were out of the zone. pic.twitter.com/j1ZtzMFYPw
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) January 5, 2024
With Maldy and Uncle Mike leaving, who takes the team's vocal leadership helm?
Guys just seem to step up. Remember when we couldn't stand to lose Correa's voice? Or how could we lose the club house glue guy in Springer? Between Altuve, Abreu, Verlander, & Pressly we still have some very high level vets who will keep the clubhouse in check. Bregman, Valdez, Tucker, Abreu, McCullers, Urquidy, & Alvarez are all entering year 5 or more with the club. The culture is built. Work hard. Don't get too high or low. Win a **** ton of games. I think it helps we don't really have any problem players on paper. Most these guys grew up in this system and culture. It's just what they know.
What's funny.. Uncle Mike wasn't much of a vocal leader. But when he spoke, everyone listened. One of those guys. Just extremely well respected.EastCoastAgNc said:
With Maldy and Uncle Mike leaving, who takes the team's vocal leadership helm?
But you're right- I've wondered this myself. Lots of veteran guys who are good examples for the youngsters but who will step up and speak up when needed? Hector Neris was probably right behind Maldy in terms of vocal leadership and they're both gone. It'll be interesting.
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