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***Official Houston Astros 2023-24 Offseason Thread*** [Staff Warning - OP]
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I'm really taking a shine to Espada. Can't wait to see them hit the field.
Yordan Alvarez and Mauricio Dubón play catch. pic.twitter.com/gcU4O7v3wU
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 17, 2024
TED was ahead of his time.
Sox put this sign up at the batting cages. The Kid was all about launch angle and exit velo. They just didn’t call it that back then. pic.twitter.com/SP7ctlyZcy
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 17, 2024
Mauricio Dubón will have a gold patch on both his infield and outfield gloves this year after winning the AL Gold Glove last year at the utility position. pic.twitter.com/bfPItFXFCp
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 17, 2024
Gold Glove Doobie
Being a relative youngster I knew Ted was a great ball player, but never looked into his career. At age 41 he had an OPS of 1.096 in almost 400 PA. What would his numbers look like if he didn't miss 3 prime years because of war?Farmer1906 said:
TED was ahead of his time.Sox put this sign up at the batting cages. The Kid was all about launch angle and exit velo. They just didn’t call it that back then. pic.twitter.com/SP7ctlyZcy
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 17, 2024
A note for Porkchop: Joey Gallo struck out more times in 7 years with Texas than Ted did in 19 years.
It appears that Jim Crane laid down the law to Espada and told him: "Yainer Diaz WILL play this season"!!
I don't think that happened or was necessary.
But would have been nice had he done that with donkey who was the issue.
But would have been nice had he done that with donkey who was the issue.
Wisconsin_Ag said:
It appears that Jim Crane laid down the law to Espada and told him: "Yainer Diaz WILL play this season"!!
I dont thing Crane had to tell Espada to play Yainer - Joe is smarter than that.
If Crane believed in laying down the law with the manager then Diaz would have been the starter last year…..Wisconsin_Ag said:
It appears that Jim Crane laid down the law to Espada and told him: "Yainer Diaz WILL play this season"!!
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This
Giants To Sign Pablo Sandoval To Non-Roster Deal https://t.co/jcTu7VWOI5 pic.twitter.com/B08O6x68f6
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 17, 2024
I thought he hadn't played in a really long time
EastCoastAgNc said:Giants To Sign Pablo Sandoval To Non-Roster Deal https://t.co/jcTu7VWOI5 pic.twitter.com/B08O6x68f6
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 17, 2024
I thought he hadn't played in a really long time
Not since 21 where he hit like machete
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
EastCoastAgNc said:Giants To Sign Pablo Sandoval To Non-Roster Deal https://t.co/jcTu7VWOI5 pic.twitter.com/B08O6x68f6
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 17, 2024
I thought he hadn't played in a really long time
Fat Panda has really let himself go. He looks like he belongs in a beer league softball game.
Mathguy64 said:EastCoastAgNc said:Giants To Sign Pablo Sandoval To Non-Roster Deal https://t.co/jcTu7VWOI5 pic.twitter.com/B08O6x68f6
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) February 17, 2024
I thought he hadn't played in a really long time
Fat Panda has really let himself go. He looks like he belongs in a beer league softball game.
Didn't he always?
EastCoastAgNc said:Yordan Alvarez and Mauricio Dubón play catch. pic.twitter.com/gcU4O7v3wU
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 17, 2024
It's wild playing catch is recorded and put online for people to watch.
Espada replaces Dusty
Diaz starting
Hader replaces Pressly who replaces Neris
Not a bad offseason
Need Pena, Abreu to bounce back
Im assuming Bregman will have a good year
Diaz starting
Hader replaces Pressly who replaces Neris
Not a bad offseason
Need Pena, Abreu to bounce back
Im assuming Bregman will have a good year
A simple game of catch is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing things in all of sport.Beat40 said:EastCoastAgNc said:Yordan Alvarez and Mauricio Dubón play catch. pic.twitter.com/gcU4O7v3wU
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 17, 2024
It's wild playing catch is recorded and put online for people to watch.
Alex Bregman is at Astros camp, as are Jeremy Peña and José Abreu. First full-squad workout is tomorrow.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) February 18, 2024
Kyle Tucker has reported to camp.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
Mauricio Dubón had his most impactful season yet as a Gold Glove utilityman, then found a source of insight on where he can improve – his salary arbitration hearing with the Astros. “You don’t get better by people telling you good stuff.”https://t.co/SUOCO1NdL1
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) February 18, 2024
Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia both played catch on the field today.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
Alex Bregman said the Astros have not yet made him an extension offer. "We’re listening to everything that the team has to say. Just letting (agent Scott Boras) and the Astros do that together and handle that for me so I can be fully focused on baseball."
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) February 18, 2024
Alex Bregman discusses training in Arizona this offseason, his future in Houston, being in the best shape of his life and Altuve.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
“One of the best off-seasons I’ve ever had.” pic.twitter.com/CPFQHYqdPt
Jose Altuve said he and first base coach Dave Clark recently reminisced about Altuve running through Clark’s stop sign for his first career homer, an inside-the-park homer, when Clark was third base coach in 2011. pic.twitter.com/Wjs96YYLkK
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
Jose Altuve talks about showing up to camp with a set future in Houston, being “more rested” this year and how he can still improve. pic.twitter.com/vGNr6IoMzX
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
Jeremy Peña said hitting was his focus this spring and said his swing “feels better, feels comfortable, feels like I’m working on the right things.” pic.twitter.com/f7zupm9Ini
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2024
redline248 said:Being a relative youngster I knew Ted was a great ball player, but never looked into his career. At age 41 he had an OPS of 1.096 in almost 400 PA. What would his numbers look like if he didn't miss 3 prime years because of war?Farmer1906 said:
TED was ahead of his time.Sox put this sign up at the batting cages. The Kid was all about launch angle and exit velo. They just didn’t call it that back then. pic.twitter.com/SP7ctlyZcy
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 17, 2024
A note for Porkchop: Joey Gallo struck out more times in 7 years with Texas than Ted did in 19 years.
Also missed 85% of 1952-1953 because of Korea
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Via Bob Nightengale
— Post Parm Volpe (@VolpeParm11) February 18, 2024
"The Yankees still have serious interest in him (Blake Snell)". pic.twitter.com/30QbTucVEr
Why would he do this? He's gonna look at Coke and Rodon and think "why can't you give me a long term deal like those guys?"
5/150 for a guy who basically pitches 5 IP/start and he turned it down?
Dubon will be another interesting story to follow in 2024
his 2023 season was kind of strange statistically (and/or difficult to evaluate)
on one hand...he posted a 2.7 WAR (per baseball reference) and won a gold glove...great
on the other hand...OPS+ 97 and .720 OPS are not great -- especially for a player with 492 plate appearances
even worse...just 19 walks in 492 plate appearances -- simply dreadful
we'll see where he improves, regresses, or holds steady
his 2023 season was kind of strange statistically (and/or difficult to evaluate)
on one hand...he posted a 2.7 WAR (per baseball reference) and won a gold glove...great
on the other hand...OPS+ 97 and .720 OPS are not great -- especially for a player with 492 plate appearances
even worse...just 19 walks in 492 plate appearances -- simply dreadful
we'll see where he improves, regresses, or holds steady
He has got to learn to walk and not swing at terrible pitches. At least he won't be in the 2 hole at any point this season
also going back to last year...
the Astros hit 130 home runs in their 81 road games
but only 92 home runs at MMP in 81 games
that is hard to believe -- has to be an anomaly -- an unexplained one
the Astros hit 130 home runs in their 81 road games
but only 92 home runs at MMP in 81 games
that is hard to believe -- has to be an anomaly -- an unexplained one
The whole home play and record last year was bizarre.
Good for him
He's a Brave for life pic.twitter.com/iUAkFFJ61u
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) February 18, 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
They don't have right handed pull hitters. So the Crawford boxes hurt them.
Every RHH on our team but Dubon & Abreu pulls more than league average. Altuve is above 50% (41% is league avg).