Dubon - Whitcomb - Dezenzo - Caratini is a better bench than we've had for much of the season. I can definitely see Chas fitting back in over Dezenzo and Dubon being more infield focused outside of PH. We have available tactics if Joe needs to move things around L vs R.
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Yep he looks ready. At least form the eye test he looks much better than I expected.
Skip the rehab and get him in lineup.
Skip the rehab and get him in lineup.
He'd be pretty lonely up there all by himselfFarmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
Why tho?
And then fly him back to MMP!Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
Pick to Click: Yordan breaks the home field curse and hits one out in the first 5 innings!
His rusty arm throwing on a gimpy shin is still miles better than the water pistols we had out there with Meyers and Chas.linkdude said:Tucker definitely looks much better than last homestand pic.twitter.com/dovQNVqAjE
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 29, 2024
Skip the rehab Dana.
bearkatag15 said:He'd be pretty lonely up there all by himselfFarmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
My bad. I thought the roadie continued.
https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/most-improved-mlb-hitters-since-2024-all-star-break#:~:text=Bobby%20Witt%20Jr.%20smacks%20a%20double%20to%20left%20field&text=The%20AL%20MVP%20frontrunner%20has,record%20with%2062%20home%20runs.The Porkchop Express said:I'm interested to see if they try anything out of the ordinary with Witt this series, particularly with a decent chance of seeing him in the playoffs. I know ESPN can't get off its knees for Judge, but Witt is the best player in the AL right now. Of course pitching around him gets him 4-5 steals a game and he winds up in scoring position anyway. His numbers right now with a month to go are already MVP worthyf1ghtintexasaggie said:
KC has 2 players that we need to avoid: Witt and Salvy. Make the other players beat you, but don't challenge these two guys with men on!
114 runs (leads league)
185 hits (leads league)
39 2B
11 3B
28 HR
95 RBI
27 SB
.346 AVG (leads league)
.399 OPB
.618 SLG
1.017 OPS
Those are already better than Beltran's best season with them - probably 2003 - 26 HR, 41 SB, .307 average, 100 RBi, 102 runs, and on par with the best of George Brett minus the .390 season of 1980.
Brett's 1979 season was
119 runs
212 hits (led league)
42 doubles
20 triples (just sick)
23 HR
107 RBi
17 SB
.329 average
.376 OBP
.563 SLG
.939 OPS
In 1980, George hit .390 in 117 games (515 plate appearances) and slashed .454/.664/1.118 .
It's been fun to follow as a long time Royals fan with almost no one to cheer for a long time (yeah, the 2013-17 guys were good, but not this good).Quote:
Already in the American League MVP conversation prior to the break, Witt has taken his offensive game to another stratosphere in the second half. In 31 games, the 24-year-old has delivered an eye-popping .427/.486/.774 slash with nine home runs and only 14 strikeouts in 140 plate appearances. Witt leads MLB with a .348 batting average and 110 runs scored on the season and has recorded 25 homers, 26 steals and a 1.009 OPS to boot.
To bad the TV deal sucks so bad that 75% of the city cant' actually watch. Good thing the VPN option and MLBTV still work.
davidthomps18 said:
Pick to Click: Yordan breaks the home field curse and hits one out in the first 5 innings!
I'll go with Altuve legging out a bunt for a hit.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
linkdude said:Kyle Tucker was running in the outfield at Minute Maid Park and is now taking groundballs in right field and throwing to bases. GM Dana Brown is among those on the field watching.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 29, 2024
Marvin said:davidthomps18 said:
Pick to Click: Yordan breaks the home field curse and hits one out in the first 5 innings!
I'll go with Altuve legging out a bunt for a hit.
Heyward goes deep.
Already got swept up there making the record against KC the last two seasons 1-8. That's pathetic.Farmer1906 said:bearkatag15 said:He'd be pretty lonely up there all by himselfFarmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
My bad. I thought the roadie continued.
Kyle Tucker said he’s feeling much better. He’s done some light base running, but he’ll do more tomorrow. He said he’s not really feeling any pain in his shin, it’s more tightness as he builds strength
— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) August 29, 2024
So maybe by next weekend Kyle will return.
will probably need at least a week on rehab assignment. if he can get out on one by mid-next-week, that would give him a few weeks back before the playoffs.cc10106 said:
So maybe by next weekend Kyle will return.
Farmer1906 said:bearkatag15 said:He'd be pretty lonely up there all by himselfFarmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
My bad. I thought the roadie continued.
I hope Yordan has the same mindset
You're going to confuse some of the more casual TexAgs 'Stros fans that today is an off day.Wabs said:Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
jkag89 said:You're going to confuse some of the more casual TexAgs 'Stros fans that today is an off day.Wabs said:Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
It's not from Spadilly, so it's not official.
Jason Heyward said that after the Dodgers released him he thought "there was a good chance ... my family and I would go back to Chicago and see what the offseason brings." But he received "a good amount of interest." On choosing to sign with the Astros: pic.twitter.com/K5B6Uqx7yH
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 29, 2024
Jason Heyward taking batting practice pic.twitter.com/zqPF32HY61
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) August 29, 2024
Bellcow poster with a senior moment. It happensFarmer1906 said:bearkatag15 said:He'd be pretty lonely up there all by himselfFarmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
My bad. I thought the roadie continued.
I did say casual TexAgs 'Stros fans but of course you are correct.Beat40 said:jkag89 said:You're going to confuse some of the more casual TexAgs 'Stros fans that today is an off day.Wabs said:Farmer1906 said:
Get him on a plane to KC.
It's not from Spadilly, so it's not official.
Espada on McCormick: "Told him that he's part of our future, & he's been a really good player for us for many years, so we're just trying to get him going. We gave him a plan & we spoke w/the hitting coaches down there & Mickey (Storey) and trying to put him on the right track."
— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) August 29, 2024
Need to keep it up tonight. Nice day for Yordan yesterday.
Really want a 3-1 weekend but a split wouldn't be the worst thing as long as Seattle doesn't sweep the angels
Just goes to show that players want the opportunity to play for an elite ballclub like the Astros.
I'll watch again tonight when he's batting live, but he sure "dances" alot as he loads & swings. Maybe it's his timing mechanism.
Might be setting myself up for disappointment here since we are playing at home, but with the roster tweaks / Heyward reinforcement, the good vibes from yesterday and rested pen, and a hopefully fresh Press back, I have a hunch this series could be when this team really turns it on.
EastCoastAgNc said:Jason Heyward said that after the Dodgers released him he thought "there was a good chance ... my family and I would go back to Chicago and see what the offseason brings." But he received "a good amount of interest." On choosing to sign with the Astros: pic.twitter.com/K5B6Uqx7yH
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 29, 2024Jason Heyward taking batting practice pic.twitter.com/zqPF32HY61
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) August 29, 2024
this would be a deeply ironic claim if it happenedSAY HIS NAME AND HE APPEARS https://t.co/3Dbv25B9Mg pic.twitter.com/0Rpoo21Caw
— Doug Dimmadome ジョン・アレクサンダー (@jalex_819) August 29, 2024
So Jankowski saved their asses last night stealing a walk off HR and his reward today is to get DFA'ed.
Way to go Arlington.
Way to go Arlington.
Lol Heyward reminded me instantly of Cerrano
Woof. That area of grass where HB was warming up in the outfield was more dead than alive.
I wonder what the problem is? The field has looked rather sad for at least a month now.Mathguy64 said:
Woof. That area of grass where HB was warming up in the outfield was more dead than alive.
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