We don't need Seattle sneaking into the WC with their pitching
It'd be pretty great to go ahead and win tonight
It'd be pretty great to go ahead and win tonight
***** 2024 Houston Astros Season Thread ***** [Staff Warning]
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Last: 16 days ago by jkag89
jkag89 said:
Yep, if I were a betting man I'd find the odds for the Friars intriguing, Heck, I might take a flyer on the Tigers.
On August 6th, I got the Padres at 25-1. I am now kicking myself for only betting $40
Well, if Daikin wants to pay for Kikuchi's contract next season...htxag09 said:
A buddy of mine just sent me a rumor going around an Astros facebook group that naming rates of the stadium are about to change.....
Rumor is Daikin.
Quick google shows that the Minute Maid contract was through 2032, but assume they could buy out of the remainder of it.
Yeah - I think we're going to see this the rest of the way out. Some of the regulars will play a few innings and then turn it over to someone else.agproducer said:
They will be the late game moves. Would love to see Grae come in for Bregs after 3 ABs and Salazar for Caratini after 2.
The best way for them to see live pitching to keep sharp.
It's a joke post.htxag09 said:
A buddy of mine just sent me a rumor going around an Astros facebook group that naming rates of the stadium are about to change.....
Rumor is Daikin.
Quick google shows that the Minute Maid contract was through 2032, but assume they could buy out of the remainder of it.
With how hot the stadium has been this year.....I was thinking if they just update the cooling system hahaBeat40 said:Well, if Daikin wants to pay for Kikuchi's contract next season...htxag09 said:
A buddy of mine just sent me a rumor going around an Astros facebook group that naming rates of the stadium are about to change.....
Rumor is Daikin.
Quick google shows that the Minute Maid contract was through 2032, but assume they could buy out of the remainder of it.
That would suck. Daikin?! That's lame af, who tf is Daikin?! For me, it will forever be The Juice Box.
Edit - If I got gotted that 's a good joke! Would be embarrassing having a refrigeration company sponsor MMP when the A/C doesn't work
Edit - If I got gotted that 's a good joke! Would be embarrassing having a refrigeration company sponsor MMP when the A/C doesn't work
Figured but don't have fb nor a member to the group so couldn't validate. So this thread was my best bet
I agree, but also Fangraphs is giving them a 2.8% chance of the postseason. They'll need to jump 2 of the Tigers, Royals, and Twins. They don't have tiebreakers and trail by 2.5 games with 4 to go.
Remaining Schedule:
SEA
MIN
KCR
DET
I would guess the Tigers cruise to the 5-seed. After that it gets cloudy, but even with a tough schedule, I like KCR with the 2.5 game lead.
Remaining Schedule:
SEA
- @HOU
- OAK
- OAK
- OAK
MIN
- MIA
- MIA
- BAL
- BAL
- BAL
KCR
- @WSH
- @WSH
- @ATL
- @ATL
- @ATL
DET
- TBR
- TBR
- CWS
- CWS
- CWS
I would guess the Tigers cruise to the 5-seed. After that it gets cloudy, but even with a tough schedule, I like KCR with the 2.5 game lead.
Man, I've always been a fan of Heyward, but that interview makes me like him even more.linkdude said:
More JHey on the timelineJason Heyward has stepped up for the @astros, hitting home runs in back-to-back games and making big plays 💪
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 25, 2024
He spoke with the #MLBTonight crew about how he's fitting in with the winning culture in Houston.@CY24_7 | @adnansvirk pic.twitter.com/DcaOYkXYHy
Hoping the 'Stros can win it for guys like him and JV.
One thing I heard in that interview when he was naming guys - he called Tucker King Tuck. Seems like the boys in the clubhouse must call him that. Haha.
I thought the same thing.
Also - King Tuck moved into 2nd in wRC+(min 200 PA) ahead of Alvarez, Witt, Ohtani, & Soto. That shin injury stole a very special season away from him. He's still a top ~25 WAR player even tho he only played 1/2 a season.
Also - King Tuck moved into 2nd in wRC+(min 200 PA) ahead of Alvarez, Witt, Ohtani, & Soto. That shin injury stole a very special season away from him. He's still a top ~25 WAR player even tho he only played 1/2 a season.
What's going to be hilarious is when we win tonight with a patch work lineup
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
It could be the Ice box or Hot Box -- depending on if the A/C was working!Chef Elko said:
That would suck. Daikin?! That's lame af, who tf is Daikin?! For me, it will forever be The Juice Box.
Edit - If I got gotted that 's a good joke! Would be embarrassing having a refrigeration company sponsor MMP when the A/C doesn't work
This afternoon. 1:10 first pitch.All I do is Nguyen said:
What's going to be hilarious is when we win tonight with a patch work lineup
FWIW, the naming rights for the stadium are definitely going to change. MM isn't trying to keep it.
But I've seen the price, and it doesn't make sense for anything other than a national or international consumer brand. You're paying no for far too many non-Houston and non-Texan eyeballs if those don't benefit you.
But I've seen the price, and it doesn't make sense for anything other than a national or international consumer brand. You're paying no for far too many non-Houston and non-Texan eyeballs if those don't benefit you.
I know man. Sucks for him. Don't think he would have been in the MVP race with what Judge and Whitt are doing, but it would have been a very special Astros season.Farmer1906 said:
I thought the same thing.
Also - King Tuck moved into 2nd in wRC+(min 200 PA) ahead of Alvarez, Witt, Ohtani, & Soto. That shin injury stole a very special season away from him. He's still a top ~25 WAR player even tho he only played 1/2 a season.
I was there Opening day, 2000. It will always be Enron Field to me. I was also at the last regular season game in 99, they gave away little tin Astrodomes.
They can name it whatever they want if they can make it under 90 degrees in there. Jeez. I like to get tickets in the Ultra Club Patio from time to time, but holy hell it's like a sauna up there.htxag09 said:With how hot the stadium has been this year.....I was thinking if they just update the cooling system hahaBeat40 said:Well, if Daikin wants to pay for Kikuchi's contract next season...htxag09 said:
A buddy of mine just sent me a rumor going around an Astros facebook group that naming rates of the stadium are about to change.....
Rumor is Daikin.
Quick google shows that the Minute Maid contract was through 2032, but assume they could buy out of the remainder of it.
7nine
The Astros will start Ronel Blanco on Friday against the Guardians. Justin Verlander goes Saturday. Sunday is TBA
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2024
Interesting to see what the rotation will be for the wild card series.
Framber game one then Brown game 2... Kikuchi game 3 if needed.HTownAg98 said:The Astros will start Ronel Blanco on Friday against the Guardians. Justin Verlander goes Saturday. Sunday is TBA
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2024
Interesting to see what the rotation will be for the wild card series.
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
My guess is
Fram
Hunter
Koochi (if necessary)
You can't afford to lose the WC series because you're trying to line up the division series pitching.
Fram
Hunter
Koochi (if necessary)
You can't afford to lose the WC series because you're trying to line up the division series pitching.
Texaggie7nine said:They can name it whatever they want if they can make it under 90 degrees in there. Jeez. I like to get tickets in the Ultra Club Patio from time to time, but holy hell it's like a sauna up there.htxag09 said:With how hot the stadium has been this year.....I was thinking if they just update the cooling system hahaBeat40 said:Well, if Daikin wants to pay for Kikuchi's contract next season...htxag09 said:
A buddy of mine just sent me a rumor going around an Astros facebook group that naming rates of the stadium are about to change.....
Rumor is Daikin.
Quick google shows that the Minute Maid contract was through 2032, but assume they could buy out of the remainder of it.
We typically grab club level tickets because it's the best option with young kids.
But just last weekend we used their buddies tickets and opted to skip the upgrade and sit in the 300s.
Never again. Hot as shlt. You should never leave an indoor game with swamp ass.
You'd think Crane could afford a few window units….
boys time to dust off those heart rate bpm apps
we're going to need screenshots
we're going to need screenshots
Framber
Hunter
Kikuchi
Hunter
Kikuchi
Didn't I read somewhere on this thread that A/C upgrades are planned after the season is over?Hornbeck said:
You'd think Crane could afford a few window units….
Wild to think when we acquired him, nobody imagined Kikuchi would be the #3 starter in the playoffs
Yordan Alvarez and Chas McCormick will not accompany the Astros to Cleveland, Joe Espada said. Both will stay in Houston to work with the team’s doctors and training staff. McCormick will take live at-bats. Alvarez is still not doing baseball activity, but is feeling better.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 25, 2024
Yeah I thought the same thing but just coming out of the NL will be a tall task for any team so perhaps that's factored into the odds.jkag89 said:
Yep, if I were a betting man I'd find the odds for the Friars intriguing, Heck, I might take a flyer on the Tigers.
Everything from here on out is gravy. Let's see if we can get hot and make a run.
Concerning news for the Yankees as Nestor Cortes, tonight’s scheduled starter, is getting an MRI on his left elbow. Cortes has been dynamic lately (1 ER in 15 1/3 innings) and loomed as a valuable weapon in the postseason, as a reliever or a starter. #yankees #cortes
— JackCurryYES (@JackCurryYES) September 25, 2024
We aren't the only ones dealing with late season injuries...
So it went from "the Astros dodged a bullet" to "if we lose Yordan then guys will need to step up"
So tired of this injury saga and either misleading the fans or being too quick to diagnose.
So tired of this injury saga and either misleading the fans or being too quick to diagnose.
Yordan landed hard on his knee on a slide. It's bruised, swollen and tight -- would be my guess. He's likely just getting some extra rest. I have a feeling that if the games truly mattered, he would play.
Hopefully, the time off won't screw up his timing for the WC.
Hopefully, the time off won't screw up his timing for the WC.
Crane spends money on talent, but when it comes to the stadium it seems he throws nickels around like manhole covers. The lack of little things like an adequate number of TVs on the main concourse to watch the game while waiting in line to buy overpriced concessions never ceases to amaze me. TVs are cheap and it would be a minor cost to improve the fan experience, but judging by the limited number you'd think each tv cost as much as a bar of gold.Hornbeck said:
You'd think Crane could afford a few window units….
I'm thankful he does spend on players because it created the current run of success which is the ultimate fan experience, but in many ways the fan experience in the stadium is an afterthought for the organization.
I'm gonna disagree with you here
MMP has aged very well. Crane has added quite a few features including the CF redo, Michelob Club, Gallagher Club, Xfinity Club, ribbon boards, LED lights, and place and pay beverage stations.
Seems like they're always adding to the fan experience.
Concessions at any sporting event are ridiculous so I won't bag on Crane for that. It is nice that each fan is allowed a gallon ziploc to bring in food and snacks if you don't wanna pay for the concessions.
MMP has aged very well. Crane has added quite a few features including the CF redo, Michelob Club, Gallagher Club, Xfinity Club, ribbon boards, LED lights, and place and pay beverage stations.
Seems like they're always adding to the fan experience.
Concessions at any sporting event are ridiculous so I won't bag on Crane for that. It is nice that each fan is allowed a gallon ziploc to bring in food and snacks if you don't wanna pay for the concessions.