Doobie at first sighting
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He's heating up and he's absolutely crushed Brooks. Makes sense to move him up and give him a shot.
Singleton gets a day off at first vs RHP. Oops.
BQRyno said:
Guess Espada was itching to move Bregman back up. Some would ask why mess with what's working? But what do I know.
How do we know lineup spot is what's helping Bregman?
He's had two great games. Also happens that those two great games were down in the order. He's still batting .225. Just wish he'd stay down in the order for a while. Personal preference.
Ronel Blanco has been suspended 10 games.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 15, 2024
Bull forking spit
He did move him up from 6th to 5th last night.BQRyno said:
Guess Espada was itching to move Bregman back up. Some would ask why mess with what's working? But what do I know.
Honestly, the Bregman we know and love is a much, much better option at 4th than Pena, despite how good he's been. I would have much rather had Bregman take that AB against Miller in the 9th with Tucker on than Pena.
Whether it is or isn't, I'd personally like to see him get it done for a couple of weeks, not a couple of games.
Beau Holder said:
Best of luck to us winning two of those.
Sweeping the A's all four games would help the sting of losing 2 out f 4 against the Brewers.
BCEDAg said:Beau Holder said:
Best of luck to us winning two of those.
Sweeping the A's all four games would help the sting of losing 2 out f 4 against the Brewers.
2 out of 3
Man, y'all are quick to forget automatic groundouts to short or popups to first that we saw for 2 months. I wish I had your optimism!
Chase Jaworsky last 20 games for Fayetteville:
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) May 13, 2024
.265 BA/.412 OBP/.456 SLG, 7 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 10 SB, 15.3 BB%, 17.6 K%, 159 wRC+
Impressive numbers for a 19-year-old in full season ball. #Astros #Relentless pic.twitter.com/ezF9iJgYVE
Dana deserves a lot of credit here. They "overpaid" for him based off where he was drafted but they believed in his ability. It's panning out- and he's only a teenager. It's going to be really interesting to watch him grow and develop. The Astros absolutely love this kid.
You guys thinking MLB isn't going to have the backs of their umps.EastCoastAgNc said:Ronel Blanco has been suspended 10 games.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 15, 2024
Bull forking spit
Blanco to appeal I guess.
They like the adjustments he's made. We'll see if they keep making a difference.
Haven't we?BQRyno said:
Whether it is or isn't, I'd personally like to see him get it done for a couple of weeks, not a couple of games.
Since 4/28
.259 BA
.317 OBP
.517 SLG
.834 OPS
.362 wOBA
137 wRC+
He did that a lot last year too, only in the 2nd spot.BQRyno said:
Man, y'all are quick to forget automatic groundouts to short or popups to first that we saw for 2 months. I wish I had your optimism!
It's pretty clear the mechanical changes he's made. Hope he sticks to it instead of tinkering.
How much did those stats skyrocket just in the last two days? Honest question. Noticeably would be my guess.
Interesting front page of MLB.com
When did Bregman make mechanical changes? If you listen to D-Ro on MLB network, it was about a week ago.BQRyno said:
How much did those stats skyrocket just in the last two days? Honest question. Noticeably would be my guess.
I would argue that helped him more than bating 6th.
Correlation doesn't equal causation.
I truly don't even care what caused improvement over a couple/few days. Peña has done it for the season so far, and I wish he would get passed back up because of the back of the baseball card and the beginning of hopefully a turnaround.
Look, I like bregman. I just want to see it consistently before putting him back at cleanup.
Look, I like bregman. I just want to see it consistently before putting him back at cleanup.
EastCoastAgNc said:Astros vs. A’s RHP Brooks: pic.twitter.com/cWvxbh08sN
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) May 15, 2024
Dubon at first base? FINALLY
Come on. He's a veteran guy who has performed at a high level the majority of his career. They watch him every day. He made adjustments, he's been hot, and he's raked against the pitcher tonight. It makes all the sense in the world to move him up tonight. This isn't a "back of the baseball card" situation.BQRyno said:
I truly don't even care what caused improvement over a couple/few days. Peña has done it for the season so far, and I wish he would get passed back up because of the back of the baseball card and the beginning of hopefully a turnaround.
Look, I like bregman. I just want to see it consistently before putting him back at cleanup.
It's a "trust your red hot veteran" situation.
that's gross.texasaggie2015 said:
How do you know Brown and Crane aren't doing it?
Life is better with a beagle
We watched them keep Abreu at 4/5 for how long? I'm skeptical at the moment. I hope it works out.
Heavily, but other trends were looking good too. I posted about it a few times.BQRyno said:
How much did those stats skyrocket just in the last two days? Honest question. Noticeably would be my guess.
3/28 to 5/1 -> 5/2 to 5/12
xBA - .215 -> .257
K% - 14% -> 10%
BB% - 9% -> 10%
Hard Hit% - 33% -> 41%
oh, Dubon can play first
Not long at all.BQRyno said:
We watched them keep Abreu at 4/5 for how long? I'm skeptical at the moment. I hope it works out.
EastCoastAgNc said:Astros-Brewers probables:
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 15, 2024
Fri: Hunter Brown vs. Freddy Peralta
Sat: Justin Verlander vs. Bryse Wilson
Sun: Spencer Arrighetti vs. Colin Rea
Life is better with a beagle
Dubon will get a start every now and then at first base but this won't be a regular thing.
Espada has been more willing to make line-up changes than I would have anticipated, honestly.
2024 has been a bit strange in that we're used to seeing the Astros play well vs. the good teams...
and then surprisingly struggle at times vs. the bad teams
however this year the Astros are whipping the bad teams...and struggling vs. the good teams
(with an exception or two)
and then surprisingly struggle at times vs. the bad teams
however this year the Astros are whipping the bad teams...and struggling vs. the good teams
(with an exception or two)
Sorry to crap on the feel good story, but big Jon sucks in the big leagues.All I do is Nguyen said:
That raises the question of what happens when(if?) he's ready to come back? We keep singleton obviously because of depth, but Big Jon has been doing rather well with consistent playing time.
Give ole Chris Carter a call & bring him over from Korea or his couch or wherever he is. I don't think he'd be much worse.
Hasn't Loperfido played some 1b?texasaggie2015 said:
Dubon will get a start every now and then at first base but this won't be a regular thing.
He's played some but it's not his natural position. He'll probably get a look at some point but they want him where he's comfortable for now- which is the outfield.
you guys need to stop worrying about the Rangers; I've been telling you since January they aren't even going to make the playoffs.Beau Holder said:
Think last I heard their awful broadcast crew, guys injured was the present excuse. Only team to have this problem.
Life is better with a beagle
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