Wow, 4 walks in three games….
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EastCoastAgNc said:The Astros have gotten three quality starts in Seattle from their pitchers, but have lost all three games. Offensively, Houston is 18-for-100 in the series with two extra-base hits, 33 strikeouts and four walks.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 30, 2024
Abreu has historically bad first month: team plays .350 ball
Abreu leaves: team plays above .500 and offense makes strides
Abreu returns: team immediately goes ice cold offensively
Not saying he's the reason but… that can't be a coincidence
Again, not trying to come off as a know it all or attention seeker or overshare info. I just think this is relevant.
I was given a timetable several weeks ago of mid-June for Espada if things don't start turning around. I wonder if that's still the case today.
I was given a timetable several weeks ago of mid-June for Espada if things don't start turning around. I wonder if that's still the case today.
It's also no coincidence that NY and SEA in particular have made the Astros look like frauds the last 2 seasons. Cracks were showing last year, and now it's obvious we've been passed by both of them on and off the field.
texasaggie2015 said:
I was given a timetable several weeks ago of mid-June for Espada if things don't start turning around. I wonder if that's still the case today.
I don't know...Is it really gonna make a difference?
If you promote someone from within as an interim is that any better? Is it even possible to bring in someone from outside mid-season?
Ag_07 said:
Is it even possible to bring in someone from outside mid-season?
I know I was told not to share anything unless I can give every detail, but I genuinely don't know.
A bit of brevity in this time of freefalling disappointment
I needed this laughThe Porkchop Express said:Ag_07 said:
Is it even possible to bring in someone from outside mid-season?
It doesn't really need to make a difference this year. Firing Espada and bringing someone else in (probably temporarily) sends a message. I think Brown should go, too. The decisions that are being made with this roster are mind-numbing.Ag_07 said:texasaggie2015 said:
I was given a timetable several weeks ago of mid-June for Espada if things don't start turning around. I wonder if that's still the case today.
I don't know...Is it really gonna make a difference?
If you promote someone from within as an interim is that any better? Is it even possible to bring in someone from outside mid-season?
Unloading Brown to be on your 4th GM in 5 years is a bad look. You have to wonder who would want to be here.
yes, we discussed this a couple of days agoBlackbeard94 said:
Wow, 4 walks in three games….
the Astros rank 19th in MLB in walks
and it's one indication that Bregman is all out of sorts
he walked 92 times last year
but only has 19 walks this year past the one-third point of the season
drawing walks is a big part of his game
he walked 92 times last year
but only has 19 walks this year past the one-third point of the season
drawing walks is a big part of his game
Altuve has only walked 16 times from the leadoff spot
he's behind his normal walk rate of 60 to 70 per year
same for Yordan -- behind his usual pace
he's behind his normal walk rate of 60 to 70 per year
same for Yordan -- behind his usual pace
W said:
and it's one indication that Bregman is all out of sorts
he walked 92 times last year
but only has 19 walks this year past the one-third point of the season
drawing walks is a big part of his game
He doesn't know how to foul off a pitch he doesn't like anymore to keep the bat alive
Every time it's a weak pop out
I agree, but more palatable for everyone if its a home run hire / obvious upgrade. Wont take much. Money whipping in this department would be fine with me, same goes for an Espada replacementMathguy64 said:
Unloading Brown to be on your 4th GM in 5 years is a bad look. You have to wonder who would want to be here.
I know there has been a lot of talk about cutting Abreu and playing Singleton but I'd like to see this team give Cabbage a shot instead. His batted ball metrics were really good in sporadic play in the bigs and he's been really good in AAA. He's also younger and a much better athlete than Singleton, so I think he has more upside as a defensive 1B if nothing else. I'd like to find out if he could be the solution there in 2025.
So ironically I heard someone say that the Astros and Texans are swapping places.
The Astros are now the ones with bad contracts to underperforming players and a defunct management team from the in-hiding owner down to the incompetent manager.
And the Texans are the ones making smart signings, aggressive trades, and drafting well with an owner, GM, and HC who are all on the same page and clicking.
Never thought I'd maybe kinda sorta agree.
The Astros are now the ones with bad contracts to underperforming players and a defunct management team from the in-hiding owner down to the incompetent manager.
And the Texans are the ones making smart signings, aggressive trades, and drafting well with an owner, GM, and HC who are all on the same page and clicking.
Never thought I'd maybe kinda sorta agree.
Crawford St will become the new Kirby Dr before long if Crane doesn't pull his head out of his ass.
As Yainer Diaz’s offense dwindles, the Astros still seem encouraged by his evolution as an everyday catcher - https://t.co/1gQHeojODH
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 30, 2024
W said:yes, we discussed this a couple of days agoBlackbeard94 said:
Wow, 4 walks in three games….
the Astros rank 19th in MLB in walks
And near the top in swinging at first pitches and fewest pitches per at bat. You would think that being more selective would provide better contact opportunities- that makes sense in my head, anyway. Unfortunately, that is not the way the Astros coaches want their hitters to think. It is green, go, pedal to the floor when they leave the on deck circle. Even average pitchers look good when they get you to swing at pitches out of the zone.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
A lot of that is pressing- something we haven't seen a lot over the last several years.
Guys will go through highs and lows every year, but when the team isn't performing well and extra pressure to perform is added, I'm sure it makes it a lot more difficult to get through it.
As far as swinging early in the count goes, some of that is the scouting report but I imagine most of it right now is pressing and trying to do too much.
Edit: This is my opinion
Guys will go through highs and lows every year, but when the team isn't performing well and extra pressure to perform is added, I'm sure it makes it a lot more difficult to get through it.
As far as swinging early in the count goes, some of that is the scouting report but I imagine most of it right now is pressing and trying to do too much.
Edit: This is my opinion
Marvin said:W said:yes, we discussed this a couple of days agoBlackbeard94 said:
Wow, 4 walks in three games….
the Astros rank 19th in MLB in walks
And near the top in swinging at first pitches and fewest pitches per at bat. You would think that being more selective would provide better contact opportunities- that makes sense in my head, anyway. Unfortunately, that is not the way the Astros coaches want their hitters to think. It is green, go, pedal to the floor when they leave the on deck circle. Even average pitchers look good when they get you to swing at pitches out of the zone.
Two nights ago in the inning we scored in, we sent 7 men to the plate. And racked up 19 total pitches on the pitcher. This whole team is a swing first team. It's clearly the strategy.
Almost opposite approach than the Aggie baseball team, who tries to work the count almost to an extreme (and it's hurting them lately).
It's pretty ridiculous. He should at least be batting late in games, especially extras. The guy may swing at some stuff out of the zone, but he puts the ball in play and has an extremely low strikeout rate.BCEDAg said:
I know I'm overstating what everyone has been saying but not playing Dubon is a travesty and totally incomprehensible.
If youre not putting Dubon in the starting lineup then why in the hell do you have him pinch run rather than hit in extra innings with the potential lead run in scoring position? Dubon can at least hit it to second base to move the runner over.
But our illustrious manager bats Chas instead and never calls a bunt. Can't make this stuff up.
This is my take on the season so far and the end of last year. The cracks started to show and then the pressing started. Now being under 500, a contract year for Bregman, New team for Hader, new role for Pressley, Yordan not getting pitches because the hitter behind him is not a threat. So many things that are not in the norm for these guys.texasaggie2015 said:
A lot of that is pressing- something we haven't seen a lot over the last several years.
Guys will go through highs and lows every year, but when the team isn't performing well and extra pressure to perform is added, I'm sure it makes it a lot more difficult to get through it.
As far as swinging early in the count goes, some of that is the scouting report but I imagine most of it right now is pressing and trying to do too much.
Edit: This is my opinion
Bregman is playing himself out of a qualifying offer at this point
don't want to pay him $21 MM for next year -- even for just 1 season
don't want to pay him $21 MM for next year -- even for just 1 season
I'm going to [You are going to stop derailing this thread. -Staff]
Finale in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/gYKxvliAyL
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 30, 2024
Abreu back, Jon benched. Make it make sense
Knock 4 more AB's off the Abreu countdown
I already know I'm going to get jumped again when Abreu is on AB #41 and he's still on the team
Phil fing Garner or bust.Ag_07 said:texasaggie2015 said:
I was given a timetable several weeks ago of mid-June for Espada if things don't start turning around. I wonder if that's still the case today.
I don't know...Is it really gonna make a difference?
If you promote someone from within as an interim is that any better? Is it even possible to bring in someone from outside mid-season?
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He's not worth $5M. Cut his ass.W said:
Bregman is playing himself out of a qualifying offer at this point
don't want to pay him $21 MM for next year -- even for just 1 season
"H-A: In return for the flattery, can you reduce the size of your signature? It's the only part of your posts that don't add value. In its' place, just put "I'm an investing savant, and make no apologies for it", as oldarmy1 would do."
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