***** 2024 Houston Astros Season Thread ***** [Staff Warning]

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2:09p, 6/14/24
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Abreu is going to land somewhere and then get on the sauce
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:09p, 6/14/24
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texasaggie2015 said:
He's done it but only when there was no GM yet


Isn't that when he famously said we were too analytical and doing that's wrong a few months after our parade.
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In reply to cc10106 • 2:10p, 6/14/24
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cc10106 said:
Dude went from AL MVP to being a bigger bust for the Astros than Kaz Matsui.
At least he didn't hit the DL with anal fissures.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:12p, 6/14/24
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Farmer1906 said:
txags92 said:
htxag09 said:
So just a little over 2 hours from "we have a timeline" and "We are constantly talking about when to make the decision" to "Yeah, get rid of that bum".


What is Joe supposed to say? Were cutting his ass later. Don't say anything.
I don't expect him to say anything different, just thought it was funny to see it happen less than 3 hours after saying that.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 2:12p, 6/14/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:
Dana Brown talks at 3, Joe Espada at 4. Bagwell and Crane wisely ducking the media.

Why would Jeff Bagwell talk to the media?

That's not his job and he never has done it.
My point is they're sending the 2 people out to talk to the media who had absolutely nothing to do with his signing nor him sticking around as long as he did.
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2:13p, 6/14/24
FINALLY!!!
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:13p, 6/14/24
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That's because the guy who had him #1 on his board entering the offseason and laid the groundwork for it is no longer with the organization.
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2:14p, 6/14/24
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Taking my kid to the game tonight. He really wants the bobblehead. Been a while since I've been to a Friday giveaway game (been able to time Saturday and Sunday games well). Thoughts on how early we should get there? Gates at 5, but not sure how far ahead of time we need to be there.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:15p, 6/14/24
texasaggie2015 said:
Jose Abreu has been released. Right at 40 ABs. Y'all are welcome.

Gotta say, your info is always appreciated and on point.
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In reply to Jackal99 • 2:15p, 6/14/24
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I would probably get in line around 4 if you want to be sure you get one honestly. Those lines get wild on bobblehead days
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2:17p, 6/14/24
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:19p, 6/14/24
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I agree, just saying I remember JV being part of the reason I wasn't in the estatic camp.

I don't think we would've been any better off committing the full contract to verlander either.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:20p, 6/14/24
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texasaggie2015 said:
I would probably get in line around 4 if you want to be sure you get one honestly. Those lines get wild on bobblehead days


Thanks. Was planning to leave at 4, but will bump that up 30 minutes or so.
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In reply to htxag09 • 2:26p, 6/14/24
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Good. Now do Bagwell.
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In reply to Cromagnum • 2:28p, 6/14/24
Poor Bags. He forgot to follow Harvey Dent's advice and lived long enough to become the villain.
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In reply to MaxPower • 2:28p, 6/14/24
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It's a shame because the narrative around him is 100% false. Even Houston media has bought into it.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:30p, 6/14/24
Fingers should be pointed squarely at Crane; not Bags.
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In reply to Bonnettecj1 • 2:31p, 6/14/24
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James Click even.
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2:32p, 6/14/24
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When Abreu was signed, we were all excited. He was the top 1B FA at the time. Father Time just caught up with him. Father Time is still undefeated.
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In reply to agproducer • 2:36p, 6/14/24
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agproducer said:
When Abreu was signed, we were all excited. He was the top 1B FA at the time. Father Time just caught up with him. Father Time is still undefeated.
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


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2:36p, 6/14/24
So does this show everyone that we at least want to TRY and save this season?
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:36p, 6/14/24
texasaggie2015 said:
It's a shame because the narrative around him is 100% false. Even Houston media has bought into it.
I'd put it on Crane. It's been very clear the GM is NOT in charge and Crane never talks to the media so he's set it up for everyone to question who the hell is running the thing. Kind of chickencrap if he runs things with an iron fist then has everyone else take the media heat for it.
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2:40p, 6/14/24
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Why has Hummel not gotten a start yet? Singleton is clearly not our 1B of the future and we can't continue trotting him out there. We need Hummel to develop and he needs to play now. Espada and Dana are idiots.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 2:40p, 6/14/24
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Follow-up: Meters go until 6. If I feed a meter until 6, will my car be okay at the same spot after 6? Or will they find some way to ticket me?
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In reply to Jackal99 • 2:42p, 6/14/24
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I have no idea honestly.
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In reply to Jackal99 • 2:47p, 6/14/24
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Metered parking uses to be free after 6:00, so aa long as you pay through 6:00, you are good for the rest of the evening.
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2:48p, 6/14/24
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Coop released again

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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 2:49p, 6/14/24
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He started hot but he was horrendous in Boston. I would stick with what we have and be looking at the trade market if it's me.
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In reply to SpaceCityAg05 • 2:50p, 6/14/24
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SpaceCityAg05 said:
Metered parking uses to be free after 6:00, so aa long as you pay through 6:00, you are good for the rest of the evening.
Thanks!
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2:55p, 6/14/24
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Well, I've done what everyone always said to do and gone back to the day we signed Jose Abreu, November 28, 2022. I couldn't figure out why I didn't post more about the signing, but realized it was the day we put our 16-year-old hound dog to sleep. So thanks to you, Regal Beagle, for keeping me from looking dumb for at least 1 day.



A selection of not so hot takes from that day (names removed for decency).

2021 was special for Georgia fans with the Braves.

2023 is the year for Aggie/Astros. National title game at NRG stadium too

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I would much rather spend 3/60 on Abreu than 2/80 on Verlander given our team's makeup.

It might be a slight overpay, but based on what's available and our current team, it's well worth it.

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Fellas I simply cannot stop cranking it to this potential lineup

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great news on the Abreu signing

would have preferred a 2-year deal, but first base is set now for the next 3 seasons

really like that Abreu is a 155 games per year player.

he'll have a ton of RBI opportunities in which doubles and singles can get the job done

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Abreu looks like a fantastic fit

Poor American League

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I like Jim Crane as GM

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Am I the only one who hates dubon?

I have no idea how he is on a major league roster

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We had 2 unfortunate Kreskins that day. The first was agproduer at 1:21 p.m.

Nice get for the Astros. I hope Abreu keeps it up.


I worry about his age and the fall off like we saw with Yuli.

The second was Farmer1906 at 1:43 p.m.

Not to be a debbie downer, but this feels like another overpay by Crane. Do you think anyone else is willing to offer a fully guaranteed 3rd year to a 38-year-old?

And finally a blast from the past, who do you think posted this? (a great pirze to the first person who guesses)

I'd be fine with Astros moving to another city if I was guaranteed an A&M national championship.


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2:59p, 6/14/24
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oh my, Abreu is gone

not waiting for the White Sox series
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 2:59p, 6/14/24
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lol… that one about Georgia and the Braves 2021 being the Astros/Aggies 2023 was my horrendous take


2023 was in fact not special for any Aggie sports teams or the Astros
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In reply to MaxPower • 3:01p, 6/14/24
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MaxPower said:
Poor Bags. He forgot to follow Harvey Dent's advice and lived long enough to become the villain.
Bagwell earned it though with his idiotic comments about "back of the baseball card"
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 3:01p, 6/14/24
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texasaggie2015 said:
He started hot but he was horrendous in Boston. I would stick with what we have and be looking at the trade market if it's me.
Not me. I would 100% go get him and platoon him with Singleton.

Check the vs LHP #s


If you take Cooper's .377 xwOBA vs LHP and add it to Singleton's .352 xwOBA vs RHP then you have ~.360 xwOBA hitter at 1B the majority of the time. That would rank 8th in baseball for 1B just behind guys like Pasquantino & Naylor.

Then use the prospect capital to get arms.

What do you have to lose?
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3:03p, 6/14/24
Will Astros fans give Crane a standing ovation before today's game?
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