You know there’s something off about this year. Look at 2020. Altuve had that stretch where he couldn’t throw a baseball to first base but he never exploded like this. Feels like pent up frustration that was finally triggered. pic.twitter.com/wEZeE1HYaL
— 𝕁𝕒𝕜𝕠𝕓 🌟 (@jakedc6) June 19, 2024
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Last night's game seems to have been the consensus low point for the fanbase as I look around on Twitter/X, etc.
So, either the team mails it in or we're about to see an absolute heater…here's to some quirky baseball thing happening in the clubhouse, the Grimace throwing out a 1st pitch, etc. happening.
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years. (Also…obviously…unload Espada and his staff and just admit that you made a mistake; you did it with Abreu)
So, either the team mails it in or we're about to see an absolute heater…here's to some quirky baseball thing happening in the clubhouse, the Grimace throwing out a 1st pitch, etc. happening.
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years. (Also…obviously…unload Espada and his staff and just admit that you made a mistake; you did it with Abreu)
Some good news since this board desperately needs it...
I was told a few times that Brice Matthews was very raw and they expected some bumps along the way with his development and for it to take time for him to put everything together. He's been on fire so I asked about him again last night.
I'm told he's WAY ahead of where they expected him to be. Both with the glove and the bat. Growth is never linear so it would be foolish to expect him to skyrocket his way to the big leagues, but they are very excited about his development so far. They think he could be a legitimate star.
So, that being said, disregard everything I've said before. He still may take time, but there's a world where he's in the big leagues next year. He's athletic enough to play a few positions so it will be interesting to see if they start working him in other spots.
I also still believe with 90% certainty we'll see Jake Bloss in the big leagues sooner than later. And by sooner, I mean really soon.
I was told a few times that Brice Matthews was very raw and they expected some bumps along the way with his development and for it to take time for him to put everything together. He's been on fire so I asked about him again last night.
I'm told he's WAY ahead of where they expected him to be. Both with the glove and the bat. Growth is never linear so it would be foolish to expect him to skyrocket his way to the big leagues, but they are very excited about his development so far. They think he could be a legitimate star.
So, that being said, disregard everything I've said before. He still may take time, but there's a world where he's in the big leagues next year. He's athletic enough to play a few positions so it will be interesting to see if they start working him in other spots.
I also still believe with 90% certainty we'll see Jake Bloss in the big leagues sooner than later. And by sooner, I mean really soon.
EastCoastAgNc said:You know there’s something off about this year. Look at 2020. Altuve had that stretch where he couldn’t throw a baseball to first base but he never exploded like this. Feels like pent up frustration that was finally triggered. pic.twitter.com/wEZeE1HYaL
— 𝕁𝕒𝕜𝕠𝕓 🌟 (@jakedc6) June 19, 2024
Well, it's good to FINALLY see some type of reaction beyond relative indifference. They'd been rolling over and taking it for three months.
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Fun times. Don't get me wrong I loved the steady success period but the young guns coming up and growing and showing out is a fun period. Most fun personally when you're at the 2016 level, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the youth fits in well and it's fun.
I think this type scenario has been why I liked and rooted for Jake as well.
I think this type scenario has been why I liked and rooted for Jake as well.
Yep the best this team has looked this year was with the rook up competing for time and Singleton/Myers trying to take control of their positions.The Beef01 said:
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years.
If we can't win with overwhelming talent due to injuries and we have a wet blanket for a coach then we need to inject some competition into this squad to try and light the fire
Saw a clip of Tuve pissed off last night after a terrible third strike call and heard he initiated a mound visit with Framber as well. I like it.
*Just saw the clip of angry Jose was already posted.
*Just saw the clip of angry Jose was already posted.
Honestly I think we're beyond the point of light a fire inject some energy.
The time for that was a month ago.
At this point this team is what it's record is and that's not good.
The time for that was a month ago.
At this point this team is what it's record is and that's not good.
The low point for me was probably the sweep in Chicago or blowing the lead last Monday in San Fran.The Beef01 said:
Last night's game seems to have been the consensus low point for the fanbase as I look around on Twitter/X, etc.
So, either the team mails it in or we're about to see an absolute heater…here's to some quirky baseball thing happening in the clubhouse, the Grimace throwing out a 1st pitch, etc. happening.
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years. (Also…obviously…unload Espada and his staff and just admit that you made a mistake; you did it with Abreu)
This team is so banged up right now, but we can still win this series.
The Beef01 said:
Last night's game seems to have been the consensus low point for the fanbase as I look around on Twitter/X, etc.
So, either the team mails it in or we're about to see an absolute heater…here's to some quirky baseball thing happening in the clubhouse, the Grimace throwing out a 1st pitch, etc. happening.
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years. (Also…obviously…unload Espada and his staff and just admit that you made a mistake; you did it with Abreu)
This is the fifth time I've thought "that's it, rock bottom."
So I'm sure a lower low is coming.
*jose jogs to the mound*cc10106 said:
Saw a clip of Tuve pissed off last night after a terrible third strike call and heard he initiated a mound visit with Framber as well. I like it.
*Just saw the clip of angry Jose was already posted.
"oye cabron, throw strikes"
*jogs back to second base"
I'm sure it was nothing like Correa getting in Framber's grill back in the 2020 ALCS, and I know it's a little late for all that anyway like was previously mentioned.
Altuve needs to embrace the role of a veteran leader of this team and become more vocal.
Altuve needs to embrace the role of a veteran leader of this team and become more vocal.
Carlos is looking like he's worth every penny of that contract right now.
Damn...I just looked
In his past 15 games he's slashing .452/.478/.677
That's a serious heater.
In his past 15 games he's slashing .452/.478/.677
That's a serious heater.
Good for him. Wouldn't mind seeing the Twins in the World Series out of other top AL teams right now.
Last night it was more like "bro, this pinche pendejo behind the plate ain't giving you ***** Homey for Chicago gets a strike if it anywhere near the Million Dollar Mile. But he ain't giving you the time of day. You are throwing strikes and he ain't calling it. You are going to have to pump them middle middle."Serviam said:*jose jogs to the mound*cc10106 said:
Saw a clip of Tuve pissed off last night after a terrible third strike call and heard he initiated a mound visit with Framber as well. I like it.
*Just saw the clip of angry Jose was already posted.
"oye cabron, throw strikes"
*jogs back to second base"
one thing to give Carlos a lot of credit for...
he's fixed his GiDP problem
last year...30 GiDP's in 514 at-bats -- a terrible ratio
this year...only 3 GiDP's in 201 at-bats
he's fixed his GiDP problem
last year...30 GiDP's in 514 at-bats -- a terrible ratio
this year...only 3 GiDP's in 201 at-bats
It's weird but he could very easily have HOF worthy numbers without ever really being a huge superstar. He's been in the league for 10 seasons, is on pace to end up this season at around 46.5 WAR (average HOF SS WAR is 67). If he can average 4.5 WAR over the next 4 seasons he'll be in the Ballpark before he turns 35.MaxPower said:
Carlos is looking like he's worth every penny of that contract right now.
He's got a major lack of individual hardware though, 2 AS, no SS, 1 top 5 MVP finish, 1 GG and that's it.
something in defense of Pena...
Espada said back in spring training...he wanted Pena to come to the park everyday knowing where he would hit in the lineup...the 8-hole or 9-hole
but that plan has been blown to pieces
.700 OPS shortstop batting 8th or 9th is fine
Espada said back in spring training...he wanted Pena to come to the park everyday knowing where he would hit in the lineup...the 8-hole or 9-hole
but that plan has been blown to pieces
.700 OPS shortstop batting 8th or 9th is fine
"The sense of urgency is there but we have to get on one of these rolls that I keep talking about." - Astros GM Dana Brown with us right now on @SportsTalk790 @SeanUnfiltered
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) June 19, 2024
"Ultimately, we need to cut this lead in half by the end of July then I can see this club getting on a roll. We have to cut it in half by the end of July, we HAVE to." - Astros GM Dana Brown @SportsTalk790 @SeanUnfiltered
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) June 19, 2024
"I'd say ya we're counting on them. Both Garcia and McCullers have postseason experience, they're veterans coming back. That'll be huge for us." - Astros GM Dana Brown on getting arms back from injury. @SportsTalk790 @SeanUnfiltered
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) June 19, 2024
"If it makes sense to go get a starter then we'll do it. If it makes sense to add a big bat in the middle of our order, we'll do it but as is, with Garcia & McCullers coming back, I feel this team can get to the playoffs." @SportsTalk790 @SeanUnfiltered
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) June 19, 2024
The Beef01 said:
Last night's game seems to have been the consensus low point for the fanbase as I look around on Twitter/X, etc.
So, either the team mails it in or we're about to see an absolute heater…here's to some quirky baseball thing happening in the clubhouse, the Grimace throwing out a 1st pitch, etc. happening.
If not that…unload Bregman, Verlander & Framber and be ready to have a young crop of guys ready to compete over the next couple of years. (Also…obviously…unload Espada and his staff and just admit that you made a mistake; you did it with Abreu)
Tucker and Yordan out destroys our offense.
Last night sucked but what can you do?
GM speak...
I guess Dana is into day drinking.
I get Dana has to say all that because he's the GM and mathematically we still have a shot… but for this team to go on "one of those rolls" they have to play like they give a damn. They haven't in 73 games thus far.
Also insert "playoffs… playoffs?!" Meme
Also insert "playoffs… playoffs?!" Meme
It's the first time he's thrown "if" in any statement about playing better. The tone is changing
Dana's comments are getting old. He basically says the same thing every day - sunshine pumper #1. After last night's game I just don't see this team turning it around. Hope I'm wrong.
What I don't like is that last tweet. "but as is, with Garcia & McCullers coming back, I feel this team can get to the playoffs." You can sneak this past the casuals, but folks who know baseball can see this team isn't going anywhere as is
Whatever, Dana. He has a job to do, yadda yadda. Just keep rebuilding the farm.
A lot has gone wrong to get us to where we are today
A lot has to go right to get us to the playoffs
If we have more nagging injuries it's just not realistically going to happen. So far most of our team isn't playing up to individual expectations. They need to all start playing to their standards if we can expect to be competitive
A lot has to go right to get us to the playoffs
If we have more nagging injuries it's just not realistically going to happen. So far most of our team isn't playing up to individual expectations. They need to all start playing to their standards if we can expect to be competitive
I think the time to make changes was a month ago. I think it's time to admit the hole is just too deep now. Lots of parallels to 2016
I think the most frustrating part is when we lose and we don't look competitive at all, sometimes it just feels like they just lay there and take it. The little kid in me believes they can go on this crazy magical run and get to the playoffs and once there things will be different. But then I'm like…naaaaaahhhhh we just suck this year.
Didn't the 2016 miss the playoffs by just a game or 2? I thought I remembered it coming down to that last series of the season.
I'd take that right now. At least that would make it interesting down the stretch.
I'd take that right now. At least that would make it interesting down the stretch.
I believe they were 10+ games out of the division lead and a few games out of the wild card
I have little to no confidence in Brown anymore. Same for ownership & dugout staff.
mwm said:
I have little to no confidence in Brown anymore. Same for ownership & dugout staff.
Brown is off to a hell of a start in rebuilding the farm system, which is needed to sustain any kind of future success.
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