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

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In reply to Beat40 • 9:51a, 7/7/24
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I'm actually going to be a little upset if the Astros don't plunk someone today.
Hit their first guy up, both teams get a warning, if they retaliate it's their guy getting tossed. If Espada was smart he'd even mention it seems like there have been a lot of one-sided HBPs in the series, then you guarantee the warning


Only problem is I would almost guarantee they'd toss Spencer if he hit the first guy, then we have another bullpen day, so I understand why Joe wouldn't want them to plunk anyone.

He probably is correctly prioritizing wins over retaliation, but I can't let my two best hitters get hit to the point they miss games without doing something to one of their guys.
The HBP total for the series is 4 for their pitchers and 2 for ours. WHy would they toss Arrighetti if he hit the first guy? Guys are wild all the time in the first inning.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 10:04a, 7/7/24
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The Porkchop Express said:
Beat40 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
Beat40 said:
I'm actually going to be a little upset if the Astros don't plunk someone today.
Hit their first guy up, both teams get a warning, if they retaliate it's their guy getting tossed. If Espada was smart he'd even mention it seems like there have been a lot of one-sided HBPs in the series, then you guarantee the warning


Only problem is I would almost guarantee they'd toss Spencer if he hit the first guy, then we have another bullpen day, so I understand why Joe wouldn't want them to plunk anyone.

He probably is correctly prioritizing wins over retaliation, but I can't let my two best hitters get hit to the point they miss games without doing something to one of their guys.
The HBP total for the series is 4 for their pitchers and 2 for ours. WHy would they toss Arrighetti if he hit the first guy? Guys are wild all the time in the first inning.

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10:31a, 7/7/24
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Start Abreu. His control isn't for s**t this year , anyway.
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So are the Astros going to roll with no Altuve or Yordan in the lineup today, on top of Tucker still being out until 2030? Can't wait to see Kessinger batting cleanup, haha.
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I'll take this with Yordan returning on Tuesday we hope...
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Wonder how the storm could impact this next homestand. Especially with Monday being a travel day for the marlins
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can Marlins survive in fresh water for a long time?

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In reply to Beat40 • 11:07a, 7/7/24
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Beat40 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
Beat40 said:
I'm actually going to be a little upset if the Astros don't plunk someone today.
Hit their first guy up, both teams get a warning, if they retaliate it's their guy getting tossed. If Espada was smart he'd even mention it seems like there have been a lot of one-sided HBPs in the series, then you guarantee the warning


Only problem is I would almost guarantee they'd toss Spencer if he hit the first guy, then we have another bullpen day, so I understand why Joe wouldn't want them to plunk anyone.

He probably is correctly prioritizing wins over retaliation, but I can't let my two best hitters get hit to the point they miss games without doing something to one of their guys.
Sometimes losing the game is worth the message it sends that you can't just keep trying to injure our best hitters without paying the price. That is why I said the other day the first pitch needs to be behind their first batter's head. Not inside, not in the ribs. Put it behind his head so it is clear "what could happen" without actually hitting the guy. Get the warnings out of the way, then if they decide to hit anybody, they get tossed for it.
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In reply to txags92 • 11:27a, 7/7/24
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txags92 said:
Beat40 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
Beat40 said:
I'm actually going to be a little upset if the Astros don't plunk someone today.
Hit their first guy up, both teams get a warning, if they retaliate it's their guy getting tossed. If Espada was smart he'd even mention it seems like there have been a lot of one-sided HBPs in the series, then you guarantee the warning


Only problem is I would almost guarantee they'd toss Spencer if he hit the first guy, then we have another bullpen day, so I understand why Joe wouldn't want them to plunk anyone.

He probably is correctly prioritizing wins over retaliation, but I can't let my two best hitters get hit to the point they miss games without doing something to one of their guys.
Sometimes losing the game is worth the message it sends that you can't just keep trying to injure our best hitters without paying the price. That is why I said the other day the first pitch needs to be behind their first batter's head. Not inside, not in the ribs. Put it behind his head so it is clear "what could happen" without actually hitting the guy. Get the warnings out of the way, then if they decide to hit anybody, they get tossed for it.
Not to mention the Twins' tactics contributed to us missing our leadoff guy yesterday and our best slugger today. Those might have been days off anyways, but they shouldn't get away with pegging our best hitters without a retaliation.
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I'd take lorenzen, but I don't like the idea of sending anything to Dallas that could help that team
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:42a, 7/7/24
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From the most Mickey Mouse esque ring since 2020 to sellers in a few short months. I was told the Astros' near-decade of AL dominance wasn't that impressive.
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11:57a, 7/7/24
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hoping for something better than "Tuesday's gone"
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12:06p, 7/7/24
The new Phil Maton

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12:07p, 7/7/24
This seems like a great day for an opener. Trot Montero out there with the directive to peg every batter he faces until he gets ejected. I'll even start a go fund me to pay the fine
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12:18p, 7/7/24
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"He's feeling pretty good" is Astros health translation for "the amputation went well and he's being fitted for his pirate peg leg in 2 weeks"
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In reply to Beau Holder • 12:27p, 7/7/24
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From the most Mickey Mouse esque ring since 2020 to sellers in a few short months. I was told the Astros' near-decade of AL dominance wasn't that impressive.
Plus embracing Creed as if those washed up d-bags had anything to do with their run last year. Actually, Creed makes perfect sense now.
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Who?
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12:37p, 7/7/24
Great afternoon for a series W boys

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He was someone click picked up from Toronto as a project
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Nice to see Rocco is doing what we refused to do and that's make sure Miranda can't get a hit.
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I feel like Verlander has been playing catch for like 3 weeks now
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I've never been, but it seems like it's a very underrated stadium. Enjoy!
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Look out for that giant dog!
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Bout time
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Correa HBP on a 2-2 count with 2 outs. High and tight fastball at 96...
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Got him.
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He's coming out. Tit for tat.
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1:24p, 7/7/24
Although with him down two strikes and two outs definitely not the spot for "payback"
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Good. Thank you, rook.
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Santana diving away from a ball barely inside.
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Did they issue warnings or will they wait until the twins hit a guy next inning?
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In reply to MosesHallRAB04 • 1:26p, 7/7/24
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Did they issue warnings or will they wait until the twins hit a guy next inning?
Didn't look like a warning was issued. So prepare for another plunking
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