Correct. And based on the current wild car standings, it's going to take 89-90 wins to be a WC team. So if we can't overtake the mariners, we might be sitting at home in Oct.
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I agree that Hader was fine, but like you point out, the problem with using him in the tie is that when they took the lead they didn't have any bullets left to close it out. Once you knew it was loss or extras, it made more sense to use the other guy with clean bases and to save your closer for the high leverage spot of extras when you start with the Manfred runner.Ag_07 said:
Hader was fine last night in a nonsave.
It's just not having anyone worth a flying fck behind him to bring it home because you've spent all your bullets.
Not saying it's Espada's fault for firing the bullets because those were absolutely the right plays at the time.
Just sucks the offense couldn't add some insurance given the bullets were already fired.
Booma94 said:I agree that Hader was fine, but like you point out, the problem with using him in the tie is that when they took the lead they didn't have any bullets left to close it out. Once you knew it was loss or extras, it made more sense to use the other guy with clean bases and to save your closer for the high leverage spot of extras when you start with the Manfred runner.Ag_07 said:
Hader was fine last night in a nonsave.
It's just not having anyone worth a flying fck behind him to bring it home because you've spent all your bullets.
Not saying it's Espada's fault for firing the bullets because those were absolutely the right plays at the time.
Just sucks the offense couldn't add some insurance given the bullets were already fired.
The gamble was also hoping it would be a quick inning and not take 27 pitches. Could have rolled him back out of it wS only 15 pitches or so.
Bochy intentionally walked Yordan twice last nightBadAggie said:houag78 said:
In the 13 games since he hit for the cycle, Yordan is batting .276 w 0 HR and 1 RBI (on a walk). We are 5-8 during that stretch. We need him to find his power swing quickly!
Yep. It's not just the Meyers and Dubons of the lineup
unfortunately, the opposing manager gets a say in who gets the critical late game at-bats
“We are strongly considering bringing [Shay Whitcomb and Zach Dezenzo] up”
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 6, 2024
Joe Espada on the @SportsMT show
They need to quickly move from strongly considering to action... Like in the next few hours
AND? I don't know how they would do bothFarmer1906 said:“We are strongly considering bringing [Shay Whitcomb and Zach Dezenzo] up”
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 6, 2024
Joe Espada on the @SportsMT show
I am hearing the that Astros #4 prospect, 1B/3B Zach Dezenzo, is in Arlington with the team, per sources.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 6, 2024
No word on what the corresponding move will be.
Goodbye aledmys?
This is the 2016 team all over again.
big day for breaking newsThe Astros are calling up Zach Dezenzo, sources tell @TheAthletic. He's played just 11 games above Double-A, but slashed .391/.472/.739 with eight extra-base hits in his brief stint at Triple-A Sugar Land. Now, he'll try to give the major-league team a spark.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 6, 2024
agproducer said:
This is the 2016 team all over again.
That team was young and learning to win. This team just largely sucks.
That's a good point. I was coming from the context that expectations were high at the beginning of the season, and they have failed to meet those expectations.MosesHallRAB04 said:agproducer said:
This is the 2016 team all over again.
That team was young and learning to win. This team just largely sucks.
Is Dezenzo gonna play 1B? DH? Bench?
tylhair said:
Is Dezenzo gonna play 1B? DH? Bench?
Bench is the way for Espada
Truth be told as it stands now I think we're probably right at where we expected this team to be when the season started.
Not awful, on pace for 80 something wins, and battling for a playoff spot in a weak division.
Some out there probably expected more but that's not far off of what most of us expected.
Not awful, on pace for 80 something wins, and battling for a playoff spot in a weak division.
Some out there probably expected more but that's not far off of what most of us expected.
Dezenzo Triple A Stats (small sample)
Overall
Vs Different Pitch Types
Vs RHP
Vs LHP
Overall
Vs Different Pitch Types
Vs RHP
Vs LHP
He has mainly played 3B. He has only dabbled at 1B (9 games in '24, 7 in '23) & 2B.tylhair said:
Is Dezenzo gonna play 1B? DH? Bench?
Farmer1906 said:He has mainly played 3B. He has only dabbled at 1B (9 games in '24, 7 in '23) & 2B.tylhair said:
Is Dezenzo gonna play 1B? DH? Bench?
So he can play a dubon level first base. Sign me up
Not sure what bringing up Dezenzo accomplishes or even where he'll play.
Ironic that they're looking for a spark...That guy was traded to TOR a week ago.
Ironic that they're looking for a spark...That guy was traded to TOR a week ago.
"He will ride the bench and he will like it" - Espada probably
Miss the playoffs this year and start a 7 year run again next year with 4 WS appearances and 2 wins? I'd be all for it.agproducer said:
This is the 2016 team all over again.
Dezenzo had been playing a lot more 1B lately in (AAA) and has been red-hot over the last month.
— Christopher Soto (@SotoC803) August 6, 2024
Since July 9th (18 G, 85 PA):
.338 AVG/1.018 OPS, 18 R, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 3 SB
11.8% BB vs 21.2% K https://t.co/0bgK8XyBFL
Ag_07 said:
Not sure what bringing up Dezenzo accomplishes or even where he'll play.
Ironic that they're looking for a spark...That guy was traded to TOR a week ago.
"Sparky" has a .505 OPS since June 22nd. Almost 38% K rate.
Dezenzo as a bat cant be any worse than Cabbage
I'm aware.
I didn't say he was productive, but he did seem to add a bit of spark and energy to the team.
I didn't say he was productive, but he did seem to add a bit of spark and energy to the team.
If his role is First Base platoon and pinch hitter, I am for it. We have passed on several options to pair with Singleton. It's ridiculous it has taken this long. The only issue I have with it is that it stunts his growth at Third Base. In my eyes, he was the most likely prospect to be groomed to replace Bregman. With the injury, position versatility, and now the early call up I think we're putting a lot on him if we expect him to be ready defensively for everyday 3B play in 2025.EastCoastAgNc said:Dezenzo had been playing a lot more 1B lately in (AAA) and has been red-hot over the last month.
— Christopher Soto (@SotoC803) August 6, 2024
Since July 9th (18 G, 85 PA):
.338 AVG/1.018 OPS, 18 R, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 3 SB
11.8% BB vs 21.2% K https://t.co/0bgK8XyBFL
6/21 he was ballin'
I was trying to be generous and give a little bit larger window. Since 7/11 he has a .402 OPS with a 42% K%.Chef Elko said:
6/21 he was ballin'
Yes yes, we know you're happy he was traded.
No, I liked him. Sometimes we all get caught in the hype of a player and kind of lose touch with what they are. But I understood why we traded him.
Judging a rookie is always interesting. Bregman started what 0-32 his first year? And I remember Springer had flashes his first year but he struck out ALOT and had a low on base. Framber looked like he would never pan out as a starter
Then on the other hand, Pena hit 25 HR including the postseason and looked like we didn't take a step back from Correa.
Then on the other hand, Pena hit 25 HR including the postseason and looked like we didn't take a step back from Correa.
I've actually heard over the last few days they're seriously considering converting him to a 1B full time and that they view his defensive skillset at third base fairly limited.
If that is the case then this makes more sense. 2024 was about answering the question. If they think the answer is no then it makes this offseason interesting. Extend Breggy? Get Chappy is he opts out? Not much else out there.