EastCoastAgNc said:htxag09 said:
Didn't springer get a suspension when he used a "homohobic slur". Or that's what the mlb called it.
No I think he just got fined. It was directed at Angel Hernandez
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Up to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts if it wants to execute the Red Sox's best player.
It'll be interesting to see how importantly it upholds its most cherished beliefs.
It'll be interesting to see how importantly it upholds its most cherished beliefs.
The apologies are what's truly horrific. Just say, "I'm sorry for the language I used during today's game," and be done with it.
Hornbeck said:BadAggie said:
No. He's gonna face the death penalty in Massachusetts.
Just waterboarded at the local gay bar. The death penalty was outlawed in Mass.
Not for the most heinous crimes.
Just a reminderTwisted Helix said:
I guess a no drama Astros game is a unicorn.
On May 8, the Astros were 12-24. Since then, they have been 50-31, the best record in MLB.
— Tony Adams (@adams_at) August 12, 2024
During that span, they have allowed the fewest runs of any team. pic.twitter.com/r3tog8TZM5
Can any of our resident insiders or stats nerds quantify what the hell has happened to Chas this year offensively (aside from he sucks)? The fall off has been incredibly drastic.
Pitching definitely hasn't been our problem overall (although bullpen definitely has been a concern at times). But if this team can hit consistently it becomes quite dangerous.
Good morning to everyone but Boston, #DirtyWater fans & anyone who thought that was going to be a competitive series. Hope Alex Cora enjoyed his team getting its doors blown off yet again. They should just call it The Crawford Monster. You’re next, Tampa. #Relentless🤘🏼🔥 pic.twitter.com/mzGOYcetEW
— Adam Clanton (@adamclanton) August 12, 2024
Astros notes on a new everyday left fielder, the real reason for the lineup’s turnaround and Ronel Blanco’s uncharted territory-https://t.co/EY9K5DzOux
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 12, 2024
Guaranteed a winning road trip at 5-1. Hoping for at least a 7-2 record though
Include strikeouts. The only response is 'woof'.EastCoastAgNc said:
Joey Loperfido update
Not a stat nerd, but in layman's terms, he sucks.EastCoastAgNc said:
Can any of our resident insiders or stats nerds quantify what the hell has happened to Chas this year offensively (aside from he sucks)? The fall off has been incredibly drastic.
EastCoastAgNc said:
Can any of our resident insiders or stats nerds quantify what the hell has happened to Chas this year offensively (aside from he sucks)? The fall off has been incredibly drastic.
Not from a statistical perspective but he's pressing. He's chasing a lot of pitches, especially sliders away, that he didn't normally chase. Probably because he's been good at going oppo and he's trying to force his way back to hitting well. It's mental.
the Astros have doubled their win total since Jose Abreu was sacked
from 31-38 to 62-55
31-17 record
that sparked the turnaround
from 31-38 to 62-55
31-17 record
that sparked the turnaround
4 days ago ESPN ran an article titled:
"How the Mets went from laughingstock to contenders in two short months"
well, back to laughingstock after the no-show job in Seattle
"How the Mets went from laughingstock to contenders in two short months"
well, back to laughingstock after the no-show job in Seattle
like clockwork...Bregman doing what he does in August:
OPS 1.097
OPS 1.097
W said:
like clockwork...Bregman doing what he does in August:
OPS 1.097
It's absolutely insane how consistent he is- how great he is in August, and not early in the season. Someone explain it to me, or more importantly, to Bregman (lol).
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
I'd extend Bregman. Not the 300M from before the season but offer him a great short term or a longer term with opt outs
I think bregman is determined to leave
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
"They're just too good. They don't ride the high-low like most teams do." - @markdero7 on the Astros#MLBCentral | #Relentless pic.twitter.com/8VpvkoklRc
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 12, 2024
the front office should be comfortable with offering the Q.O. now
If Bregman hadn't stepped up in Tucker's absence, this team would still be in Ranger Country.
Life is better with a beagle
I would give him 7 years, 180 million; with an opt out after year 3.tjack16 said:
I'd extend Bregman. Not the 300M from before the season but offer him a great short term or a longer term with opt outs
Since the magic balls went away Breggy has averaged 123 wRC+ over the last 5 seasons. His high was 136 in 2022 and low is currently 113 this season (trending up). This is age 26-30, his prime. I think we know who he is. That is fairly consistent from good to very good - no extended greatness after 2019.
I think we'll see a natural decline over the next 2-3 years and possibly a steeper on 3-4+. How much is a 115 wRC+ or top 60ish hitter worth? I could see 3/75, but the AAV needs to drop if we want more years. Maybe something like 5/100?
I think we'll see a natural decline over the next 2-3 years and possibly a steeper on 3-4+. How much is a 115 wRC+ or top 60ish hitter worth? I could see 3/75, but the AAV needs to drop if we want more years. Maybe something like 5/100?
and an opt out for the Astros in year 5
Nah, I'm good. I'm sure the Rockies will give him that contract though. Best of luck to him.Quo Vadis? said:I would give him 7 years, 180 million; with an opt out after year 3.tjack16 said:
I'd extend Bregman. Not the 300M from before the season but offer him a great short term or a longer term with opt outs
Yainer, get ready to learn first base, buddyYesterday in the @GoTourists game, Bowling Green attempted to steal three bases.#Astros first round pick Walker Janek threw all three of them out.
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 12, 2024
Forrest Whitley has been dominant for Sugar Land in relief this year posting a 2.08 ERA in 21 games.
He's been ever better over his last 14 outings:
0.00 ERA | 14.2 IP | 4 BB | 17 K
#Astros #Relentless
He's been ever better over his last 14 outings:
0.00 ERA | 14.2 IP | 4 BB | 17 K
#Astros #Relentless
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Alex Bregman awoke on May 13 with a .534 OPS and batting sixth in the Astros' lineup. He hit two home runs and had three hits that evening against the A's.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 12, 2024
Bregman in 336 plate appearances since that day: .289/.342/.515/, .857 OPS, 140 wRC+, 3.0 fWAR
That wouldn't suck if it finally became the new FW.Mr.Bond said:
Forrest Whitley has been dominant for Sugar Land in relief this year posting a 2.08 ERA in 21 games.
He's been ever better over his last 14 outings:
0.00 ERA | 14.2 IP | 4 BB | 17 K
#Astros #Relentless
IDK that it makes sense to turn him from a top-3 offensive catcher to a merely solid offensive first baseman, especially since he's above average defensively.linkdude said:Yainer, get ready to learn first base, buddyYesterday in the @GoTourists game, Bowling Green attempted to steal three bases.#Astros first round pick Walker Janek threw all three of them out.
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 12, 2024
I'd love if he played both some to save his legs like Victor Martinez did but as even more of a premium has been put on calling a game and the defensive part of being a catcher, I don't see teams doing that much anymore. Least of all us.
I do think Breggy is gone and Dezenzo goes to 3b and Singleton needs to go to Korea so 1b will be open once again. It should theoretically be easier to find a solid option there than at catcher.
First, let's see if Janek becomes a big league catcher. Likely that's 2026 when he can come up and be a backup kind of guy. Second, if that happens, then either a trade of one or the other makes sense OR you need a lefty primary 1B to do some platooning.
with regard to another Astros contract for Bregman...
remember that Yordan becomes a $26 MM player in 2026, and Javier becomes a $21 MM pitcher in 2026
throw in Hader, Lance, and Altuve...
and those 5 players combine for about $117 MM in payroll for the 2026 season
and where are Tucker and Framber?
remember that Yordan becomes a $26 MM player in 2026, and Javier becomes a $21 MM pitcher in 2026
throw in Hader, Lance, and Altuve...
and those 5 players combine for about $117 MM in payroll for the 2026 season
and where are Tucker and Framber?
I think the gut reaction to move Yanier to first is based on the reality that the Astros played the last 1.5 out of 2 years with an all time bad player, and have settled on a rotation of below average offensive players sense.
I agree Yanier likely has more value as a catcher, but if Dezenzo doesn't pan out, that calculation may change.
If the stros could fill a 1B role from within the system while having a rotation at catcher, that's not a bad solution.
I'm first to admit I don't know what the pipeline at 1B is looking like, but again, if Dezenzo doesn't pan out, Yanier rotating DH/1B/catcher seems like a not bad option for his health and the good of the team.
I agree Yanier likely has more value as a catcher, but if Dezenzo doesn't pan out, that calculation may change.
If the stros could fill a 1B role from within the system while having a rotation at catcher, that's not a bad solution.
I'm first to admit I don't know what the pipeline at 1B is looking like, but again, if Dezenzo doesn't pan out, Yanier rotating DH/1B/catcher seems like a not bad option for his health and the good of the team.
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