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FIFYiamtheglove said:
Having been on the Astros season threads now for 5 years I have noticed some Universal Truths:
Farmer will always bring the numbersThe TravoltaVincent Vega Off Day gif will always go blue with stars
Marvin really really dislikes Cintron
AOFA and TOFA deliver wins
W
likes to format
his posts with short phrases
and no punctuation
That's what happens when you retire. That and you talk to people a lot more than they want you to talk to them....Beau Holder said:
This is some quality pre-lineup content.
Ah, I have something to look forward to in 25-30 years!iamtheglove said:That's what happens when you retire. That and you talk to people a lot more than they want you to talk to them....Beau Holder said:
This is some quality pre-lineup content.
Ag_07 said:
I wasn't keeping up during the game but was it discussed why was YK pulled last night?
IIRC he was at 80 something pitches with 2 outs and the lefty Masataka coming up.
Just thought it was odd timing.
Was the PHer announced after Scott was announced?
The pinch hitter was announced after we brought Scott in, but Espada should have known they would bring him in once we pulled Yusei. Really bad managing by Espada basically begging Cora to bring in his 3rd best hitter.
Yup
I asked because I would've just let Yusei finish the inning with 2 outs or bring in a lefty if you feel you had to yank YK.
Masataka doesn't get ABs against lefties because he's that bad.
It's little things like this that could rear their ugly head come playoff time.
I asked because I would've just let Yusei finish the inning with 2 outs or bring in a lefty if you feel you had to yank YK.
Masataka doesn't get ABs against lefties because he's that bad.
It's little things like this that could rear their ugly head come playoff time.
YK got me thinking, how many pitchers have we fixed/developed during this run?
Fixed
Developed
I am sure I am missing some and there is some we can probably argue about, but what an arm factory.
Fixed
- Kikuchi
- Taylor Scott
- Montero - but he broke again
- Stanek
- Maton
- Raley
- Cole - elite talent, but needed HOU to put it together for him.
- Verlander - already on the HOF path but was trending down at 34 before he came to Houston. HOU ERA (34-41) is a whole run lower than DET (22-34)
- Morton
- McHugh
- Harris
Developed
- Keuchel
- McCullers
- Framber
- Urqudiy
- Garcia
- Javier
- Abreu
- Blanco
- Brown
- Peacock
- Devinski
I am sure I am missing some and there is some we can probably argue about, but what an arm factory.
not tonight
So much of pitching comes down to confidence, and I do think our clubhouse culture infuses a lot of confidence into these guys
FrioAg 00 said:
Surprised I didn't get takers at work for tonight's game - so anyone looking for 4 tonight claim them (first to post) and then PM me the email address you want them sent to
I'll take them if not claimed!
Enjoy
We will! Thank you very much!
Phil Maton could fit in the fixed category.Farmer1906 said:
YK got me thinking, how many pitchers have we fixed/developed during this run?
Fixed
- Kikuchi
- Taylor Scott
- Montero - but he broke again
- Stanek
- Raley
- Cole - elite talent, but needed HOU to put it together for him.
- Verlander - already on the HOF path but was trending down at 34 before he came to Houston. HOU ERA (34-41) is a whole run lower than DET (22-34)
- Morton
- McHugh
- Harris
Developed
- Keuchel
- McCullers
- Framber
- Urqudiy
- Garcia
- Javier
- Abreu
- Blanco
- Brown
- Peacock
- Devinski
I am sure I am missing some and there is some we can probably argue about, but what an arm factory.
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Or you see that Kikuchi was at 99 pitches, the last 3 batters hit the ball 104.1, 106.5, 107.8, & he's terrible the 3rd time thru.superaggie73 said:Ag_07 said:
I wasn't keeping up during the game but was it discussed why was YK pulled last night?
IIRC he was at 80 something pitches with 2 outs and the lefty Masataka coming up.
Just thought it was odd timing.
Was the PHer announced after Scott was announced?
The pinch hitter was announced after we brought Scott in, but Espada should have known they would bring him in once we pulled Yusei. Really bad managing by Espada basically begging Cora to bring in his 3rd best hitter.
Cora has a lineup of tough match ups bullets to fire. That is how the Red Sox roster is constructed.
Good call.
Yea but I still would've let him go one more batter, dude deserved it to go 1 more. He was dealing, I don't think Cora would've brought in a PH if Yusei would've stayed in the game.Farmer1906 said:Or you see that Kikuchi was at 99 pitches, the last 3 batters hit the ball 104.1, 106.5, 107.8, & he's terrible the 3rd time thru.superaggie73 said:Ag_07 said:
I wasn't keeping up during the game but was it discussed why was YK pulled last night?
IIRC he was at 80 something pitches with 2 outs and the lefty Masataka coming up.
Just thought it was odd timing.
Was the PHer announced after Scott was announced?
The pinch hitter was announced after we brought Scott in, but Espada should have known they would bring him in once we pulled Yusei. Really bad managing by Espada basically begging Cora to bring in his 3rd best hitter.
Cora has a lineup of tough match ups bullets to fire. That is how the Red Sox roster is constructed.
But then again...I'm only a "Couch Manager" I don't get paid the big bucks.
Umm...Ryan Pressly
I thought about him but I left him off because he was good in Minnesota. BUT looking at his #s he got way better here. Good add.
iamtheglove said:
Having been on the Astros season threads now for 5 years I have noticed some Universal Truths:
Farmer will always bring the numbers
The Travolta Off Day gif will always go blue with stars
Marvin really really dislikes Cintron
AOFA and TOFA deliver wins
W
likes to format
his posts with short phrases
and no punctuation
Took me a second on that last one. All good truths, though!
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Breggy still sidelined
Morton to me is the biggest one, he was going to retire, and he is still pitching.
The Astros claimed outfielder Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets. J.P. France goes to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 20, 2024
Why? That guy ****in suxEastCoastAgNc said:The Astros claimed outfielder Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets. J.P. France goes to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 20, 2024
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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DallasAg 94 is entirely unimpressed.Farmer1906 said:
YK got me thinking, how many pitchers have we fixed/developed during this run?
Fixed
- Kikuchi
- Taylor Scott
- Montero - but he broke again
- Stanek
- Maton
- Raley
- Cole - elite talent, but needed HOU to put it together for him.
- Verlander - already on the HOF path but was trending down at 34 before he came to Houston. HOU ERA (34-41) is a whole run lower than DET (22-34)
- Morton
- McHugh
- Harris
Developed
- Keuchel
- McCullers
- Framber
- Urqudiy
- Garcia
- Javier
- Abreu
- Blanco
- Brown
- Peacock
- Devinski
I am sure I am missing some and there is some we can probably argue about, but what an arm factory.
Mr.Bond said:Why? That guy ****in suxEastCoastAgNc said:The Astros claimed outfielder Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets. J.P. France goes to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 20, 2024
Joins the esteemed company of Robel, Niko, and others we've claimed off the scrap heap
AAAA type. But he's hit well in AAA, especially vs RHP. He's looked good in his short stint in the bigs this year.EastCoastAgNc said:The Astros claimed outfielder Ben Gamel off waivers from the Mets. J.P. France goes to the 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 20, 2024
_veeyah_ said:Yea but I still would've let him go one more batter, dude deserved it to go 1 more. He was dealing, I don't think Cora would've brought in a PH if Yusei would've stayed in the game.Farmer1906 said:Or you see that Kikuchi was at 99 pitches, the last 3 batters hit the ball 104.1, 106.5, 107.8, & he's terrible the 3rd time thru.superaggie73 said:Ag_07 said:
I wasn't keeping up during the game but was it discussed why was YK pulled last night?
IIRC he was at 80 something pitches with 2 outs and the lefty Masataka coming up.
Just thought it was odd timing.
Was the PHer announced after Scott was announced?
The pinch hitter was announced after we brought Scott in, but Espada should have known they would bring him in once we pulled Yusei. Really bad managing by Espada basically begging Cora to bring in his 3rd best hitter.
Cora has a lineup of tough match ups bullets to fire. That is how the Red Sox roster is constructed.
But then again...I'm only a "Couch Manager" I don't get paid the big bucks.
This right here. At a minimum, you bring in another lefty just so you don't have to see Yoshida in that spot.
I know we've been dealing with some struggling hitters. in the lineup, but Dubon 6th is something
Getting JV and Tuck back (whenever that might be; more unclear for Tuck) will feel like trade deadline roster bumps for a playoff run.
Pitching has been absolutely incredible because no way we should be winning any games with Meyers, Dubon, and Chas consistently in the lineup.
And now throw in Singleton and Whitcomb and it looks even worse.
And now throw in Singleton and Whitcomb and it looks even worse.
Our lineup's batting average today in the month of August:
.258
.407
.313
.302
.286
.143
.196
.300 (3 for 10 with 5 K's)
.100
Need a gem from Ron White and the top 5 to hit some HR's!
.258
.407
.313
.302
.286
.143
.196
.300 (3 for 10 with 5 K's)
.100
Need a gem from Ron White and the top 5 to hit some HR's!
I think it is time for Chas to go on a run. I've liked the way he has been more reactive and trying to go oppo in his last couple of ab's instead of those agressive whiffs he has been doing almost all season.
Alex Bregman COULD be available tonight, depending how he feels after taking pregame swings.
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) August 20, 2024
Phrasing said:
Our lineup's batting average today in the month of August:
.258
.407
.313
.302
.286
.143
.196
.300 (3 for 10 with 5 K's)
.100
Need a gem from Ron White and the top 5 to hit some HR's!
We'll probably put up 12, setting the stage for a no show in JV's return.
Farmer1906 said:Alex Bregman COULD be available tonight, depending how he feels after taking pregame swings.
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) August 20, 2024
Otherwise, we will perform an amputation of that arm.
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