Nice win. We were close to winning that series.
Ready for some payback on KC
Ready for some payback on KC
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3-4 roadie versus the Os and Phills. And it easily could have been 5-2 or 6-1. Only one real uncompetitive loss. One loss in ManfredBall and 2 freak losses on late big flys.
It was a good trip. Not many teams go 3-4 on that trip.
It was a good trip. Not many teams go 3-4 on that trip.
3-1 vs KC would put me at ease, but we can survive on 2-2. Just gotta stay above water.
Somehow Arraggetti is a free agent in my fantasy league. Picked him up for the playoff run
I picked him up before the O's start. Imagine my joy two straight times out.
tjack16 said:
Arighetti needs to be in the playoff rotation
I've been thinking about this and the possibility of playing the WC round. I doubt Espada would move anyone ahead of Valdez and Verlander. Just too much veteran experience in the playoffs. Say they win those two games. In round 2 you have Brown, Arrighetti, and Kikuchi who have, arguably, been incredibly good. You could make an argument that Brown deserves the 1 or 2 slot, and SA and YK have pitched well enough to start playoff games.
I wonder if Brown and Espada are considering the notion that a WC round might set the Divisional Series up like they would otherwise want.
A lot can change, but JV has not been great in the playoffs (unless my memory is selective) and I would rather see Brown and Kikuchi twice over him.
I'd also heavily consider moving Blanco to the pen since he has experience in that role. He can still be a swing starter and go a couple of innings later in a series.
Sorry, just daydreaming about the playoffs. The past couple of games dented my enthusiasm.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Also, the remaining schedule dropped to 15th hardest (.499) and will drop more after this next series.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
I would think the recent performance from these pitchers has the team feeling good about the options.
All I do is Nguyen said:
Somehow Arraggetti is a free agent in my fantasy league. Picked him up for the playoff run
Thanks for the prompt. I just picked him up in mine.
Spaghetti may need to be in the 2017 Lance McCuller bullpen role
Brown
Blanco
Arrighetti
Javier
Garcia
Having those 5 for years to come (besides next year for Cristian) is a lot to be excited about.
Blanco
Arrighetti
Javier
Garcia
Having those 5 for years to come (besides next year for Cristian) is a lot to be excited about.
cc10106 said:
Brown
Blanco
Arrighetti
Javier
Garcia
Having those 5 for years to come (besides next year for Cristian) is a lot to be excited about.
Here we go! Hope Chas grinds for about a week and comes back motivated.
Went out on a high note. https://t.co/Aqom2Dh4cJ
— Michael Connor (@ConnorMichael) August 28, 2024
Of the Astros’ ten active hitters today (min. 50 PA), Chas McCormick’s 2024 ranks vs. LHP:
— Aidan Resnick (@AidanResnick) August 28, 2024
wOBA: 10th (.199)
wOBAcon: 10th (.259)
But…
xwOBA: 4th (.323)
Barrel%: 3rd (10.9%)
His future as an excellent platoon option throughout his arb years is still *very* much in play. https://t.co/uluZTukOLr
Joe Espada: "We are playing 18 straight. I have to give my guys a little breather. It’s 94 degrees outside. I’m very much aware of the no-hitter and where everybody is at, but right now, we have bigger goals, which is to win this division."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 28, 2024
I agree with Joe. And the best thing that happened was the hit in B8. I do not want him throwing 20 plus more pitches and getting wiped out.
Winner. Winner.
Philly Cheesesteak.
Philly Cheesesteak.
Is 7.2 innings with 2 hits and 11ks vs the Phillies good? Asking for a friend.
Welcome to the China Club
"Here's the pitch...POPPED it up! Oh man, that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth."
-Harry Carey
"Here's the pitch...POPPED it up! Oh man, that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth."
-Harry Carey
Watching Yordan Alvarez play baseball is one of the more pleasant things I've done in watching Astros baseball for over 50 years. He has plate discipline and a nice, even approach at the plate.
West Roxbury said:
Watching Yordan Alvarez play baseball is one of the more pleasant things I've done in watching Astros baseball for over 50 years. He has plate discipline and a nice, even approach at the plate.
And he can ******* crush the baseball. That, too.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
tylhair said:
Spaghetti may need to be in the 2017 Lance McCuller bullpen role
I want Kikuchi and Spencer in a tandem. 4 innings no more than twice through a lineup each. I've been saying it for a week.
Mathguy64 said:tylhair said:
Spaghetti may need to be in the 2017 Lance McCuller bullpen role
I want Kikuchi and Spencer in a tandem. 4 innings no more than twice through a lineup each. I've been saying it for a week.
I like this idea. A lot.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Sweet, baby Jesus, let the Astros with the next few series.
Mariners' next seven are against the Angels and A's, then three against the faded Cardinals.
So 3-4?
All I do is Nguyen said:this! Framber, diesel, spaghetti and JVtjack16 said:
Arighetti needs to be in the playoff rotation
Can't believe you'd leave out Lance when he gets back. Ye of little faith
My lede graveyard is full. https://t.co/9DYBy7QmqD
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 29, 2024
Trust and believe IF the Astros somehow win it all this year, the very first pic of the season thread next year is this one:
The Giants placed left-handed relievers Tyler Matzek and Taylor Rogers and infielder Thairo Estrada on waivers, a league source told @Ken_Rosenthal.
— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) August 29, 2024
The move makes them available to any team willing to claim them and cover their remaining 2024 salaries.https://t.co/P3QvgNejnh
Beau Holder said:
Mariners' next seven are against the Angels and A's, then three against the faded Cardinals.
They just had to fire Scott didn't they. Ruined a good thing
Maybe it's just me but this year seems that lots of teams are DFAing guys. Maybe it's a function of a slow trade deadline from high prices and too many teams still in it. And now that they aren't they are cutting payroll.
gambochaman said:Mathguy64 said:
This is on Mrs Mathguy.
I got him T8 but knew what was happening from the radio. I turn on the TV to watch.
Mid 8, Mrs Mathguy walks in and says "hey he's got a no hitt.." and I'm yelling to STFU.
And we all know what happened. She hung her head in shame and said in a very quiet voice "I'm sorry".
Tell her you need restitution tonight
Works on restitution language after being given a no-hitter.
That Matzek ?
EastCoastAgNc said:The Giants placed left-handed relievers Tyler Matzek and Taylor Rogers and infielder Thairo Estrada on waivers, a league source told @Ken_Rosenthal.
— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) August 29, 2024
The move makes them available to any team willing to claim them and cover their remaining 2024 salaries.https://t.co/P3QvgNejnh
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