I'd be interested to know management's thoughts on Matthews at SS. If we resign Bregman, could he take over for Pena at some point? Peña's bat is poor and his glove has been trending down for 2 years now. Dunno what his trade value is but he's certainly not a core piece.
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Second for this.Beau Holder said:
All online as far as I know. Go to the Houston Astros Ticket Exchange Facebook group and look around/inquire there before you buy through the app, to avoid fees.
I got tickets on Saturday for less than face value with no charges. I got a Gallagher Club pass, then got a game ticket. There are at least 2 Astros Ticket Exchange groups on FB. The one I used was "Houston Astros Ticket Marketplace- Buy & Sell (and Rodeo Houston)".
They do a good job of policing the group to weed out scammers.
Bryce Miller on the mound for the Mariners tonight
the Astros had success against him back in May
but he's been outstanding since the all-star break
2.10 ERA in 64 innings thru 11 starts
the Astros had success against him back in May
but he's been outstanding since the all-star break
2.10 ERA in 64 innings thru 11 starts
Gig'em Bryce!W said:
Bryce Miller on the mound for the Mariners tonight
the Astros had success against him back in May
but he's been outstanding since the all-star break
2.10 ERA in 64 innings thru 11 starts
BTHO Bryce tonight!
if the Mariners had brainx, they would IBB Yordan all 3 games, every at bat.Prosperdick said:You know Seattle is praying he's out all 3 games (hell, for the season) the way he's terrorized them in the past.bearkatag15 said:We just had Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks on with us on @SportsTalk790 and he told me and @SeanUnfiltered that the Astros "dodged a bullet" with Yordan Alvarez's knee injury. They'll know more on how sore he is when Yordan gets to the ballpark today.
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) September 23, 2024
I think calling his bat poor is kind of silly. He's been a consistent league average player his entire career.MaxPower said:
I'd be interested to know management's thoughts on Matthews at SS. If we resign Bregman, could he take over for Pena at some point? Peña's bat is poor and his glove has been trending down for 2 years now. Dunno what his trade value is but he's certainly not a core piece.
If we look at SS over the last 3 seasons (min 900PA) 35 players have played a fair amount of SS (not all everyday players). Pena ranks 18th in wRC+ at 101. Between Pena at 101 there is very little difference between CJ Abrams (23rd - 93) & Willie Adames (11th - 108). It's similar on defense. Pena ranks 20th in FRV(min 1500 innings) at +4. If you +/- 6 it covers from 10th to 26th.
Matthews would have to look like a sure thing to be top 10 on offense & defense or Pena would have to see a major decline. Do you throw out your veteran with a few more years of control for a rookie you hope is just as good? I doubt it.
If they were really smart, they would intentionally walk him to 2B. By now it is clear that having a RISP is kryptonite for our hitters.The Porkchop Express said:if the Mariners had brainx, they would IBB Yordan all 3 games, every at bat.Prosperdick said:You know Seattle is praying he's out all 3 games (hell, for the season) the way he's terrorized them in the past.bearkatag15 said:We just had Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks on with us on @SportsTalk790 and he told me and @SeanUnfiltered that the Astros "dodged a bullet" with Yordan Alvarez's knee injury. They'll know more on how sore he is when Yordan gets to the ballpark today.
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) September 23, 2024
When I was in high school, Alvin's coach intentionally walked Jose Cruz Jr. with two outs in the top of the first inning with the bases loaded. If I were the Mariners, I'd give Yordan similar treatment.txags92 said:If they were really smart, they would intentionally walk him to 2B. By now it is clear that having a RISP is kryptonite for our hitters.The Porkchop Express said:if the Mariners had brainx, they would IBB Yordan all 3 games, every at bat.Prosperdick said:You know Seattle is praying he's out all 3 games (hell, for the season) the way he's terrorized them in the past.bearkatag15 said:We just had Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks on with us on @SportsTalk790 and he told me and @SeanUnfiltered that the Astros "dodged a bullet" with Yordan Alvarez's knee injury. They'll know more on how sore he is when Yordan gets to the ballpark today.
— Brian LaLima (@BLima790) September 23, 2024
To be clear, I wouldn't give Matthews the job, it's more of a long term question. Could that be midseason next year or the 2025-2026 offseason? I dunno the exact timeline, it's more of a question of how Matthews fits in the team's future if Bregman comes back.Farmer1906 said:I think calling his bat poor is kind of silly. He's been a consistent league average player his entire career.MaxPower said:
I'd be interested to know management's thoughts on Matthews at SS. If we resign Bregman, could he take over for Pena at some point? Peña's bat is poor and his glove has been trending down for 2 years now. Dunno what his trade value is but he's certainly not a core piece.
If we look at SS over the last 3 seasons (min 900PA) 35 players have played a fair amount of SS (not all everyday players). Pena ranks 18th in wRC+ at 101. Between Pena at 101 there is very little difference between CJ Abrams (23rd - 93) & Willie Adames (11th - 108). It's similar on defense. Pena ranks 20th in FRV(min 1500 innings) at +4. If you +/- 6 it covers from 10th to 26th.
Matthews would have to look like a sure thing to be top 10 on offense & defense or Pena would have to see a major decline. Do you throw out your veteran with a few more years of control for a rookie you hope is just as good? I doubt it.
MaxPower said:To be clear, I wouldn't give Matthews the job, it's more of a long term question. Could that be midseason next year or the 2025-2026 offseason? I dunno the exact timeline, it's more of a question of how Matthews fits in the team's future if Bregman comes back.Farmer1906 said:I think calling his bat poor is kind of silly. He's been a consistent league average player his entire career.MaxPower said:
I'd be interested to know management's thoughts on Matthews at SS. If we resign Bregman, could he take over for Pena at some point? Peña's bat is poor and his glove has been trending down for 2 years now. Dunno what his trade value is but he's certainly not a core piece.
If we look at SS over the last 3 seasons (min 900PA) 35 players have played a fair amount of SS (not all everyday players). Pena ranks 18th in wRC+ at 101. Between Pena at 101 there is very little difference between CJ Abrams (23rd - 93) & Willie Adames (11th - 108). It's similar on defense. Pena ranks 20th in FRV(min 1500 innings) at +4. If you +/- 6 it covers from 10th to 26th.
Matthews would have to look like a sure thing to be top 10 on offense & defense or Pena would have to see a major decline. Do you throw out your veteran with a few more years of control for a rookie you hope is just as good? I doubt it.
It probably depends on the terms we get Bregman back. I am still holding out hope for a short term opt out type deal because the market doesn't give him what he wants. This would be ideal because it gives Matthews a year before he's asked to contribute.
I think we've seen enough of Pena to know what he is. He's made some changes but the ultimate results are of a similar level. I think we'd be willing to upgrade, but it would have to make sense.
Ketch mentioned CF as a potential spot for Matthews as well. He's athletic enough. He's still mostly getting starts at SS with an occasional 3B and even 2B.
Assuming we win one from SEA and wrap up this division before the weekend it'll be interesting to see how Joe and the staff go about the final 3 games.
It'll be intersting how they balance rest vs staying sharp especially if we win tonight or tomorrow.
It'll be intersting how they balance rest vs staying sharp especially if we win tonight or tomorrow.
Jose Abreu resigned and pitches all 3 games.Ag_07 said:
Assuming we win one from SEA and wrap up this division before the weekend it'll be interesting to see how Joe and the staff go about the final 3 games.
Lots of bubble wrap hopefullyAg_07 said:
Assuming we win one from SEA and wrap up this division before the weekend it'll be interesting to see how Joe and the staff go about the final 3 games.
It'll be intersting how they balance rest vs staying sharp especially if we win tonight or tomorrow.
Kinda sad really
John Fisher released a letter to A's fans ahead of their final series being played in Oakland.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 23, 2024
(via @KleinschmidtJD) pic.twitter.com/Br8xCiVZKx
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Jobe, one of the game’s top pitching prospects, is joining the Tigers’ push for a wild card. https://t.co/ZyjDMR3JDH
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) September 23, 2024
One of my coworkers is a huge A's fan. Had the chance to go out there with him earlier this year for a work trip, and it's just really sad. The owner literally bought more land, and needed the city to provide infrastructure, they just could not do it. I was hoping they'd move to San Antonio / Austin, but Vegas is good for their fan base.
All I do is Nguyen said:
Kinda sad reallyJohn Fisher released a letter to A's fans ahead of their final series being played in Oakland.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 23, 2024
(via @KleinschmidtJD) pic.twitter.com/Br8xCiVZKx
A small point in this saga, but: the continued reliance on the "MLB agreement" is misdirection. If the owners and/or the commissioner's office didn't want that clause in the CBA, it wouldn't exist. It didn't materialize out of thin air. The players weren't demanding it. https://t.co/5H9LNCsUtU
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) September 23, 2024
I imagine it will be a combination of a couple of guys each getting a day off with maybe getting 2-3 ABs or 5ish innings.Ag_07 said:
Assuming we win one from SEA and wrap up this division before the weekend it'll be interesting to see how Joe and the staff go about the final 3 games.
It'll be intersting how they balance rest vs staying sharp especially if we win tonight or tomorrow.
But, definitely will a good problem to work through if they do their job in these next three games.
Hornbeck said:
One of my coworkers is a huge A's fan. Had the chance to go out there with him earlier this year for a work trip, and it's just really sad. The owner literally bought more land, and needed the city to provide infrastructure, they just could not do it. I was hoping they'd move to San Antonio / Austin, but Vegas is good for their fan base.
I am confident that the sips would fight to the death to keep any professional sports team from coming to town. They want to be the only show in Austin.
I think they will as well, but I also think it's just a matter of time. The population reaches critical mass of Californians, and they don't have any particular love for the sips.
Astros vs. Mariners RHP Miller: pic.twitter.com/sUNt2aqK8J
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) September 23, 2024
no Yordan as mostly expected
EastCoastAgNc said:Hornbeck said:
One of my coworkers is a huge A's fan. Had the chance to go out there with him earlier this year for a work trip, and it's just really sad. The owner literally bought more land, and needed the city to provide infrastructure, they just could not do it. I was hoping they'd move to San Antonio / Austin, but Vegas is good for their fan base.
I am confident that the sips would fight to the death to keep any professional sports team from coming to town. They want to be the only show in Austin.
An MLS team has already been in Austin for 3 years now. So that train of not letting professional teams coming to town has already derailed.
dcaggie04 said:EastCoastAgNc said:Hornbeck said:
One of my coworkers is a huge A's fan. Had the chance to go out there with him earlier this year for a work trip, and it's just really sad. The owner literally bought more land, and needed the city to provide infrastructure, they just could not do it. I was hoping they'd move to San Antonio / Austin, but Vegas is good for their fan base.
I am confident that the sips would fight to the death to keep any professional sports team from coming to town. They want to be the only show in Austin.
An MLS team has already been in Austin for 3 years now. So that train of not letting professional teams coming to town has already derailed.
I really meant one of the major market sports like NFL, MLB, or NBA.
regarding Pena...
Dana needs to build a roster in the offseason...such that Pena can hit 8th in the lineup
then his .715 OPS with 45 x-base hits is fine -- just fine
but in the 5-hole or 6-hole...his numbers don't work
Dana needs to build a roster in the offseason...such that Pena can hit 8th in the lineup
then his .715 OPS with 45 x-base hits is fine -- just fine
but in the 5-hole or 6-hole...his numbers don't work
I thought reminding the fans that their team was poached from Kansas City (which itself poached the team from Philadelphia) before being lured to Vegas was a nice touch.All I do is Nguyen said:
Kinda sad reallyJohn Fisher released a letter to A's fans ahead of their final series being played in Oakland.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 23, 2024
(via @KleinschmidtJD) pic.twitter.com/Br8xCiVZKx
the owners of the A's have nothing to apologize for
the city has declined in the past 20 years in many, many ways
the city has declined in the past 20 years in many, many ways
You know it's bad when In N Out leaves….
League avg in the 6-7 hole is .690-.691. Pena there is kind of nice. That is where he should be if we are fully healthy.
OPS+ By Lineup Position (Astros ideal lineup)
1 - 108 (Altuve - 126)
2 - 112 (Alvarez - 171)
3 - 118 (Tucker - 184)
4 - 107 (Bregman - 115)
5 - 102 (Diaz - 120)
6 - 94 (Caratini - 116)
7 - 94 (Pena - 106)
8 - 85 (Meyers - 87)
9 - 75 (Dubon - 87)
OPS+ By Lineup Position (Astros ideal lineup)
1 - 108 (Altuve - 126)
2 - 112 (Alvarez - 171)
3 - 118 (Tucker - 184)
4 - 107 (Bregman - 115)
5 - 102 (Diaz - 120)
6 - 94 (Caratini - 116)
7 - 94 (Pena - 106)
8 - 85 (Meyers - 87)
9 - 75 (Dubon - 87)
W said:
the owners of the A's have nothing to apologize for
the city has declined in the past 20 years in many, many ways
Three teams gone and the city is the common denominator, but very online fans are convinced it's all Fisher's fault.
Hating on Pena is the new thing.Farmer1906 said:
League avg in the 6-7 hole is .690-.691. Pena there is kind of nice. That is where he should be if we are fully healthy.
OPS+ By Lineup Position (Astros ideal lineup)
1 - 108 (Altuve - 126)
2 - 112 (Alvarez - 171)
3 - 118 (Tucker - 184)
4 - 107 (Bregman - 115)
5 - 102 (Diaz - 120)
6 - 94 (Caratini - 116)
7 - 94 (Pena - 106)
8 - 85 (Meyers - 87)
9 - 75 (Dubon - 87)
What do you know - Pena is batting 7th today...
It's there were injuries or something that required him to bat 5th/6th most of this season.
How's he going to diss the Bash Brothers in that letter, bro?Faustus said:I thought reminding the fans that their team was poached from Kansas City (which itself poached the team from Philadelphia) before being lured to Vegas was a nice touch.All I do is Nguyen said:
Kinda sad reallyJohn Fisher released a letter to A's fans ahead of their final series being played in Oakland.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 23, 2024
(via @KleinschmidtJD) pic.twitter.com/Br8xCiVZKx
My daughter will be at UC Davis in Sept 2025, so I for one am looking forward to going to some A's games up in Sacramento. Going to be cool to see Major Leaguers in such an intimate environment.
Yordan Alvarez is having an MRI on his right knee this afternoon. He had an X-ray yesterday that showed inflammation, Joe Espada said. Espada said Alvarez was sore this morning but the Astros were planning to get the MRI regardless.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) September 23, 2024
oh no...not the MRI...
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