If they decide on Ausmus or Ensberg, they'll announce it at 11:55 p.m. on November 12th when Yordan wins MVP
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Assuming Pujols gets the job, one of the things that excites me is the impact on the Stros international presence, specifically in the Dominican. His relationships, reputation, and credibility throughout Latin American baseball could give Houston a real advantage in signing top young players and strengthen the farm system.
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I heard an interview with him a couple of years ago...where he bemoaned the downplaying of the RBI statistic -- the lack of importance it's given by analytics nowadays
and as a player with fourteen 100-RBI seasons...you can see why
I heard an interview with him a couple of years ago...where he bemoaned the downplaying of the RBI statistic -- the lack of importance it's given by analytics nowadays
and as a player with fourteen 100-RBI seasons...you can see why
It's a good stat, but not a great indicator IMO.
Abreu drove in alot of runs for us. But many of them either all came in one game, or maybe a SAC fly with bases loaded where better hitters would have driven in 2-3 runs
Same with Walker the past 2 years
Abreu drove in alot of runs for us. But many of them either all came in one game, or maybe a SAC fly with bases loaded where better hitters would have driven in 2-3 runs
Same with Walker the past 2 years
While I am not anti-Ensberg here, I just thought of a concern with his candidacy.
As a guy who was a rookie/young player under Bagwell's clubhouse leadership, would Ensberg more easily fall under the Bagwell spell like Crane? The last thing we need is to amplify his voice.
As a guy who was a rookie/young player under Bagwell's clubhouse leadership, would Ensberg more easily fall under the Bagwell spell like Crane? The last thing we need is to amplify his voice.
Astros in LIDOM
Top-catching prospect and breakout minor league star Jason Schiavone
Fridge Prospect, outside the top 30 Pascanel Ferreras
Top-catching prospect and breakout minor league star Jason Schiavone
- .182 BA
- .217 OBP
- .273 SLG
- .490 OPS
- 4/22 with 1 Walk and 11 SO
Fridge Prospect, outside the top 30 Pascanel Ferreras
- .333 BA
- .333 OBP
- .556 SLG
- .889 OPS
- 6/18 with 1 HR & 1 double.
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Yeah that guy always sounded too good to be true.
txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
ruxin98 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Yeah that guy always sounded too good to be true.
So we aren't trading Yainer now?
Mathguy64 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
Not meaningless. This was his chance to prove last season wasn't a fluke. If he stacks a strong LIDOM with a strong spring, he very well could have made the big league roster or at worst be an early call-up.
Farmer1906 said:Mathguy64 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
Not meaningless. This was his chance to prove last season wasn't a fluke. If he stacks a strong LIDOM with a strong spring, he very well could have made the big league roster or at worst be an early call-up.
Its a sample size of 22.
Mathguy64 said:Farmer1906 said:Mathguy64 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
Not meaningless. This was his chance to prove last season wasn't a fluke. If he stacks a strong LIDOM with a strong spring, he very well could have made the big league roster or at worst be an early call-up.
Its a sample size of 22.
Wasn't Breggy 0 for 17 to start his MLB career? 22 can show a trend -- but it isn't end all be all.
Yep, 0/17 with two walks. Proceeded to be 1/32 and 2/38 before his breakout game against the Rangers where he started to go on a tearagproducer said:Mathguy64 said:Farmer1906 said:Mathguy64 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
Not meaningless. This was his chance to prove last season wasn't a fluke. If he stacks a strong LIDOM with a strong spring, he very well could have made the big league roster or at worst be an early call-up.
Its a sample size of 22.
Wasn't Breggy 0 for 17 to start his MLB career? 22 can show a trend -- but it isn't end all be all.
My rule of thumb is going into a new league (moving up) you should not make any rash judgements until you see a sample size of 100.
Buck Compton said:agproducer said:Mathguy64 said:Farmer1906 said:Mathguy64 said:txags92 said:
Sounds like schiavone has lost that heater he was on finally.
Is a sample size of 22 in a different league. It's meaningless.
Not meaningless. This was his chance to prove last season wasn't a fluke. If he stacks a strong LIDOM with a strong spring, he very well could have made the big league roster or at worst be an early call-up.
Its a sample size of 22.
Wasn't Breggy 0 for 17 to start his MLB career? 22 can show a trend -- but it isn't end all be all.
Yep, 0/17 with two walks. Proceeded to be 1/32 and 2/38 before his breakout game against the Rangers where he started to go on a tear
Little did we know that was just how all of Bregman's seasons would start...
And I wasn't passing judgement on Schiavone's value, just saying he had cooled off from the multi league heater he was on all summer.
Mathguy64 said:
My rule of thumb is going into a new league (moving up) you should not make any rash judgements until you see a sample size of 100.
Rash Judgements =/ Not Meaningless
If it didn't mean something, they would not have sent him to the DR for the Winter Ball.
We saw that Dana was able to make deals with his former club. Click did it too. It's not a stretch to think Flo might be looking to bring some Cards to Houston in a deal. Lets throw some **** against the wall and yall let me know if anything floats your boat.
Cardinal Free Agents aka former Astros who you might not remember
It's crazy to believe, but the Cardinals' only guaranteed contract is JJ Wetherholt, who signed an 8-year, $ 112.5 M extension.
Cardinal Trade Candidates - Rentals (last year in Arb)
Cardinal Free Agents aka former Astros who you might not remember
- Ryne Stanek - gotten old and less effective after leaving Houston, 4.71 ERA & 3.99 xERA
- Caleb Ferguson - 6 teams in the last 3 seasons. ERA north of 5 last season.
- Ramon Urias - .151 hitter last season.
It's crazy to believe, but the Cardinals' only guaranteed contract is JJ Wetherholt, who signed an 8-year, $ 112.5 M extension.
Cardinal Trade Candidates - Rentals (last year in Arb)
- Andre Pallante - Back-end starter. This team needs rotation help. He was surprisingly good last season. The Cardinals' #2, #4, #5, #7, #11, & #15 prospects are all starters in AA/AAA. I could absolutely see them selling high on Pallante.
- Nolan Gorman - Fallen way off from 22/23 when he was highly thought of. They might move him since he doesn't seem to factor into the big league plans. 62 wRC+ hitting last year. We have Tuve so why would we be interested?
- Alex Burleson - Alex has turned into a stud these last 2 years. I would assume they want to keep him since he's so meaningful to their offense. We have nowhere to put him while Walker is on the roster. If we trade him, Paredes likely moves to 1B.
- Masyn Winn - 2 years left of Arb. Defensive wizard. Tied with Witt with 17 FRV at SS (1st) and 2nd to only Walls in DRS (10). If we trade Pena, IMO, we need to bring in someone to be the everyday SS. I would love Winn there for the next seasons. Below-average bat.
I'm seeing the Marlins are interested in adding a corner infielder this offseason.
Can Flo sell them on a GG 1Bman who hit almost 30 bombs?
At least in MIA they don't have fans so he won't have to worry about pissing any off.
Can Flo sell them on a GG 1Bman who hit almost 30 bombs?
At least in MIA they don't have fans so he won't have to worry about pissing any off.
They have Naylor locked up long-term, and Donny is still under contract. They lose SS and corner OF. I assume that is where they'll try to add.
Edit: Forgot about Colt Emerson. I assume he'll get another shot at SS even after a cold start to this career.
Edit: Forgot about Colt Emerson. I assume he'll get another shot at SS even after a cold start to this career.
Quote:
The Marlins have a wide array of potential targets as the offseason gets underway. Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports that the Fish are seeking at least one external addition to both the rotation and the bullpen. According to Jackson, they're also open to bringing in an everyday position player at either a corner infield or outfield spot.
Quote:
Miami probably isn't going to play at the top of the first base market to sign Jake Bauers, who received a qualifying offer from the Brewers. They could make a run at Ty France with the hope of pushing Stowers back to left field and cutting back on Hernndez's playing time. Alec Bohm could also fit on a one-year deal with the ability to play either corner infield spot. Taylor Ward, Trent Grisham or Michael Conforto could work as outfield targets.
The trade market could see the likes of Royce Lewis, Spencer Torkelson or Andrew Vaughn come available at first base. Vaughn would be a near lock to move if Bauers accepts the QO and returns to Milwaukee. The Astros could make Isaac Paredes available as a third base possibility. Brandon Marsh or Jarren Duran are change of scenery candidates in the outfield.
We hire Pujols yet?
SpaceCityAg05 said:
While I am not anti-Ensberg here, I just thought of a concern with his candidacy.
As a guy who was a rookie/young player under Bagwell's clubhouse leadership, would Ensberg more easily fall under the Bagwell spell like Crane? The last thing we need is to amplify his voice.
That reputation thing is part of the reason I am interested in Pujols. He has enough of a baseball rep for Crane to listen to him if he opposes what Bagwell is saying. If Bagwell and Ensberg disagree, Bagwell can just bend Crane's ear by showing him their Astros baseball cards from the years they played together. Then again, there was that game where Bagwell was out for surgery and Ensberg had a 3 homer game while playing 1B.
txags92 said:SpaceCityAg05 said:
While I am not anti-Ensberg here, I just thought of a concern with his candidacy.
As a guy who was a rookie/young player under Bagwell's clubhouse leadership, would Ensberg more easily fall under the Bagwell spell like Crane? The last thing we need is to amplify his voice.
That reputation thing is part of the reason I am interested in Pujols. He has enough of a baseball rep for Crane to listen to him if he opposes what Bagwell is saying. If Bagwell and Ensberg disagree, Bagwell can just bend Crane's ear by showing him their Astros baseball cards from the years they played together. Then again, there was that game where Bagwell was out for surgery and Ensberg had a 3 homer game while playing 1B.
Good point on pujols bringing a different player voice… especially if it contradicts Jeffyboy.
5 years ago tonight!
We won it all in 2017, 2022, so naturally next year is the year!
I love the idea of hiring Pujols to run the show and pairing him a more experienced guy like Ensberg as bench coach.
I guess you'd have to convince someone like him that a bench coach job for a ML club is more enticing than a AAA manager job.
I guess you'd have to convince someone like him that a bench coach job for a ML club is more enticing than a AAA manager job.
It is extremely concerning how much they are talking up Ausmus. It will be a complete disaster if he's hired, worse than Joe
EastCoastAgNc said:
It is extremely concerning how much they are talking up Ausmus. It will be a complete disaster if he's hired, worse than Joe
I'm fully prepared for this kick to the nads. Just add it to the 2026 train wreck- it's an unapologetic dogpile at this point.
If MLB managing experience were important you would think they would interview more than one candidate with MLB managing experience.
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