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I'm still a believer in using your best available relief pitcher in the high leverage situation. If that means we're facing 2/3/4 in the opponent's lineup in the 8th, put Giles in there.
The closer role is symbolically and psychologically important but give me the right tool at the right time instead of saving bullets we may never use because our "7th inning" "8th inning" guy blew the lead.
I think we can be pretty solid in the pen this year.
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I know it's been said, but I think Gomez could be absolutely huge this year. If he can remotely get back what he was prior to his injuries he can accumulate the most WAR on this team. Possibly even more than Correa. Yes, I am serious.
He's in a contract year also.
He's in a contract year also.
quote:I love the optimism, but absolutely nothing about his performance last year indicates he will improve to that level.
I know it's been said, but I think Gomez could be absolutely huge this year. If he can remotely get back what he was prior to his injuries he can accumulate the most WAR on this team. Possibly even more than Correa. Yes, I am serious.
He's in a contract year also.
I don't think it's fair to judge him on last year. He was pretty emotional about leaving the Brewers, and he looked like he tried to jump right in and have a positive attitude, but I'm not sure he was as focused as he was on his performance as he was the beginning of the year.
Well find out. Either way, Marisnick is an awesome backup option to have.
Well find out. Either way, Marisnick is an awesome backup option to have.
quote:I agree. I don't think he's been 100% healthy for 2 straight seasons. Based on the workout stuff he's been putting out there, looks like he's going to be hopefully healthy (insert "best shape of his life" spring training joke).quote:I love the optimism, but absolutely nothing about his performance last year indicates he will improve to that level.
I know it's been said, but I think Gomez could be absolutely huge this year. If he can remotely get back what he was prior to his injuries he can accumulate the most WAR on this team. Possibly even more than Correa. Yes, I am serious.
He's in a contract year also.
5 WAR out of Gomez is not out of the question and I suspect that will be right there with Correa, if both are able to play a sufficient number of games.
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Alright guys... Let's see your projected opening day lineups.
Altuve
Springer
Correa
Rasmus
Gomez
Tucker(DH)
Valbuena
Singleton
Castro
Good lord there's a lot of lefties on the bottom of that.
Keuchel
McHugh
McCullers
Fiers
Feldman/Fister
I might revise this and have Marisnick be the 9 hole guy.
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I love the optimism, but absolutely nothing about his performance last year indicates he will improve to that level.
He was pulling out of his slump and coming along nicely when went down. I'll never forget him crushing that HR in the WC game.
I know some of you think Jake is just as good as GoGo but he's just not. There's a BIG offensive drop between the two and we missed Carlos in the KC series.
I'm hoping with a nice off season and coming into a more comfortable situation will bode well for Carlos. Love to watch him play the game.
quote:quote:
I love the optimism, but absolutely nothing about his performance last year indicates he will improve to that level.
He was pulling out of his slump and coming along nicely when went down. I'll never forget him crushing that HR in the WC game.
I know some of you think Jake is just as good as GoGo but he's just not. There's a BIG offensive drop between the two and we missed Carlos in the KC series.
I'm hoping with a nice off season and coming into a more comfortable situation will bode well for Carlos. Love to watch him play the game.
BABiP below career (major and minor) level. Hard contact % and fly ball rate well below career levels. I'm thinking they should revert back to normal.
quote:Thanks. Exactly what I was wondering.
BABiP below career (major and minor) level. Hard contact % and fly ball rate well below career levels. I'm thinking they should revert back to normal.
No comments on Gregerson wanting to remain the closer? Sounds like a child.
quote:Someone mentioned it in the 2016 season thread. He's going to have to earn it.
No comments on Gregerson wanting to remain the closer? Sounds like a child.
From Gregerson:
Puke. He blew the playoffs and then threw a temper tantrum.
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"I don't see any reason why I should lose my job because of it," he said. "I was pretty happy with how things went last year. I think it could have went even better, just a few outings here and there [were rough]. We'll just move forward and see where it takes us."
Puke. He blew the playoffs and then threw a temper tantrum.
quote:If I were in his shoes I would say the same thing. He's a professional athlete and competitor. Ultimately, I think he will accept his role and be a team player, but I don't blame him for not handing it over quietly.
No comments on Gregerson wanting to remain the closer? Sounds like a child.
Ever since that one game late in the season where Gregerson threw a fit at Hinch after surrendering 4 hits and 3 runs before getting pulled he has been low on my list of favorite players. He needs to stop talking so much and start letting his play speak for itself
Agree with Summit. That hissy fit didn't sit right with me.
Astros talking to Randy Choate. Wouldn't mind a lefty specialist in the bullpen.
Stats against righties
290/.403/.404
Stats against lefties
.195/.276/.274
Stats against righties
290/.403/.404
Stats against lefties
.195/.276/.274
heheheh
Choate
Choate
7nine
Why is Tyler White never on any top prospect lists?
That's incredible
The guy doesn't even have a full season and he's up there with the best.
FWIW Donaldson and Kershaw don't deserve their rankings so technically he should be higher.
The guy doesn't even have a full season and he's up there with the best.
FWIW Donaldson and Kershaw don't deserve their rankings so technically he should be higher.
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That's incredible
The guy doesn't even have a full season and he's up there with the best.
FWIW Donaldson and Kershaw don't deserve their rankings so technically he should be higher.
The best pitcher in baseball and the reigning AL MVP don't deserve their rankings? Okay
quote:quote:
That's incredible
The guy doesn't even have a full season and he's up there with the best.
FWIW Donaldson and Kershaw don't deserve their rankings so technically he should be higher.
The best pitcher in baseball and the reigning AL MVP don't deserve their rankings? Okay
Dude, I think his post was happy that Correa was third.
Interview with AJ Reed... For the TLDW crowd, basically saying he's in better shape than last season and excited about the competition at first base.
http://m.mlb.com/video/v544070483/aj-reed-on-looking-to-win-a-spot-with-astros
http://m.mlb.com/video/v544070483/aj-reed-on-looking-to-win-a-spot-with-astros
Some things I learned from watching videos on the Astros website. I'm on mobile and couldn't figure out how to link them.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
quote:Bulked up? He was already overweight
Some things I learned from watching videos on the Astros website. I'm on mobile and couldn't figure out how to link them.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
is the chick hot?
quote:quote:Bulked up? He was already overweight
Some things I learned from watching videos on the Astros website. I'm on mobile and couldn't figure out how to link them.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
is the chick hot?
Did you miss the part that said all muscle?
He says he in fantastic shape and added only muscle to his frame. Hinch says he's built like a tank.
quote:Doesn't matter how hard you can swing if all you do is whiff.quote:quote:Bulked up? He was already overweight
Some things I learned from watching videos on the Astros website. I'm on mobile and couldn't figure out how to link them.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
is the chick hot?
Did you miss the part that said all muscle?
He says he in fantastic shape and added only muscle to his frame. Hinch says he's built like a tank.
Are you trying to difficult? This had nothing to do with his abilities and everything to do with a guy who we are relying on to battle for our most important open position taking the offseason seriously and maximizing his body frame.
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3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
That is a is a cool nickname. Now you see him, now you don't?
After watching videos yesterday I learned that Tampax needs to work on their advertising. Why are feminine hygiene products running commercials on MLB.com videos? Can't imagine they're reaching their target audience very well.
Plus it sucks that every time you watch a GD video you have to sit through a tampon commercial. WTF?
And no she's not remotely attractive.
Plus it sucks that every time you watch a GD video you have to sit through a tampon commercial. WTF?
And no she's not remotely attractive.
Interesting tidbit from mlbtraderumors
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- In other news about player acquisitions that never came to be, Rosenthal tweetsthat the Astros tried to acquire Jonathan Lucroy from the Brewers last month but were not able to come to terms. Jason Castro is eligible for free agency following the 2016 and Lucroy is controllable for an additional year (and for a very modest $5.25MM or a $250K buyout), so perhaps it's no surprise that David Stearns' former employers called him about a possible trade.
quote:Solid 7.5.quote:Bulked up? He was already overweight
Some things I learned from watching videos on the Astros website. I'm on mobile and couldn't figure out how to link them.
1. Jon Singleton apparently bulked up and added muscle in the offseason. Now weighs 250.
2. We have a new female trainer.
3. Tyler Heineman does magic tricks. I suggest his nickname be The Magic Man. And when he hits a dinger, I think it should be called a Homeruneman.
is the chick hot?
Hellooooo
Rachel Balkovec. New S&C Coach.
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