Astros 2015/2016 Offseason Thread

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I'm happy with the way (Matt) Duffy has gotten off to a nice start. Tyler White has gotten off to a nice start. Colin Moran is hitting the ball well. Jon had one good game. A.J. Reed is doing exactly what we hoped he would do.

But then this quote is what makes me think we'll see Jon Singleton start at 1B and watch him flounder until the ASB before being replaced.

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We've got good options and we've got multiple options, and I also don't feel like we have to have a final answer opening day. Our first baseman opening day may be different than our first baseman on May 1 and on June 1 and these guys know it.
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Bronson Arroyo made us look foolish while only throwing low to mid 80s...
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That wasn't us.

WASH had their entire MLB lineup while he trotted out Fontana, Kemmer, Perez, Stassi, Singleton over Altuve, Springer, Correa, Gomez, Rasmus, and Gattis
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Or it means they're going to start someone at AAA knowing they'll likely be on the 25-man sooner rather than later.
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But why? Would it be a service time issue like we saw with Correa?

Why lose production by trotting out crappy ass Singleton if you know your going to replace him with the franchise first baseman?

I think I'm just jaded based on how long we sat through the disaster of the Carter experiment when we had the same great options he talks about now waiting in the wings.
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I don't think any of those minor league 1st baseman are a super 2 worry, but it only makes sense to start them in AAA for a week to gain another year of team control.
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Reed is a Super Two worry, and Super Two status potentially does have a big long term impact so do not expect to see Reed on the opening day roster. However, given that Duffy is already on the 40 man roster, I would not be surprised to see him up for opening day if Singleton continues to perform and look so bad.
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Reed has one-and-a-half minor league seasons under his belt with less than half a season at AA. I think starting him at AAA is more than just being a super two worry. With guys like White, Duffy, and Marwin, there's no need to rush Reed.

If Singleton continues to suck this Spring, I just don't see how he opens the season on the 25-man roster. I understand giving him a chance, but he hasn't done well at the big league level or at Spring Training. And to be honest, his minor league stats aren't overwhelming. There's not enough power to make up for his low average and strikeouts.

I guess we shall see...
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Agree there are and could be other reasons, but Super 2 is definitely a reason.
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McCullers to have shoulder examined after soreness
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McCullers to have shoulder examined after soreness
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McCullers to have shoulder examined after soreness

Pahdz
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Better shoulder than elbow, but ****ty nonetheless
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Astros P Lance McCullers said MRI on his shoulder was 100 percent clean. No timetable for getting back on mound.
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We good
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Singleton has started his day 0 for 2 with 2 strikeouts. This should just about be it for him. No room in the lineup for all his Ks.
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Stassi flying back to Houston to see hand specialist

Meanwhile, basketball star Carlos Correa...

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That shot is pretty effective for him, but it is UGLY. Stick to baseball, Carlos.
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Singleton has started his day 0 for 2 with 2 strikeouts. This should just about be it for him. No room in the lineup for all his Ks.
Yeah, he has more ABs than anyone else and is still batting well below .100. The stats page is crazy.
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How does Tyler White not makes this team?
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And I know you can always have a Wojo type of ST only to falter when the real games start, but Fiers is making a damn good case for a rotation spot.
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Here's an article about Rasmus that touches on what we all know. The Astros are a young team that has fun. It's interesting that he was so miserable in the Cardinals culture that he requested a trade and missed out on a Championship.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/03/12/colby-rasmus-houston-astros-st-louis-cardinals/81686706/
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And I know you can always have a Wojo type of ST only to falter when the real games start, but Fiers is making a damn good case for a rotation spot.
Is Fiers in question of making the rotation? I would expect Fister to be the odd man out.
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Is Fiers in question of making the rotation? I would expect Fister to be the odd man out.


The last two spots will go to a combo of Fister, Fiers, and Feldman.
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Six pitchers were sent to minor league camp this morning. Optioned: Juan Minaya, Joe Musgrove, David Paulino, Danny Reynolds | Reassigned: Brendan McCurry, Brady Rodgers
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Singleton has a hit to raise his average to .120 through 4 innings today...
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Sh**, what is the appropriate forum reaction for a tie?
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Sh**, what is the appropriate forum reaction for a tie?

I murdered the next person I saw.... Not sure if I overreacted or not.
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Carlos Correa homered. Keuchel struck out Harper. All is well
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Ag_07
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Carlos absolutely hammered that home run and sent it out of the park. Like into the street out of the park and not just over the wall out of the park.
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Bregman brought over from the minor league camp


HossAg
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First base went full ****** there
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down 0-3....

shut it down...


season's over....

blow it up....
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