Man I'm so pumped for this season to start
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Last: 7 yr ago by spadilly
He swings so smooth. I saw a couple of his spring dingers on TV and thought it looked slow and almost half an effort and then boom the ball just keeps going. Its almost an old school swing.
https://www.mlb.com/news/biggest-impact-prospects-of-2018-al-west/c-269699440?tid=151437456
MLB.com thinks Davis is the prospect that makes the biggest impact to the club this year.
MLB.com thinks Davis is the prospect that makes the biggest impact to the club this year.
Quote:
Houston: J.D. Davis, 3B/1B (No. 9 on Astros' Top 30)
Davis had to repeat Double-A at the start of 2017 because of Houston's wealth of third basemen, which was eased by the offseason inclusion of Colin Moran in the Gerrit Cole trade with the Pirates. He won't wrest the hot-corner job away from Alex Bregman, but an impressive Grapefruit League performance earned him a spot on the Opening Day roster and some playing time at first base while Yuli Gurriel is sidelined with a hand injury. Davis' strength creates power to all fields, as evidenced by 79 homers in three full pro seasons since signing as a third-round pick out of Cal State Fullerton in 2014, and he went deep four times in 62 at-bats with the Astros late last season.
Great time at the park tonight. Roof open, no beer lines, sit wherever you want, saw the starters and the youngins.
Felt like a trip back to the 100 loss dark years.
And yeah...Don't think many will like the new pennants. They're up there on the light poles above the Crawford Boxes covered in black but they're too small for my liking.
Felt like a trip back to the 100 loss dark years.
And yeah...Don't think many will like the new pennants. They're up there on the light poles above the Crawford Boxes covered in black but they're too small for my liking.
That's just because we are going to need the space.
I'm going tomorrow. I'll probably have the section to myself.
I'm going tomorrow. I'll probably have the section to myself.
If I was the opponent, I would be practicing my bunting skills before the series.
I'm confused, there would still be a third baseman right? Wouldn't that mean the left side isn't completely open?
I would assume first base plays in usual position, 2nd base is in the hole on the grass in shallow right field, and short stop moves to the first base side of 2nd base. The 3rd baseman would then play on the line in left field.Frok said:
I'm confused, there would still be a third baseman right? Wouldn't that mean the left side isn't completely open?
bearkatag15 said:
https://www.mlb.com/news/biggest-impact-prospects-of-2018-al-west/c-269699440?tid=151437456
MLB.com thinks Davis is the prospect that makes the biggest impact to the club this year.Quote:
Houston: J.D. Davis, 3B/1B (No. 9 on Astros' Top 30)
Davis had to repeat Double-A at the start of 2017 because of Houston's wealth of third basemen, which was eased by the offseason inclusion of Colin Moran in the Gerrit Cole trade with the Pirates. He won't wrest the hot-corner job away from Alex Bregman, but an impressive Grapefruit League performance earned him a spot on the Opening Day roster and some playing time at first base while Yuli Gurriel is sidelined with a hand injury. Davis' strength creates power to all fields, as evidenced by 79 homers in three full pro seasons since signing as a third-round pick out of Cal State Fullerton in 2014, and he went deep four times in 62 at-bats with the Astros late last season.
This might be by default more than anything. I don't think Fisher is a prospect any longer, and there's no telling which/when (or even if) the other prospects will be called up
Ag_07 said:
Great time at the park tonight. Roof open, no beer lines, sit wherever you want, saw the starters and the youngins.
Felt like a trip back to the 100 loss dark years.
And yeah...Don't think many will like the new pennants. They're up there on the light poles above the Crawford Boxes covered in black but they're too small for my liking.
As weird as it sounds, I kind of miss the suck years, for the reasons you mentioned.
But no way in hell I'm saying I wish those days were back
He only has 146 ABs. I'd still call him a prospect. Unless you're saying he's going to be given every opportunity to play early and often so he's no longer one? As much as I hope Fisher works out, I don't want him or Jake to be the reason we're not seeing TED.
That article wanted a subscription, but if its the same one we tried a couple times in spring training then no, there is no third basemen.Frok said:
I'm confused, there would still be a third baseman right? Wouldn't that mean the left side isn't completely open?
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/the-astros-went-experimental-against-matt-adams-with-a-four-man-outfield-shift/c-269313954
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/facing-another-four-man-outfield-shift-matt-adams-bunted-his-way-on-base/c-269548926
Altuve moves to short right and is almost a 5th outfielder, Correa into a 2nd base double play depth, and then third base to left field
Farmer1906 said:
He only has 146 ABs. I'd still call him a prospect. Unless you're saying he's going to be given every opportunity to play early and often so he's no longer one? As much as I hope Fisher works out, I don't want him or Jake to be the reason we're not seeing TED.
There's a definition for prospect. If he's been called up for a certain number of games, you're no longer a prospect (don't recall if it even matters if you play). But I just checked the prospect list, and Fisher is no longer on there
Farmer1906 said:
As much as I hope Fisher works out, I don't want him or Jake to be the reason we're not seeing TED.
They're not. We're not seeing Tucker because we want the additional team control and there's no need for him.
Yeah Jake and Fisher may scuffle and may not produce as much as Tucker might, but in this lineup with this roster there's no need for him. Calling him up and starting the clock is pointless in my opinion. And I'm in the boat that he's going to be special and can't wait to see him every day.
When Correa came up we needed him. Both on and off the field. There was a hole at SS and the franchise needed the buzz Correa brought. Pretty much same but maybe not to the that extent for Bregman also.
Tucker will be here in due time but I don't think we need him here now. The benefit/upgrade he brings to the lineup doesn't outweigh the costs of starting the clock.
And FWIW while on the subject...Reddick beat a shift last night by placing a perfect bunt right at where the 3B would be playing.
Rolled down the line and made it all the way past the bag before the 3B ran over from the SS position to field it.
Rolled down the line and made it all the way past the bag before the 3B ran over from the SS position to field it.
Just a reminder for all of you making your way up to Arlington this weekend for the opening series, you can purchase tickets at a discount using the coupon code texags18. It won't work for opening day, but it will for the other three games.
Follow the link HERE
Follow the link HERE
Good stuff! Appreciate it AP
I'm assuming this will only be done against fat, LH pull hitters who we are going to try and pitch inside. Assuming the pitcher can field the bunt and throw them out.
I have this queued up and ready to watch tomorrow night as a final pump up before we get underway
Why the hell aren't these exhibition games televised?
irish pete ag06 said:
Why the hell aren't these exhibition games televised?
To Sell tickets I presume
I dont know what number Tucker has usually worn but anyone else kind of think it would be hillarious if Astros gave him 9?
Marwin is #9
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
I know...I'm no fun.
I would assume its almost a given that Tucker will choose #3 or #8 unless there are changes between now and then.
Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Hell they probably have a stack of #20s laying around somewhere that already have Tucker on the back.
I dont care for the use of all caps.Farmer1906 said:Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Totally ruined future Astros games for my 3 year old last night, got invited to the diamond club by a buddy
Well at least you know your son won't be gay
Water Turkey07 said:
Totally ruined future Astros games for my 3 year old last night, got invited to the diamond club by a buddy
Awesome! I'm sure he loved it!
On a side note, it appears that the Astros "diamond dolls" or whatever they're called have taken a step up from a few years ago
Great piece on Hinch's road to managing
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22921401/houston-astros-gm-aj-hinch-unusual-career-path
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22921401/houston-astros-gm-aj-hinch-unusual-career-path
Farmer1906 said:Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Nah not really. Expectations are already high.
Mostly I just think it's a dumb comparison. It's comparing one of the best hitters of all time to a guy who hasn't had a ML AB.
Just not really a fan of it.
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