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The new norm
iBrad said:
Damn. Jake has smoked two balls to straight away center for outs tonight.
Actually, his third out to CF was decently struck, too. 1,127 feet of outs to CF. Not always how well you hit it, but where.
Chas and Dezenzo are top 5 on the team in batting average. I'd like to see them play more. Start having Dezenzo work at first base a little bit if you have to. Walker is not good this year
This team needs a veteran who will close the doors and throw chairs. The problem is those guys keep leaving and I don't think there is anyone left who has that in them.
That's not who Jose is, Walker is a vet but he's too new, there isn't a real vet presence on the pitching staff other than Hader. There just isn't anyone there to do what needs to be done.
That's not who Jose is, Walker is a vet but he's too new, there isn't a real vet presence on the pitching staff other than Hader. There just isn't anyone there to do what needs to be done.
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Tucker singles with 2 out in the 9th as the Giants bullpen chokes away a Verlander win for the 3rd time this season
Playoffs are gonna be a dogfight until we're rebuilt to "contend" which who knows when that'll be. Pitching and timely hitting will be the name of the game until Yordan is right again, hopefully still this year.
Mathguy64 said:
This team needs a veteran who will close the doors and throw chairs. The problem is those guys keep leaving and I don't think there is anyone left who has that in them.
That's not who Jose is, Walker is a vet but he's too new, there isn't a real vet presence on the pitching staff other than Hader. There just isn't anyone there to do what needs to be done.
Another year and we are hoping again a player only meeting will light a fire, police this team because the manager isn't doing jack.
Walker is a .248 career hitter. He's hitting .254 over his last 15 games, having recorded a hit in 11 of those. He's coming around. His season numbers won't reflect that for a while. But as I said earlier today, who's helping him?
It is inexplicable to me why Cam and DeZenzo would not both be in the lineup everyday with Yordan out. You can DH DeZenzo or DH Altuve and put DeZenzo in LF. We don't need to fight for more Caratini ABs.
If we aren't going to go all-in playing either rookie everyday, we need to demote one of them.
If we aren't going to go all-in playing either rookie everyday, we need to demote one of them.
What the White Sox are up to now that they can't beat up on pillows like the Astros.
White Sox doing White Sox things.
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Royals win 4-3 after Bobby Witt Jr. walk-off single.pic.twitter.com/bJEwJ1xQ8u
FIFYlinkdude said:
Playoffs are gonna be adogfightpipe dream until we're rebuilt to "contend" which who knows when that'll be. Pitching and timely hitting will be the name of the game until Yordan is right again, hopefully still this year.
The battle for .500 begins tomorrow. Biggest rivalry in 2025 for the Astros
Is Dana making any headway in replenishing the farm?
He had a couple drafts - sure it takes time - are we seeing any signs of improvement there?
He had a couple drafts - sure it takes time - are we seeing any signs of improvement there?
Mathguy64 said:
This team needs a veteran who will close the doors and throw chairs. The problem is those guys keep leaving and I don't think there is anyone left who has that in them.
That's not who Jose is, Walker is a vet but he's too new, there isn't a real vet presence on the pitching staff other than Hader. There just isn't anyone there to do what needs to be done.
That guy should be Espada but he's a ***** and just wants to be everyones's best friend
linkdude said:
Playoffs are gonna be a dogfight until we're rebuilt to "contend" which who knows when that'll be. Pitching and timely hitting will be the name of the game until Yordan is right again, hopefully still this year.
superaggie73 said:Mathguy64 said:
This team needs a veteran who will close the doors and throw chairs. The problem is those guys keep leaving and I don't think there is anyone left who has that in them.
That's not who Jose is, Walker is a vet but he's too new, there isn't a real vet presence on the pitching staff other than Hader. There just isn't anyone there to do what needs to be done.
That guy should be Espada but he's a ***** and just wants to be everyones's best friend
LMJ seems like that kind of guy but he'd probably end his career doing it
The Original Houston 1836 said:
Now on a positive note, Altuve's FU kept Diaz from ending the inning with a double play.
It also moved Altuve into a tie for 2nd in caught stealing with 4, which he has pulled off in just 7 attempts. Very efficient.
Legit question - how long does Espada have? A horrible start two years in a row. I know the roster isn't what it used to be, but we are seriously underachieving.
What are we thinking for this Reds-Royals homestand as the quest to reach .500 begins once again? I say 1-5.
Look on the bright side guys, at least Pressly isn't on this team still
I know it's considered uneducated to say but please fire Cintron and/or Snitker. This team needs a jolt of some sort badly
Saturday is the 45th day of the season, meaning the Astros have to make a decision on Brendan Rodgers and his advanced consent clause. Analyzing Rodgers' underlying metrics, his offensive adjustments and where the Astros are at second base - https://t.co/Ql34aBDWuA
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Altuve has had a tremendous career but…
he cost his team a victory tonight with his decision to bunt with a runner on third base with the Brewers conceding a run by playing the infield back, then trying to steal a base representing the tying run in the 8th inning and getting thrown out. If he stays at first he ultimately scores on Walker's single and would have been the lead run. If Jose made the decision to bunt with a runner on third and the infield back, then Espada needs to have a come to Jesus meeting with him - but will he?
I'm fed up with the Joe Espada manager experiment- wish we would have hired Francona.
he cost his team a victory tonight with his decision to bunt with a runner on third base with the Brewers conceding a run by playing the infield back, then trying to steal a base representing the tying run in the 8th inning and getting thrown out. If he stays at first he ultimately scores on Walker's single and would have been the lead run. If Jose made the decision to bunt with a runner on third and the infield back, then Espada needs to have a come to Jesus meeting with him - but will he?
I'm fed up with the Joe Espada manager experiment- wish we would have hired Francona.
Altuve turned 35 years old today
and he has looked every bit of 35 in the past 2 weeks
and he has looked every bit of 35 in the past 2 weeks
and for the obligatory comparison...which we may start doing more frequently...
Biggio had a very good age 35 season in 2001
.838 OPS
which was boosted considerably by 66 walks and 28 HBP
.382 OBP
Biggio had a very good age 35 season in 2001
.838 OPS
which was boosted considerably by 66 walks and 28 HBP
.382 OBP
Seattle Seamen 2
Athletics Athletics 2
Bottom of 8th
Athletics Athletics 2
Bottom of 8th
Seattle Seamen 2
Athletics Athletics 3
Bottom of 8th
0 outs
2 on
Athletics Athletics 3
Bottom of 8th
0 outs
2 on
I have no issues with Altuve trying to take second in the eighth inning. He read the ball in the dirt and took off. Unfortunately, it didn't kick that far away. You have to take those chances to get into scoring position as it is unlikely we are going to get multiple hits to bring him in.
As for the bunt, the defense was playing back. He normally gets those down. A groundout to the middle of the field probably gets Cam in, but a bunt hit could set up a bigger inning. Plus, he had been struggling and a bunt hit could get him going. I'm more frustrated with the Peña bunt. He has been swinging well and Cam can score from second on a hit.
I know everyone is frustrated because of the result, but I can't fully argue with the thought process.
As for the bunt, the defense was playing back. He normally gets those down. A groundout to the middle of the field probably gets Cam in, but a bunt hit could set up a bigger inning. Plus, he had been struggling and a bunt hit could get him going. I'm more frustrated with the Peña bunt. He has been swinging well and Cam can score from second on a hit.
I know everyone is frustrated because of the result, but I can't fully argue with the thought process.
1996 said:
Legit question - how long does Espada have? A horrible start two years in a row. I know the roster isn't what it used to be, but we are seriously underachieving.
I'd say miss the playoffs this year and he might be gone… or at least on the hot seat for 2026
...and possibly steroids (as much as I hate to think it)W said:
and for the obligatory comparison...which we may start doing more frequently...
Biggio had a very good age 35 season in 2001
.838 OPS
which was boosted considerably by 66 walks and 28 HBP
.382 OBP
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The only time Biggio took performance enhancing drugs was when he occasionally drank chocolate milk instead of whole milk.redline248 said:...and possibly steroids (as much as I hate to think it)W said:
and for the obligatory comparison...which we may start doing more frequently...
Biggio had a very good age 35 season in 2001
.838 OPS
which was boosted considerably by 66 walks and 28 HBP
.382 OBP
1996 said:
Legit question - how long does Espada have? A horrible start two years in a row. I know the roster isn't what it used to be, but we are seriously underachieving.
I contend that this team is not underperforming by that much and this start is nowhere near as bad as last season's.
A lot of projections had us around 85 wins so they're not too far off of that.
Biggio's biggest performance enhancement that season was the giant pad he started wearing from his shoulder down to his wrist allowing him to crowd the plate and lean out to hit the balls in the other batter's box that were being called strikes. He either got HBP, got walked by pitchers unwilling to give him a pitch he could reach, or got good pitches to hit. I believe MLB changed the rules on how much padding player could wear while hitting because of how many times he leaned into pitches wearing that thing.The Original Houston 1836 said:The only time Biggio took performance enhancing drugs was when he occasionally drank chocolate milk instead of whole milk.redline248 said:...and possibly steroids (as much as I hate to think it)W said:
and for the obligatory comparison...which we may start doing more frequently...
Biggio had a very good age 35 season in 2001
.838 OPS
which was boosted considerably by 66 walks and 28 HBP
.382 OBP
Yeah, it's starting to become apparent to me that this roster is just seriously poor compared to what we are used to.
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