2022 Houston Astros Thread

[OB3 3608]

@HtownHorn

[TonyTexas 10481]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Every year at the trade deadline I say the Astros should trade for Cruz. What a back half of the career that dude is having. 

To be fair, you say a lot of things. 

[tx 3 putt 76314]

Someone is going to over pay for Bell this year 

[Fudge Nuggets 19146]

23 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Someone is going to over pay for Bell this year 

Someone is going to rape the Pirates for Bednar this year.

[HtownHorn 14468]

39 minutes ago, WBT said:

But no Tucker according to Dusty just now

He's back on the struggle bus. He needs to sit a game. The problem is we only have 3 OFs worth a shit on this team, though I would ride Siri's hot streak for as long as possible.

[runthebone 7932]

1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

He's back on the struggle bus. He needs to sit a game. The problem is we only have 3 OFs worth a shit on this team, though I would ride Siri's hot streak for as long as possible.

3.5 if Dubon is worth half a shit.

[tx 3 putt 76314]

4 minutes ago, runthebone said:

3.5 if Dubon is worth half a shit.

only if he plays center 

[Limp Brisket 546]

Angel Hernandez behind the plate today….

[Guest]

52 minutes ago, Limp Brisket said:

Angel Hernandez behind the plate today….

Edited May 15, 2022 by slorch

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

[Scraps 13540]

Niko goodbyerum

[TonyTexas 10481]

On to the next whipping boy. Who’s it going to be?

[tx 3 putt 76314]

I really like this roster 

[Frank Drebin 5616]

I really like it too.  Need Myers back or trade for an above average CFer

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

On to the next whipping boy. Who’s it going to be?

I'd like to 2nd the nomination of Angel Hernandez.

[Dondrysdale1 363]

3 minutes ago, Frank Drebin said:

I really like it too.  Need Myers back or trade for an above average CFer

If Siri can be the hitter he was in his last 3 at bats.

[tx 3 putt 76314]

Hopefully that’s dubon. I don’t see Meyer making an impact this year, that’s a long time to be out. I also don’t remember his speed, I don’t think he’s faster than Siri. Siri will be pinch runner extreme in the playoffs 

[Gourmand 7774]

5 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Hopefully that’s dubon. I don’t see Meyer making an impact this year, that’s a long time to be out. I also don’t remember his speed, I don’t think he’s faster than Siri. Siri will be pinch runner extreme in the playoffs 

He has very good speed. One of the best on the team, which is another reason they traded Straw

[Snake Diggity 4614]

Siri has been a better player than McCormick so far this season.  Not saying we should expect that to be the case over the long haul, but it would not shock me if McCormick was optioned instead of Siri once Meyers get back.  Dubon is out of options so if they want to add a position player then Siri and McCormick are the only players other than Pena who can be optioned.

[TonyTexas 10481]

 

[Guest]

Getting hockey territory with regard to injury disclosures...

Sure they're not obligated, but just fucking say, "We're not going to discuss it."

[tx 3 putt 76314]

53 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

On to the next whipping boy. Who’s it going to be?

per my mother, Diaz 

[The Dog 43792]

Officially official 

[runthebone 7932]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

On to the next whipping boy. Who’s it going to be?

Still Niko Goodrum.

[HtownHorn 14468]

59 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Hopefully that’s dubon. I don’t see Meyer making an impact this year, that’s a long time to be out. I also don’t remember his speed, I don’t think he’s faster than Siri. Siri will be pinch runner extreme in the playoffs 

Siri, Meyers, and McCormick are likely 3 of fastest players on the team, probably Pena is that group as well. But really Leon is the future, Siri is a really good 4th OF, and Dubon gives you some depth and flexibility.

Meyers and McCormick should be used to get a real LHP in the bullpen, maybe 2.

[UTexasFight 9376]

25 minutes ago, slorch said:

Getting hockey territory with regard to injury disclosures...

Sure they're not obligated, but just fucking say, "We're not going to discuss it."

I’ve always wondered, how do we compare to other teams on this?

I don’t follow anyone else close enough to know if Astros fans’ perceived coddling and “all is fine…but you still won’t see [player x] for two months” is as bad as it gets or MLB normal MO.

 

it’s spanned two regimes (Luhnow/Hinch, now Click/Baker) so leaning more to the latter.

[tx 3 putt 76314]

No one is open or up front about injuries

[tx 3 putt 76314]

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cdla2THDQX8/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 

dubon has known dusty since hs, used to work out with Darren Baker. He’s exited and said everyone dreams of going to a winning clubhouse 

Edited May 15, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[WBT 20415]

39 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

I’ve always wondered, how do we compare to other teams on this?

I don’t follow anyone else close enough to know if Astros fans’ perceived coddling and “all is fine…but you still won’t see [player x] for two months” is as bad as it gets or MLB normal MO.

 

it’s spanned two regimes (Luhnow/Hinch, now Click/Baker) so leaning more to the latter.

For the Astros, it really took a step change with Luhnow/Hinch.  Maybe the rest of the league has caught up or maybe the Astros were more open than most back then.

[BrickTop 474]

That’s either a good thing, meaning Goodrum could be gone. Or a very bad thing, meaning Peña and/or Altuve will be out for an extended period. Unfortunately, I’m leaning towards the latter. 

Been watching Dubon for quite some time he’s a hell of a ball player.

[BrickTop 474]

Also the giants have lots of guys like Dubon, multi role versatile bench players and while he’s not a slugger he definitely has some power in his bat…..and he’s fast.

[UTexasFight 9376]

13 minutes ago, BrickTop said:

Also the giants have lots of guys like Dubon, multi role versatile bench players and while he’s not a slugger he definitely has some power in his bat…..and he’s fast.

Yeah click on Sunday GM show saying both teams trading from a position of strength

 

also that Peña is fine. Available to PH yesterday, but woke up this morning still sore/not right so sitting him out again.

 

Whitley is throwing live BP. They’ll be discussing him starting rehab at low level minors soon.

 

 

[BrickTop 474]

Yeah click on Sunday GM show saying both teams trading from a position of strength
 
also that Peña is fine. Available to PH yesterday, but woke up this morning still sore/not right so sitting him out again.
 
Whitley is throwing live BP. They’ll be discussing him starting rehab at low level minors soon.
 
 

Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada would be great gets for any team as well, more Flores, he should be starting somewhere

[tx 3 putt 76314]

Time to focus, it’s JV day !!!

[HtownHorn 14468]

5 minutes ago, BrickTop said:

Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada would be great gets for any team as well, more Flores, he should be starting somewhere

He's a DH only, you don't want him on the field in any defensive capacity.

[runthebone 7932]

I am trying to get over this sense of pregame panic that we don't have Niko Goodrum available today.

[tx 3 putt 76314]

Angel 😂😂😂

[perfectchaos007 6596]

Angel Hernandez is the worst ump in the MLB. How does he still have a job?

[HtownHorn 14468]

Hahaha

Holy shit Angel Hernandez.

[Wulaw Horn 18973]

1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

Siri, Meyers, and McCormick are likely 3 of fastest players on the team, probably Pena is that group as well. But really Leon is the future, Siri is a really good 4th OF, and Dubon gives you some depth and flexibility.

Meyers and McCormick should be used to get a real LHP in the bullpen, maybe 2.

Hold on- you want to trade a 2 or 3 WAR CF, or potentially a 4 WAR CF for a left handed bullpen arm? 
 

[HtownHorn 14468]

5 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Hold on- you want to trade a 2 or 3 WAR CF, or potentially a 4 WAR CF for a left handed bullpen arm? 
 

If it means a championship, fuck yes. Meyers and McCormick are not better than Leon. We traded Teoscar Hernandez for Francisco Liriano.

Edited May 15, 2022 by HtownHorn

[WBT 20415]

It worked out but let's not fall behind 3-0 to Soto too often

[tx 3 putt 76314]

We’re not trading Leon 

[UTexasFight 9376]

Early, but on 4 days rest, JV is …not sharp

 

[tx 3 putt 76314]

3 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

Early, but on 4 days rest, JV is …not sharp

 

I’m not a fan, but the goat gets what he wants 

Edited May 15, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[UTexasFight 9376]

What’s most shocking, is Angel has gotten everyone right…which scares me

Edited May 15, 2022 by UTexasFight

[Wulaw Horn 18973]

1 minute ago, UTexasFight said:

What’s most shocking, is Angel has gotten everyone right…which scares me

That pitch to uncle Mike that he called a ball that was almost middle middle was as bad a call as you will see all year. Just didn’t matter bc he got

got anyway. 

[rvm96 1643]

Did not know JV still had 98 in him

[UTexasFight 9376]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

That pitch to uncle Mike that he called a ball that was almost middle middle was as bad a call as you will see all year. Just didn’t matter bc he got

got anyway. 

Yeah, only talking about bottom of the inning

i didn’t see the first half 

[Wulaw Horn 18973]

1 minute ago, UTexasFight said:

Yeah, only talking about bottom of the inning

i didn’t see the first half 

It was brutally bad. Blum was like- hope that’s just a gift for uncle Mike on his birthday and not what we can expect from Angel today with his strike zone for the rest of the day.