2023 Houston Astros Thread

[HtownHorn 14915]

1 hour ago, huge said:

Fangraphs has him appropriately rated at 10th on the team in WAR.

No clue how BR has him ahead of YA.

I think FGs factors in baserunning into their WAR calcs, Dubon is currently the worst on the team at -2.4, but only Meyers has a better defensive rating than Dubon.

[Rimbo 26419]

https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2023/5/17/23726698/yordan-joins-biggio-bagwell-bregman-and-others-with-40-game-on-base-streak

NSIAP. Yordan has a 40-game on-base streak.

[Jshep34 2381]

Thank you Josh Fields. Astros need to send him a ring or something.

[Scraps 13598]

No reason he shouldn't destroy the record and get to 150 or whatever number of games he ends up playing

[UTPhil2006 3828]

Abreu 6-11 with 2 doubles vs Smyly so golden possibly platinum sombrero coming tonight 

[Guadaloopy 11039]

Can we keep the Helo taunting (which I fully support) in the MLB thread and not in his one-man show of a season thread?  Let's not shit-post in other team's season threads since we don't want them doing the same in here.

[UTPhil2006 3828]

Guess Dusty read what y’all wrote about Dubey 

[Wulaw Horn 19231]

1 minute ago, UTPhil2006 said:

Guess Dusty read what y’all wrote about Dubey 

I'm going to the game. The fact that it isn't a maldy start, that I don't have to see Dubon bat 1st, nor Julks is great. The only thing better is if Hensley wasn't in, Dubon was hitting 9th and Abreu was hitting 8th. That would probably be our best lineup right now, but whatever.  Excited to see France's first start. Based upon what he did last year, what he's done so far this year- his data on savant and his first couple starts I think he might be... good?  Which is how I'd describe Garcia. If we got another Garcia caliber guy out of Garcia's injury this year that's pretty damn impactful.  

[Guadaloopy 11039]

7 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I'm going to the game. The fact that it isn't a maldy start, that I don't have to see Dubon bat 1st, nor Julks is great. The only thing better is if Hensley wasn't in, Dubon was hitting 9th and Abreu was hitting 8th. That would probably be our best lineup right now, but whatever.  Excited to see France's first start. Based upon what he did last year, what he's done so far this year- his data on savant and his first couple starts I think he might be... good?  Which is how I'd describe Garcia. If we got another Garcia caliber guy out of Garcia's injury this year that's pretty damn impactful.  

I'll be there tonight as well.  I picked one Wednesday game to come to town for so I could get a replica ring.  Glad it's Framber's. 

Had fun my first time in the Crawford boxes last night.  Suzuki's HR was straight at me, but hit three rows in front.   

[UTPhil2006 3828]

 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[texashorne 1178]

1 hour ago, UTPhil2006 said:

 

So he'll face continued AA competition through the weekend.. Good thinking. 

[tx 3 putt 77919]

[VirginiaLonghorn 4808]

Does he get xtra pay for wearing that uni in public?

[billfromlaketravis 11601]

Chas catches that. 

[TonyTexas 10567]

1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Chas catches that. 

No. But Meyers is not a good outfielder. He had speed and that’s it. 

[YChang 3472]

Ooomph, dude’s throwing bp up there

[billfromlaketravis 11601]

I was kidding. Doesn’t matter if France is throwing meatballs. 

[runthebone 8131]

Abreu is bringing us back.  I know it!

[tx 3 putt 77919]

Breggy !!!

[rvm96 1643]

[David Dennison 19117]

I mean, what can you do when it's right down the middle?

[Hank Chinaski 6324]

JFC Abreu is so horrible.

[runthebone 8131]

7 minutes ago, runthebone said:

Abreu is bringing us back.  I know it!

Not, like, immediately

[David Dennison 19117]

Welp. At least it's early.

[runthebone 8131]

France is going to put Suzuki in the Hall of Fame

[HtownHorn 14915]

I hope this isn't France regressing to the norm.

[Wishbone 4839]

Welp, at least the rest of the defense is getting in some work. Can’t get too lazy out there.

[Limp Brisket 546]

Like 20 seats around Wulaw are going nuts right about now.

[MirrOlure 14935]

[Wishbone 4839]

 

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Tony Clifton (Andy Kauffman alter ego).

Edited May 18, 2023 by Wishbone

[Hank Chinaski 6324]

59 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

I hope this isn't France regressing to the norm.

It is. 

[billfromlaketravis 11601]

Was France homer happy in the minors? I think he has good stuff, but he got barreled up tonight. 
 

Is keeping Hunter Brown 5th in the rotation a way to keep his innings down? He’s certainly better than France and Bielak. 

[HtownHorn 14915]

Once again, Dusty shows he gives 2 shits about regular season games. There is absolutely no reason to let Hensley bat there.

Edited May 18, 2023 by HtownHorn

[Focht Up 631]

I've been watching baseball regularly for 53 years.  I can confidently say the worst at htting, among non pitchers is Hensley . Many pitchers have been better hitters than Hensley,  such as Rick Rhoden. Hell, Roger Clemons was a better hitter, and probably Joaqin Andujar.  Why is this guy in the major leagues?

[Rip76 4986]

5 runs comin

[runthebone 8131]

Hensley better not hit.

[tx 3 putt 77919]

He’s playing Thursday ….

 

[tx 3 putt 77919]

Y’all baseball experts keep taking shit about Jake !!!!!!

[runthebone 8131]

Holy shit!

 

Not the HR, pinch hitting for Hensley!

[WBT 20735]

Rake farm!!  That was crushed.

[tx 3 putt 77919]

Let’s go Dubon. Get on base 

[Smax 3800]

Ok Pena don't chase the sliders

[Guadaloopy 11039]

Here for the Yordan walk-off. 

[Stros121 4]

Just get him over Peña.

[tx 3 putt 77919]

Pena and Bregman need to end it. Hughes is tough on lefties 

[elfenix 34385]

pena!

[Smax 3800]

Hell yeah

[tx 3 putt 77919]

It’s Breggy Salsa time !!!!!

[elfenix 34385]

i guess that's probably smart but holy shit walking to get yardon up