Houston Astros off-season thread

[HtownHorn 14663]

3 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

😂😂😂

 

One of the worst half time performances in a while.

[tx 3 putt 76869]

[APMP 688]

If you skip the COVID season weirdness, that'd be Altuve's lowest OPS since 2015. Projections are conservative and they're factoring in age-related regression possibility, but I'd happily bet the over on that number if Jose is healthy.

[runthebone 7967]

2 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

1 hour ago, APMP said:

If you skip the COVID season weirdness, that'd be Altuve's lowest OPS since 2015. Projections are conservative and they're factoring in age-related regression possibility, but I'd happily bet the over on that number if Jose is healthy.

I think those are just for the 2024 playoffs.

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[Wulaw Horn 19065]

Episode 49 of the Breathing Orange Fire podcast is up. 
Andrew rants about Super Bowl announcing and then talk what’s at stake in the Astros spring training battles. 
 

 

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[HtownHorn 14663]

10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

I like how you think. Bring back Odorizzi. Hahaha. Would immediately take the heat off Meyers as the worst Astro regular.

Edited February 13 by HtownHorn

[WBT 20561]

10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Somewhere James Click is as giddy as a schoolgirl right now

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I still love listening to the radio broadcast …

 

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[Wulaw Horn 19065]

42 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Tucker. Youngest and best. 

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Making moves !!

 

[Dutchrudder 11133]

42 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Making moves !!

 

This seems promising...

[tx 3 putt 76869]

Too short, no way he can be an mlb player 

[Dutchrudder 11133]

He's only 22, he could grow some more...

[Welch 635]

12 hours ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Episode 49 of the Breathing Orange Fire podcast is up. 
Andrew rants about Super Bowl announcing and then talk what’s at stake in the Astros spring training battles. 
 

 

Loved it as usual, but particularly loved the fact that you guys (on a baseball podcast) had more insightful commentary on the Shanahan coin toss decision than people who actually cover the NFL.

[tx 3 putt 76869]

8 minutes ago, Welch said:

Loved it as usual, but particularly loved the fact that you guys (on a baseball podcast) had more insightful commentary on the Shanahan coin toss decision than people who actually cover the NFL.

should discuss the chiefs using that same game winning play multiple times and his team not being prepared for it 

[Wulaw Horn 19065]

12 hours ago, Welch said:

Loved it as usual, but particularly loved the fact that you guys (on a baseball podcast) had more insightful commentary on the Shanahan coin toss decision than people who actually cover the NFL.

Yeah- it was fucking bizarre to me to hear guys who absolutely should understand this better, with major media platforms, totally and completely miss the obvious that you absolutely want the ball 3rd because you can end the game with that possession after the very likely possibility of a tie through the first 2 possessions of overtime. And the only way to get the ball 3rd is to get it first. 

Edited February 14 by Wulaw Horn

[Storm the Field 5293]

Oh here we go:

JV says his shoulder is acting up heading into training camp. Says he's a couple weeks behind his usual routine of ramping-up for the season.

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[Hank Chinaski 6314]

JV having health problems in his age 41 season should 100% be expected, as his age is an obvious risk. Counting on him too much is a bit…optimistic. 

[UTPhil2006 3805]

Not a big deal. And it’s not like he was going to be doing much in ST at 41. Non issue. 

Edited February 14 by UTPhil2006

[Wulaw Horn 19065]

3 minutes ago, UTPhil2006 said:

Not a big deal. And it’s not like he was going to be doing much in ST at 41. Non issue. 

Hopefully. 

[Scraps 13560]

sweet beard though

[Mez2 4023]

Too much motorboating 

 

Not enough j-band

[TonyTexas 10505]

Hader’s going to be the primary closer. I’m glad their not trying co-closers

 

Edited February 14 by TonyTexas

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Lot of new news

 

[Wulaw Horn 19065]

The real question is do any of the pitchers or catcher look as fat as Chas when they report? 

Edited February 14 by Wulaw Horn

[tx 3 putt 76869]

4 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

The real question is do any of the pitchers or catcher look as fat as Chas when they report? 

does espada bring him banana pudding every day ?

[Scraps 13560]

The real question is do any of the pitchers or catcher look as fat as Chas when they report? 

Uhh yeah...Framber

[tx 3 putt 76869]

13 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

The real question is do any of the pitchers or catcher look as fat as Chas when they report? 

 

[Wulaw Horn 19065]

24 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Looks much better there than weddin pic. Good job Chas. 

[UTPhil2006 3805]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

Looks much better there than weddin pic. Good job Chas. 

A week of sex is good cardio 

[kevwun 15762]

Same thing happened to Verlandar last year.  I am wondering if it's a strategy to limit his innings by having him miss the first few weeks of the season.

[Wulaw Horn 19065]

7 minutes ago, kevwun said:

Same thing happened to Verlandar last year.  I am wondering if it's a strategy to limit his innings by having him miss the first few weeks of the season.

He missed 1.5 months last year though I think. 

[tx 3 putt 76869]

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Verlander has inflammation
And JP France does too

[UTexasFight 9428]

7 rangers
3 Yankees

3 blue jays

3 Braves 

it’s not like we play anyone good the first 3 weeks of the season where we’ll need them.

 

Cant wait to see Beilak against the Rangers and/or Braves multiple times!

Edited February 14 by UTexasFight

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[Planet Houston 4930]

8 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

7 rangers
3 Yankees

3 blue jays

3 Braves 

it’s not like we play anyone good the first 3 weeks of the season where we’ll need them.

 

Cant wait to see Beilak against the Rangers and/or Braves multiple times!

/E/ But don’t you know that wins in September and October JUST MEAN MORE?? /SPN/

[David Dennison 18849]

Is it time to panic yet?

[tx 3 putt 76869]

3 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

Is it time to panic yet?

start the 2025 off season thread 

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Framber looks slimmed down …

 

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[Scraps 13560]

Is he a pitcher now? Trying to brown nose with that early report lol