2018 Houston Astros Season Thread

[APMP 688]

I don't think it's out of the ordinary for a derby contestant to prefer the ball in a particular spot to attach a short fence, sell out on a pull heavy swing, etc.

[TexArcher 37835]

I'll be back in a few hours for the game, but it's never too early to say: fuck Arlington, fuck the Rangers, and fuck their douchebag fans.  Beat that ass.  Again.

[runthebone 7990]

It's not, but when I looked up his heat map after, he's definitely someone you can pitch to. 

 

Edited July 27, 2018 by runthebone

[henrygandorf 29191]

advanced analytics and the shift kills a guy like harper, especially in an nl lineup where he's really the only "dangerous" batter (while murphy struggles, etc).  i guarantee you before a weekend series, every pitcher in the other clubhouse knows exactly what the bryce plan is, has discussed it, and has seen video on what to do.  if he played in the 70's, he could've been an all time great.

maybe wherever he goes next will help him make some adjustments.

[Telegraph_it 3357]

I wish the astros had a reputation of helping guys make adjustments...

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Altuve out of the lineup:

 

[kevwun 15790]

Hope it gets better soon.

[henrygandorf 29191]

time for others to pick up the slacks.

[HtownHorn 14689]

That is a near AAAA lineup.

[BornOrange 1441]

Reddick and Gonzalez need to get hot for two months. 

[TonyTexas 10515]

That is a near AAAA lineup.

I’m glad we’re playing against a near AA lineup.

[Player 4575]

2 tix in 131 available tonight (free).

[Fozzz 152]

Think if Bukauskas doesn't K at least a half-dozen Burlington Bees tonight we should ship his ass off as part of a Harper deal.   

Edited July 27, 2018 by Fozzz

[UTexasFight 9454]

That is a near AAAA lineup.

With the shape the Rangers staff is in ...and missing Hanels because of the trade...I’d predict the Astros drop half a hundred this weekend if Correa and Tuve were in the lineup.
Our AAAA lineup may still score 4 TDs.

Needless to say, anything less than a sweep would be a huge disappointment

[Mez2 4023]

1 hour ago, UTexasFight said:

With the shape the Rangers staff is in ...and missing Hanels because of the trade...I’d predict the Astros drop half a hundred this weekend if Correa and Tuve were in the lineup.
Our AAAA lineup may still score 4 TDs.

Needless to say, anything less than a sweep would be a huge disappointment

Taking the under and we won't

[TexArcher 37835]

I'd settle for 7+ runs and a W in all three games.  Really should be doable.

[henrygandorf 29191]

[UTexasFight 9454]

Taking the under and we won't

Probably, but 28 feels about the right o/u.
They are giving up 9.4 rpg since the break... and that includes a game they actually shutout Cleveland.

[henrygandorf 29191]

i forgot my mom has the jeff hines seats tonight.  nothing says, "call your mother" more than having to see her the entire game.

[Okie State 3821]

At the game tonight and disappointed no Altuve. Hope he recovers quickly.

[TexArcher 37835]

God dammit - just get an out, Keuchel.

[UTexasFight 9454]

We need to pull our heads out.

[TexArcher 37835]

God dammit.  This frame should be over and they have the bases loaded with one out.

[UTexasFight 9454]

One
One ball out of the infield

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Best defensive play I've seen from Davis. Nice work there

[TonyTexas 10515]

Nice JD. Minimal damage.

[TexArcher 37835]

Wow.  The Rangers are having a "Vladimir Guerrero Hall of Fame Bobblehead giveaway."

You know you're a shit franchise when you have to memorialize a one-year rental.

[UTexasFight 9454]

Or no one wants to come to your oven of a ballpark in the summer and your one year HOF rental has more promotion appeal than anyone on the current roster

 

[TonyTexas 10515]

That AB by JD was shit. Hitters count, meat pitch, DP.

[henrygandorf 29191]

did that chevy guy just say veterans were un-remarkable?  it was like he couldn't decide which word to use.

[elfenix 34266]

Thanks [mention=257]player[/mention], owe you a beer next happy hour

 

 

[WBT 20585]

20 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

did that chevy guy just say veterans were un-remarkable?  it was like he couldn't decide which word to use.

He also said the veteran was thinking about getting the ball over first plate and then they surprised him with the car.  It seemed like the chevy guy was really nervous and also didn't know shit about baseball.

[ERhine 1894]

That whole interview was weird.

[Mack Tripper 696]

That was not ideal.

[TexArcher 37835]

Ragey.

[perfectchaos007 6656]

I’m ready for the offense to get out of this slump. Any time now....

[DaysOff 7951]

Ass my dudes

[mycox 582]

On 7/25/2018 at 10:48 PM, TonyTexas said:

You are one reactionary SOB. 2nd in BA, 4 in runs scored, 5th in OPS. We’re fine.

Are you the same statistics expert that said not to worry about Giles because he is 12/12 on saves? Someone said it earlier. I can see it with my own eyes when I watch the games - Giles sucks. The same goes with the offense - the offense is not fine.

Not much management can do about it other than hope the guys hit like they are capable of. 

[Gut Wagon 8079]

This offense is an abomination. Somebody man up. 

[David Dennison 18875]

Everything about this team is off right now.

 

[HtownHorn 14689]

15 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said:

I’m ready for the offense to get out of this slump. Any time now....

They need MLB caliber bats. Gattis, Gonzalez, Davis, and Kemp need to be replaced.

Edited July 28, 2018 by HtownHorn

[David Dennison 18875]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

They need MLB caliber bats. Gattis, Gonzalez, and Kemp need to be replaced.

The options are limited. What do you suggest?

[cabowabo 4487]

Altuve and Correa need rub their pussies together to heal faster.

[perfectchaos007 6656]

7 minutes ago, cabowabo said:

Altuve and Correa need rub their pussies together to heal faster.

If our lead off hitter, Springer, could get his batting average above .250 that would be great

[TexArcher 37835]

LOL at the Rangers thread actually getting some posts tonight.  Buncha fair-weather die-hards.

[Okie State 3821]

This game sucks balls so far.

[Gut Wagon 8079]

Get Beltran back on the bench. We need some mojo. 

[UTexasFight 9454]

3 hits* last 15 innings

* does not include dumbass Astro fan in colorado

[David Dennison 18875]

2 minutes ago, Gut Wagon said:

Get Beltran back on the bench. We need some mojo. 

We need Correa and Altuve to be playing. That would help. 

[runthebone 7990]

Springer, Altuve, Gonzalez, McCann, and Reddick are all worse than last year to varying degrees. Gurriel is slightly worse.  

 

Bregman is better.  

 

Correa is hurt again.