2019 Houston Astros Thread

[tx 3 putt 76332]

17 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

Are we just gonna use Tucker as an extra bat off the bench? Why isn’t he fucking playing to see what he can do?

Ban poster !!!!!!

[cabowabo 4452]

17 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

Are we just gonna use Tucker as an extra bat off the bench? Why isn’t he fucking playing to see what he can do?

He’s batted about .260 in AAA.  So, looks like he either hits a home run or strikes out against minor league pitching.  

[VirginiaLonghorn 4750]

So ... Greinke, 2 1/2 years for $53M, is a better deal than Morton, 2 years for $30M?

Must be that analytics shit that’s all the rage these daze ...

[Guadaloopy 10921]

Just now, WBT said:

Ugh, that's what I remember what the most about Tucker last year...grounding into the shift

The shift could kill his career in its infancy if he doesn’t figure out how to keep it honest.  

[tx 3 putt 76332]

Bregs !!!

[Wishbone 4731]

Bregs!

[Guadaloopy 10921]

Just now, VirginiaLonghorn said:

So ... Greinke, 2 1/2 years for $53M, is a better deal than Morton, 2 years for $30M?

Must be that analytics shit that’s all the rage these daze ...

This is tired.  The Astros didn’t re-sign Morton for very specific injury concerns.  I was hoping they would sign him, but I get why they didn’t.  You do remember the Astros beating the snot out him last week, right?

[WBT 20416]

2 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

The shift could kill his career in its infancy if he doesn’t figure out how to keep it honest.  

Mostly just needs to get the ball up in the air more

[UTexasFight 9376]

Looks like somebody wants player of September too

 

Jeff Luhnow’s Houston Astros: MLBs back-to-back-to-back players of the month.

 

This is the process that gets results.

 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4750]

Just now, Guadaloopy said:

This is tired.  The Astros didn’t re-sign Morton for very specific injury concerns.  I was hoping they would sign him, but I get why they didn’t.  You do remember the Astros beating the snot out him last week, right?

If you’re tired, go to bed.

I’ll awaken you when Greinke earns a buck for the Astros. 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Nm..

[Wishbone 4731]

Grienke may need to grow his hair back.

[YChang 3430]

Didn’t the Athletic article someone posted also mentioned Grienke started slow for Arizona after that trade?

[runthebone 7932]

Shit, hope it's not a concussion that lingers.  Get well soon, George.

 

 

[UTexasFight 9376]

Didn’t the Athletic article someone posted also mentioned Grienke started slow for Arizona after that trade?

Since coming to the Astros, (Zack) Greinke has been good but not as dominant as before, and certainly not as much as the hype. He also struggled a bit after signing with Arizona in 2016. Is it just moving to a new league? Was the hype overblown? Why do you think he’s performed well but maybe below some fans’ expectations? — Jason M.

Before I get to my response, let’s examine the results.

Greinke in his 23 starts with Arizona this season (146 innings): 2.90 ERA, 3.20 FIP, 0.945 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9, 8.3 K/9, .614 opponent OPS

Greinke in his five starts with Houston (31.1 innings): 3.45 ERA, 4.27 FIP, 1.309 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9, 6.6 K/9, .742 opponent OPS

I know it doesn’t make for the most interesting explanation, but the regression here could be as simple as small-sample randomness. Greinke has had worse five-start stretches this year, including to begin the season. And while he’s given up more hits than usual since joining the Astros and his start in Oakland was really the only dominant outing he’s had so far, the end result in four of his five starts has still been pretty good.

I’m not sure how much can be attributed to the change in league or team. And he came to Houston so analytically savvy that I don’t think the Astros have even changed much with his attack plan. Marquee deadline acquisitions always come with exorbitant hype because of the weeks of buildup that lead to July 31. But I don’t think Greinke’s five starts in August are necessarily indicative of how he will pitch moving forward. It’s more so just a small snapshot of his overall season, in which he has a 2.99 ERA.

[Guadaloopy 10921]

4 minutes ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

If you’re tired, go to bed.

I’ll awaken you when Greinke earns a buck for the Astros. 

He pulled the bacon out of the fire against the A’s, which was pretty freaking valuable in that moment.  And he has yet to hang one in the L column.  

[tx 3 putt 76332]

We need runs 

[HtownHorn 14474]

Management needs to have a talk with Springer in the off-season. He doesn't need to be all effort in every game he plays defensively. Being on the field is more important than 5 star catches.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Management needs to have a talk with Springer in the off-season. He doesn't need to be all effort in every game he plays defensively. Being on the field is more important than 5 star catches.

I’m glad you’re not management material

[HtownHorn 14474]

1 minute ago, Tommy Nobis said:

I’m glad you’re not management material

Yes, why would you want your 2nd best offensive player on the DL 40 games every season?

[Guadaloopy 10921]

5 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Management needs to have a talk with Springer in the off-season. He doesn't need to be all effort in every game he plays defensively. Being on the field is more important than 5 star catches.

This is nuts for several reasons.   

1. Five star catches save runs.

2. The players you want on your team don’t know what 80% even feels like.  

3.  It takes 100% effort to play competitively in MLB.  Even by the best.  Asking a player to bring it back from the edge, even a little, risks a serious decline in results.

[tx 3 putt 76332]

We need good Devo today 

[Wishbone 4731]

3 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Management needs to have a talk with Springer in the off-season. He doesn't need to be all effort in every game he plays defensively. Being on the field is more important than 5 star catches.

Going to respectfully disagree with you here. He is the player he his because of the way he plays the game. He is the catalyst to the team and brings out the best in his teammates by his example. He plays in the moment and It is what it is. He’s not doing anything dumb, just playing and being who he is. They know what they have there, and the reward outweighs the risks.

[HtownHorn 14474]

1 minute ago, Guadaloopy said:

This is nuts for several reasons.   

1. Five star catches save runs.

2. The players you want on your team don’t know what 80% even feels like.  

3.  It takes 100% effort to play competitively in MLB.  Even by the best.  Asking a player to bring it back from the edge, even a little, risks a serious decline in results.

And how many runs is Springer creating and/or saving on the DL for 40 games a year?

Edited September 4, 2019 by HtownHorn

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Guess we’re tossing in the towel trotting Devo out.

[tx 3 putt 76332]

Any springer news ?

[Guadaloopy 10921]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

And how many runs is Springer creating and/or saving on the DL for 40 games a year?

You can get hurt half-assing it as well.  

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

I want the Name that Astros to be Charlie Kerfeld, but I doubt it is. 

1986 and Brew Crew would apply 

 

[Wishbone 4731]

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

Any springer news ?

He’s promised to stop making 5 star catches.

[Guadaloopy 10921]

I’m betting we see Springer back in there by Saturday.   

[UTexasFight 9376]

Devo pumping 97?!

[Guadaloopy 10921]

He has a tailor made out pitch for lefties and he didn’t throw it once to Grandal.  

[Rip76 4914]

Damnit on the Springer news.  Funny, I’ve been an Astro fan since I was a kid.  38 years-ish.  I believe Springer would be my favorite Astro of all time.

Hope he’s ok.

[cabowabo 4452]

Management needs to have a talk with Springer in the off-season. He doesn't need to be all effort in every game he plays defensively. Being on the field is more important than 5 star catches.

You might have overtaken me as one of the worst posters on this thread with that take.

[Guadaloopy 10921]

Your slider is not good enough to get Yelich, Devo.  

[Wishbone 4731]

I’ll take that inning from Devo.

[tx 3 putt 76332]

8 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

Your slider is not good enough to get Yelich, Devo.  

No harm, first base was open 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[tx 3 putt 76332]

That was an easy 1-2-3 

[Mo Horn 8807]

We are seeing why Tucker wasn't called up earlier. Been overmatched in his two at bats. 

[WBT 20416]

f this stro poll and f bud

[WBT 20416]

6 minutes ago, Mo Horn said:

We are seeing why Tucker wasn't called up earlier. Been overmatched in his two at bats. 

Yeah that's what we're seeing

[tx 3 putt 76332]

Tucker needs to at bats every day, for a non World Series contender.

 

[WBT 20416]

Great job Chuckles

[UTexasFight 9376]

Looks like SOME body wants a spot on the postseason roster

[Smax 3800]

Tucker lights up the minors, hasnt been impressive in any of his call ups

[tx 3 putt 76332]

Not a good at bat for uncle mike 

[Wishbone 4731]

Tucker’s swing seems too slow for the show.

[tx 3 putt 76332]

Down to the last out 

[Wishbone 4731]

Trot out a lineup like we did tonight, get the results we got.