2019 Houston Astros Thread

[TexArcher 37774]

I'd rather have Tucker over Reddick, though I expect it to go the other way.

[henrygandorf 29189]

3 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

I’m just glad to see this lineup tonight:
Springer
Altuve
Brantley
Bregman
Alvarez
Correa
Gurriel
Chirinos
Tucker/Reddick

yeah.

i. can. fap. to. that.

[Mez2 4023]

reddick over tucker only because he can play a great RF at MMP. he's saved quite a few runs out there and that's what will get him the nod, IMO

[Scraps 13561]

I think it now depends how the next week and a half shakes out.  If Reddick shows he has a heartbeat at all I think he is in.  Then if he sucks ass in the ALDS I think they will boot him for the ALCS.  

 

[Scraps 13561]

PSA----

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up to be in the drawing for ALDS tickets.  Drawing will be the 20th.  

 

You can still sign up to be in ALCS ticket drawing until 10/2/19 and World Series until 10/13/19 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

3 hours ago, Scraps said:

is Correa actually playing tonight?  Is that confirmed?  

 

Motherfucking unicorn 

 

[Pimphand 5739]

Hope Glassrea doesn't get hurt again at least not until mid-November

[tx 3 putt 76928]

1 hour ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Yup, and Reddick is slow. I just think Reddick will get the nod based on experience (and he has been hitting lately). 

He’s weapon, when hitting, on the nine hole 

[Mez2 4023]

sure, if super-soakers are considered weapons

[tx 3 putt 76928]

3 hours ago, Scraps said:

I will be attending Game 3 of the ALDS no matter where we play

Is a drum considered a carry on ???

[UTexasFight 9432]

With the streakiness of Tucker, I could see him continue going off in Sept but then pull a “Reddick” if he gets the nod in October and everyone kills him

There is a risk/reward with Tucker that I don’t think is worth it given the rest of the lineup we’re blessed with.
Roll with Reddick for the reasons mentioned above...as long as he continues to show a pulse.
He’s the better defensive option for innings 1-8 and I can’t fathom the speed difference being enough to make a dent (do you really think Tucker will be stealing bases from the 8 or 9 spot early in games ahead of springer)?

[Gut Wagon 8065]

1 hour ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

Hit him 9th. That could prove to be one fewer AB per game, which is one less chance to rupture his spleen with a hard swing. 

[Victor Lazlo 1776]

Saw this from yesterday. Damn

 

[huge 3793]

Maybe Mac trying to hedge in NJ instead of Vegas...

[Gut Wagon 8065]

7 minutes ago, Victor Lazlo said:

Saw this from yesterday. Damn

 

That's a whole lot of bats for Pete Rose to sign.

[Pimphand 5739]

3 hours ago, TexArcher said:

I'd rather have Tucker over Reddick, though I expect it to go the other way.

Agreed but surely they can let Reddick bring the champagne into the clubhouse after WS #2 is clinched yes?

[VirginiaLonghorn 4771]

Any chance tonight’s game will be postponed due to Imelda?  Weather Channel predicting it’ll rain cats and shoes thru Friday. 

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

1 hour ago, Gut Wagon said:

Hit him 9th. That could prove to be one fewer AB per game, which is one less chance to rupture his spleen with a hard swing. 

Greinke can DH for him when he pitches.

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

1 hour ago, Victor Lazlo said:

Saw this from yesterday. Damn

 

Hope it's not the same d-bag that lost $100K or whatever when we played the Tigers.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

[Johnny Sack 8397]

6 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

[UTHornFan014 710]

Somehow this lineup will only score 1 run. Baseball is weird like that

[runthebone 7981]

That's hot.

[tx 3 putt 76928]

Reddick roams right field like no one else on this team. You stick him in the #9 hole and ride it 

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

2 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Reddick roams right field like no one else on this team. You stick him in the #9 hole and ride it 

He was the unsung hero of 2017 ALCS Game 2 when he made a catch against the wall and gunned down asshole Gardner at third.

[Johnny Sack 8397]

3 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Reddick roams right field like no one else on this team. You stick him in the #9 hole and ride it 

It really isn’t that hard to snag a ball over that fence.  It’s like dunking on an 8 foot goal.  He is a decent outfielder with a great arm.  He is far from elite.  

Against lefties, he shouldn’t ever play.  Marisnick hits lefties better than Reddick does and plays better center than George.  And George is a much better right fielder and hitter than Reddick.  

Edited September 17, 2019 by Johnny Sack

[Gut Wagon 8065]

My love-hate relationship with Reddick continues. I guess it will for as long as he's on the team.

To show just how petty and shallow I am, I'll admit I love him more on those random nights when he plays well. 

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

1 minute ago, Johnny Sack said:

Against lefties, he shouldn’t ever play.  Marisnick hits lefties better...

This is complete bullshit.

.327 BA / .883 OPS 5 HR for Reddick.  .237 BA / .745 OPS and 4 HR for Jake.

[Johnny Sack 8397]

3 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

This is complete bullshit.

.327 BA / .883 OPS 5 HR for Reddick.  .237 BA / .745 OPS and 4 HR for Jake.

Now do their career stats.  

And maybe mention despite much less playing time Marisnick has double the WAR

Edited September 17, 2019 by Johnny Sack

[Johnny Sack 8397]

And then let’s discuss Reddicks long history of sucking dick in the playoffs.  

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[TonyTexas 10510]

Now do their career stats.  
And maybe mention despite much less playing time Marisnick has double the WAR

So you want career numbers on slash line but think 1 season WAR is important? The two are practically identical vs LHP for their career.

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

27 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

Now do their career stats.  

And maybe mention despite much less playing time Marisnick has double the WAR

You said Jake hits lefties better which is clearly not true.

[henrygandorf 29189]

[Johnny Sack 8397]

8 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

You said Jake hits lefties better which is clearly not true.

Over his career he absolutely does.  And he’s a much better outfielder.  Reddick has been slightly above replacement level this year and has zero business playing on our really good team. 

[TonyTexas 10510]

Over his career he absolutely does.

Damn you like to die on that hill. Here are the career numbers vs LHP
Reddick .243/.398/698
Marisnek .236/.423/.707

[Guadaloopy 10964]

There’s also something to be said for Reddick’s energy and veteran presence on this team.  He’s definitely a part of the chemistry and culture of what has been the best team in baseball this year.  You don’t just kick that to the curb.  

I’ve made this counterpoint to Sack before, but go ahead and find all of the highlights of MLB players robbing HRs at MMP’s RF wall since it’s so easy to do.  George has spent a lot of innings roaming RF and off the top of my head, I don’t recall too many of the type of plays that Reddick has made pretty routinely.   Maybe Reddick’s just lucky.  Or maybe he’s a good judge of fly balls and knows his position exceptionally well.  

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

9 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

Over his career he absolutely does.  And he’s a much better outfielder.  Reddick has been slightly above replacement level this year and has zero business playing on our really good team. 

Reddick was better against lefties last year as well.  He’s improved quite a bit against LHP since joining the Astros.

[Johnny Sack 8397]

1 minute ago, Guadaloopy said:

There’s also something to be said for Reddick’s energy and veteran presence on this team.  He’s definitely a part of the chemistry and culture of what has been the best team in baseball this year.  You don’t just kick that to the curb.  

I’ve made this counterpoint to Sack before, but go ahead and find all of the highlights of MLB players robbing HRs at MMP’s RF wall since it’s so easy to do.  George has spent a lot of innings roaming RF and off the top of my head, I don’t recall too many of the type of plays that Reddick has made pretty routinely.   Maybe Reddick’s just lucky.  Or maybe he’s a good judge of fly balls and knows his position exceptionally well.  

Also need to keep Reddick’s sweet ass 577 ops in 47 playoff games.  That 219 average, 280 OBP and 297 slugging percentage is something we must keep in the lineup.  

[Johnny Sack 8397]

1 minute ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

Reddick was better against lefties last year as well.  He’s improved quite a bit against LHP since joining the Astros.

Springer would be a far better RFer than Reddick.  

[WBT 20564]

22 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

So you want career numbers on slash line but think 1 season WAR is important? The two are practically identical vs LHP for their career.

Don't forget playoff stats.  Very predictive!

[Fudge Nuggets 19190]

Just now, Johnny Sack said:

Springer would be a far better RFer than Reddick.  

Can you change the terms of discussion a few more times?

[TonyTexas 10510]

Can we leave Johnny Sack off the playoff roster?

[Johnny Sack 8397]

I hope Reddick kicks ass.  I just don’t think he will. And think Tucker and Marisnick should get every one of his at bats.  

[Johnny Sack 8397]

3 minutes ago, WBT said:

Don't forget playoff stats.  Very predictive!

Well, he’s played in 47 playoff games.  That isn’t that small of a sample.  

[Johnny Sack 8397]

For the playoffs, I’d start Marisnick in center against lefties.  And Springer in right. 

Against righties I’d start Springer in center and Tucker in right.  

I think that is the best combo of hitting, defense and speed on the bases.  

[Johnny Sack 8397]

But I’m also a lifelong Astros fan.  I hope Reddick makes me eat a big old shit burger.  I’d roll with Tucker and Jake.  

[henrygandorf 29189]

24 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

I hope Reddick kicks ass.  I just don’t think he will. And think Tucker and Marisnick should get every one of his at bats.  

i don't really want marisnick to get anybody's at bats.

he's a late inning def replacement, period.  just like straw is a pr, period.  just like verlander is a dream-crusher, period.

[VirginiaLonghorn 4771]

5 hours ago, Pimphand said:

Hope Glassrea doesn't get hurt again at least not until mid-November

Then, he’ll be Goneuhrea. 

[TWHOOKEM 10]

If people missed this 2017 article on Reddick in clutch situations the first time around

Edited September 17, 2019 by TWHOOKEM