2019 Houston Astros Thread

[Fozzz 152]

I'm not soured on Kyle Tucker yet, but I wouldn't mind if the Astros move him for a quality, controlled SP.  His numbers have generally been good after his awful April but he's still striking out way too much.  I worry the K may be a bigger problem for him to overcome than some have anticipated.  

[Hank Chinaski 6359]

59 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

It is just silly to chase FB/HR% in partial season samples.  Sometimes it can be an indicator of something more meaningful going on.  He had a substantially lower HR/FB% last season when he was a far less effective pitcher - what is there to make of that?  There is a lot of variance in HR/FB rates for pitchers because they don't have much control over what happens when they allow a hitter to put the ball in the air.  There is a reason why it takes 400 FB for a pitcher's HR/FB% to begin to stabilize, and Boyd isn't anywhere near that mark this season.

Plus, aren't most pitchers' HR/FB rates up this year? (Isn't anything having to do with HR up this year?)

[Fozzz 152]

1 minute ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Plus, aren't most pitchers' HR/FB rates up this year? (Isn't anything having to do with HR up this year?)

Boyd is at around league average (15.0%) in HR/FB% this season.  League average HR/FB% in 2018 was 12.7%.  

[Hank Chinaski 6359]

54 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

I'm not soured on Kyle Tucker yet, but I wouldn't mind if the Astros move him for a quality, controlled SP.  His numbers have generally been good after his awful April but he's still striking out way too much.  I worry the K may be a bigger problem for him to overcome than some have anticipated.  

Agreed. Tucker may become a good MLB player, but I'm less opposed to moving him in than I was last year. 

[HoustonFrog 368]

I have no problem moving Tucker, but it should be for a very good SP. Need to stay firm on value

 

[Dondrysdale1 379]

With today being the first day of the International signing period, anyone have any insight into targets for the Astros? I have looked for any info and all I see is articles on the last signing class.

 

edit: Found my own answer.

https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-to-sign-dominican-shortstop-prospect-dauri-lorenzo

Edited July 2, 2019 by Dondrysdale1

[rvm96 1643]

 

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Correa’s replacement !

[Guest]

seems like a Top30 for the Caribbean alone would not be enough...

 

[rvm96 1643]

 

[Limp Brisket 549]

Well bye, AJ Reed.

[TonyTexas 10766]

Here are the moves to make room for Urquidy

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Damn shame we never got anything out of reed. Hope someone picks him up 

[TonyTexas 10766]

[rvm96 1643]

The Astros big overslot HS signed putting in work today.

 

 

[Mez2 4048]

Newest Astro fan was born earlier today at 12:09 am

Mez3, holla!

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

32 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Damn shame we never got anything out of reed. Hope someone picks him up 

Yeah, 2015 would have been a great time to move him:

 

[Scraps 13799]

Well that lineup isn't complete shit like I expected.  Sucks Yordan isn't out there, but I am good with the lineup as long as White isn't fucking it up.  

[UTexasFight 9818]

Yeah, 2015 would have been a great time to move him:
 

Of course it would have looking through 2019 lens.

But looking through 2015 lens, we had Chris Carter at 1B and Reed was very much in the discussion for the long-term answer there, IIRC.

[UTexasFight 9818]

Well that lineup isn't complete shit like I expected.  Sucks Yordan isn't out there, but I am good with the lineup as long as White isn't fucking it up.  

Yep
Yuli being able to go and facing a righty (so Brantley and Reddick can start in the OF and keep Jake on the bench for a late inning sub) makes it much more palatable.

[henrygandorf 29225]

not the ideal outfield for yordan to be handling tonight.  we'll see which marquez shows up, he's been inconsistent.

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Per hinch earlier, he’s using this series for Yordan’s knee to 100% heal up. Will he used as a pinch hitter 

 

[rvm96 1643]

 

[UTexasFight 9818]

 

Interesting.
I always figured if Pettis had to go under the knife, it’d be for shoulder surgery

[Scraps 13799]

Fucker cant do this in the offseason? No wonder our team is full of pussies

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Rub some dirt on it !

[UTexasFight 9818]

Sparky had knee surgery a few weeks ago too.

Helluva time to be an ortho/PT provider for the Houston Astros Baseball Club.
I’m watching you, Houston Methodist....

[rvm96 1643]

 

[APMP 688]

Newest Astro fan was born earlier today at 12:09 am
Mez3, holla!

Middle name Verlander?

[Scraps 13799]

Nice pick off lol

[Guest]

These Rockies jerseys seem shitty.

[Scraps 13799]

Noiiice

[Scraps 13799]

Well here we gooo

Urqi time

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Served that one up

[YChang 3569]

Awww man...

[Guest]

welcome back Yuli...

Edited July 3, 2019 by slorch

[Limp Brisket 549]

Yuli!!!

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Y’all keep talking shit about Yuli !!!!!!

[Scraps 13799]

Get ya limp on

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

La. Pina.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Is 4 HRs in the last 5 games for Yuli?

[Scraps 13799]

Rough pitch to K on

[Scraps 13799]

Way to roll it over Straw

[Guest]

will always hate the National League.

So fucking stupid making the pitchers bat.

[Scraps 13799]

0 complaints first time through the order. That's always nice

 

 

[Limp Brisket 549]

Urquidy was stepping out like a little leaguer.  Good thing won’t need his bat.

[tx 3 putt 78677]

Correa and Diaz reported to West Palm Beach

[Scraps 13799]

Urqi cannot locate his fastball for shit so far

[DaysOff 8209]

Love the tits in the second row.

[Wishbone 4958]

1 minute ago, Scraps said:

Urqi cannot locate his fastball for shit so far

Yeah, really urqs me too.