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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 20, 2018.

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  1. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    For a defensively challenged OFer who can't hit and has a noodle arm, he is a very good athlete.

    He also makes a good air conditioner.
     
    #221 Buck Turgidson, Apr 22, 2018
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    I'm putting Gattis right there with Jake and Fisher
     
    #222 Amshirvani, Apr 22, 2018
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    Sadly, I don't know if they can (or will or even want to) just jettison him. If you're going to have a pure DH on the roster, White/Davis would be better choices, but Ground Control couldn't exactly calculate that last winter.
     
    #223 Buck Turgidson, Apr 22, 2018
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    Maybe a dubious trip to the DL?
     
    #224 Amshirvani, Apr 22, 2018
  5. Buck Turgidson

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    Blisters on his hands? Strained left batting eye?

    What the ****, Lance? That looked intentional but I'm sure it wasn't. His control sucks today, I believe "effectively wild" would be a good descriptor.
     
    #225 Buck Turgidson, Apr 22, 2018
  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    It is always odd to me that the Astros cannot find a good DH and the Texans cannot find a good return man.
     
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    How about a pulled pork loin?

    Lance is always good for one of these games, I'd say once every 3 or 4 starts
     
    #227 Amshirvani, Apr 22, 2018
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    Marisnick on a one game hitting streak! RALLY TIME!

    [​IMG]
     
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    Hawk Harrelson continues to be a weenie

     
    #229 tellitlikeitis, Apr 22, 2018
  10. Buck Turgidson

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    The "ejecto-mitt". Blum is hilarious.
     
    #230 Buck Turgidson, Apr 22, 2018
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    Seems like a lot of gift strikes to wild pitchers against the world champs. It would be nice to get a bit of strike zone respect especially for guys like Springer Altuve Correa
     
    #231 Biggio Was His Name-O, Apr 22, 2018
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    He is good with the one liners without being overly cliche or corny. Not easy to do on a day in day out basis
     
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    The White Sox look like a poorly managed team. Looks like they might have talent but it’s hard to tell. Reminiscent of the Stros Bo Porter days
     
    #233 Biggio Was His Name-O, Apr 22, 2018
  14. Buck Turgidson

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    Altuve has only 15 ABs with RISP this year, hitting 2nd and 3rd. If that doesn't describe the team's early offensive struggles, I don't know what better stat would.

    eta: 9-15 now
     
    #234 Buck Turgidson, Apr 22, 2018
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    Altuve and Correa looking at 1st and 3rd with no outs like....

    [​IMG]
     
    #235 jayfree, Apr 22, 2018
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    3rd grand slam on the way?
     
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  17. Buck Turgidson

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    They're very young and rebuilding and talent-challenged, except for a few vets.

    More forgettable Astros manager: Brad Mills or Bo Porter?

    I've always liked Steve Stone, and I typically try to listen to the opposing team's feed for the first game at least of a series, just to hear what the other guys have to say about the Stros, but HH makes them a no-go for me. Rangers level.

    The Seattle guys are really good.
     
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  18. Biggio Was His Name-O

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    I am with Blum. What’s with the Sox eye black. They look like black breathe right strips
     
    #238 Biggio Was His Name-O, Apr 22, 2018
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    Tough call l. Completely forgot about Mills. So winner by default
     
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    Quality atbat there
     
    #240 Biggio Was His Name-O, Apr 22, 2018
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