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Fire Baker

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Jeremy Williams, Sep 12, 2020.

  1. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Cora went from Astros Bench Coach to a World Series champion manager (thanks to Boston cheating)
     
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    LOL
     
  3. homewight

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    That's good question. I think they need to give Espada a shot.
     
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  4. Major

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    Remember when Dusty needed to be fired because he refused to bench Gurriel?
     
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    Dusty's best move, IMO, was pinch hitting Hensley for Dubon. Not so sure I agreed with pinch hitting for Chas, especially considering we burned Diaz and got Dubon, but remember, without Hensley, Pena doesn't get to bat. And without Pena there's no Alvarez walk off.
     
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    And that feels like input he got from the FO- don’t let Dubon hit. Under any circumstances. During the regular season we’d have lost this game 3 up 3 down in the 9th with Dubon making the second out of the inning.
     
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    Or maybe in the regular season he prioritized harmony and making players feel valued over scratching out every last win for a team running away with their league.

    Dusty’s way worked well in the regular season and he was great last night. Let’s give them man some love.
     
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    Let's not anoint him just yet. Lol. But a great game by Yuli.
     
  9. Amshirvani

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    Yes his management of Verlander was also masterful. Dusty is the reluctant hero
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    Why are you, so hell-bent on their being a conspiracy and there still being upset fellin s because of Miles freakin Straw?

    Why the hell would Dusty or anybody still be bitter about that trade?

    Why would Dusty be so dependent on Maton if he is that bitter and petty?

    Those reports have nothing to do with Dusty and Click, but for some reason you keep making **** up because of your Dusty hate.

    What did dusty do to you, my guy?
     
  13. jiggyfly

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    But wait
    I thought the issue was that straw was a favorite of his?

    @Inchan?

    I can't keep up with all the ****ery?
     
  14. jiggyfly

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    double post.
     
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    Somebody should ask him why he can't afford a direct flight to Seattle.
     
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  16. donkeypunch

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    I think that question should be posed to 790.
     
  17. Buck Turgidson

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    Oh, had no idea he worked for them.
     
  18. xcrunner51

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    Would love to see the Yuli vindication tour continue. As much crap as a lot of people gave Baker for continuing to play Yuli; he came up big this seriess. .400/.400/.600 with a 189 wRC+
     
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    And what has Cora done since? Absolutely nothing. He had Mookie Betts. Once he lost him, Cora has not been good.
     

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