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Joe Espada expected to be the New Astros manager

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Htown Legend, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. percicles

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    I love him already.
     
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    Good stuff.
     
  4. solid

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    Of all the options, I like this choice the best. Now, fix the holes on this team and get ready to roll.
     
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    Cool.. Posters seem to approve and he's been here long enough to respect analytics.

    He just needs to not wreck the ship.
     
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    What an Idea. To actually play your best players until you have the luxury of resting them at tactically advantageous times. I must be a bad person for believing such things according to some.
     
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  7. lnchan

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    97.5 FM this morning, Lance and John were discussing how Espada was the mediator between the front office and the old school folks of Baker, Pettis, and Lopez.
     
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    I noted the same things. Between that press conference (and other interviews Brown has given) + Dusty's post-season tour, blaming bloggers and reporters - it sure does seem like there was a disconnect, and Dusty's retirement may need some massive quote marks around it. I think he was shown the door.

    I never mandate what players/coaches, etc., should do because it's their life. But leaving after winning it in '22 would've been a nice ending for all involved: Dusty goes out a champ and cements his legend in Houston & the Astros start a new era with GM and manager in lock-step.
     
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    Rangers are ecstatic about Dusty's humility. or lack thereof.

    Astros missed adding another ROY for the franchise.
     
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    Let's not do this - he looks like he is about to rape a kid in the shower.
     
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    It's simply an angle adjustment as well, put camera closer to eye level, non-rape vibes
     
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    Glad I don't get rape vibes so easily.
     
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    Can't help but notice he's wearing the number of Astros legend, Bill Doran.
     
  16. lnchan

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    Billy Doran made sure his successor at second base could succeed in Craig Biggio... someone could have done the same for Yainer at catcher.
     
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    Very bad perspective.
     
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    They did the right thing here. Congrats Astros!!!

    Now lets hope they do the right thing where it comes to what they do with the roster.
     
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    This is around the 1,000 you bring up Dusty unprovoked, but give Crane zero percent of the blame for not having a GM in place. Playing Diaz did not guarantee a series win. Unless you are one of those morons who cries about advanced stats.
     
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    Wait “morons” for using advanced stats? Dusty is this you? Also, since when is batting average, home runs, defense … pitch framing considered advanced?
     
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