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If Walker stays healthy and only plays 130 games, that's another problem for the Astros. I think we've been imagining writing the lineup in pen...
The gold glove in 2022 says he was awesome that year. But every other year of his career, he's been average or worse. His defensive runs saved...
The Singleton problem is that signs point to Yordan playing less in the field this season. He played 53 games last year in left, let's say he...
What you’re saying makes sense with this lineup. I do think this focus everyone has about platoons overlooks the lopsided nature of those time...
Only so many platoon spots, though. 9 starters. Need a UI who can play anywhere (Dubon). Need a backup C (Caratini). That leaves 2 spots to...
Melton was fine (.792 OPS) against righties but terrible (.597) against lefties. Those are splits between AA/AAA, so you have to discount that a...
8 games in winter ball isn't exactly much exposure. Let's give him extended run in spring training and see how he does out there.
I don’t think Lance’s arm was meant to throw the pitches he throws long term. Those curveballs and sliders have done a number on him. Loved him...
I think it's time to pump the brakes on Garcia opening the season in the rotation. My guess is Framber-Brown-Blanco-Spaghetti-rookie rotation on...
Altuve got more hits last year than he had in any season since 2017. I don't think a 185 pace is realistic for 2025. His pace 2018-current is...
I think this is right. I think Tuck has the talent but not the drive. Rest were very good but sub-HOF. Altuve has fallen off the pace for 3000,...
Melton had a down year in the minors last year and dropped off the top-100 lists. Cam Smith has barely played above A ball. I don't think you...
A roster left with giant holes in the entire OF, SS, the top of the rotation, and the back end of the bullpen is not a quick turnaround team in...
Hopefully teams don't ever pick up on the one weird trick to beat the Astros by starting their 4 RHP and skipping the lefty.
I feel like the Astros organization produces a lot of swing for the fences types these days. Joey Loperfido types. The question is whether they...
I agree with that. It does make me wish they'd just kept Heyward for that role. He's a good defender and a lefty bat. Signed for $1m. Had...
Great, he's an overpaid strong side of a LF platoon. He's certainly be an outfield upgrade, but you can't play him against lefties. He's also...
Would you believe Yoshida is due $56m for the next three seasons and had the same OPS+ as Caratini last season? And he's a bad fielder. I'd...
I have high hopes for Dezenzo. But he had a .648 OPS last year with the big club while striking out 33% of the time. We're slotting him in the...
I was fine losing Pressly when it was part of finding money to sign Bregs or another bat. If it was just a salary dump, I’m less excited.
