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Former Astros Tracking Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by torque, Apr 4, 2016.

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  1. Buck Turgidson

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    Our(their) Gomez? Really? Good for him, **** the Rangers.
     
    #801 Buck Turgidson, Apr 29, 2017
  2. tellitlikeitis

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    as you were

     
    #802 tellitlikeitis, Apr 30, 2017
  3. Snake Diggit

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    I was quite surprised he didn't pan out as a starter. Not that I expected him to become an ace. But now I'm even more surprised he's throwing 97, and will be shocked if he becomes a good late inning reliever.
     
    #803 Snake Diggit, Apr 30, 2017
  4. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Based on today's outcome, he needed to be throwing at least 98
     
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  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    He has given up 11 runs in 10.2 innings this year in relief with a 1.78 WHIP. It seems amazing, he is still just 26 years old.
     
    #806 bobrek, Apr 30, 2017
  7. Nick

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    Needs to become a bullpen guy. It's the best chance he has to make the big leagues.
     
    #807 Nick, May 2, 2017
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    Never liked the pick, but feel bad that he is struggling to even reach the heights of Bryan Bullington as one of the biggest #1 flops. Most #1 picks that flopped were picked 1st for signability, which isn't really the case with Appel.
     
    #808 juicystream, May 2, 2017
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    Does Aiken make it before Appel? He probably does...
     
    #809 Nick, May 2, 2017
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    Not sure either one will "Make it" Aiken is currently 0-4 in 19ip in A ball. He has given up 9 runs, walked 17 and K'd 10. His Whip is like 1.83. Not quite tearing it up.
     
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  11. Nick

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    Yikes.

    Let's hope this current scouting staff is never is in position to pick a #1 overall pitcher again.
     
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    Make what?
     
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    Rasmus and Valbuena both on their active rosters as of today. Unless they're playing us, I'll root for both of those guys.
     
    #813 Buck Turgidson, May 2, 2017
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    We picked Appel over Kris Bryant. Let that sink in.
     
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    Matt Anderson over Troy Glaus over Lance Berkman.
     
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    Well, the Cubs would have taken Appel too if they had been at 1-1. The scary thing is that I'm pretty sure that the Astros would not have taken Bryant even if they had been at 1-2 in that draft and Appel was off the board. They were starting to sway towards more contact-oriented bats which made them favor Moran. :eek:

    And don't forget guys like Jeter, Trout, Sale, Yelich, and Votto who went not long after their round one picks in past drafts.
     
    #816 Yaosthirdleg, May 2, 2017
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    After a scorching start Jason Castro is back to being Jason Castro. .194/.316/.358.

    We upgraded our catcher situation big time.
     
    #817 rocketpower2, May 4, 2017
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    fixed
     
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    Understanding the baseball draft and development process might help you understand.
     
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    Based on how well the Twins pitchers have performed this year vs last they also think they have upgraded their catching situation big time.
     
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