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Do you trust Ken Giles?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by what, May 16, 2017.

  1. RasaqBoi

    RasaqBoi Member

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    What a joke. Giles is trash. I never want to see him wear a stros uniform ever again.
     
  2. conquistador#11

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    was the cursing the final straw?
     
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  3. RasaqBoi

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    Hinch is the most players manager in baseball. He’s basically best friends with his guys.

    Giles will never last in the MLB with that attitude. Other managers would of dropped him months ago.
     
  4. Progs

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    I think Giles has some trade value just because he was perfect this year in closing situations and it's coming of a world series. Still throws hard but a new start might be needed for him.
     
  5. thesonofsam

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    Well at least you still have the Giles news.
     
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  6. Buck Turgidson

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    Nope. He's got to do some serious soul searching. Some guys figure it out - Schilling & Nevin, Carl Everett - some guys don't - Jeff Juden, Shea Hillenbrand....

    No, but he's got talent.
     
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  7. Progs

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    Why is everyone upset over Giles; did he really cussed out Aj Hinch last night ?! I missed it.
     
  8. Uprising

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    Great news.

     
  9. FLASH21

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    Yes.

    Is it a good time to post on here that I felt like his set up prior to his delivery was extremely feminine to me....?

    I felt like he was on a cruise ship doing his best "how low can you go, can you take it to the flo" move every time.

    Maybe it's just me.
     
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  10. edwardc

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    He was never the closer we needed.
     
  11. Buck Turgidson

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    Perfect response, and I hope he's right about Giles getting right. Even if it's total BS, it's still a perfect response.
     
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  12. chievous minniefield

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    For anyone paying attention, Ken Giles was a mental midget from the day he got here.

    The club tried to prop him up and make lemonade.

    Giles sucks too hard, though.

    Surely we have to deal for a closer now.
     
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  13. The Hunted

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    This is bullshit. Now what are we gonna complain about?
     
  14. pocketrocket81

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    I made a comment in another thread about how I didn't like his posturing when he pitches and was told basically it is his way of settling into his pitches. But yes, I agree with you that his mechanics just make me roll my eyes. I just feel it is a showy move but then I also think Craig Kimbrels arm hanging is stupid or the parrot on the arm trot Encarnacion does is showing off.
    My motto is act like you been there before.
     
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  15. Snake Diggit

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    Agree, perfect response. And I believe him. If Giles says and does the right things down there, he will very likely get another shot in Houston’s bullpen. I think his days as the closer are forever gone, but he can still be a great setup man if he learns to control his emotions.
     
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  16. The Hunted

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    That's a stupid motto.
     
  17. pocketrocket81

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    Plenty of people would disagree with you... it's why I like Evan Gattis so much.
     
  18. Buck Turgidson

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    If he does it on every pitch, isn't he acting like he's been there before?

    That saying has nothing to do with a pitcher's windup/setup, there's a myriad of examples of pitchers being "non-traditional". It's not for show, just like batters have little routines in the box to set their timing, so do pitchers.
     
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  19. pocketrocket81

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    Good point I guess I got off track with what I was trying to say.
     
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  20. bloodwings19

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    I support Ken Giles because of being Astros, but what he said is unforgivable and he should never wear the Astros uniform again. I don't care if he becomes the best save leader ever in MLB, no regret getting this bonehead out of wearing the rainbow. I hope he doesn't report to CC Hooks, so the Astros can get him off the book without penalty.
     
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