Is this lunhow on the radio ? I'm normally ok with typical bs GM speak answers but these two in particular teased me a bit . Really you have no idea why a team as dependent on power as our goes into slumps ? I know you are only supposed to say positive things about your players but c'mon Jeff . Did you really just say he was good in the minors so you are sure he will adjust to the majors ? The one about Gomez and Jake is the worst tho . How can AJ / you expect Jake to " heat up " if he isn't getting consistent at bats ? I can't be too critical because we all expect GMs to say bs to our faces but it would be nice if he at least disguised the **** he is trying to shove down our throats . Anyways big game for us tonight . I'm not worried about the Rangers , I just want to win games . If we can start winning series we will put ourselves in a good place for playoff positioning in September . The double wild card spot thingy helps too .
I was watching the Twins' broadcast and did not see where Gomez was when the ball was caught. It was a nice catch, but Kepler threw a one hopper weakly from a sitting position that was picked up by the cut off man who then threw to second for the out. Gomez was nowhere to be found in getting back to second base. Even Pettis would have had to be telling him to get back. Just watched the replay again and Gomez was off with the hit. I strongly suspect he thought there were 2 outs.
2 more weeks? Just to swing a bat? That's kinda my point...yes on the lineup you suggest but like...tonight. Tomorrow. If he's honestly not in good enough condition to contribute now I question at any other point this season. Is he coming off injury?
If you are referring to Gurriel his first game will be 08/16 or 08/17 against the Cardinals that is 1 week away. I think the poster above is referring to getting Valbuena back in the fold as well. Nothing is wrong with Gurriel. Just has to get timing down before facing MLB level pitching so the timeline has always been 08/16 or 8/17 as his debut barring something unforeseen. This is the Astros making sure he is as ready as possible to contribute so it is not Gurriel's fault as all reports say he is in perfect condition just needs to get timing back on the field and at the plate. I view this as his spring training and it will barely even be 3 weeks worth.
Roster move for Gomez. Wish we would see a bat up (maybe even two with Tucker going down but I guess not). <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jandel Gustave just walked into the Astros clubhouse.</p>— Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakemkaplan/status/763476730808008704">August 10, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jandel Gustave just walked into the Astros clubhouse.</p>— Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) <a href="https://twitter.com/jakemkaplan/status/763476730808008704">August 10, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Am I the only one who feels we will one day see an Astros roster with 16 pitchers and 9 position players?
I assume Gustave and Tucker are the moves for when Valbuena and Gurriel come up but I could be wrong. Bregman/Kemp in LF with Jake in CF and George in RF.
Given how sensitive they've been to easing Gurriell into the fold, it seems tailor-made for him to DH. Bregman has shown an almost effortless defensive prowess; he's smooth as silk. I think they'll think long and hard before moving him.
Certainly looks that way. Maybe they expect Giles to hit paternity leave in the next day or two and will call a bat up then?
It's only 12/13.. unusual for the AL, but not ridiculous. Why the hate? Assuming this means Valbuena will be back soon or another move is coming soon
What hate? And why didn't you question the poster who exaggerated 9/16? Dude's post was posted and quoted on this same page.
You are assuming they would do the obvious though Remember this is the same decision making group that kept Gonez in CF even when Jake was playing There is no telling how they will handle it
We have a catcher and two 1Bs as our bench That's just not good roster building Luhnow should be running the draft and not building the roster
Yeah--like I said, I assume another roster move is coming soon (Valbuena/Gurriel or otherwise) given that bench. I don't know man, I just responded to what I saw. Exaggeration, I get it.. just that you were saying they were on a quest, as if there were numerous preceding moves, followed by this one. When, in fact, they're not even in an unheard of position right now...much less far down the path. Already forgotten
I had to gouge out my left eye. I will continue to inflict pain on myself every time I see Tucker's name in the lineup. I think Bregman needs to stay at 3B when Gurriel arrives on the scene. Keep Gurriel at DH for a handful of games before making any decisions. Bregman has been too solid at third to rock the boat there. Springer Bregman Altuve Correa Gurriel Valbuena Kemp Marisnick Castro/Gattis I like that when they are all available.
