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George Springer: Should he lead off?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by jim1961, May 25, 2017.

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Should he lead off?

Poll closed Jul 24, 2017.

  1. Yes

    39 vote(s)
    60.0%

  2. No

    21 vote(s)
    32.3%

  3. Undecided (sample size too small)

    5 vote(s)
    7.7%
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  1. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    Of course there would be crow, but that situation is not going to happen anytime in the foreseeable future..

    If you can't eat crow, what should you eat? Seagull?
     
    #261 Buck Turgidson, Jun 3, 2017
  2. peleincubus

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    [​IMG]

    lol
     
    #262 peleincubus, Jun 3, 2017
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  3. Htown Stros

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    This thread is such a joke...
     
    #263 Htown Stros, Jun 4, 2017
  4. tellitlikeitis

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  5. sealclubber1016

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    Springer you ol streaker.
     
    #265 sealclubber1016, Jun 4, 2017
  6. Htown Stros

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    We just need to get him on a hot streak in the playoffs.
     
    #266 Htown Stros, Jun 4, 2017
  7. bloodwings19

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    I could see Altuve and Springer flip-flopping, but I don't think you change one of the best streaks ever for the Astros.
     
    #267 bloodwings19, Jun 4, 2017
  8. tallanvor

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    I feel like we take teams out of the game mentally alot by getting these early springer leads. Like today the Rangers looked checked out after the 2nd inning.
     
    #268 tallanvor, Jun 4, 2017
  9. Major

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    He might be batting 0.700 with 40 RBIs in those 9 games if he was in the 5 spot.
     
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  10. T for 3

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    this thread should be locked.....
     
    #270 T for 3, Jun 4, 2017
  11. Newlin

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    Why?

    I can't think of any team ever having their best home run hitter in the lead off spot.
     
    #271 Newlin, Jun 4, 2017
  12. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Nahhhhh....some of us will be eating crow when stupid Hinch and Luhnow come to their senses.
     
    #272 bobrek, Jun 4, 2017
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  13. T for 3

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    Is there a way to prepare crow, or will we have to eat it raw?
     
    #273 T for 3, Jun 4, 2017
  14. T for 3

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    #40-16

    # ThreeStraight900OPSguys (when reddick sits)

    Edit: They win so much I can't even keep track of their record. 41-16
     
    #274 T for 3, Jun 4, 2017
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  15. torque

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    On Pace Guy says:

    George is on pace for .280 / 45 / 105 with 122 runs and the Astros are on pace for like, a billion wins. I think he's fine where he is.
     
    #275 torque, Jun 4, 2017
  16. Major

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    Mike Trout led the Angels one year in HRs as their leadoff hitter.
     
    #276 Major, Jun 4, 2017
  17. NIKEstrad

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    The one that came to mind for me was Brady Anderson (when he hit 50 HR).
     
    #277 NIKEstrad, Jun 4, 2017
  18. Newlin

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    After they led their teams in HR's did they continue to hit lead off, or were they moved back in the line up?
     
    #278 Newlin, Jun 5, 2017
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  19. Major

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    Trout moved down to #2 and then eventually to #3; Brady stayed in the leadoff spot in future years. Neither was moved during the season.

    So if Springer does lead the team in HRs this year, maybe next year, we revisit the discussion?
     
    #279 Major, Jun 5, 2017
  20. tmacfor35

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    I personally like the idea of having Springer lead off. I think pitchers have no room to get comfortable to start the game.

    If they miss a pitch on even the first pitch of the game it really has a chance to be hit 450 feet in to the bleachers. It adds a bit more emotional stress to these major league pitchers.
     
    #280 tmacfor35, Jun 5, 2017
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