[Official] Astros @ Mariners

Tucker down, Marisnick up, Springer day to day. Wasn't expecting that.

 

Guess they gave Tucker until 7/31 and that was going to be it.

 

What happened is we went into a slump and now need to win games.

 

Not sure how Marisnek is an improvement offensively oh well

 

jake vs Tucker?

Right now, experience wins the day. By next year, the story will be different. Agree the improvement is small if it exists at all.

 

Sadly he is an improvement....... Tucker has a .220 slugging percentage.

Tucker will get his chance, and is still in the long term plans....... he just isn't ready yet.

 

They are both not contributing offensively, but Marisnek is a plus defensive outfielder.

 

This clearly has more to do with defense. Need someone that can handle center.

 

Hmm... Kemp leading off. Gattis in the 3 spot.

 

And better for Tucker to get consistent ABs versus sitting in the majors. If he finds his stroke, he might still get another chance before the playoff roster deadline is my guess.

 

White has looked good, 900+ OPS and AJ sits him against a lefty to start JD Davis. FML.

 

Anyone have an update on McCann?

 

Your 50 ABs are up, goodbye.

 

Can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m glad Jake is back. Tucker called up was a bit of a disappointment. Might as well bring Jake back for his defense if Tucker is going to hit .150

 

I dont think Tucker's hitting was the problem. Losing 3 All-Stars in the lineup was.

 

Tucker hasn’t been playing so he might as well get more at bats in Fresno instead of watching from the dugout. Plus, the FO/Hinch are more comfortable with JM at CF instead of Kemp with Springer out for now.

 

I understand in theory I guess why Jake was called up. But I fully expect him to have 3 strikeouts tonight. And tomorrow. And the day after. Jake has had a much longer leash this season than a rookie who didn't even break 50 ABs. I suppose having Altuve/Correa on the DL necessitated this more than anything

 

jake is the sexiest mofo in the room and according to everyone in the club house, the life of the party. Tension is going to be a little awkward when Osuna gets here, who else to cut the tension than Jake


I hate that he was sent down and I hate that tucker is being sent down no. Can't they both stay?

 

Also needing a legit CF with Springer likely out tonight. Also worth noting that Marisnick had a 0.950 OPS and 0.400 OBP in June right before he was sent down. He's generally terrible, but he has his moments at least.