[Official] Astros @ Rangers

Can we finally get to a pitching debutante for a change? I get tired of making them look like Cy Young candidates.

 

"Low energy level"

 

I think it's a near certainty that Bregman rests on Sunday so tomorrow may be the day Dusty sits Diaz and the original regulars all start.

I think we all still have some PTSD of seeing a starter sit and knowing it's a huge drop off to Robel or the first half of the season version of Jones. There's not much of a drop off now, if any, when a starter rests.

 

Looked at Otto’s numbers. Never faced Astros before. Oh sh*t

 

What happened? Totally missed this....

 

Except Bregman in Sugar Land. Bregman went 0-2, but now he's seen his pitches so look for him to have a good day.

 

Altuve's energy level is low so he needs to sit? Hell if we are using energy levels to determine who does what Dusty should have quit after week one. Bakers energy level is equivalent to McClains walking speed...non existent...

 

POS L/R/S PLAYER OBP SLG OPS+ WAR
LF L BRANTLEY, Michael 372 454 127 2.7
2B R DIAZ, Aledmys 350 471 124 2.1
1B R GURRIEL, Yuli 384 478 136 3.1
DH L ALVAREZ, Yordan 346 534 138 2.5
SS R CORREA, Carlos 373 477 133 5.8
3B R BREGMAN, Alex 360 432 117 1.7
RF L TUCKER, Kyle 335 517 130 3.4
CF R MEYERS, Jake 344 526 135 0.4
C R MALDENADO, Martin 284 320 67 0.5

This is a strong lineup even without Altuve. Having Tucker and Bregman back REALLY HELPS.

 

The regular days off for regular players is one thing I will never criticize Dusty for.

 

It goes against the grain of the old school Gehrigs and Ripkins who played every day. We're getting softer and spoiled.

 

Never faced anyone in the Big Leagues. I hope we get a hit.

 

I’ll say he goes 5. 3 hits. 1 run. 2 walks. 7 K’s.

 

Especially after an off day.

 

Sounds about right.

 

****. We're going to get no-hit.

 

I hate the camera angle from behind home plate. I also hate the way Otto is pitching against us.

 

I get Bregman being sat but i mean lets not pretend like the rest days havent been questionable most of the season. Also Jones had a good homestand. Doesnt mean there isnt a drop off

 

Hey!! YA swang on the first pitch!!

 

This kid is Otto-matic. yuck yuck....but really, you get YA on 2nd and CC, Breg and Tucker go quietly into the night.