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[Official] Red Sox @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 1, 2022.

  1. SWTsig

    SWTsig Member

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    This offense. We’ve lost our last two WS in large part to anemic offensive production at home and this lineup falters far too often to not have added a major piece.

    It’s just annoying to see this “vaunted” lineup struggle so routinely.
     
  2. RussE

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    So Siri and Pham are both playing.

    Meanwhile we have one run and 2 additions are benching it.
     
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  3. Buck Turgidson

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    And Dusty has him batting 5th for Tampa
     
  4. jim1961

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    I feel like our new bats are more about depth and less about juggling the starting lineup. The guys who were sent down were not playing a whole lot either, but when the situation warrants, we got guys that may offer an improvement now. We will see.
     
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  5. PuzzledFan

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    man can play the outfield and has a tremendous arm

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  6. Salvy

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    Once upon a time.....


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  7. J.R.

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  8. conquistador#11

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    Do something, Click
     
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  9. Buck Turgidson

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    I can understand them wanting to give Vazquez a day to get to know the pitching staff, especially given that Javier isn't the easiest guy to catch.

    I guess they could have started Mancini instead of Tucker tonight. Other than that, I don't see why you would sit Yuli or Diaz right now
     
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  10. J_Hunter_1977

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    I would say the situation very much warrants.
     
  11. Stephen66

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    Why would you bench the better catcher who ALREADY HAS 2 RINGS and bats 100 points higher???

    WTF
     
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  12. Tuckmose

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    There's your final score.
     
  13. Amshirvani

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    1-2 loss incoming
     
  14. CK Johnson

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    DAGGER

    This team sucks, man.

    Yes I know they're first place. They still suck.
     
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  15. J_Hunter_1977

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    Hope y'all enjoy this murderer's row. :D
     
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  16. The Beard

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    I'm so sick of Dusty's BS
     
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  17. Tuckmose

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    If only that dummy Click made some trades for bats at the deadline!
     
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  18. H-Town Info

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    Stuck on the bench...
     
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  19. CisBuds4U

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    Javier was pitching Devers scared and then was forced to throw a strike at 3-2. He needs to attack these guys more
     
  20. Surfguy

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    Can't beat a .500 team. Oh well. Hell.

    COME ON, ASTROS! PECKERWOODS!
     

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