1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Athletics @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 19, 2023.

  1. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    75,245
    Likes Received:
    124,466
    dubon looks like a regular guy I cant believe he plays professional baseball. Does Dubon have a sleeper build like Pena?
     
  2. Baba Booey

    Baba Booey Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Messages:
    2,584
    Likes Received:
    961
    Yordan’s swing is downright sexy. He makes it look so easy.

    Awesome win!
     
    #542 Baba Booey, May 20, 2023
    Last edited: May 20, 2023
    everyday eddie likes this.
  3. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2013
    Messages:
    38,109
    Likes Received:
    32,705
    SIX consecutive wins

    9-1 last 10 games

    Season-best 7 games above .500

    First time 2 games over .500 at home this season

    Pressly with ~28 consecutive saves

    Four consecutive seasons of overcoming Dusty's ineptitude

     
  4. Yordan The Great

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2019
    Messages:
    6,432
    Likes Received:
    8,742
    So our bullpen is now taking shape.

    Pressly back to form as dominant closer.

    Abreu/Neris share 8th inning duties.

    Montero/Stanek share 7th inning duties.

    Maton 6th/7th inning.
     
  5. Stephen66

    Stephen66 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2020
    Messages:
    5,600
    Likes Received:
    7,284
    I'm curious to know what is really going on here, because this is the most goofy, strange, inept lineup I have ever seen when you look at who is on the bench.
     
    lnchan likes this.
  6. Yordan The Great

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2019
    Messages:
    6,432
    Likes Received:
    8,742
    18-9 last 27 games

    21-6 had we just let Montero walk in free agency.
     
    BMoney and dholi_1 like this.
  7. dholi_1

    dholi_1 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2022
    Messages:
    1,201
    Likes Received:
    1,477
    Hope we see Chas/Meyers/dubon tomorrow, give Julks and Abreu a rest
     
  8. Yordan The Great

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2019
    Messages:
    6,432
    Likes Received:
    8,742
    The Abreu thing is embarrassing.

    I personally would like to see us make a mid season change at manager.

    Dusty absolutely doesn't deserve to be managing any MLB team based on just the use of this one player. We don't even have to get into the Montero fiasco.
     
  9. Yordan The Great

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2019
    Messages:
    6,432
    Likes Received:
    8,742
    I remember when Dubon was in those Karate Kid movies.
     
  10. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2013
    Messages:
    38,109
    Likes Received:
    32,705
    Stats say 6'0" tall

    That alone puts him top 15% of men and on most women's radar
     
    DreamShook likes this.
  11. Tomstro

    Tomstro Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2016
    Messages:
    24,421
    Likes Received:
    21,258
    The Orioles took our blueprint and AGM Elias.

    They tanked for 4 seasons.

    They definitely look like the better team right now. They are very tough.
     
  12. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    30,974
    Likes Received:
    15,001
    yup. had no idea their record is 30-16. that's crazy.
     
  13. Surfguy

    Surfguy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 1999
    Messages:
    24,369
    Likes Received:
    12,620
    "It was good how we got that win with the timely homerun. Just like one big quickie. That's okay. Good win. Good. But, I'm still..."

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Tomstro

    Tomstro Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2016
    Messages:
    24,421
    Likes Received:
    21,258
    And coming from behind in many games. They are special. A great group of great young players. They have last years number 1 overall pick in the minors as well. Their farm is stacked. They could use some pitching but they have it on the farm and could easily land a pitcher before the deadline. They already have the best catcher in the game.
     
  15. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    75,245
    Likes Received:
    124,466
    dudes put way too much stock in this 6'0 threshold. you short kings need to get your swag up.
     
    Houstunna likes this.
  16. tmacfor35

    tmacfor35 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2008
    Messages:
    23,941
    Likes Received:
    14,533
    Orioles haven't done anything. Sure they have some young talent, but so did the Blue Jays not so long ago and they are last in their division currently.

    Nothing matters until the bright lights come on.

    The 2015 Astros grew leaps and bounds in that playoff series against the Royals. They got a little taste of sucess and had it ripped from them by Will Harris might I add.

    I would argue the Astros have the most clutch MLB team of all time. They play above their regular season level every year when it matters most. That is all that matters.
     
    13 in 33 and J_Hunter_1977 like this.
  17. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2013
    Messages:
    38,109
    Likes Received:
    32,705
    Swag drippy

    Pretty sure it's women mostly driving the narrative though. They're the ones who control access to bedroom fun
     
    DreamShook likes this.
  18. Tomstro

    Tomstro Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2016
    Messages:
    24,421
    Likes Received:
    21,258
    well of course they haven’t done anything yet. They are not like the blue jays were. They are a lot more like the Astros were in 2015. They actually look much better than that right now. This was all expected though, as they have tanked for 4 years and have a plethora of very high draft picks. It wasn’t expected to really come together until next year but its happening now. Don’t sleep on the O’s my friend.
     
    noppeper likes this.
  19. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    75,245
    Likes Received:
    124,466
    I dont know is this is a hot take in the baseball forum but:

    i think it's insecure guys that think maxing out irrelevant stats is what you need to get women driving the narrative. Yes some women say they want one thing, but they all def dont date all gigachads. Funny schlubby regular guys get nice looking women on occasion.
     
  20. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    30,974
    Likes Received:
    15,001
    Another thing, they can't tell about height difference for shiz. lol

    Or it could be due to guys lie about their height. Bunch of 5'9 dudes out here lying about being 6 feet.
     
    DreamShook likes this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now