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[Official] Nationals @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jun 13, 2023.

  1. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I'll settle for Diaz starting at catcher twice a week. One day at DH and one day at 1B to give Abreu a rest. That's 4 games of his bat. Chas should play almost everyday except when Meyers needs a rest or Yordan wants to run around
     
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  2. The Beard

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    For this to happen Dusty would have to play our best lineup on a regular basis, and he has no interest in doing so

    There was zero reason to think Julks was a better option at DH yesterday than Dubon or Diaz (Dubon OPS vs LHP over 1)

    We simply aren’t talented enough with all our injured guys to not send out our best and still win consistently

    I just hope he doesn’t cost us a playoff spot
     
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  3. IdStrosfan

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    It's like Sunday all over again
     
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  4. Tomstro

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    I think fans are just frustrated. Ready to turn the corner. Astros are having problems doing it. Dusty getting too cute with lineups and playing time is baffling at times. I, for one, am ready to see a more consistent lineup.
     
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  5. IdStrosfan

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    The problem is Dusty being Dusty.

    He has always done this.

    But this season there needs to be more urgency and he has not adapted.
     
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  6. Tuckmose

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    His teams not playing with urgency got him canned at all his prior jobs, he got very lucky last year to coach a juggernaut team oozing with postseason experience. Very hard to mess up bullpen management when only one guy even gave up runs.
     
  7. IdStrosfan

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    Julks
    since May 1st: .221 avg, .610 ops
    since June 1st: .200 avg, .631 ops
     
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  8. Tomstro

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    not improving. Experiment should end for now.
     
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  9. rockets1995

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    If my opinion doesn't matter than, why lower yourself with abusive Language.

    Why not type in I disagree.
     
  10. rockets1995

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    If my opinion doesn't matter than, why lower yourself with abusive Language.

    Why not type in I disagree.
     
  11. rockets1995

    rockets1995 Member

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    You will not tell me what to do.
     
  12. Yordan The Great

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    I thought we were gonna see a perfect game.

    Dangit.
     
  13. Yordan The Great

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    Did we score yet has replaced are we there yet.
     
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  14. Yordan The Great

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    Combined era of Bielak/France/Blanco still hovering around a very respectable 3.50.

    In excess of 100 IP sample size now.
     
  15. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    You're in the wrong game thread
     
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