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I have grown tired of Jose Abreu

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Underrated23, May 7, 2023.

  1. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Yeah, I know. It looks like he has his old swing back. It took 2 months and a lot of heartburn to correct it. I hopeful for a Abreu hot streak towards the end of the season assuming we make the playoffs. He completely capable of having an Alvarez type month or two.
     
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  2. Houstunna

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    740 would be a good finish considering how he started the season, but we need 800 seasons for a good signing. Had he signed for half his contract dollars, 740 would be more acceptable. Here's hoping he stays heated for the remaining duration.
     
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    At this point, assuming the reversion to his prior performance levels is sustainable, i think you have to write off those first 2 months. For sanity as much than anything. If he slugs .800 from June 1 til the end of the season and through the playoffs, that's still a win IMHO.
     
  4. IdStrosfan

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    I agree if he has OPS of .800 the rest of the season, he is an. 800 PPS hitter going into the playoffs, not a .740 OPS guy, or whatever he ended the season at
     
  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    It's a good signing if he maintains this and has one of his hot months when it counts. He's completely capable of having a high 900s month or two.
     
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    Abreu is paid to drive in runs in the middle of the order. Given that, this seems like a good sign (this includes the shitty part of his season):

    No one on base: 0.536 OPS
    Runners on: 0.724 OPS
    Runners in Scoring Position: $0.849 OPS
    RISP w/ 2 outs: 1.212 OPS (w/ a 0.420 BA)

    He's not hitting well overall, but when he needs to be at his best, he tends to be (for whatever reason).
     
  7. Houstunna

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    He’s also on pace for his 2nd worst RBI season of his career.
     
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  8. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Not if he continues to hit like he's been hitting this month.
     
  9. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Why did you post this?
     
  10. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Did I jinx him? Yeah he is going suck. We should DFA him.
     
  11. jayfree

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    120 RBIs in-coming ;)
     
  12. Houstunna

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    Point is you stated the obvious after I already said it in my first post you quoted

    Abreu has a .822 OPS this month

    800 was the target I said for a good signing
     
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    Thanks for pointing out this fact. This is good to see.
     
  14. IdStrosfan

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    Thru June
    Abreu: 19 xbh, 41 rbi, .627 ops
    Yuli: 15 xbh, 16 rbi, .717 ops
    Bell: 24 xbh, 37 rbi, .712 ops
    Mancini: 14 xbh, 24 rbi, .663 ops
    Rizzo: 23 xbh, 37 rbi, .787 ops
     
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    Be ready
     
  16. El_Conquistador

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    If Abreu can just be league average at 1B, this lineup will be in great shape when we reach full health.

    Altuve 2B
    Pena SS
    Alvarez LF
    Abreu 1B
    Tucker RF
    Bregman 3B
    Brantley DH
    Y Diaz C
    McCormick CF

    Of course we know Maldy will be in there 80% of the time
     
  17. InTheGroove

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    Welcome to the WS championship winning club.
    Get some.
     
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    If Abreu hadn't regained form we would be in some deep s**t right now, thankfully over the last month he's performing up to his contract.
     
  19. TheRealist137

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    Form is temporary. Class is permanent
     
  20. Underrated23

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    Thank you for waking up Abreu. We needed you big time today.
     
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