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[Official] Astros @ Marlins

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 14, 2023.

  1. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Dusty was asked about this for Verlander's first game back and he got pissed and said Verlander didn't request Dubon, he's the manager and he makes the lineup decisions. Except of course when a pitcher requests Maldy, then he's not the manager...
     
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  2. The Beard

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    Here is the deal

    We keep talking about running down the Rangers and Johnnie keeps playing lineups that aren’t our best 80% of the time

    Tonight is a big game. Seattle is trying to run us down for a playoff spot, lose tonight and they are in position to possibly catch us this weekend. Not saying that’s gonna happen, but that’s how close they potentially are

    Hey Johnnie, play to win mother ****er
     
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  3. J_Hunter_1977

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    I love it when people call him Johnnie. Lol
     
  4. mvpcrossxover

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    what y'all think? over/under 3 runs today?
     
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  5. Qan

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    Maldonado with a grandslam on his bday!
     
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  6. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Yes, I think the defensive miscues of Maldy and Dubon will lead to 3 runs for Miami.
     
  7. Bury Me in the H

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    Ooooooof. :p
     
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  8. Stephen66

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    I blame Dusty, because I don't really believe pitchers are asking for a catcher who can't hit, run, throw, or frame.
     
  9. Kphorns14

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    40 games to go, 3.5 back. Screw peoples feelings it’s time to put out the best lineups 4/5 games. Not the opposite
     
  10. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Especially guys as competitive as Verlander.
     
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  11. Radricky

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    He's also the leader in passed balls
     
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  12. Jose Cuervo

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    At least Altuve is in the lineup and not Kessinger.
     
  13. Wulaw Horn

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    But, at least the team also gives up 3/4 of a run more with him behind the plate so you know the game management is solid.
     
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  14. Houstunna

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    Dusty is trying to breadcrumb fans into submission.

    It won't work.
     
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    Altuve saw the lineup Dusty was gonna run out there today without him and suddenly felt better.
     
  16. YOLO

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    Hunter Brown starting Sunday. Please skip Javier starts or push him to the bullpen for the time being

     
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    Hey I like Kessinger. I wouldn’t mind seeing him get more time at SS with Peña having a very lackluster season.
     
  18. Wulaw Horn

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    Why can’t maldonado be like every other millennial I have ever met and not work on his birthday. Better yet would be a birthday month.
     
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    Diaz apparently has absolutely no ability to play first base.

    Singleton may go 0-42 by the time Abreu gets back.
     
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  20. J_Hunter_1977

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    Hard pass
     
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