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[Official] Astros @ Rangers

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Sep 4, 2023.

  1. Amshirvani

    Amshirvani Member

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    Unfortunately Dusty inexplicably plays Abreu 5th even though he’s been awful all year

    this is a prime example of Dusty hurting this team
     
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  2. MadMax

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    Man he almost threw that away
     
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  3. Puppet Master

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    We got the bullpen in at least
     
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  4. SooneRockStro

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    I’ll be so happy when Abreu’s contract is over.
     
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  5. Stephen66

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    Same can be saId about people coming here just to dick ride Dusty
     
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  6. Viol8r

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    Only 2 more years.
     
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    It’s an absolute joke that Abreu bats 5th or 6th in this lineup with Peña, Brantley, Chad, Diaz to choose from.
    Abreu should always be 7/8th until he can figure it out… if ever
     
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  8. SooneRockStro

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    Lineup construction continues to kill this team. How is Chaz not batting 5th? **** Dusty man.
     
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  9. Htown Stros

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    Hey Abreu...maybe it's time to switch up your strategy. You consistently watch meatballs for strike one and then swing as dogshit for strike two.

    It seems like this happens half his ABs I swear.
     
  10. RussE

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    .232/640 OPS for Abreu
     
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  11. RussE

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    Steve Sparks is a good commentator. Julia? Not so much.
     
  12. Qan

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    That's a Dusty decision. Dusty is no casual fan, he knows best.
     
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  13. AznH-TownFan

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    Abrue, the master of rally killer!!
     
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  14. Viol8r

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    It's going to be so great when Dusty is officially fired.
     
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  15. Amshirvani

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    I saw a tweet that he’s had 38 or so straight ABs watching first pitch strike
     
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  16. RussE

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    That first pitch was begging to be hit.
     
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  17. Houstunna

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    Players are saying f*** everybody when they do that. Even their own stats.
     
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    the only time chas hits 5th was when he was batting better than Ohtani lol.

    that's johnnie's requirement for chas
     
  20. RussE

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    As soon as they tie it.

    Gone.
     

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