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[Official] Astros @ Rangers

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

  1. SuraGotMadHops

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    How great it is to see Jose Abreu smacking that baseball around? It was clear the Rangers strategy was pitch around the batters in front of him and make him be the one to beat them, and he answered the call. Man when he and Pena produce in the lineup it just changes freakin everything.
     
  2. Snake Diggit

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    Vintage Abreu and 2022 Playoff Pena makes this lineup the greatest ever assembled.
     
  3. IBTL

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    lmao.
     
  4. Marshall Bryant

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    Abreu has had such a consistent career, I just can't believe he has struggled this bad until recently.
     
  5. cmlmel77

    cmlmel77 Up all Night Watching Houston Sports
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    Well, depending on whether they choose to play the best lineup, which is only “sporadically”. But next year with a sane manager they should challenge for 2019 Astros/1927 Yankee levels
     
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  6. IBTL

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    Loved every second of it. Suck it Semien.
     
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  7. Qan

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    It covers up Maldonado, makes it less of an eyesore. I just hope Maldy always bunt when there's a man on 1st with less than 2 outs, don't even swing the bat.
     
  8. The Beard

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    Bro there is no guarantee he isn't back next year

    He knows everyone is pissed at him, including some players, and he very well could enjoy soaking that up

    And there is ZERO chance Crane wacks him, ZERO. The decision will be all up to the duster
     
  9. Qan

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    They don't have to do anything. Dusty's contract ends after the last game played. Crane could just ignore it and move on...if he's smart, and I'm sure he is
     
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  10. The Beard

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    Close

    Last year we had Framber and Javier both at the absolute top of their game

    But Vintage Abreu, Pena and a strong Montero does make this group the likely favorite when it comes to playoff baseball

    But reality is, and I know you are more a supporter of Dusty, but reality is if we don't play our best lineups in the playoffs we give ourselves a lesser chance to win. Whoever it was that made the final lineup decisions in the playoffs last year seemed to understand that, and we need the same thing again. I'm not even talking about Maldanado cause I know he is going to play
     
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  11. Colt45

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    The Ticket just played Linkin Park's "The End" coming out of commercial to discuss Arlington's utter collapse. They've given up on the division and are praying they can catch Toronto. They're calling it the worst regular series in Mall Cop history and believe it's only surpassed by Game 6 as the lowest point in their history.
     
  12. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Legally it is as simple as that

    But if Dusty says he wants to come back, Crane isn't going to be the one who says no
     
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    On one fan site, they were thinking we cracked the pitchcom and knew what pitch was coming. :rolleyes: If you look at some of the pitches that were hit out, I would be asking why that pitch (are they being too predictable)? Even Staton said it on the broadcast when J. Abreu hit the slam
     
  16. AznH-TownFan

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    Damn, hope our boys figure out how to crack the pitchcom at MMP too. LOL
     
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  17. JeeberD

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    I was there last night, and it was a very pleasant temp inside. What was even more pleasant was being there with three Rangers fans who were depressed and moping all game long. :)
     
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  18. The Beard

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    He is actually a good bunter, just don't see many try to move runners over anymore since the analytics has shown it to lead to less scoring
     
  19. jayfree

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    Mariners get lucky again with the Rays choosing to use a bad starting pitcher. 6.04 ERA at home and has given up 4 runs in each of his last 3 starts (12 Runs in 16 innings). SMH

    But the Mariners have won Castillo's last 7 starts so perhaps this was going to be an auto-win for the Mariners regardless. Might as well get rid of your worst starter.
     
  20. Baba Booey

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    That beat down of the Rangers was glorious. I’ve never seen anything like that. It’s had me hyped up all day!
     
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