Good first series, main takeaways were how good the SP looked in their first outings of the year. Still need at least 10-15 more games to draw any conclusions about the offense but it was nice to see both Meyers and McCormick contribute with their bats. For now I expect Rodgers to bust and Smith to be ok but not great, which will put the Astros a bat short. Top 3 deadline targets would be Brandon Lowe, Jake Cronenworth, and Brendan Donovan.
https://www.si.com/mlb/mlb-official-word-on-legality-of-yankees-torpedo-bats That’s bullsh*t. The Astros should go ahead and do the same. Watch it be banned then
The first few series can have some weird days off due to the season starting on a Thursday. Several teams had a Friday off day and that was the original plan for this series. Astros have an off day this coming Friday in the middle of the series in Minnesota.
It was a hit and run on a 3-2 count that Paredes didn't hit (swung through a middle-up 90mph meatball)
You’re not exactly a sunshine pumper either, pal. At least not since your favorite catcher and manager left 2 years ago.
Whoever wanted OD to be Thursday afternoon. It is good to have a break to ease in the pitching staff. If they just did OD on Friday, the natural day off would be Monday. Sometimes, I just don't understand MLB decisions. Seems like they jump over backwards sometimes to just make it difficult to watch your favorite team.
