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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:23 AM.

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  1. Htown Stros

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    He had a 3.63 catchers ERA last year. I’m not putting the blame on him for our pitchers’ ineptitude.

    Regardless, the post was about offense.
     
    #141 Htown Stros, Jul 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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    Javier is serving up meatballs today regardless of who is catching. Yadi Molina or Johnny Bench wouldn’t be successful behind the plate.
     
    #142 SamCassell, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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    Really curious to see how Javier is handled and what results he gets.

    In his 2 relief spots since coming back, his velo and whiff rate are much more in line with his peak. Can he keep it at that level for 4+innings, will the Astros even let him try?

    I imagine he is just an opener for a full bullpen day heading into the break.
     
    #143 sealclubber1016, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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    Yanier will be on the bench today.
     
    #144 raining threes, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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    Jose's decision is made before the windup sometimes.
     
    #145 Houstunna, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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    In Wade we trust.... against LHP too.

    Road Matthews. He needs production after the terrible Burrows L last series.

    Sub-10 Strong
     
    #146 Houstunna, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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    Reverse psychology.
    I like it.
     
    #148 Kemahkeith, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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    Astros have one of the worst diffs in baseball in baseball's worst diff division by a mile.

    Stat-pad is the remedy.
     
    #149 Houstunna, Jul 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
  10. Htown Stros

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    Why are you so worried about the run differential?
     
    #150 Htown Stros, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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    Lamonte Wade Jr. Gives me Darius Rucker vibes.
     
    #151 Kemahkeith, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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    Yordan is about the best in MLB
     
    #152 RussE, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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    Now think about how good they'd be if Cam wasn't allowed to challenge anything
     
    #153 Buck Turgidson, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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    Booth said he's stretched out to go 4-5 innings, but of course that depends on performance.
     
    #154 Buck Turgidson, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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    Typical Altuve:(
     
    #155 RussE, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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    Javier with an absolutely gorgeous changeup.
     
    #156 sealclubber1016, Jul 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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    Ground cannot cause a fumble. Dez Brice caught it. ;)
     
    #157 J.R., Jul 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  18. RussE

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    If Brice were 6’4” instead of 5’10” he catches that.
     
    #158 RussE, Jul 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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    Why is Javier starting this game. Rage in my heart. Watching this season has been pretty miserable.
     
    #159 Snake Diggit, Jul 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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  20. RussE

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    Javier:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
    #160 RussE, Jul 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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