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[Official] Astros @ Royals

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. cangrejero51

    cangrejero51 Member

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    Actually, look at the Altuve thread, and you will see that i did not only talked about yesterday, but lately he is hitting a lot and very important because we have Lowrie and Springer injured.
     
  2. cangrejero51

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    Yes, and hopefully they will continue that way, and Kazmir will pitch 8 innings easily.
     
  3. tellitlikeitis

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    Is cangrejero the DD of the Astros section of the BBS? I'll hang up and listen.
     
  4. mick fry

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    Thinking Rotary phone?
     
  5. Nick

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    Singleton has to hit a HR at some point this year, correct?
     
  6. Rox Addict

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    Hmmmm good point : ) lol
     
  7. AUstrofan

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    Carter Junior.
     
  8. cangrejero51

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    not good at bat by Singleton, bad pitches he could not hit
     
  9. Amshirvani

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    We're getting some good swings on this guy
     
  10. mick fry

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    Depends if he gets to play rest of season which is doubtful.
     
  11. RedNation

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    Hey look, Castro with a hit
     
  12. Rox Addict

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    He has been horrible since he got called up
     
  13. NIKEstrad

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    He's really hitting like a leadoff hitter, whereas before he was hitting like an 8 hitter.
     
  14. Harden2Dwight

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    Jake Maris****
     
  15. roxallways

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    Marisnick just can't hit. Adam Everett of the outfield.
     
  16. cangrejero51

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    Another bad at bat by Marisnick, a hanging slider and could not do anything with that pitch.

    Is a pity he can't hit a lick because he does everything else great
     
  17. cangrejero51

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    Well, he is hitting more like a number 3 hitter, because a leadoff hitter takes more pitches and more walks, and a higher OBP. Because he is so aggressive he is better with men in scoring position.
     
  18. Nick

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    Kazmir's location is great... velocity not there yet though (and as I type this, he hits 94).
     
  19. mick fry

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    Was gonna say with his speed he should try to bunt more for hits but we've seen him bunt.
     
  20. No Worries

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    But he can steal home from first.
     

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