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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 6, 2015.

  1. mick fry

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    Lets hope Tucker doesnt cost us in left.
     
  2. Red Chocolate

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    Correa has similar rookie year #s to Brett Lawrie given this # of games so we need to see a little more, but I'm fairly sold. I don't think he's near the level of Trout but the upside is immense and he's only 20. Good point about him playing a premium position, that elite level hitting ability at SS with solid defense is really freaking valuable, since the vast majority of SS besides Tulowitzki are average to very bad hitters.
     
  3. rocketpower2

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    JED. Let's go.
     
  4. mick fry

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    Look at the old man at third, thats what im talkin bout.
     
  5. rocketpower2

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    Yeah Feigen and Creech are decent. They don't get any scoops or anything though, just a bunch of stuff we already know. They also like to play Switzerland.
     
  6. Houstunna

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    But Bryant is a Cub ;)

    It's early, but current order in Houston...
    Watt
    Correa
    Harden
     
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    So Fetch.
     
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  8. mick fry

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    Tucker is my DH tomorrow. Gattis needs a rest.
     
  9. tmactoyao

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    Watt - 1a/1b in NFL
    Harden - top 5 in NBA
    Correa - top 10 in MLB

    houston, we have superstars :cool:
     
  10. rocketpower2

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    Don't understand why Hinch puts Grego in to face Vogt. Would leave Sipp in there for Vogt if I were him and then make the move.
     
  11. mick fry

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    Where was that pitch?
     
  12. mick fry

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    Five straight balls. Come on Luke.
     
  14. bobloblaw

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    Seriously???

    Correa has more HRs than Lawrie did but otherwise you're right about the stats. However Lawrie was not considered the top prospect in either the Brewers or Jays system. His hot start was a fluke. Check his minor league numbers in comparison to Correa. Correa was projected as a top-3 MLB prospect until his call up. He does everything better than Lawrie including his defense. Correa will be a perennial all-star and gold-glove candidate. I don't think we need to temper our expectations much.
     
  15. rezdawg

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    Im nervous.
     
  16. mick fry

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    Here we go!
     
  17. rocketpower2

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    My god Jed. Just get the out at 1B.
     
  18. Rox Addict

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    Why does it have to be so hard
     
  19. rocketpower2

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    That was awful.
     
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