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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 14, 2020.

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  1. Castor27

    Castor27 Moderator
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    All series talk goes in here. Non series talk goes somewhere else. No PBP, that can be found from other sources if you need it. All games are broadcast on AT&T Sports SW unless otherwise noted.


    8-14 Yusei Kikuchi (L) vs. Framber Valdez (L) 8:10

    8-15 Nick Margevicius (L) vs. Cristian Javier (R) 6:10

    8-16 Justus Sheffield (L) vs. Lance McCullers Jr. (R) 1:10
     
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  2. Mr.Pringles

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    YORDAN - YORDAN YORDAN YORDAN
     
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  3. Nick

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    An all-lefty opposing starting regimen for the weekend isn't necessarily the "best" way to get him started...

    Hopefully Springer, rested Altuve, and Bregman can knock them all out.

    Cue the Luhnow (sniffle/sob) Death Star activation gif!
     
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  4. jim1961

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    Are we going to need these this series?
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. J.R.

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    Dusty Baker made it sound like Michael Brantley will play the outfield tomorrow with Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter. Brantley will work out pregame today in the outfield with Gary Pettis.

    Brantley will DH on Sunday and Alvarez will be off.

    Yordan Alvarez said he tested positive for COVID-19, which is what delayed his arrival to the Astros.

    Alvarez said his only symptom of the virus was a few headaches. He does not know how he contracted the virus.

    Dusty Baker said that both Justin Verlander and Roberto Osuna are "working out" at Methodist Hospital.

    Baker said he talked to Justin Verlander today and that Verlander said he feels “very good.”

    “He’s working exceptionally hard,” he said.

    Baker said Roberto Osuna is also feeling “good as well.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. TWS1986

    TWS1986 SPX '05, UH' 19

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    WE'RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Alvarez contracted COVID and then disappeared for months..... okie dokie.

    Already giving Alvarez off days after playing a single game...... okie dokie.


    So how many runs have the pen given up so far today?
     
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  8. Da Man

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    Here's my lineup suggestion for the future:

    1) Springer
    2) Altuve
    3) Alvarez
    4) Bregman
    5) Correa
    6) Brantley
    7) Gurriel
    8) Reddick/Tucker
    9) Maldonado

    Alvarez should be getting more at bats at the 3rd spot. He's either getting pitches to hit or getting on base with Bregman and Correa behind him. Bregman and Correa helps deter bringing a lefty specialist for Alvarez. Opposing managers might be more app to save the lefty for the Brantley, Gurriel and Reddick/Tucker trio. We really should be stacking our highest OPS guys at the top of the lineup.
     
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  9. jim1961

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    Doesn't it just overwhelm you with confidence that the world we live in is full of truthful, honest people that are completely transparent about their lives and thoughts? (cough, cough)
     
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    The Yordan Effect.
     
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    I still hate that OXY sign in the outfield.
     
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    Awkward inning by Framber but one run is acceptable.

    Finish them
     
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    Needed 29 pitches to get through. Need some quick innings so the bullpen has to do less.
     
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    Good to see Yordan's return. Let's get a hot start like last season.
     
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    Is Valdez drunk?
     
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    Altuve, do better.
     
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    TWS1986 SPX '05, UH' 19

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    Don't you worry, by game 60 he'll turn it around.
     
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  20. J.R.

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    YORBOMB

    WELCOME BACK!
     
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