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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    These are on baseball reference. And we agree that the batters frequently need the freedom to swing at the first pitch. However there are...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I apologize. I read the split wrong. But it actually emphasizes my point even better. In PAs where Dubon swung at the first pitch = .564 OPS In...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I still think Sanchez swinging at that pitch was dumb. He got lucky that he was at Daiken. Thats a flyout in 28 of 30 stadiums.
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    So clearly we are simply not on the same page. From the beginning I have simply said Espada NEVER does it and needs to start including it. Doing...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Let's say its the 5th inning with 1 out of a tie game. Mauricio Dubon is up and Jake Meyers just walked on 5 pitches. Pena is on deck. I have...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    What I don't understand is why you think its ridiculous that a manager may consider having a hitter take the first pitch? Once? Ever? By saying...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    And how many times did Jeremy swing at the first pitch and either miss it or put a pitcher's pitch in play and get himself out? I think its very...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Giving every hitter the approval to swing at the first pitch each and every AB is stupid why even have a manager? Just let every player do...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Altuve 3000 chase?

    The question will be answered by Carlos Beltran's ballot performance long before Altuve is eligible.
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Agree. Empty calories. He is a bad baseball player cos-playing as a good one because someone decades ago thought batting average was the be-all...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Ridiculous No. I want the manager to actually decide whether or not a player swings because the hitters can't be trusted to make a positive...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 postseason watch thread

    I would have loved to have gotten Tarik Skubal from the Cubs in that trade. The chances were exactly the same. But yes. Suzuki would have been...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I don't have any inside information but I have eyes and ears. I watch games and frequently say " OK this pitcher has thrown 8 consecutive balls...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    If I were Joe I would say. "Watch for a take sign on pitch one. After that the AB is yours until you get 2 strikes" Work with the hitting...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Joe is not perfect. I was hoping he would be replaced but he will at least start the year as the manager and I hope he makes it all the way...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Oct 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM in forum: Houston Astros