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[Official] Astros @ Athletics

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 25, 2022.

  1. htownrox1

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    No other way to slice it. Absolutely embarrassing and pitiful getting swept by the A’s.
     
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  2. BMoney

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    Maton f-ing sucks. 0-2 count and gives up another run. Jesus.
     
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  3. J_Hunter_1977

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    Just bend over and spread those cheeks. Absolutely disgraceful.
     
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    Mfers really wait until 5 minutes are left on the trading deadline clock to make a move. Make it move now! I need one to make this ugly but predictable sweep go away
     
  5. Rock Block

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    Kemp, Astro killer!
     
  6. RussE

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    Why was Seth taken out Dusty? Maton sucks.
     
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  7. htownrox1

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    One thing is clear: this Maton is not the Maton we saw in last years postseason. Not sure I wanna see him out there this time around.
     
  8. BigM

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    If Kemp could just visualize every opponent as the Astros he’d be making Altuve money.
     
  9. BMoney

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    That was the outlier. Maton was mediocre in Cleveland and in Houston.
     
  10. roxallways

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    The Astros are a great team but not very deep. They still need quite a bit of upgrades to feel ready for October (a couple of bats at least, bullpen help, etc.) The team also appeared to approach this series like it was spring training. Disappointing after coming out like gangbusters after the break but oh well.
     
  11. RussE

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    Astros just want it over now.
     
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  12. RussE

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    Cleanup hitter? I’m frustrated watching this.
     
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  13. Rock Block

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    Tucker should be hitting behind YA but yea Dusty
     
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  14. BigM

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    What happened to having Yordon/Tucker back to back in the lineup? Worked too well?
     
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    Teams would be stupid to pitch to Yordan in a big spot with no current real protection right now with how Dusty configures the lineup.
     
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    Diaz instead of Tucker is so ideal.
     
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    The lineup isn't deep, but the Astros have one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball. Maton is their 5th or 6th best reliever and has an ERA in the mid-3's. And that's without McCullers.
     
  18. Buck Turgidson

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    The Stros are quite deep. IF/OF/SP/RP.

    Doesn't mean that they can't improve at a couple of spots.
     
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  20. roxallways

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    But Dusty loves to use Maton so they need help in the bullpen in my opinion to keep him from using Maton as much as he does.
     
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