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[Official] Astros @ Mariners

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Redfish81

    Redfish81 Member

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    I'm greedy. I want a roster where it doesn't matter which reliever he throws out there. They just get outs.
     
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  2. IdStrosfan

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    There is no such thing as a perfect manager.

    And every manager will make some moves that we, as fans, will hate and complain about.

    Dusty has some great attributes and some shitty ones. So does Espada.

    But so far, I prefer Dusty and I wanted Espada over him in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
     
  3. mvpcrossxover

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    2022 was that year.
     
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    Exactly... and that season worked out quite nicely.
     
  5. GOATuve

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    Espada has been bad but Dusty was even worse
     
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    The Duster inherited a much better team than Espada.
     
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  7. IdStrosfan

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    That is completely opinion.

    I understand and respect yours, but don't agree.

    In my opinion, Dusty's major flaw was playing established veterans over younger players, even when the rookies were playing better, stunting their development and potentially costing the team games.

    I see Espada doing the same by sitting Smith and Dezenzo, while continuing to start Dubon, and to some extent, McCormick.

    Plus his in-game decisions are worse, so far
     
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  8. Stephen66

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    I like the idea of a seasoned, winning manager who is retired atm.....
     
  9. GOATuve

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    I respect yours as well and those are valid . Dusty played favorites which was main problem.
     
  10. Qan

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    Espada wouldve still fcked it up with the pitching. Dusty had a stubborn love for vets.
     
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