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2019 Astros Minor League Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Nov 7, 2018.

  1. vince

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    Thanks for posting.
     
  2. Buck Turgidson

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    The first part, before it went haywire with bats and knives, reminded me instantly of this (eta: the fight starting at the 1:45ish part):

     
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  3. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I find it hard to believe he was not permanently cut. Seems there must be more to this story. He is not that good to keep around.
     
  4. Buck Turgidson

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    My thoughts were that because he assaulted a fellow employee, regardless of criminal charges filed (as of yet), in front of multiple witnesses, and they're both MLBPA members...that there might be some legal things at play that we're not privy to.

    Also, caveat, this is all assuming this story is true. I have no reason to doubt it at this point.
     
  5. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Not disagreeing, but they should be able to cut Guduan due to lack of performance regardless of any other issues.
     
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  6. Buck Turgidson

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    You would think. Is there a precedent for this? A teammate beating up another and then getting cut immediately?
     
  7. Mr.Scarface

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    Or u try to trade him in the offseason.
     
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    Cristian Javier promoted to AAA.
     
  10. bobrek

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    Odds of a September call up?
     
  11. Snake Diggit

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    Probably not very high but I was really surprised at Toro’s callup so you never know. Like Toro, Javier is scheduled to be Rule 5 eligible so he will be added to the 40 man by November, which increases odds he will be called up.
     
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    With the expected release of Guduan, maybe they can 40 man one of Javier and Paredes in September and see what they can do in relief? I only see four real locks for the post-season roster in Osuna, Pressly, Harris, and McHugh. Peacock and James will probably make it but both are coming off injuries, and after that I have no idea who they would want for the seventh reliever.
     
  13. Snake Diggit

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    Reports on Javiers stuff aren’t that great so I would be really really surprised if he was a possibility for the postseason roster. I could see him called up in September to eat some trash innings.
     
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    Kyle Tucker just stole second for his 30th stolen base, and he's now the first 30-30 player in Round Rock history.

    Fifth ever player in PCL history, according to the RR broadcaster Mike Capps.


     
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    His fastball isn’t very good. He has two other pitches that are very good and a change up that is very good when he has control of it. His future rests 100% on that change up and polishing his command. If he gets the change up over consistently for strikes, he will be good for a really long time.
     
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  18. The Beard

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    If Tucker is called up September 1 when rosters expand, is he eligible for the post season roster?

    Just wondering, what if he comes up and goes Alvarez on mlb, is it an option?
     
  19. Joe Joe

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    Yes. He's an option if gets called up and dominates.
     
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    I'd think Joe Smith would be a lock as of today as well.
     

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