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The Return of Astros Legend Luis Garcia

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by lnchan, Jun 28, 2024.

  1. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    Just because the other thread gives me a panic attack everytime I see it...


     
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  2. astrosrule

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    That relief appearance in Seattle makes him a legend forever
     
  3. Nick

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    His waterpark question/answer almost just as legendary....
     
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    Let's pray some about this.
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    RHP Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery)
    Expected return: Late July
    Garcia played catch on July 9 and will throw a bullpen session on July 10. He was supposed to play catch on July 8, but Hurricane Beryl forced the Astros to push the plan back by a day.


    https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/astros-injuries-and-roster-moves

    I am a bit more optimistic about Garcia than the others...
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    Rehab start postponed due to sore elbow... Further explains the Dana Brown deadline desperation.
     
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    Not returning this year.
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    ...won't happen until next year :(
     
  9. vince

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    Is Garcia shut down for the rest of the season?
     
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    I believe so. Due to vaginitis.
     
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    Thanks a lot pitch clock
     
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    Velocity still on the low side (topping out around 93).

    Will see if this is either new arm slot/mechanics stuff… or is he evolving into a junk-ball pitcher because obviously something had to happen with the original TJ repair for it to take this long?

    At least he has better command of the off-speed stuff, as opposed to the last Astros starter who had to re-invent everything due to inabilities to rely on the fastball.
     
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    More ready than Arrighetti.
     
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    Most likely Coaches told him to hold back and Throw Low 90s, don't Overthrow and get injured. Take it easy. Focus on locating all of your pitches.

    Slow Arm buildup in velocity and stamina.

    Very happy to see Luis Garcia succeed. Cristian Javier, Spencer Arrighetti also.
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    The sweeper looks amazing..
     
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    This was 14 months ago and he's still rehabbing.
     
  19. snowconeman22

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    I love Luis

    Dude has /had some of the best pitching talent I've seen from the Astros in a while .

    It's not so much that he had an electric arm , but that he had a great cutter , sweeper , and change ... Along with a mid 90's fastball. And when he was on he mixed very well.

    The delivery does look painful and I hope he can get a little looser .

    That last highlight was a pitch that very few MLB batters would swing at imo .
     
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    Does anyone know how fast he's been throwing?
     

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