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Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Jul 29, 2024.

  1. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    Kikuchi is also on the wrong side of 30... you won't be able to find a suitable replacement at the price tag.
     
  2. IdStrosfan

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    Pitchers don't age the same way position players do.

    You see many more age 35+ pitchers than position players, and it is widely accepted that physical peak is much later as well.

    I just looked. In 2024, 25 players were over 35. 16 pitchers and 9 position players.
     
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  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I think we will always have good pitching the way we develop pitchers but we really need a break through offensive player. Other than Chas last year and playoff Pena, we haven't had anyone break through since Tucker.

    Hopefully Brice and Dezenzo can be that guy.
     
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  4. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    I was countering someone's previous post that argued Ronel was too old to keep... which is ridiculous considering his service time status
     
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  5. Qan

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    I hope we can resign this dude. He's been good for us...I guess it all depends on age, but I'm hearing Dana hinting at Kikuchi leaving?
     
  6. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    He's setting expectations, so fans won't be disappointed if it doesn't happen.
     
  7. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I would resign Yusei over Verlander. Verlander is washed.
     
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    Dude got tow up
     
  10. rockets1995

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    Angels already regretting this decision.
     
  11. donkeypunch

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    Sucks man. If any Japanese fa has a comparable offer from a team on the West Coast vs any other team in the league, chances are they're choosing the west coast.
     
  12. rhino17

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    I mean, so would I.

    All things the same, I'm choosing the west coast 10/10 times. Especially if you are making tons of money.
     
  13. Buck Turgidson

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    or NY

    like I pontificated a while ago...why don't the Vietnamese love baseball?
     
  14. donkeypunch

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    Thank goodness young Cubans do. Suck on that good weathered coastline.
     
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    Never betraying SCREWSTON baby. **** ya if you leave.
     
  16. Qan

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    We hate everybody...silently.
     
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  17. Buck Turgidson

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    Love the Gulf Coast...do not play baseball.

    This is not helping out the Stros at all.
     
  18. BlindHog

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    That's the Gulf of America now.
     
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  19. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    I do
     
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    A duuuuuu
     

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