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2013 Astros Trade Rumors Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by astros123, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. Nook

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    #1 His name is Josh Hader.
    #2 His fastball has been 92-94 mph this year.
    #3 He is barely 19 years old, 6'3" and 160 lbs, thus it is very likely he will add another few mph to his fastball.
     
  2. The Beard

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    Thanks man, I've had a stressful day and needed the laugh!
     
  3. tellitlikeitis

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    I was semi-serious when I said that.

    Wonder how hard he throws...
     
  4. TimPoopura

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    Lot of reports out there that Hader sits 90-91 now and touches 93-94. Apparently he's had a nice velocity boost since high school. Throws from 3/4 arm slot, hides ball well, is athletic and projectable. It sounds like the determining factor for him will be how well he develops his slider/change, since his CB is decent but the other two are lacking. Really nice project.
     
  5. astros123

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    damn good stuff. thanks
     
  6. juicystream

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    Good thing Harden chose basketball over baseball...
     
  7. boozle222

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    Harden could use his beard to scuff the ball, though, and get a mean spin on it.
     
  8. juicystream

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    Harden Vs. Brian Wilson

    Battle of the Beards!

    [​IMG]
     
  9. cardpire

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    There's a Eurostep in his windup.
     

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