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2016 Spring Training

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Jan 1, 2016.

  1. cangrejero51

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    i have to disagree with you ON THAT PLAY. With no outs, Singleton and Correa hitting behind him, it was NOT the smart play. With 2 outs, yes. You don't make the first out at home plate unless you are certain you are going to make it.
     
  2. conquistador#11

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    my friends, we still got that magic stick!
     
  3. The Beard

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    You are arguing "traditional baseball"

    Nick is talking about metrics, this organization uses metrics not traditional thinking
     
  4. No Worries

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    It's Spring Training. Relax already.
     
  5. Houstunna

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    Good to see Bagwell in uniform again. He's not aging well (for obvious reason), but the long season should keep him busy*


    *idol mind, devil's playground
     
  6. Buck Turgidson

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    They use both, just like every other team, depending on situations

    He didn't need Spring Training, midseason form already.
     
  7. Buck Turgidson

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    Signed to a minor league deal. He has an opt out date sometime at the end of March. Gives them another lefty in camp for guys to work against, much like Cotts. He may decide to go to Fresno for a bit if he can't find a big league gig. Great insurance policy, he pitched adequately for Texas last year. For a 7thish starter I don't see the problem.
     
  8. RunninRaven

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    So I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that at least half of the 15-18 pounds of "muscle" that Singleton put on was in fact not muscle at all. Dude definitely looked stronger but he also just sort of looked fat. And his at bats did not look good at all, to me. I'm glad we have several other options for 1B that we can go with, because I just don't ever see Singleton pulling it all together.
     
  9. Shark44

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    Agreed. I saw him last year in a minor league game in CO. It ended up being a rain delay and the players came up in the stands. Singleton actually looked in decent shape then, now he looks overweight. You would think he would have done everything possible this off-season to be ready to win this job. I just don't think he has the desire.
     
  10. bigtexxx

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    Yeah I saw him on tv yesterday and unless "muscle" looks like a gut overhang, I suspect you're right.
     
  11. cangrejero51

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    Traditional vs Metrics?????

    Well, i like BOTH, all depends in the situation in the game.

    I don't agree sending a runner home, with no outs, and your top hitters coming to bat, UNLESS is almost 100 percent sure he will make it.

    Now, if we are playing in a NL park, pitcher hitting, with 2 outs, send the runner.

    I don't believe in extremes, we have to use ALL AVAILABLE resources, BUT THE RIGHT WAY and the RIGHT situation.

    Today Reed and Bregman are playing, gooood.

    So far Singleton has done NOTHING to win the spot at 1b.
     
  12. cdastros

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    Moran, Bregman, Stassi, Reed, Fontana starting in the infield today. Cool to see the future.
     
  13. cangrejero51

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    Springer continues to hit. Should he hit first or second in our lineup???
    I like him hitting first.
     
  14. cardpire

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    Also has a cannon
     
  15. cangrejero51

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    yes, also range, gets walks, steal bases and hits homers. Also i believe his average will continue to improve, in the .280-.290 range.
     
  16. Marteen

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    Colby Rasmus is a consummate professional, and I hope he retires as an Astro.
     
  17. rocketpower2

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    Altuve's stride and hand positioning look more natural thus far this spring. There is a lot less going on.
     
  18. Nick

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    I'm pretty sure that's always the case when there's noticeable weight gain... They always say it's all muscle, but it's not.

    Richard Hidalgo did not "overtrain" after signing his big deal in 2001... He got fat.

    With regards to Singleton, just goes to show you that early money can be both a blessing and a curse. He's obviously not ready (not sure if he is ever going to get there), but the contract signing advanced his promotion, and his unearned place on the 40 man roster.

    As far as not caring enough to "win" the job... Sometimes guys need to face the precipice to really start to take things seriously. He's going to have to find some sort of inner incentive besides just money.
     
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    Hopefully one of them will step up, unfortunately the 3 main options have struggled, but it is also only 3 games into ST, so there is plenty of time to get it going.
     
  20. The Beard

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    It's spring training Vato
     

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