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2018 Spring Training

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by J.R., Feb 14, 2018.

  1. Marteen

    Marteen Member

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    This offseason flew by. Still feels like they just won Game 7 yesterday.
     
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  2. J.R.

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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    Brady Rogers | Mike Hauschild
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    Joe Smith | Hector Rondon
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    Anthony Gose
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    Not Astros related but Jesus Christ Swarb looks great. Wish Reed did the same.

     
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  4. J.R.

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    Reymin Guduan | Jandel Gustave
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    Buddy Boshers | Riley Ferrell
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    Brendan McCurry | Framber Valdez
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    | Max Stassi
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    Tim Federowicz | Garrett Stubbs
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  5. J.R.

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    JD Davis | Derek Fisher
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    Kyle Tucker | Alejandro Garcia
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    Jon Kemmer | Matt Ramsey
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    Jack Mayfield | Nick Tanielu
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    Cionel Perez | Trent Thornton
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    Myles Straw | Jamie Ritchie
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    Drew Ferguson | Jacob Dorris
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    Randy Cesar
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    Joe Espada | Brent Strom
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  6. J.R.

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    Coaches/Managers continued...

    Dave Hudgens | Windmill
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    Alex Cintron | Troy Sniker
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    Jeff Albert | Chris Holt
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    Dyer Miller | Josh Miller
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    Bill Murphy | Ralph Dickerson
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    Darryl Robinson | Mark Bailey
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    Josh Bonifay | Doug White
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    Morgan Ensberg | Omar Lopez
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    Mickey Storey | Rodney Linares
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    Javier Bracamonte | Michael Collins
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  7. pw1993

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    Last I checked, Michael Collins (last photo) flew with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon.

    Only fitting, then, that upon his return to Earth he would coach the ASTROS.
     
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    Matt Ramsey with that beard there is going to fit right in.
     
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    The troops look like they're ready to march into battle.

    Seeing Gustave there reminds me of how well he pitched in last year's spring training.

    Federowicz has some HR power. Would be nice for him to show that off in ST.

    Brendan McCurry was lights-out for about a 6-week stretch last season. If people can set the meth issue aside I can see Brendan developing a fan base this year.
     
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    Major props to @J.R. for the names of the lesser knowns. I wouldve never guessed that was Morgan Ensberg. When did he join the staff?
     
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    He still plays in the NL, right?

    Roll a ball out to him and see how he does.
     
  12. J.R.

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    Been back with the club (minors) for a few years I think now but is in his 2nd(?) year of managing. He's their Class A Advanced manager.
     
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    He did some radio? PBP here and there, and recently was a roving instructor. He's an incredibly cerebral guy. Listen to him whenever you get the chance.
     
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    Jesus, Ensberg looks like he's lived a hard 42.
     
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    This was already posted in the 2018 Spring Training games thread but I figured I'd post it in here as well.

     
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    Lol I felt old when I saw the picture. He was such a fresh-faced youngster when he broke into the bigs and I was in high school around that time. Now look at him.
     
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    Here we go!

     

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