26 players Max 13 pitchers SP Valdez, Javier, Urquidy, Garcia, Brown, Blanco RP Pressly, Montero, Abreu, Stanek, Neris, Maton, Martinez C Maldonado, Lee 1B Abreu, Diaz 2B Hensley, Dubon SS Pena 3B Bregman OF Alvarez, McCormick, Tucker, Meyers, Dirden
Looks good except for Dirden who isn't on the 40 man. Madris lets them keep everybody without exposing them. I'm not sure if Madris could be dropped without exposing him to the waiver wire. But this is pretty nitpicky. If there were no roster consideration, Dirden certainly wins the Spring Training battle. Also, how many PA would be available? They might prefer sending him down just to get PAs.
C: Brad Ausmus 1B: Jeff Bagwell 2B: Craig Biggio SS: Ricky Guitierrez 3B: Bill Spiers RF: Derek Bell CF: Carl Everett LF: Moises Alou
Doubt the team fields a roster with only one backup infielder. I guess Rylan Bannon is making it to cover for Altuve...the infield options are garbage. Diaz and Dirden are competing for Brantley's spot. Diaz is on the 40 so he gets the edge. C Maldonado 1B Abreu 2B Hensley SS Pena 3B Bregman LF Alvarez CF McCormick RF Tucker DH Diaz C Lee IF Dubon IF Bannon OF Meyers SP Framber,Javier,Garcia,Urquidy,Brown RP Pressley,Neris,Montero,Abreu,Stanek,Maton SP/RP Blanco,Martinez
Looking forward to Thursday! I’m going to sleep watching Game 1 of the 1986 NLCS on YouTube like normal people always do.
Starters F Valdez*, C Javier, L Garcia, J Urquidy, H Brown Tandems R Blanco, S Martinez Relievers R Pressly, B Abreu, R Montero, H Neris, R Stanek, P Maton Catcher / Bench M Maldonado / K Lee Infielders / Bench J Abreu, D Hensley, J Pena, A Bregman / M Dubon Designated Hitter / Versatile Bench Bat Dirden / Diaz Outfielders / Bench Y Alvarez, J Meyers, K Tucker* / C McCormick
Yes. Confident. But I am somewhat concerned our opening day streaks are going to be broken just because they are streaks.
Opening Day vs Cease: Line-up 2. 1 SS Pena 3. 2 3B Bregman 1. 3 LF *Alvarez 4. 4 1B Abreu, J 5. 5 RF *Tucker 9. 6 DH Hensley 7. 7 CF McCormick 8. 8 2B Dubon (History verses Cease) 6. 9 C Malonado Bench 10. C2 Lee C2/1B/LF *Salazar 11. OF Meyers 12. IF *Madris Julks LF/RF/3B 13. UT Diaz DH/PH/C3/1B 1. SP1 *Framber 7. CL Pressly 8. RP Stanek 9. RP Neris 10. RP Abreu, B 11. RP Montero 12. RP Martinez 13. RP Maton 2. SP2 Javier 3. SP3 Urquidy 4. SP4 Brown 5. SP5 Garcia 6. SP6 Blanco IR *Brantley IR Altuve IR McCullers Now if Altuve starts on the 60 day DL, this could open up a roster spot on the 40 man for Dirden. Madris gets the call over Dirden because of his roster spot. Also, I'd love to see Tucker at lead off, but I don't expect it.
Doubt Dirden makes the team. They will keep Bannan or sign a vet infielder for the bench until Altuve gets back.
I like this but I feel it is one infielder too short unfortunately. Instead of 5 outfielders it'll be Bannon or Perez instead of Dirden since they are already on the 40 man. Dirden will be next man up if Meyers struggles, but both Meyers and Dirden will likely be down if Brantley can come back healthy.
Seems possible. It just pushes Dubon into IF-only backup coverage. Dirden can cover 3 OF spots, though he shouldn't cover CF full-time.
Opening Day Lineup: SS Pena LF Alvarez 3B Bregman RF Tucker 1B Abreu DH Diaz CF Meyers 2B Dubon C Maldonado Bench: Hensley, Lee, Matijevic, McCormick Rotation: Valdez Javier Garcia Urquidy Brown Bullpen: Martinez, Blanco, Maton, Stanek, Neris, Abreu, Montero, Pressly
Diaz definitely makes the team and in my opinion, should be the starting DH. Absolutely ELITE hitting talent.
Think he’s good for sure, but would love for him to draw a walk every once in a while. Think that’s what’s going to separate him from being solid to all star level.
Ok I was wondering what infielder might take Dirden's spot. That was my only question when I came up with my roster.
