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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.
     
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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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    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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    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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    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

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    He's setting expectations, so fans won't be disappointed if it doesn't happen.
     
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    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I would resign Yusei over Verlander. Verlander is washed.
     

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