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Astros sign Christian Walker

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Radricky, Dec 20, 2024.

  1. ROCKSS

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    Bring on BASEBALL baby!!
     
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    infield has me excited, but man that outfield...guess it is what it is.
    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Radricky

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    Is that what he had last year as well? I thought I remember reading he had an injury that impacted him in the 2nd half/end of the year.
     
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    Walker is a good, but not great Gurriel. And that's a profound improvement.
     
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    It is
     
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    Nothing like a worrisome, reoccurring soft tissue injury....
     
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    he's been a marathon man for the better part of 3 seasons since he's broken out

    anything over 130 games a year is a win in your 30s

    those guys always push through in the playoffs
     
  9. Nook

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    Part of the appeal of Christian Walker is that you can pencil him in the line up most games and he gives you elite defense at 1st with no frills or special requirements to show up at the park.

    He is 33 years old but has long taken care of himself and did not play a lot as a young player.
     
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    Has Dezenzo been playing much in RF and if so, how's he looking out there defensively?
     
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    "It's something I don't want to see right now. I'm just hoping for the best."

    - Espada on Walker injury

    Should know more tomorrow. Yikes.
     
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    Bobby Abreu disappointment all over again.
     
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    Do you think there is untapped upside or that he’s already peaked? Seems like if he’s firing on all cylinders he could be the 3rd or 4th best first baseman in the league behind Olson, Vlad, and Freeman
     
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    Why can't we have nice things?
     
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    2022 was nice all around. But I remember the excitement when we first made it to 500 on a season. So I have a long, if fading, memory.
     
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    Are we ****ing getting paid back for all the years of winning with the constant god damn injuries? After the last couple of years, it felt like we were due for a more healthy year. I guess not.
     
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    2022 was the aberration, not the other years..2024 and 2025 are pretty typical.
     
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    Short term memory is the first to go, long term lasts longest.
     
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    Yep. I remember when my GGGGrandad introduced me to his friend Abraham Lincoln....

    I'll never forget it.
     
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