I agree batting him second. First is a difficult spot in the order to fill, and Biggio has tremendous experience there. Tavares is a guy with basically zero experience above AA. But I like the thought of using his speed to score from first on doubles from Lance and Bags, and his ability to bunt being put into play in late inning situations. And batting down in the order may relieve some of the pressure from Adam, and help him break out of his current slump.
That was my thinking for moving him to 2nd based on his familiarity with that spot. I'll take anything right now, though.
ABA and we may have lost the game in the 9th yesterday. I'd be happy with more platooning at this point in Ausmus' career though. Maybe we will with Duckworth getting another nod later this week.
I'm with RM95, Chavez is a worse hitter than Ausmus. I don't know how the Astros got the two worst-hitting catchers in MLB on one roster, but there you go. I don't want to make a switch unless the other guy is an improvement. Quintero is hitting .389 at Round Rock with a couple homers already. Both figures lead the club. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets called up by June or July. He might've been Pupura's first steal.
OK, Han Solo agrees with me and we've had nearly a page of posts back and forth with good baseball talk. RM95 runs outside to check for mushroom clouds.
I'm with you guys also. Where is Gunn? But seriously, we need to address a few things before the season is over. I really do not know what Chavez does well. At this point, Q would not be a bad idea. Wheeler and Franco need to go. Astacio needs a chance.
that game sucked last night...for the astros that is...I was arguing with my g/f and when the braves hit that HR, I had to pass and say sh*t...she wasn't happy...
A good start. At least Garner is begining to listen. Now drop Adam to #7 hole. Adam's ability is being undermined by his coach. Adam is not comfortable in the #1 spot and it is clearer that Ozaka water. This is an injustice to Adam and it is hurting his confidence and the team. I am not in the school of thought of reacting rather acting without bias as it relates to this team.
