I think the main thing about Dana that makes him better is that he listens to others in the org. In this specific case, he obviously respects what Murphy and Miller think and gets the guys they want. Kikuchi is a prime example of that.
I prefer that. It means it is harder for other teams to replicate it and go after the players the Astros want.
Given al we have been through with the loss of draft picks its amazing one dude shines every year. I'm not buying the farm on Brice until he gets the K's under controll but he is young and given this time of need, Any injection of youthful exuberance is welcomed.
At this point he is the 2nd baseman, if a month from now he's fallen apart we can always just slide Altuve back over there. No need to look for a 2B on the market.
Game 1 playoffs starting lineup (realistic possibility) Pena Alvarez Altuve Smith Walker Diaz/Carartini Matthews Dubon Melton I’d rather it be Paredes and meyers but I’m selling on that right now. If that was the lineup and we had all current pitchers plus Arrighetti and Javier healthy I’d feel pretty damn good about our chances. I’d take that if offered it.
