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[Official] Astros @ Angels

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 14, 2023.

  1. deb4rockets

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    Here's a crazy idea. Dubon at 2nd, Altuve DH, Julks at 3rd and Bregman at SS when Julks isn't subbing in the outfield.

    The 2019 AL MVP runner-up Alex Bregman said he can play short at an "All-Star level" if the Astros need him to hold down the position.
    - Alex Bregman[/QUOTE]
     
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  2. J.R.

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    Sadly, this is no longer a joke.
     
  3. Rox Addict

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    Javier needs a fence around him like the ones they use in batting practice !!!!
     
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  4. Tomstro

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    Javier is obviously suffering from a dead arm or something. He needs to be shut down.
     
  5. tehG l i d e

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    4.5 back soon enough.
     
  6. Tomstro

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    It feels that way. Looks that way too. No fight in this team right now.
     
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  7. roxallways

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    It's obvious Javier needs to be shut down. The organization desperately keeps sending him out there.
     
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  8. Nick

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    Good news.. not his arm, not his head… just every other aspect of what you need to be a good pitcher (stamina, conditioning, mechanics, leg strength).
     
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  9. Tomstro

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    Javier missed the plate by 2 feet on ball 4. Had em 0-2.

    he’s done folks. Shut him down.
     
  10. RussE

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    Working on his pitch count….again.
     
  11. Tomstro

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    It’s his arm and his head
     
  12. Kphorns14

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    0-2 2 out ends up being a walk. Huge issue this year. Javier ain’t right though. If they’re able to trade for a SP, shut him down or put him in the pen for a few weeks.
     
  13. tehG l i d e

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    I thought that was the plan before the AS break? What the hell changed? I don't get it.
     
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  14. Nick

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    At this point, any pitch in the zone that isn’t smoked…. Is a win.
     
  15. Nick

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    He hasn’t pitched in 2 weeks. Thats as close to shutting somebody down without them having to get re-stretched with multiple rehab assignments, etc.
     
  16. J_Hunter_1977

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    Javier is pretty weak if he can't handle a starter's innings at his age. Maybe he needs a better off season program. I know he hasn't had this kind of a workload before but come on.
     
  17. RussE

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    Froze his ass. Good pitch.
     
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  18. Tomstro

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    I forgot about the ultra stupid on field mic
     
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  19. zeeshan2

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    I m still pissed from last night.

    nice job tucker
     
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  20. tehG l i d e

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    "what's it like to be in the godly presence of the great Ohtani?"
     
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