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[Official] Astros @ Brewers

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 22, 2023.

  1. tallanvor

    tallanvor Member

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    I hear him fine
     
  2. AkeemTheDreem86

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    They could definitely just turn Bags' mic up...
     
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  4. Justin Thomas

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    Maldy’s were on throw downs with a player stealing.

    Diaz just threw to an empty bag and a player scored for second. Not to mention two ground balls to short in his at bats one for an inning ending double play.

    I’m still big on Diaz and think he needs more playing time. But it’s obvious watching him why coaches would be gun shy to start him at times
     
  5. RussE

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    Alright offense, you can't give the rookie goose egg of runs.

    Give him something.
     
  7. dholi_1

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    Jays up 19 against the rays
     
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  8. BMoney

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    Rally time.
     
  9. BMoney

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    The Rays have been coming back down to Earth for a while now (injuries have played their part, certainly).
     
  10. Nick

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    Works both ways… how often do first place teams give up back to back subpar pitching performances?
     
  11. Houstunna

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    Bregman and Yelich's career production are on par

    Huge seasons in 2018 and 2019 surrounded by seasons 100-300 OPS points lower than the breakout years

    Screenshot_20230523-201455_Chrome.jpg

    Screenshot_20230523-201411_Chrome.jpg

    Which other players are similar?
     
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  12. RussE

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    Here’s your chance Abreu. They fear you so much they’re bringing in a new pitcher.

    Perfect spot for your first of many dingers.
     
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  13. BMoney

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    Dear Jose Abreu,

    Hit a home run for the children.
     
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  14. Amshirvani

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    I could be mistaken but aren’t all the defensive metrics showing Diaz to be superior thus far?
     
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  15. AkeemTheDreem86

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    Base hit will do juuuuuust fine here.
     
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  16. IdStrosfan

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    He hits sliders best
     
  17. RussE

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    $19.5 million for that.
     
  18. Amshirvani

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    At least he didn’t hit into a DP
     
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    See what you need in the 5th spot is a dependable RBI guy that won't strikeout a lot.

    You know, someone like Jose Abreu.

    Dusty gonna ride that b**** into the ground.
     
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  20. IdStrosfan

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    Whelp
     

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