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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 10, 2023.

  1. Amshirvani

    Amshirvani Member

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    Also not sure what we are expecting with Brantley and Lance when they come back. Lance has not been a reliable SP the last several seasons, injury prone, seems to have gone away from what made him so successful as maybe he’s afraid of reinjuring his forearm. Hope I’m wrong he would be a hell of a catalyst but he seldom goes deep into games
     
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  2. SuraGotMadHops

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    If this new and improved Dubon became a poor man's trash can era Marwin utility man I would be pretty happy with that.
     
  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Better defense but worse offense. Dubon is a contact hitters, so if he avoids double plays, he should get a decent number of RBI's if we move him up in the lineup. I see Dusty slotting him in the lineup in same position he is replacing when Altuve and Brantley comes back.
     
  4. Kemahkeith

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    Trade him for Ohtani right now.


    lol
     
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  5. IdStrosfan

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    Definitely don't want him higher in the lineup.

    He is still not a run producer.

    He actually is a good fit for the 9 hole. He handles the bat well and does not clog up the bases in front of the top of the lineup.
     
  6. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Dubon's extra suckage since joining Houston is finding its water level

    Going forward, he will still suck overall at the plate, but hopefully not extra suck
     
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  7. IdStrosfan

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    I dont think he is Rod Carew but am optimistic he stays above "suck" level.
     
  8. PuzzledFan

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    Well perhaps it has. Just enjoy it.
     
  9. Astrodome

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    Dubon has played in 6 postseason games and not has made an out yet.
     
  10. IBTL

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    You dare doubt DA GOAT?! wtf!
     
  11. No Worries

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    Prepare for the Tsunami!!! Believe!!!
     
  12. conquistador#11

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    I just hope Dubon can stay this hawt for another 3 weeks.
    I like playing along and saying things like: Trout wishes he was Mauricio.
     
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    I love that we've now debating whether or not the 26th man on the roster should be playing everyday.
     
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    Some things never change

     
  15. Rock Block

    Rock Block Sorta here sometimes
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    “Dos cheating muda fuggas” dipshiits were probably chanting “fugg Altuve” during CCs AB….you can’t make this shiit up with the NYY fans
     
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    on our way to the World Series!
     
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  18. mvpcrossxover

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    did i see that right? top of the 1st? what in the world lol
     
  19. STR8Thugg

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    we were 6-7 in 2020 also, not sure why I keep seeing this left out
     
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  20. Stephen66

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    Rays are this years' Yankees
     

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