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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 10, 2020.

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  1. bloodwings19

    bloodwings19 Member

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    That Reddick hit was what made Altuve great. Tuve would get hits like that for years, but recently I believe he has been trying to power the ball, or go for HR ball. That is why Tuve slumping.
     
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  2. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Going for power is what made Altuve great. Maybe he's gone slightly too much, but that is better than him playing small ball only to get Tootblan.
     
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    TWS1986 SPX '05, UH' 19

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    I can't believe Straw is batting 0.107. Christ. I know he's a speed guy, but still. What's Marisnick doing these days?
     
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  4. J.R.

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    IL?
     
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  5. HTown2017Champs

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    Phew. Ups and downs, but overall, I think Bielak can develop into a pretty solid 4th or 5th starter. Seems like a good kid, and looks to be Keuchel/Greinke-like in terms of athleticism.
     
    #85 HTown2017Champs, Aug 11, 2020
  6. J.R.

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    So who in the bullpen is gonna blow it? ;):rolleyes:
     
    #86 J.R., Aug 11, 2020
  7. J.R.

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    That was great :D

     
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  8. Nick

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    Paredes maybe for 2 innings, or Sneed
    Taylor gets the 8th with Scrubb ready just in case
    Pressly gets the 9th.

    this seems to be Dusty’s preference thus far.
     
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  9. Nick

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    We also see teams leaving in a bullpen guy to the following inning to try and get one out before being switched.... which is a way to help mitigate the 3 batter rule.
     
    #89 Nick, Aug 11, 2020
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    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    Former Astro, Jason Castro, just hit a 3-run HR off Fiers.

    Angels lead 4-0 vs OAK
     
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  11. conquistador#11

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    One of the biggest altuve fans .right now he is just not there mentally. He'll be back eventually
     
    #91 conquistador#11, Aug 11, 2020
  12. Nick

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    At least that wasn’t a triple play... was Tailor-made for it though
     
    #92 Nick, Aug 11, 2020
  13. Rock Block

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    Waking up?
     
    #93 Rock Block, Aug 11, 2020
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    As if on cue...
     
    #94 NIKEstrad, Aug 11, 2020
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    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Yup, vintage Altuve with an RBI base hit followed by getting picked off due to bad base running.
     
    #95 marks0223, Aug 11, 2020
  16. J.R.

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    Jose a hot mess ...even when he manages to get on base.
     
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  17. Joe Joe

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  18. Rock Block

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    Haha, well I was referring to a little of everyone getting on but yea that would be vintage Tuve
     
    #98 Rock Block, Aug 11, 2020
  19. J.R.

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    ...

    Gonna need another run or four...
     
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  20. Rock Block

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    LOL an ex Astro, I’m out of words, ya just kind of expect it
     
    #100 Rock Block, Aug 11, 2020
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