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[Official] Orioles @ 2017 World Champion Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 2, 2018.

  1. RKREBORN

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    Probably from Joe Buck’s naked Aaron Judge picture stash
     
  2. donkeypunch

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    LOL. That shoe box is overflowing.

    I wonder if it was over SI's cover photos of the Angels and the Yanks that set him off.
     
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    That's the plan this year, not to overuse him & Devo. We'll see.
     
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    The addition of McHugh and Peacock should do wonders for everyone.
     
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    This mop up crap has got to be tough for McHugh.

    It would be very understandable to me if he were more than a little disgruntled with his situation. It isn't as if he's done anything to not be MLB rotation worthy.
     
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    Kalas: "George Springer with 5 home runs in his last 6 games in that World Series..."

    Blum: "The guy that should've been moved out of the leadoff spot?"
     
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  8. Nick

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    My guess is that he will be moved to the first desperate team that suffers a bad starting pitching injury.

    Till then, Astros will try and give him plenty of semi-regular work... mop up duty vs emergency starter vs starter gets bounced early (really not expecting that last one).
     
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    I think they're going to hold on to McHugh. Luhnow has said numerous times they'll need 7-8 starters over the season.

    Throw in there's a good chance that they'll put Morton, LMJ and DK on the DL at some point during the season.
     
  11. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Astros haven't played in any close and late games so it's mostly been mop up duty for everyone in the bullpen.
     
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    Colin Moran hits grand slam on first AB with Pirates

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  13. J.R.

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    mikol13 Protector of the Realm
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    Morton is so damn humble. Such a likable dude.

    I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen such chemistry with a Houston team, ever. It’s pretty incredible.
     
  16. Houstunna

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    So dominant

    A healthy rotation means the matchup advantage 90% of games. Then, the offense... 99%.

    110 wins seems doable with same health as last season.
     
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    Wasn't his 1st AB. Most impressive thing is zero strikeouts in his 12 ABs.
     
  18. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    I might cheer for him.

    That ball to the face is a replay I'd rather not see again.

    All other traded players can suck though.
     
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