Cmilne23 10,544 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Can we get a little more cowbell up in here? In all seriousness, anyone think the players on this team have significant fall offs in performance? Or is it going to be business as normal? AL West is stacked. Outside of the diarrhea Mariners, the Angels, Rangers, A’s should all be very competitive clubs. Houston still the favorites in West? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikewastaken 414 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 It's gonna be really interesting to see their home/road splits for sure. They are going to get savaged at every stadium they visit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonycpsu 5,252 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,369 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Yeah but they also will be highly motivated to "prove" they are legit hitters as well. AL West will finally be competitive and fun again this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cmilne23 10,544 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, The Big Bat Theory said: Yeah but they also will be highly motivated to "prove" they are legit hitters as well. AL West will finally be competitive and fun again this season. Mariners will provide the batting practice for the 4 clubs ☹️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charger_ss24 388 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I’m setting the over/under of bench-clearing brawls involving Houston at 3. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hollywood42 120 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Some numbers will probably fall a bit, but Bregman, Altuve, Springer, Yordan, are all still fantastic hitters one way or another. I'm not so much concerned about statistical fallout as I am interested in seeing if some of these guys can slide down the draft board a bit. I'd guess probably not, but it's worth watching for Edit to add, they also still have Verlander and Grienke at the top of their rotation. Not too many other teams can match that. The Astros are still going to be very good Edited January 17, 2020 by Hollywood42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonninho 174 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, charger_ss24 said: I’m setting the over/under of bench-clearing brawls involving Houston at 3. I will take the over... Pitchers will be coming at a handful of these guys all season.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sportsfreak2744 762 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) I'd have to imagine that players like Bregman and Altuve will be feeling a lot more pressure out of the gate than they normally would. They'll be anxious to prove they're legitimate star players and it could have them pressing more than normal. Any 1-for-20 slump is going to draw A LOT more attention than it otherwise would. Edited January 17, 2020 by sportsfreak2744 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Cmilne23 10,544 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2020 I’m definitely getting behind the Houston dugout seats this year when they come to Seattle and banging on a trash can all game long. 1 2 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Overlord 527 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'll be curious to see if the Asterisks set a record for hit batters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,369 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Cmilne23 said: I’m definitely getting behind the Houston dugout seats this year when they come to Seattle and banging on a trash can all game long. Finally our long suffering Mariners fan, Cmilne23, can have some actual fun at a Mariners game. 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jb_power 3,465 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 8 hours ago, charger_ss24 said: I’m setting the over/under of bench-clearing brawls involving Houston at 3. this is just for ST ... right? 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charger_ss24 388 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, jb_power said: this is just for ST ... right? First week of ST.🤓 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
My Dinner With Andre 5,752 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 How many spots of ADP do you think the scandal will cost Astros’ hitters? Hard to be overly bullish on any of them. Figure they’ll drop a few picks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryansm11 2,083 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Concern level? I’m genuinely a bit worried about this team. The batters for sure. I know they are all elite talents. Still can’t help but be nervous however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sidearmer 2,131 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 8 hours ago, My Dinner With Andre said: How many spots of ADP do you think the scandal will cost Astros’ hitters? Hard to be overly bullish on any of them. Figure they’ll drop a few picks. Its definitely something that will be tangible. Especially for guys like Bregman and Altuve I think they will certainly drop a few spots. It'll be more interesting to see how other players like Yordan, Yuli, and Correa are effected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shakestreet 4,096 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B&F 887 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Umps likely won't be doing their players any favors either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonninho 174 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Looks like the Stros will be hiring Dusty Baker to be their manager for 2020. I dont rate Dusty very high in terms of 'best managers'. Not sure how he will be able to motivate or keep morale high for the circus that is to be the 2020 Astros season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpartyOn4 723 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jonninho said: Looks like the Stros will be hiring Dusty Baker to be their manager for 2020. I dont rate Dusty very high in terms of 'best managers’. Not sure how he will be able to motivate or keep morale high for the circus that is to be the 2020 Astros season. Motivating and keeping morale high are Baker’s strengths. It’s why he keeps getting jobs despite being unaware that baseball strategy has evolved in the past 120 years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,384 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 This is a pretty good day for Josh Reddick owners 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Overlord 527 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Bregman and Altuve honestly need to keep an eye out all year long for chin music. I realistically expect multiple bench clearing brawls specifically involving those two POS cheaters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonninho 174 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Overlord said: Bregman and Altuve honestly need to keep an eye out all year long for chin music. I realistically expect multiple bench clearing brawls specifically involving those two POS cheaters. Agreed. I dont think some people truly understand how much of this the Astros are going to encounter. It is one of the bigger reasons i have the A's winning the division this year. I expect both to be banged up through out the year, and quite possibly lucky to finish the year. On a side note, i am curious what happens when Mike Fiers is pitching against Jose Altuve/Bregman. going to be must watch TV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonninho 174 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, SpartyOn4 said: Motivating and keeping morale high are Baker’s strengths. It’s why he keeps getting jobs despite being unaware that baseball strategy has evolved in the past 120 years. I see your point. I mean, he has actually had a lot of success as an MLB manager.. albeit he has not won a World Series. Division titles, WS appearance, manager of the year awards, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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