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#9802

 

The #Astros will give Justin Verlander his 2022 World Series ring tonight (he hasn't seen it). They will also show a video tribute to his time here in Houston before the game."I'm glad their not doing it on the day I'm pitching...I'm really excited just to get the ring." @KHOU

 

#9803
A kid challenged Jeremy Peña to a game of rock, paper scissors for his batting gloves and he lost. He paid up.“I just got hustled,” he said.

 

#9804
Justin Verlander reflects on his favorite moments in an #Astros uniform, points to the 2022 World Series title and his no-hitter as two that stand out to him. @KHOU

 

#9805

Deadline shopping list:

1. SP4 

2. Above average bat capable of playing 1B/LF (preferably LH)

3. High leverage RP

All 3 can be rentals and it might actually be better if they are.  Next year’s rotation could be full with Framber, Brown, Javier, France, Urquidy, and possibly Garcia/McCullers.  Plus both Bielak and Whitley will be out of options.  If they think Gilbert will be ready then the bat they get should also probably be a rental.  
 

I wouldn’t want to give up any of their top prospects so I think they should shop in the 2nd and 3rd tier of the trade market.  More than outside help, they just need their existing roster to get healthy and produce.

#9807
54 minutes ago, Snake Diggity said:

Deadline shopping list:

1. SP4 

2. Above average bat capable of playing 1B/LF (preferably LH)

3. High leverage RP

All 3 can be rentals and it might actually be better if they are.  Next year’s rotation could be full with Framber, Brown, Javier, France, Urquidy, and possibly Garcia/McCullers.  Plus both Bielak and Whitley will be out of options.  If they think Gilbert will be ready then the bat they get should also probably be a rental.  
 

I wouldn’t want to give up any of their top prospects so I think they should shop in the 2nd and 3rd tier of the trade market.  More than outside help, they just need their existing roster to get healthy and produce.

After the playoffs expanded to 12 teams from 10, the deadline trade market is vastly different from what we are accustomed to.

There are more teams that have a chance at the playoffs, thus more buyers. There are fewer teams that are out of the playoffs, thus fewer sellers.

It is going to be much more expensive to make a deal. Your shopping list of 3 players would probably do more long term harm than short term good.

#9808

Scherzer has been getting smacked around his last two starts so I am sure he will have a perfect game tonight

#9809
13 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Scherzer has been getting smacked around his last two starts so I am sure he will have a perfect game tonight


cy young resume game 

#9810
26 minutes ago, BornOrange said:

After the playoffs expanded to 12 teams from 10, the deadline trade market is vastly different from what we are accustomed to.

There are more teams that have a chance at the playoffs, thus more buyers. There are fewer teams that are out of the playoffs, thus fewer sellers.

It is going to be much more expensive to make a deal. Your shopping list of 3 players would probably do more long term harm than short term good.

It depends on the market.  There’s still 7-8 teams whose deadline approach is tbd, and what happens with them will set the market, especially for SP.  As things stand I agree the price of a SP4 like Giolito will be too high to make sense for Houston.  Same thing for a bat like Bellinger (who as of now is unlikely to even be available).  I do think the RP market will be ok, because the teams already committed to selling each have 2-3 arms that teams will be interested in, and because buying teams evaluate RP so differently.  But if 3-4 teams out of the Cardinals, Mariners, Red Sox, Mets, Cubs, Pirates, Padres, and Phillies decide to sell, the SP and rental bat markets will loosen up at which point it’ll make more sense for Houston to make those moves.

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#9811
5 minutes ago, Snake Diggity said:

It depends on the market.  There’s still 7-8 teams whose deadline approach is tbd, and what happens with them will set the market, especially for SP.  As things stand I agree the price of a SP4 like Giolito will be too high to make sense for Houston.  Same thing for a bat like Bellinger (who as of now is unlikely to even be available).  I do think the RP market will be ok, because the teams already committed to selling each have 2-3 arms that teams will be interested in, and because buying teams evaluate RP so differently.  But if 3-4 teams out of the Cardinals, Mariners, Red Sox, Mets, Cubs, Pirates, Padres, and Phillies decide to sell, the SP and rental bat markets will loosen up at which point it’ll make more sense for Houston to make those moves.


we could throw in some posters 

#9812

Framber at 6-5 with a 2.27 era isn't quite to the level of 87 Nolan fucktarded, but it is getting there quickly

#9816
1 hour ago, Scraps said:

Scherzer has been getting smacked around his last two starts so I am sure he will have a perfect game tonight


7 pitch 1st 🥺🥺🥺🥺

#9828
2 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

We need Greenspoint to come and say it. Guaranteed comeback 

Not sure even a Greenspoint certified reverse jinx could save this team of underachievers 

#9833
Just now, David Dennison said:

Are we above .500 at the break?

By 1 game... this team kinda stinks. Don't see any sense of urgency either, which I recognize is just my frustration and I'm totally projecting. But they don't really seem to care. 

#9835
3 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said:

For the sake of fan experience, they need to serve alcohol through all 9 innings


Pretty sure they do, due to shorter games 

#9840
I can't look away.
I went to COPS for like 10 mins and came right back to watch this trash. I just can't quit them...and in the meantime bought tickets for Wednesdays game
#9841
For the sake of fan experience, they need to serve alcohol through all 9 innings
They do but fucking canada doesn't ughhh
#9845
5 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

It's Framber and JV. You gotta go.

yep, i was pumped for that matchup

but wow, this offense is offensive

 

#9849

Well thanks Dubin....you can now go back to Sugar Land since you can't pitch for like 5 days now lol

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