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George Springer: Should he lead off?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by jim1961, May 25, 2017.

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Should he lead off?

Poll closed Jul 24, 2017.

  1. Yes

    39 vote(s)
    60.0%

  2. No

    21 vote(s)
    32.3%

  3. Undecided (sample size too small)

    5 vote(s)
    7.7%
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  1. Nick

    Nick Member

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    Apparently it's only because the pitcher has to bat type move... forces them to pitch to springer or altuve if a pitcher is sacrificing somebody over.
     
    #321 Nick, Jul 4, 2017
  2. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    No.
     
    #322 Buck Turgidson, Jul 4, 2017
  3. NIKEstrad

    NIKEstrad Member

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    So Reddick is not about to show the world he's on Altuve's level.

    :(
     
    #323 NIKEstrad, Jul 4, 2017
  4. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    So George has 4 plate appearances in the first 5 innings tonight.
     
    #324 tellitlikeitis, Jul 4, 2017
  5. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    But how many had he led off?
     
    #325 Buck Turgidson, Jul 4, 2017
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  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Three
     
    #326 bobrek, Jul 4, 2017
  7. houstonstime

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    Well boys, Springer batting 4th in All-star game so you get your wish. I don't know what I want more. ppl before him on base and he bombs one. Or we go 1-2-3 and then Springer leads off with a HR lol.
     
    #327 houstonstime, Jul 10, 2017
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  8. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Here's to hoping that Altuve gets a leadoff homer and that Springer gets a slap hit followed by two stolen bases.
     
    #328 Joe Joe, Jul 10, 2017
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  9. PavlovsDog

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    I'm quite annoyed as to why Springer is in LF and Betts in CF, when Betts only made the team by default.
     
    #329 PavlovsDog, Jul 10, 2017
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  10. T for 3

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    So I guess all of Hinch's decisions wouldn't be mirrored by every other manager because they are obvious. (which is so often argued as the case.) I can only imagine what will happen if springer drives in a bunch of runs . ugh.
     
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  11. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    People will probably say..."it's an exhibition game" and then continue not caring what happens in it.
     
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  12. Nick

    Nick Member

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    Are you advocating the Astros re-hire Brad Mills (the one who made this lineup decision)?

    I'm guessing you weren't watching the Astros during the Brad Mills-era.
     
    #332 Nick, Jul 10, 2017
  13. T for 3

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    That absolutely will not be what happens. What are you, new?
     
    #333 T for 3, Jul 10, 2017
  14. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    No, but you're right, I forgot a qualifier when I said "people" earlier. I can't do anything about stupid people being stupid.
     
    #334 Buck Turgidson, Jul 10, 2017
  15. conquistador#11

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    This brad mills guy sounds very familiar.
     
    #335 conquistador#11, Jul 10, 2017
  16. STR8Thugg

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    Brad Mills was horrendous, but this is an All-Star team not the 2012 Astros.....
     
    #336 STR8Thugg, Jul 10, 2017
  17. T for 3

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    ok, I was bored enough to press "show ignored content". I'll give you one more reply after this.

    No, I'm not advocating the hire of brad mills. :confused:

    Yes, there were times I watched the Mills era as religiously as I am watching now,
     
    #337 T for 3, Jul 10, 2017
  18. Buck Turgidson

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    Nobody...literally nobody...could have won with those rosters. Francona loves him as his bench coach, he obviously knows a thing or 2. He does have a couple of rings and all, and a Pennant and a WC berth with Cleveland.

    Now Porter on the other hand....
     
    #338 Buck Turgidson, Jul 10, 2017
  19. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    It is an exhibition game. What are we talking about again?
     
    #339 Joe Joe, Jul 10, 2017
  20. Buck Turgidson

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    It's either the NBA MVP Award, the Warriors, or the lack of oomph in Correa's HRs. I keep getting the threads confused.
     
    #340 Buck Turgidson, Jul 10, 2017
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