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McHugh

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by DaChamp, Apr 7, 2017.

  1. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

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    Don’t know. There’s a lot of disingenuous after the fact talking.

    But specifically to McHugh I don’t actually have a problem with what he said. I get that people need to move on and fit in with new clubs.
     
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  2. arkoe

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    I get it as well. I also get that after signing with a new team is when you get put in front of the media.
     
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  3. edwardc

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    If he was so stand up why didn't he say something when it was going on he could have stated how he was feeling about it then.
     
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  4. msn

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    None of these guys have gone running to the press. Every last one of them has answered the questions, in whatever way they answered, when asked. McHugh was only asked after showing up in Boston.
     
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  5. homewight

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    I wish him nothing but the best, too. His story might be dying down like you said, but the media is blowing up everything Astros and has been since November. I see a new article about it nearly everyday. People are getting rich off it on Twitter. ESPN is getting richer. There are a lot more people than just H-towners showing interest.
     
  6. jakedasnake

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    Well, he did say this, " "I get it. I've been there. I know what it feels like to be out there and feel like a team has your signs. It's a lonely place."

    Pretty much admits that this is fairly common. Just feels bad that this is what baseball has become is what I gather from his comments.
     
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  7. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    McHugh would totally take a discount to come back...

     
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  8. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I would take him back at market value. Would be a great reliever for us and we never have enough quality relievers. Need Charlie back also.
     
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  9. King1

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    CFM resigned already if I'm not mistaken
     
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    Yep. One year extension, team option for 2023.
     
  11. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I'm pleased that Cash decided to use McHugh as an opener for one inning last night rather than in a bigger situation like late in the game Tuesday night.
     
  12. lnchan

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  13. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Bring McHugh back. Would be a great BP guy.
     
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  14. lnchan

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    The Athletic has McHugh as 16th best free agent remaining... didn't realize he was THAT dominant last season...

    16. Collin McHugh, RHP
    Age: 34
    HT: 6-2 WT: 191
    2021 WAR: 1.9 ERA: 1.55 Salary: $1.8M
    Agent: Moye Sports Associates

    The Rays figured out how to use McHugh last season, finding favorable matchups, and it was pure dominance. McHugh finished with the best ERA (1.55) of his nine-year career, allowing just 48 hits in 64 innings. He struck out 74 batters and walked only 12, including two intentional passes. The cerebral McHugh figured out how to mix his slider, cutter, fastball and the occasional changeup, and where to locate those pitches against different hitters. He’s found his niche as a reliever, and every contending team should want to add the former starter to bolster its bullpen depth.

    Best fits: Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Phillies, Mets, Braves, Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, Dodgers, Giants, Mariners, Angels, Astros, Mariners
     
  15. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Would love to have McHugh as a long reliever or a setup man.
     
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  16. Joe Joe

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    He basically was a cutter-slider guy last year. The Rays identified that his fastball-curve combo wasn't working, and were able to find a cutter grip that McHugh could throw in a closer arm slot to the slider than the fastball. McHugh's performance may not be repeatable as his release point keeps getting lower and lower on the slider as the season goes on for the last 3-4 years (about 2 inches during each year and about 6-7 inches drop overall). His other pitches do the same, but not close to the same degree as he's really trying to get that sweeping motion with the slider.
     
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    McHugh is fascinating - he came to the Astros after being cut and reinvented himself with riding fastball and an high spin curveball. He catches lightning in a bottle and wins 19 games and is a good starter for a 2-3 year stretch. He then hits the injury bug and adds a slider to become a great reliever before backsliding to replacement level player... then he takes a year off and ditches what was once one of the most elite curveballs in the game and us elite again.

    I'd be happy to have him back. Guys like McHugh who came to the Astros in the dark ages and helped turn things around carry a little extra sentimental value.
     
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  18. MadMax

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    Sign every Mick you can, says I and my long dead Irish grandfather who loved the 'stros.
     
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  19. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    The braves signed McHugh for 4 million this year and 5 million next year. Am I the only one that thinks that is pretty cheap?
     
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  20. Marshall Bryant

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    That's pretty close to Max for a situational Reliever. He's not a Closer or set-up man and the three batter rule will hurt all situational closers.

    And another thing to consider for NL. They won't have a break in the line-up to get those three batters.
     

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