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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Sep 29, 2025.

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  1. Snake Diggit

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    #3961 Snake Diggit, Feb 19, 2026
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    I agree, I will be holding my breath all year that Yordan and Hunter do not hit any hiccups AND that they are at the top of their game............that's a lot to ask but it is what it is
     
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    Been thinking about this, I might've missed perspectives/interviews on this but did Brown or Espada mention any chances of Esok playing LF?
     
    #3963 itzIce, Feb 19, 2026
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    This is probably true for every team. Even as loaded as the LAD are, losing Ohtani probably costs them 5-10 games.
     
    #3964 Jeremy Williams, Feb 19, 2026
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  5. Jeremy Williams

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    A reporter asked Espada a few weeks ago. He said no.
     
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    The lineup will be fine.

    The team will go as far as the pitching, health will take them. The starters will be better next year IMHO.
     
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  7. Nick

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    You guys have really short memories about this teams offense the last couple of years.
     
    #3967 Nick, Feb 19, 2026
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    They were 5th in 2023 and 11th in 2024 runs per game.
     
    #3968 Htown Stros, Feb 19, 2026
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    And 21st in 2025
     
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    Yeah, that’s what happens when Rodgers, Short, Guillorme, etc. are getting a heavy dose of ABs.

    If Paredes, Pena, and Yordan all miss significant time again, they’re going to suck again.
     
    #3970 Htown Stros, Feb 19, 2026
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    #3971 The Beard, Feb 19, 2026
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    Your best hitter played 48 games
    Your second best hitter played 125
    Your third best hitter played 102
    Your fourth best hitter was Correa who was only here for 51 games after the trade

    So our top 4 hitters played 326 of a possible 648 games

    And yea, if our best players miss 50% of our games this year, we will suck again
     
    #3972 The Beard, Feb 19, 2026
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    I can’t comment on 2025- he was hurt and I didn’t see much of him.

    I can comment on 2024. He was quietly very productive outside of Oracle and was getting very good swings.

    I would assume he is more concerned about playing time than getting every dollar. If the Astros are optimistic- then tell him he will play everyday.

    Downside would be he AND Walker are washed…. But then you put Paredes at 1st and let the kids play LF.
     
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    I blame ... Joe Espada.
     
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    Wish we had a better manager.

    It does matter
     
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    May I interest you in Dusty Baker?
     
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    Point taken

    still, Espada ugh
     
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    Rather have Dusty
     
    #3978 Castian Crew, Feb 20, 2026
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    Bo Porter? Terry Collins?
     
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    When we end up needing to blow it up and tank again we should bring back Bo Porter
     
    #3980 Htown Stros, Feb 21, 2026
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