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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. Tomstro

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    Is Dusty really gonna start Dubon in CF every time Verlander starts? Seriously?
     
  2. Wulaw Horn

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    ****, I thought we had a Hunter Brown start tonight. I got excited thinking I was going to get to see Diaz catch today. And catch again on Sunday. Thought I might get to see it two times this week. Nuts.
     
  3. tehG l i d e

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    Personal center fielder is such a dumb concept. Why wouldn't you want Meyers or Chas if JV is a fly ball pitcher? Dubon is serviceable but he doesn't get enough reps there and Meyers/Chas are more likely to make a tough catch.
     
  4. Amshirvani

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    Because our manager is an idiot. I’m sure if you asked the players “would you want to maximize our chances of winning a game or forcing these bench players into the lineup repeatedly” it would be a no brainer
     
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  5. seemoreroyals

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    Orioles starting lineup against Framer is collectively 11 for 27 for a BA over ,400. Will be interesting to see which Framer shows up tonight. Also, hope Dusty foregoes the Dusty special tonight and puts at least 7 guys in the lineup that can hit. This road series is huge. We need to win at least 2 of 3.
     
  6. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Chas must be hurt again.
     
  7. tehG l i d e

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    Not too shabby. Reward Jake for almost single-handily winning the Yankees game.
     
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    Witness Maldonado in the lineup

    Witness the season fadeaway



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  9. ima_drummer2k

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    All they're doing is beating the teams they're supposed to beat.....kind of like we should have done in the bronx.
     
  10. sealclubber1016

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    Well....Diaz is in the lineup...monkey paw curls.
     
  11. Tomstro

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    Dusty hates chas
     
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  12. Tomstro

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    Batters 6-9 are automatic outs
     
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    All they're doing is 10 players having their career-best seasons and getting help from the Astros' stubborn manager.
     
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    he’s hitting .174 in August
     
  15. sealclubber1016

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    ..and yet still has an .807 OPS.
     
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    LF is a beast there… hopefully Yordan can handle it. He had one too many diving/tumble plays in NY for my liking (in addition to continuing to give Pena PTSD on possible collisions).
     
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    I guess not to bad of a lineup compared to what he’s been throwing out there. Going to have to win atleast 2 games. Still be 4 games back with the rangers playing shut teams the past week.
     
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    Any lineup without Chas is unacceptable.
     
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    WTH is wrong with Dusty. This is the reason why I didn't like the Dusty hire initially. He's so F'ing illogical. So much bad(horrible with lineups and basic math) with the good (players coach).
     
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    I love how the day after Julks get sent down, Chas is benched. Dusty trolling again.
     
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