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DAT -- 25 games into 2013 -- Random Thoughts (Lyles and Keuchel called up)
Posted on 5/1/13 at 8:53 am
Posted on 5/1/13 at 8:53 am
So what are your overall thoughts so far? We all knew how the season would play out and they'd be in the cellar for the season.
But is there anything positive you see out of the Astros? Are there new prospects in the farm system catching your eye? Anyone on the big league club doing better than you expected? Is there someone on the big league team now that shouldn't be there? (NB4every1).
In all, what are your overall thoughts so far this season?
But is there anything positive you see out of the Astros? Are there new prospects in the farm system catching your eye? Anyone on the big league club doing better than you expected? Is there someone on the big league team now that shouldn't be there? (NB4every1).
In all, what are your overall thoughts so far this season?
This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 3:23 pm
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Posted on 5/1/13 at 8:57 am to Prominentwon
Yes, I'm replying to my own thread.
-- I don't think they're as bad as people expected. The record doesn't show that because the starting pitching has completely let this team down.
-- The offense continues to be in the middle of MLB. That's a much better improvement from last year. But again, the starting pitching really cancels that out.
-- Brad Peacock needs to go the way of Brett Wallace.
-- I really like Dominguez. Wish he had a little more power, but he is what he is there. He's also 23 years old. He's doing better than alot of 23 year olds throughout baseball.
-- Joboo is what he is....hit a home run. Strikeout.
-- When will Cosart be called up? He cant be any worse.
I'm sure I'll have more random thoughts later.
-- I don't think they're as bad as people expected. The record doesn't show that because the starting pitching has completely let this team down.
-- The offense continues to be in the middle of MLB. That's a much better improvement from last year. But again, the starting pitching really cancels that out.
-- Brad Peacock needs to go the way of Brett Wallace.
-- I really like Dominguez. Wish he had a little more power, but he is what he is there. He's also 23 years old. He's doing better than alot of 23 year olds throughout baseball.
-- Joboo is what he is....hit a home run. Strikeout.
-- When will Cosart be called up? He cant be any worse.
I'm sure I'll have more random thoughts later.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:16 am to Prominentwon
The starting pitching has been worse than I thought. I didn't think Humber or Bedard were worth much and they have proven that and then some.
-Springer has started off well but his K's are astounding (32 in 91 AB's)
-I think we'll see Cosart by year's end
-Marwin and Cedeno have held down SS so far
-Just saw Lyles is being called up
I don't have much since I haven't been able to watch an inning other than the first game
-Springer has started off well but his K's are astounding (32 in 91 AB's)
-I think we'll see Cosart by year's end
-Marwin and Cedeno have held down SS so far
-Just saw Lyles is being called up
I don't have much since I haven't been able to watch an inning other than the first game
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:22 am to CQQ
I'm not going to complain about the hitting because we've shown the ability to put up big numbers in games. The thing they have absolutely got to work on is consistency.
Harrell has been outstanding, Norris and Humber are several notches below, and Bedard and Peacock can pack their bags for all I care. Hopefully Lyles will snap out of his funk, and Keuchel can return to last year's form.
That being said, our schizophrenic bullpen may be the worst in baseball. Is there one reliever on this team that actually has an out pitch?
Bottom line: being in the AL sucks. This is a team that would be around .500 if we were still in the NL.
ETA: Matty D is probably my favorite player on this team. The kid will be good.
Harrell has been outstanding, Norris and Humber are several notches below, and Bedard and Peacock can pack their bags for all I care. Hopefully Lyles will snap out of his funk, and Keuchel can return to last year's form.
That being said, our schizophrenic bullpen may be the worst in baseball. Is there one reliever on this team that actually has an out pitch?
Bottom line: being in the AL sucks. This is a team that would be around .500 if we were still in the NL.
ETA: Matty D is probably my favorite player on this team. The kid will be good.
This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 9:24 am
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:24 am to CQQ
I'm also starting to keep an eye on Nolan Fontana and Preston Tucker @ Lancaster. Two Florida kids.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:32 am to Prominentwon
Taken from another board. Not exactly sure how accurate these numbers are.....
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This young Astros team also finished April with a few GLASS HALF FULL Stats / ranking
1. Ranks 3rd in doubles among all 30 MLB teams
2. Ranks 5th in Total Bases (TB) among all 30 MLB teams
3. Ranks 4th in XB Hits among all 30 MLB teams
4. Ranks 10th in BA overall, among all 30 MLB teams
5. Ranks 5th in BA / OPS Away, among all 30 MLB teams
6. Ranks 7th in BA vs. LH Pitchers, among all 30 MLB teams
7. Ranks 7th in BA as PH, among all 30 MLB teams
8. Ranks 11th in OPS overall, among all 30 MLB teams
9. Ranks 1st with fewer GIDP among all 30 MLB teams
(Fewer GIDP in a month since moving to MMP)
10. Ranks 1st in double plays (defense) among all 30 MLB teams
11. 6-6 record against teams LT .500
12. Players age < 30 .265 BA, 20 HR, 84 RBI
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:48 am to Prominentwon
It's pitching man.
IMO you can take everybody out of the rotation and bullpen with the exception of Harrell, and probably improve it.
IMO you can take everybody out of the rotation and bullpen with the exception of Harrell, and probably improve it.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:48 am to Prominentwon
Really interested in seeing Cosart up here. Should be soon.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:52 am to TXGunslinger10
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Keuchel can return to last year's form.
He was terrible
Posted on 5/1/13 at 9:53 am to CQQ
his first 4 starts
Posted on 5/1/13 at 10:01 am to CQQ
There was a long stretch last season where Harrell and Keuchel were our only chances to win a game.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:22 pm to Prominentwon
Looks like Jordan Lyles and Dallas Kuechel will get their turn in the bigs.
Hope one of them is somewhat competent.
LINK
Hope one of them is somewhat competent.
LINK
Posted on 5/1/13 at 7:31 pm to Prominentwon
Bump
Posted on 5/1/13 at 7:41 pm to Prominentwon
quote:
The Astros are calling up Lyles in the hope he’ll remain in the rotation the remainder of this season. The organization believes Lyles made key improvements during his last two starts at Class AAA Oklahoma City. He’s attacking more with his fastball early in counts, is throwing on a downward plane, has shown better breaking pitches and has displayed improved pregame preparation.
“This guy has all the skillsets to be a front of the rotation starter in this league,” said Porter, prior to a Wednesday game against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. “We’re hoping that is the case. We’re hoping the step he took back this spring has added motivation to never take it for granted and give everything that he has to not only be in the big leagues but to be an elite pitcher in the big leagues.”
Let's hope all of that's the case. His AAA numbers haven't exactly been stellar. Evidenced by this:
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During a start last Tuesday against Albuquerque, Lyles allowed eight hits and 10 runs in just 2/3 of an inning.
This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 7:43 pm
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