re: DAT 7/19: Houston defended & Mon off day disc.

Last thing I want is to sell the farm and put it all on this year...I don't think anybody is asking for that. But with a trade or 2 made I don't see how Astros fans wouldn't be atleast a little optimistic about postseason success

Come playoff time...

Springer
Altuve
Correa
Gattis
Lowrie
Tucker
3rd outfielder in Rasmus/Marisnick
Black hole at 1B
Black hole at C when it's Castro

So that's 2 1/2 black holes (I'll consider 3rd outfielder half of one) which is way better than what we've had recently. And that's all based on not acquiring any positional player or calling up someone who makes an impact

Then you got Keuchel, LMJ, acquired trade, McHugh for playoff series


Not the most dominant by any means but what rotation out of serious contenders in the AL is truly elite? Royals aren't and they are the big favorites right now. Angels, Yankees, Twins, Orioles, Blue Jays all have talent but nothing overwhelming


All I'm saying is that I completely understand all the flaws our team has, trust me. But looking at the rest of the AL I don't see anybody who I wouldn't give us a chance against. Now if we were in the NL that's a different story with STL, Pitt, Washington, LA...