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Why are the Astros so awful?
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:13 pm
I'm sitting here watching them play the Tigers, and they look like one of the worst baseball teams I've ever seen. There's a lot of resemblance to the 2003 Tigers, and they were absolutely brutal.
I haven't paid attention to what's been happening with them, but what happened to Houston? Why have they fallen so far?
I haven't paid attention to what's been happening with them, but what happened to Houston? Why have they fallen so far?
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Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:14 pm to Sparty1
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I haven't paid attention to what's been happening with them, but what happened to Houston? Why have they fallen so far?
Didn't draft for years. Robbed Peter to pay Paul
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:16 pm to Sparty1
We don't spend any money. It's going to be awesome when we can start paying these studs we're drafting though.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:27 pm to Sparty1
Drayton mclane
Tim Pupura (sp)
Ed wade
In that order.
Tim Pupura (sp)
Ed wade
In that order.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:28 pm to Sparty1
Who cares?
I'm making some $$$!
I'm making some $$$!
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:28 pm to lsu31always
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Robbed Peter to pay Paul
dead on synopsis
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:29 pm to lsu31always
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Didn't draft for years. Robbed Peter to pay Paul
They drafted plenty, but they had a policy of not even trying to sign the players they drafted. Legit just drafted players and didn't sign them.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:35 pm to Sparty1
Every clueless poster who thinks the Astros are merely pulling a Cleveland Indians from Major League should read this article and get an idea of the organization's long-term plan and strategy (what people who follow the team already understand).
....or if anyone asking "what's wrong with the Astros....
Here's a spot on article. Couldn't have been written any better.
LINK
Credit: mattz1122
....or if anyone asking "what's wrong with the Astros....
Here's a spot on article. Couldn't have been written any better.
LINK
Credit: mattz1122
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:41 pm to Prominentwon
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Every clueless poster who thinks the Astros are merely pulling a Cleveland Indians from Major League should read this article and get an idea of the organization's long-term plan and strategy
I don't care what kind of bullshite they've sold you, the owners are pocketing the revenue sharing money at a rate never before seen while claiming they are just "rebuilding", plain and simple.
Maybe that will change in the future, maybe it won't. But don't give me this 10 year plan nonsense when you have no idea how many (if any) of these draftees will pan out. They are gaming the system at baseball and the fanbase's expense and have done such a good job of it that they have actually managed to convince the few Astros fans that still exist that it is somehow a good thing that they are fielding one of the worst teams of all time. It's impressive, really.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:46 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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I don't care what kind of bullshite they've sold you, the owners are pocketing the revenue sharing money at a rate never before seen while claiming they are just "rebuilding", plain and simple.
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Draconian Sanctions
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:50 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Farm system says otherwise.
With the background of Luhnow with the Cards and what he's putting together with Houston, you can believe what you want. There's no money to pocket. They're not winning. There's no one going to the games.
When the ownership ignores the farm system and the big league club, then sure....I'd believe that. But watching how much foundation they've built in the last two years alone, they're headed in the right direction.
With the background of Luhnow with the Cards and what he's putting together with Houston, you can believe what you want. There's no money to pocket. They're not winning. There's no one going to the games.
When the ownership ignores the farm system and the big league club, then sure....I'd believe that. But watching how much foundation they've built in the last two years alone, they're headed in the right direction.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:57 pm to Prominentwon
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Farm system says otherwise
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When the ownership ignores the farm system and the big league club, then sure....I'd believe that. But watching how much foundation they've built in the last two years alone, they're headed in the right direction.
And what happens when it's time to pay the ones that actually turn out to be productive major leaguers? Odds are they will trade or not resign them, because that's what owners who sell this kind of bullshite to their fans do.
If you want to see what new owners who actually want to win do, check out what Mark Anastasio did with the Brewers. He actually spent money and guess what, the team became a lot more competitive immediately and the farm system wasn't hurt by it.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:57 pm to Draconian Sanctions
why is it hard to believe that after seeing what the nationals were able to build fairly quickly since their move to DC, the astros would try the same? it's the best solution that doesn't involve mortgaging the organization for 1 or 2 star players.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:59 pm to Sparty1
quote:So expect a World Series soon
2003 Tigers
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:02 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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And what happens when it's time to pay the ones that actually turn out to be productive major leaguers?
if they continue to draft well, you have a replacement waiting. you'll get a few years out before having to shell out
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:03 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Farm system says otherwisequote:
Great point.
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And what happens when it's time to pay the ones that actually turn out to be productive major leaguers? Odds are they will trade or not resign them, because that's what owners who sell this kind of bullshite to their fans do.
Glad you know exactly what Crane / Luhnow are thinking.
This post was edited on 5/14/13 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:05 pm to lsu31always
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Robbed Peter to pay Paul
money
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:37 pm to Prominentwon
Posted on 5/14/13 at 10:37 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Didn't you just start following baseball last month? It shows.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:00 pm to Sparty1
apathetic fanbase
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