Astros 2012-13 Off-season (2 Viewers)

[Leroy Hoard]

I got the over 59.5 wins if that helps any.

 

[General Malaise]

I like the Lowrie deal. Carter could be a fixture for a decade, but unsure if they should have targeted a DH as their cornerstone. I think he will rake in Houston, as log as they can offer even some meager protection in the lineup.I like the upside of the two minorleaguers. Both have neen disappointing, so they were able to buy low. Two year ago, there's no way they woudl have gotten either one, much less both. And both are very gifted and very young, plenty of time to revive careers. If not? THere was not muh of an investment in trade value or salary. I like the low risk potential high upside.THis club, that I have followed religously since they were the Colt 45s, is a current disaster. It is humbling for me to watch them. But moves like this could begin the creep to respectability. And once there are half dozen decent starters, there is plenty of payroll available to dabble in FA and round out the team without having to raid their farm. I am less enthusiastic about moving Norris. I think its likely that his market value right now is less than it should be, so I doubt what I like what is received in return. I think he could be a #2 or 3 starter for a long time with just a little proper coaching.

The move to the weak AL West should do nothing but boost their near term prospects.

 

[General Malaise]

I got the over 59.5 wins if that helps any.

Tickets in Seattle for the upcoming Mariner/Astro series are starting at free and trending towards paying customers to attend.

 

[coolnerd]

I got the over 59.5 wins if that helps any.

Okay so the goal is not to lose 100 games

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I got the over 59.5 wins if that helps any.

Tickets in Seattle for the upcoming Mariner/Astro series are starting at free and trending towards paying customers to attend.

Most of the AL teams have never been on a Houston road trip. I'm hoping there are some "nightclubs" there that will somewhat sap their strength.

 

[coolnerd]

One time top prospect, not doing so well jordan lyles

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/08/jordan-lyles-is-probably-losing-his-rotation-spot/

 

[coolnerd]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pena-hits-4th-homer-astros-031828743--mlb.html

Fantasy baseball import here

top three in rotaion to at least start the season.

Bud Norris, Lucas Harrell and Philip Humber were named to pitch the Astros' first three regular-season games earlier Wednesday.

Alex White, who is competing with veteran Erik Bedard, Brad Peacock and Edgar Gonzalez for the other two spots.

Carlos Pena has played well enough in the spring.

 

[coolnerd]

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130320&content_id=43041856&notebook_id=43041902&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou

Jose Altuve is the lead-off man for the Astros.

 

[Abraham]

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130320&content_id=43041856&notebook_id=43041902&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=houJose Altuve is the lead-off man for the Astros.

Opposing pitchers: "Ok, we're going to walk the first guy and then, GET READY FOR 8 STRAIGHT OUTS FELLAS!"

 

[coolnerd]

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130320&content_id=43041856&notebook_id=43041902&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=houJose Altuve is the lead-off man for the Astros.

Opposing pitchers: "Ok, we're going to walk the first guy and then, GET READY FOR 8 STRAIGHT OUTS FELLAS!"

You made me laugh

 

[Eephus]

Tyler Greene out, Ronny Cedeno in at SS.

 

[coolnerd]

Tyler Greene out, Ronny Cedeno in at SS.

had just come to post the linkhttp://sports.yahoo.com/news/shortstop-cedeno-finds-home-astros-225018930--mlb.html(for those in deep enough leagues for it to matter)

 

[coolnerd]

Astros starting off-field

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130324&content_id=43217734&notebook_id=43219724&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou

With the club heading toward a starting lineup of Chris Carter in left, Justin Maxwell in center and Rick Ankiel in right, the final two roster spots in the outfield are going to come down to Fernando Martinez, Brandon Barnes and Trevor Crowe, a non-roster player.

 

[coolnerd]

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2013/03/24/afters-series-of-moves-astros-2013-roster-beginning-to-take-shape/

Starting rotation: R Bud Norris, R Lucas Harrell, R Philip Humber, L Erik Bedard, R Alex White/R Brad Peacock.

Thirteen position players: Brett Wallace 1B, Jose Altuve 2B, Cedeno SS, Matt Dominguez 3B, Jason Castro C, Carlos Pena DH, Chris Carter LF, Justin Maxwell CF, Rick Ankiel RF. Reserves: Infield Marwin Gonzalez, Carlos Corporan; outfield Fernando Martinez, Brandon Barnes.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

 

[cosjobs]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

 

[TheFly06]

Gonna be a long season for my Astros, but I'm hyped! Still need to get that Spring Training cap, it's sharp.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Best team in baseball

 

[TheFly06]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

Rick Ankiel: MLB RBI leaderToo bad it won't last

 

[Raider Nation]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

Rick Ankiel: MLB RBI leaderToo bad it won't last

Ankiel is on pace for 162 home runs and 486 RBI.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

Rick Ankiel: MLB RBI leaderToo bad it won't last

Ankiel is on pace for 162 home runs and 486 RBI.

Must we do this stupid extrapolation exercise every season?

 

[Mr. Pickles]

It was hilarious to see a 5' 5" Altuve up to bat with a 6' 3" Pierzynski standing behind him.

 

[Raider Nation]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

Rick Ankiel: MLB RBI leaderToo bad it won't last

Ankiel is on pace for 162 home runs and 486 RBI.

Must we do this stupid extrapolation exercise every season?

That's the point, Kojak. Somewhere in America today, Clever Announcer Guy will be repeating that stat.

 

[coolnerd]

Looks like the Stros wised up and realized even they couldn't stomach a guy whose OBP hovered in the .275 range the past three years.

They dropped Ankiel?

Rick Ankiel: MLB RBI leaderToo bad it won't last

Ankiel is on pace for 162 home runs and 486 RBI.

Must we do this stupid extrapolation exercise every season?

That's the point, Kojak. Somewhere in America today, Clever Announcer Guy will be repeating that stat.

Who's gonna love ya baby!!!

 

[Abraham]

First place this late in the season for the first time in four or five years.

 

[cosjobs]

Man, this AL West is over-rated

 

[Mr. Pickles]

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Add all available Costros.

 

[TheFly06]

First place this late in the season for the first time in four or five years.

I wanna say the date was April 20, 2007. That is the last time the Astros had sole possession of 1st place.

 

[Abraham]

DARVISH YU STAND NO CHANCE AGINST LUCAS HARRELLL HAHAHA!

 

[TheFly06]

Major props to Yu. He dominated the stros tonight. I'm just glad Marwin Gonzales came through. Rubber game tomorrow.

 

[Annyong]

Major props to Yu. He dominated the stros tonight. I'm just glad Marwin Gonzales came through. Rubber game tomorrow.

FOR ALL THE RUBBER!!!!!!

 

[Abraham]

IF I had a dollar for everytime I told someone 'Marwin Gonzales is as clutch as they come' I'd be a rich man.

 

[timschochet]

Shutout again today through 8 with 4 hits. On the radio, Buster Olney just said, "Any loss to the Astros this year is the equivalent of 2 losses to any other team."

 

[The Flying Elvis]

2-3-4 of Wallace, Pena, Carter are a combined 3/31 with 20Ks and 1BB.

 

[coolnerd]

What something is wrong with a team being struck out 43 times in 3 games?

 

[Dickie Dunn]

First team since at least 1920 to get shut out and strike out at least 15 times each in back-to-back games.

 

[cosjobs]

Usually the Astros only establish club records in the sport, but this year they'll be going for some mlb records.

 

[TheFly06]

Oh nooooo.....we sucK again!!!! :'(

 

[Abraham]

They are bad. But 22 hits yesterday is pretty good (although Wallace had zero of them and is batting .048)

 

[Bogart]

Out of the cellar. Keep it up.

 

[TheFly06]

Progress!! I would be thrilled if they can win 1 of the next 2 vs the Angels.

Dump Wallace tho. Dude will never pan out.

 

[coolnerd]

Just for those who are ignoring anything Astros, they called up robbie Grossman more of lead-off high on base guy. Has started ok. in AAA and is going to in center field for at least the next month or so

 

[coolnerd]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/astros-start-lyles-thursday-against-tigers-222726635.html

lyles is back

 

[Eephus]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/astros-start-lyles-thursday-against-tigers-222726635.html

lyles is back

1.5 WHIP and 4.2 SO/9 at AAA.

 

[coolnerd]

Rick ankiel finally has designated for assignment

 

[Eephus]

Rick ankiel finally has designated for assignment

Fernando Martinez DFAed as well.

Ex-Indian Trevor Crowe and ex-infielder Jimmy Paredes are the next contestants on the Price is Right.

 

[coolnerd]

So the Astros manager does not know one the core rules of baseball...oh my.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/10/mlb-admits-the-umpires-screwed-up-again-last-night/

and at least one ump gets some punishment for ignorance.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/10/the-umpires-in-the-astros-angels-game-have-been-disciplined/

and the worst part he was not trying to be smarter than the next guy

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/10/bo-porter-wasnt-trying-to-pull-a-fast-one-he-actually-didnt-know-the-rules-and-neither-did-the-umps/

 

[Abraham]

Good article on Grantland yesterday about the advantages the Astros are getting by being not "one of the worst" but the actual worst team in baseball. The Corea pick was done for less than max $$$ so they had more money for later players. This year they will have the biggest budget for Latin players to go with Jonathan Gray (probably) or Mark Appell (maybe). And they'll probably have the #1 pick again next year.

 

[Eephus]

Did Astros ex-President George Postolos jump or was he pushed? The normally patient Astros bloggers don't seem sad to see him leave.

 

[coolnerd]

Good article on Grantland yesterday about the advantages the Astros are getting by being not "one of the worst" but the actual worst team in baseball. The Corea pick was done for less than max $$$ so they had more money for later players. This year they will have the biggest budget for Latin players to go with Jonathan Gray (probably) or Mark Appell (maybe). And they'll probably have the #1 pick again next year.

Grantland article which I agree is very good.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9273233/hoarding-prospects-being-horrible-houston-astros