topher805 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 11 hours ago, THSfanatic said: After a surprising sweep of league best White Sox......the Astros now have the top record in the American League. Gotta admit I was shocked to sweep them with Bregman and Tucker both on the DL White Sox are a little overrated. They beat up on a weak AL Central. Whenever they play someone with a pulse, they can't get it done. Chicago is uber talented, and they will get there, but this year is not it. I see the AL as a three team race right now between Houston, Tampa, and Boston right now. Toronto and Oakland will keep things interesting for a while. The Angels and Rangers can play spoiler for someone down the stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 The pitching has been great lately just about everyone is contributing, should get Tucker back later this week but we have not missed a step with him and Bregman out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 10 game winning streak, Tucker back in lineup. Altuve stroking the long ball this year, starting pitching looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 11 in a row A's keeping pace though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 7:57 AM, Wild74 said: 11 in a row A's keeping pace though And the Astros continue their pace of pulverizing teams over .500 and completely tanking against bottom level. It is inexplicable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 6/30/2021 at 10:07 PM, THSfanatic said: And the Astros continue their pace of pulverizing teams over .500 and completely tanking against bottom level. It is inexplicable Seems like the Astros can't hit against this bottom dwelling team, I have no answer, but they seem to come back alive against the Indians, if that is ok to say Indian now days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Alvarez on maternity leave, I didn't know he was even pregnant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 2:44 PM, Wild74 said: Alvarez on maternity leave, I didn't know he was even pregnant Seem we need to send more to maternity leave Alvarez 3-3 2 HR and 5 RBI's so far. Abreu in relief so the tie shouldn't last long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, Wild74 said: Seem we need to send more to maternity leave Alvarez 3-3 2 HR and 5 RBI's so far. Abreu in relief so the tie shouldn't last long Abreu surprising looking strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Astros 21 games over, that is surprising to me at this point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 What a come back, they tore Altuves shirt off to prove there was no wire...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Astros don't have a 1st round draft pick? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 40 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: Astros don't have a 1st round draft pick? .... Never mind .... the rest of the cheaters need all the help they can get .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 11 hours ago, KirtFalcon said: Never mind .... the rest of the cheaters need all the help they can get .... Except those cheaters didn't win the WS so they get a pass, glad to see the Astros not going to the Allstar game just to get booed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Astros have been playing ok so this blast out is to the Astros bullpen when you can't hold a 7-0 lead you are lacking, Stanek your fastball is not any good if you can't throw it for strikes and Raley you and J Smith need to be in the minors. Carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Unbelievable steal getting RP Graveman for Toro and Joe Smith. Joe Smith is a great guy but he can't get an out to save his life. Toro was ok for utility player, but Diaz is back & Bregman imminent. I see absolutely no upside for Seattle at all Graveman has been one of the best closers in the big leagues. Graveman/Pressley probably better than the Pressley/Osuna combo we had. Love this move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 hours ago, THSfanatic said: Unbelievable steal getting RP Graveman for Toro and Joe Smith. Joe Smith is a great guy but he can't get an out to save his life. Toro was ok for utility player, but Diaz is back & Bregman imminent. I see absolutely no upside for Seattle at all Graveman has been one of the best closers in the big leagues. Graveman/Pressley probably better than the Pressley/Osuna combo we had. Love this move Looks like a great move we need the help. I did notice that Toro paid immediate dividend for Seattle by hitting a pinch hit HR off Pressly...lol I didn't see where Graveman was under contract for another year so I assume Seattle may have got rid of him because they figured he would not sign next year with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Should have thrown Raley in for the good of the team, comes in and walks two straight, no lead is safe with this yahoo on the mound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Yimi Garcia seems like a nice pickup and a much needed one in the bullpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Wild74 said: Yimi Garcia seems like a nice pickup and a much needed one in the bullpen I might add Javier just came in and walked three straight after giving up a single so he walked in a run. It is excruciating to watch this bullpen, Baker finally pulled him for Abreu who also can have problems with the strike zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Well Javier did have a bad outing, but he has shown he can easily be in the starting rotation next year. I absolutely HATE when a team suddenly throws a rookie starting pitcher into a reliever role. Picking up Garcia from the Marlins is unbelievable to me after getting Graveman. 2 Power arms. Just what we needed. Great 7-8-9 combination. The subtraction of Joe Smith and hopefully using Raley only in lopsided games can take this team a whole lot farther than I thought we could go I still don't think our starting pitching can get us to the promised land but things look better today than they did 2 days ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Well Miles Straw is gone, never was a big fan but had hope, he was weak on hitting and no power at all. Chas McCormick has a lot of pop and I think brighter future down the line. Phil Maton looks to be another quality reliever but not quite as good as the other two that Houston acquired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Bullpen looks capable of post season now. As long as Raley rides the pine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 32 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: Bullpen looks capable of post season now. As long as Raley rides the pine Raley is the kind I would use when we are getting blown out, I have no confidence in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 If you are going to act like idiots you need to at least win the game....Dodge fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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