Astros Just Keep Comin' Atya!

kskboys · Jul 24, 2018

Tabascocat said:
I was like 6 or 7 years old so don't remember much except the funny name Lemongello(Lemon Jello). I would have bet a lot thinking he was a reliever. I looked him up, mostly a starter with subpar stats. Guessing that is why he only lasted four seasons.

You remember when we had our own Pujols? Luis, a light hitting catcher.

kskboys · Jul 25, 2018

Holy crapp, what a 10th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I luuuuuuvvvvvv Tony Kemp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MichaelWinicki · Jul 25, 2018

kskboys said:
Holy crapp, what a 10th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I luuuuuuvvvvvv Tony Kemp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I quite frankly am not sure what they're going to do with the guy, i.e. Tony Kemp.

No doubt he can hit and he'll take a bunch of walks which means his OBA is very good.

And he doesn't strikeout much, which means he puts the ball in ball and moves runners along.

On top of that he has some speed.

But his defense is shaky and he doesn't have any power.

He's kind of a "Willie Randolph" type player... Probably a little better hitter than Willie, but not as good defensively.

If I were the Mets I would be bending over backward to get Kemp from the Astros, make him their 2B and put him in the leadoff spot.

lukin2006 · Jul 25, 2018

Haven't followed much baseball this year. Is Verlander still on pace to win the Cy Round award. I'm Tiger fan who roots ex Tigers on.

Cowboys_22 · Jul 25, 2018

MichaelWinicki said:
I quite frankly am not sure what they're going to do with the guy, i.e. Tony Kemp.

No doubt he can hit and he'll take a bunch of walks which means his OBA is very good.

And he doesn't strikeout much, which means he puts the ball in ball and moves runners along.

On top of that he has some speed.

But his defense is shaky and he doesn't have any power.

He's kind of a "Willie Randolph" type player... Probably a little better hitter than Willie, but not as good defensively.

If I were the Mets I would be bending over backward to get Kemp from the Astros, make him their 2B and put him in the leadoff spot.

I would hate to lose Kemp. He’s been clutch. That’s a skill that can’t be taught

MichaelWinicki · Jul 26, 2018

RGV_C_Los said:
I would hate to lose Kemp. He’s been clutch. That’s a skill that can’t be taught

Trouble is... He has not spot IF Tucker is the full-time LF.

Cowboys_22 · Jul 26, 2018

MichaelWinicki said:
Trouble is... He has not spot IF Tucker is the full-time LF.

True...good problem to have but Tucker hasn’t quite earned LF yet...yeah I know he needs more ABs...the Stros will need someone to fill Gonzalez shoes should he leave next year...Kemp could be that guy...just my .02

MichaelWinicki · Jul 26, 2018

RGV_C_Los said:
True...good problem to have but Tucker hasn’t quite earned LF yet...yeah I know he needs more ABs...the Stros will need someone to fill Gonzalez shoes should he leave next year...Kemp could be that guy...just my .02

Probably Tyler White fills that roll.

The only infield spot Kemp can play is 2B.

Could be a DH but I'm thinking may be worth more in a trade.

But we'll see how it spins out.

kskboys · Jul 26, 2018

RGV_C_Los said:
I would hate to lose Kemp. He’s been clutch. That’s a skill that can’t be taught

To add, he works the pitchers, works the count, doesn't swing at bad pitches.

Doomsday101 · Jul 26, 2018

kskboys said:
Man, I don't think these guys even understand what fear is.

I have been watching most of the games this year and these guys seem to elevate their play especially in late innings. Astros have been fun to watch

kskboys · Jul 30, 2018

Osuna!!!! Guys, this is the closer we've been needing!!!

I hope the DV thing was a one time thing, that it was a mistake, and that he's learned his lesson.

On the good side, he's only 22 and is one of the best young talents at closer in the game. This is the guy we've been needing.

Cowboys_22 · Jul 31, 2018

kskboys said:
Osuna!!!! Guys, this is the closer we've been needing!!!

I hope the DV thing was a one time thing, that it was a mistake, and that he's learned his lesson.

On the good side, he's only 22 and is one of the best young talents at closer in the game. This is the guy we've been needing.

The closer isn’t going to help if the hitting doesn’t pick up.Seattle and Oakland are gaining ground quickly. Hopefully they will regain last year’s magic soon.

kskboys · Jul 31, 2018

RGV_C_Los said:
The closer isn’t going to help if the hitting doesn’t pick up.Seattle and Oakland are gaining ground quickly. Hopefully they will regain last year’s magic soon.

Of course. In general, the teams in the playoffs who's bats get hot at the right time win. Bats come and go, that's why pitching is so important.

That's why it's also so important to be able to manufacture runs, something we completely ignore on this team.

LACowboysFan1 · Jul 31, 2018

Few teams could lose the MVP, starting catcher, starting shortstop and keep playing .600 plus ball.

Once they get those guys back, at least Altuve and Correa, they will get back on track. Astros had a slump last year in August (if memory serves), what matters is September....

kskboys · Jul 31, 2018

LACowboysFan1 said:
Few teams could lose the MVP, starting catcher, starting shortstop and keep playing .600 plus ball.

Once they get those guys back, at least Altuve and Correa, they will get back on track. Astros had a slump last year in August (if memory serves), what matters is September....

Yes, they did.

This too shall pass. I'm not worried at this point.

Cowboys_22 · Jul 31, 2018

LACowboysFan1 said:
Few teams could lose the MVP, starting catcher, starting shortstop and keep playing .600 plus ball.

Once they get those guys back, at least Altuve and Correa, they will get back on track. Astros had a slump last year in August (if memory serves), what matters is September....

Yeah they went into a slump last year when Correa was out. Even tho they are playing.600 plus they are not as dominant as last year. Better pitching but the clutch hitting is lacking. It’s early and 2 more months of bb.

Go Stros and go Cowboys!

Vegas_Cowboy · Jul 31, 2018

LACowboysFan1 said:
Few teams could lose the MVP, starting catcher, starting shortstop and keep playing .600 plus ball.

Once they get those guys back, at least Altuve and Correa, they will get back on track. Astros had a slump last year in August (if memory serves), what matters is September....

When Correa went on the the DL, Jeff Luhnow said that getting him back would be bigger than any trade they could pull off for another bat. Then Altuve goes down.

Getting both of them back with the trades they've made to shore up the bullpen will be a big plus.

kskboys · Aug 1, 2018

Fiiiiiinally we broke through w/ some runs!!!! Love Kyle's opp field swing.

MichaelWinicki · Aug 1, 2018

kskboys said:
Fiiiiiinally we broke through w/ some runs!!!! Love Kyle's opp field swing.

Yeah and now Springer is hurt (not that he's been contributing much since June).

kskboys · Aug 1, 2018

MichaelWinicki said:
Yeah and now Springer is hurt (not that he's been contributing much since June).

I love George, but I still don't like him batting leadoff. I'm hoping they put Kemp there.

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