88 MPH, center cut, 3rd strike
10:16p, 4/15/24
In reply to W
Jose Abreu vs Bartolo Colon would be a huge battle
W said:
Abreu battled
but just can't square up 91 mph gas
Jose Abreu vs Bartolo Colon would be a huge battle
10:16p, 4/15/24
I mean it's really hard to time up a …checks notes…90 mph fastball with little movement.
Abreu is beyond washed
Abreu is beyond washed
10:17p, 4/15/24
In reply to Chef Elko
Then have Abreu pitch to Bartolo. That would be a matchup for the ages.
Chef Elko said:W said:
Abreu battled
but just can't square up 91 mph gas
Jose Abreu vs Bartolo Colon would be a huge battle
Then have Abreu pitch to Bartolo. That would be a matchup for the ages.
10:17p, 4/15/24
Joey Gallo is now hitting 73 points higher than Jose Abreu.
Abreu is only .017 points ahead of Maldonado.
Abreu is only .017 points ahead of Maldonado.
WARNING: I have a deep-seated desire for others to love the Star Wars franchise as much as I do, in exactly the way I do, and get snippy and sensitive and passive-aggressive when they don't.
10:19p, 4/15/24
where did the Rangers go?
the Astros are really struggling vs. the top teams
need to find the cupcakes soon
the Astros are really struggling vs. the top teams
need to find the cupcakes soon
10:19p, 4/15/24
Having the worst performing 7-8-9 guys in the league was not even a thought to put on my 2024 Astros bingo card
I'd consider that 3 strikes right there and fire someone. Anyone it doesn't even matter at this point
I'd consider that 3 strikes right there and fire someone. Anyone it doesn't even matter at this point
10:21p, 4/15/24
Well in an attempt at some levity, there is Steve McMichael from the Bears' 85 title team calling out Angel Hernandez during the 7th inning stretch at a Cubs game in TWO THOUSAND AND ONE.
Apparently Hernandez got McMichael thrown out to the stadium for this.
Apparently Hernandez got McMichael thrown out to the stadium for this.
WARNING: I have a deep-seated desire for others to love the Star Wars franchise as much as I do, in exactly the way I do, and get snippy and sensitive and passive-aggressive when they don't.
10:23p, 4/15/24
In reply to tjack16
There's a time and place. Yesterday was neither.
Dammit.tjack16 said:
Has this team turned a corner at home? 4-2 in our last 6 games at Minute maid
There's a time and place. Yesterday was neither.
10:24p, 4/15/24
In reply to dixichkn
I mean I did pose it as a question… and our offense + Hader answered it tonight
dixichkn said:Dammit.tjack16 said:
Has this team turned a corner at home? 4-2 in our last 6 games at Minute maid
There's a time and place. Yesterday was neither.
I mean I did pose it as a question… and our offense + Hader answered it tonight
10:24p, 4/15/24
In reply to Texas A&M
It actually feels quite a bit lower than that if you've watched him swing like Auntie 'Em trying to shoo pigs away from Dorothy
Texas A&M said:
If the ESPN box score is right, Abreu is down to .082.
It actually feels quite a bit lower than that if you've watched him swing like Auntie 'Em trying to shoo pigs away from Dorothy
10:25p, 4/15/24
Hader should be buying Abreu lunch every day. His total zero start is shielding Hader's total zero start.
1 RBI on the season for the Abreu as of 4/15
1 Save on the season for Hader as of 4/15.
And Espada needs to stop managing every night like it's the playoffs. Give the bullpen guys chances to see what they can do. You're going Augie Garrido on Seth Martinez.
1 RBI on the season for the Abreu as of 4/15
1 Save on the season for Hader as of 4/15.
And Espada needs to stop managing every night like it's the playoffs. Give the bullpen guys chances to see what they can do. You're going Augie Garrido on Seth Martinez.
WARNING: I have a deep-seated desire for others to love the Star Wars franchise as much as I do, in exactly the way I do, and get snippy and sensitive and passive-aggressive when they don't.
10:27p, 4/15/24
In reply to tjack16
Worst start since 2014 (5-13 after 18 games en route to 70-92).tjack16 said:
.333 winning percentage
On track for 54-108
WARNING: I have a deep-seated desire for others to love the Star Wars franchise as much as I do, in exactly the way I do, and get snippy and sensitive and passive-aggressive when they don't.
10:31p, 4/15/24
Joey Loperfido could get 2 hits in his next 200 AB's and still be batting the same as Abreu.
The more you know….
The more you know….
10:35p, 4/15/24
If we can get Verlander and Ugride back we can inch our way into contention .. just need it to happen soon before we dig a hole we can't get out of … sloppy starters spills over into the bullpen and we are seeing it now .. hopefully we get some back soon .. Framber too
And Abreu w .083 .. this cheet ain't helping anything
And Abreu w .083 .. this cheet ain't helping anything
10:42p, 4/15/24
It's obvious I'm missed. I'll help ya out with a little wisdom to get everyone's mind right.
Remember, you can't have a win streak without eek. So right now we're in the eek but we got the guys to get it going.
Also, bring up Julks already!
Remember, you can't have a win streak without eek. So right now we're in the eek but we got the guys to get it going.
Also, bring up Julks already!
10:51p, 4/15/24
It is time to move on. Cut him and let the White Sox bring him back. https://t.co/ncGlBenpgV
— Michael Connor (@ConnorMichael) April 16, 2024
11:05p, 4/15/24
In reply to Silent For Too Long
Now, Crane could have told Dana, I blew your budget on Hader, we'll raise the budget by another $10-15M to fill our needs.
Would every GM want him? Sure, but you have other needs and a finite amount assets, so would you be substantially better off allocating those assets including draft picks and pool money to Hader? Probably not.Silent For Too Long said:
Hader has been frustratingly bad.
Bagging on Crane when everyone in MLB wanted Hader is a terrible take. Not a single GM would have passed on Hader granting they had an owner willing to spend.
Now, Crane could have told Dana, I blew your budget on Hader, we'll raise the budget by another $10-15M to fill our needs.
11:10p, 4/15/24
The worst part about Hader sucking is that you really can't justify Abreu or Pressley taking over the 9th given their similar struggles.
And regarding the other Abreu, it's time for an IL stint with discomfort.
And regarding the other Abreu, it's time for an IL stint with discomfort.
11:46p, 4/15/24
In reply to DustyBaker
if Chas and Jake don't start hitting...
we may see Julks sooner rather than later
we may see Julks sooner rather than later
11:53p, 4/15/24
In regards to Loperfido and striking out...probably time for the call pretty soon
Some "good" hitters, so far, who have a bad K%
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Brandon Marsh - 39.2%, 150 wRC+
Jose Siri (ha) - 37.7%, 129 wRC+
Max Muncy - 37.0%, 122 wRC+
Edouard Julien - 36.5%, 119 wRC+
Elly De La Cruz - 33.9%, 150 wRC+
Giancarlo Stanton - 32.7%, 136 wRC+
and everyone's favorite Donkey
Joey Gallo - 41.7%, 84 wRC+
Some "good" hitters, so far, who have a bad K%
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Brandon Marsh - 39.2%, 150 wRC+
Jose Siri (ha) - 37.7%, 129 wRC+
Max Muncy - 37.0%, 122 wRC+
Edouard Julien - 36.5%, 119 wRC+
Elly De La Cruz - 33.9%, 150 wRC+
Giancarlo Stanton - 32.7%, 136 wRC+
and everyone's favorite Donkey
Joey Gallo - 41.7%, 84 wRC+
4:16a, 4/16/24
Well it is finally happening. Not a playoff team with France/Brown Pressly/Hader.
Past time to dump Abreu.
Past time to dump Abreu.
6:10a, 4/16/24
In reply to BudFox7
Good thing we are getting back JV, LuAce, LMC, etc.
No matter what
6:21a, 4/16/24
Maybe Espada needs to invert the bullpen.
New back 3 - Scott, Seth, Montero.
Middle relief - Hader, Abreu, Pressly.
New back 3 - Scott, Seth, Montero.
Middle relief - Hader, Abreu, Pressly.
6:27a, 4/16/24
So when JV comes back, who goes down? Right now it seems like Arighetti but what if Hunter Brown gets lit up again tonight for the 3rd start in a row?
6:40a, 4/16/24
In reply to Mathguy64
I would hope Brown first then Spaghetti because Brown hasn't shown me a damn thing
No matter what
6:48a, 4/16/24
Rich Eisen is a wonderful podcast to listen, if ya'll are not. He makes a LOT of valid points here
No matter what