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Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: TXHOGSLAYER] #7510477 05/12/19 08:30 PM
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I think this lineup is even better than 2 years ago and Altuve is having a down year so far.


Character is what you do when nobody's looking.
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Bregman with 2 HRs today, 12 for year, hitting .271 and Springer 2HRs also, hitting .321, 5/5 today are two studs in that lineup. Home growrn through the farm system at that. Lots of good future with sticks like that.

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Springer up to 15 HRs too

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Rangers have nothing comparable to their power, consistency or fielding prowess, sorry they don't and I'm a Rangers fan but also a realist.

Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: DCS] #7510499 05/12/19 09:20 PM
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Rangers ride into Houston Thursday for a 4 game series with the Astros. Should be a nail biter.


Rangers are up 4 games to 2 games so far this year.


Astros 6 games to Rangers 4 games so far



Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: TXHOGSLAYER] #7510500 05/12/19 09:22 PM
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Next series starts July 11 for 4 games in Arlington



Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: DQ Kid] #7510543 05/12/19 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DQ Kid
Rangers have nothing comparable to their power, consistency or fielding prowess, sorry they don't and I'm a Rangers fan but also a realist.



They could put a T- Ball up there for Odor.


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Originally Posted by bill oxner
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Rangers have nothing comparable to their power, consistency or fielding prowess, sorry they don't and I'm a Rangers fan but also a realist.



They could put a T- Ball up there for Odor.


There it is.... the REAL Mr Oxner. Keep it up sir.


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Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: TEXASLEFTY] #7510576 05/12/19 11:29 PM
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Rangers have nothing comparable to their power, consistency or fielding prowess, sorry they don't and I'm a Rangers fan but also a realist.



They could put a T- Ball up there for Odor.


There it is.... the REAL Mr Oxner. Keep it up sir.



But, but, but, I don't hate him like you hate Altuve. Are you happy that he is injured?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...but-they-might-be-better-than-you-think/


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Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: bill oxner] #7510598 05/12/19 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bill oxner
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Rangers have nothing comparable to their power, consistency or fielding prowess, sorry they don't and I'm a Rangers fan but also a realist.



They could put a T- Ball up there for Odor.



roflmao



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Altuve is arrogant.

I’m never happy when somebody gets injured....

Unless Odor is punching Altuve in the face.... that would be good


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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: **OFFICIAL ASTROS THREAD!!** [Re: bill oxner] #7510893 05/13/19 01:44 PM
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https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...but-they-might-be-better-than-you-think/[/quote]


The Houston Astros over the last two full season have racked up 204 wins and a World Series trophy. Given that recent history, their intact core, targeted additions, and collection of ready-now prospects, it's not a surprise that the Astros are presently atop the AL West standings.
At 23-15, Houston is playing at a 98-win pace, and -- tidily enough -- the SportsLine Projection Model (@SportsLine on Twitter) gives them a 98 percent chance of winning the division for a third straight year. Impressive as that is, it really undersells how good the Astros have been thus far in 2019. That's the case for a couple of reasons. To wit ...
They've had a tough schedule
In terms of opponents' average winning percentage, the Astros presently check in at .525, which is toughest in the American League by a significant margin (the Rangers are next at .510). That's almost like playing the 2018 Cardinals every game. As well, Houston to date has played 21 of 38 games on the road. So they've played .605 ball and run up a plus-49 run differential despite that tough docket.
The good news for Houston is that going forward things figure to get easier. In addition to playing the majority of their games at home the rest of the way, that opponents' average winning percentage drops to .472 (subject to change depending on relevant results, of course). That's a bit like playing the 2018 Mets every game.
They've played better than their record
Here's the real story. At an underlying level, the Astros have played better than their already very good 23-15 mark. We know this thanks to the BaseRuns system available at Fangraphs. BaseRuns attempts to model a team's run-scoring and run-prevention capabilities at the granular level -- i.e., on a plate-appearance-by-plate-appearance basis and with the effects of hit "sequencing" removed. Basically, it's a measure of how good a team is at controlling the fundamental outcomes of the batter-pitcher encounter. It yields what a team's record should be based on core skills. It's also generally a better predictor of how a team will fare going forward than the team's actual record is.
As for the Astros, they presently have a BaseRuns record of 27-11, which is four games better than their actual record. It's also the best mark in all of baseball by a substantial three-game margin over the Dodgers. To a large extent, this phenomenon can be explained by how hard the Astros are hitting the baseball:


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The Houston Astros over the last two full season have racked up 204 wins and a World Series trophy. Given that recent history, their intact core, targeted additions, and collection of ready-now prospects, it's not a surprise that the Astros are presently atop the AL West standings.
At 23-15, Houston is playing at a 98-win pace, and -- tidily enough -- the SportsLine Projection Model (@SportsLine on Twitter) gives them a 98 percent chance of winning the division for a third straight year. Impressive as that is, it really undersells how good the Astros have been thus far in 2019. That's the case for a couple of reasons. To wit ...
They've had a tough schedule
In terms of opponents' average winning percentage, the Astros presently check in at .525, which is toughest in the American League by a significant margin (the Rangers are next at .510). That's almost like playing the 2018 Cardinals every game. As well, Houston to date has played 21 of 38 games on the road. So they've played .605 ball and run up a plus-49 run differential despite that tough docket.
The good news for Houston is that going forward things figure to get easier. In addition to playing the majority of their games at home the rest of the way, that opponents' average winning percentage drops to .472 (subject to change depending on relevant results, of course). That's a bit like playing the 2018 Mets every game.
They've played better than their record
Here's the real story. At an underlying level, the Astros have played better than their already very good 23-15 mark. We know this thanks to the BaseRuns system available at Fangraphs. BaseRuns attempts to model a team's run-scoring and run-prevention capabilities at the granular level -- i.e., on a plate-appearance-by-plate-appearance basis and with the effects of hit "sequencing" removed. Basically, it's a measure of how good a team is at controlling the fundamental outcomes of the batter-pitcher encounter. It yields what a team's record should be based on core skills. It's also generally a better predictor of how a team will fare going forward than the team's actual record is.
As for the Astros, they presently have a BaseRuns record of 27-11, which is four games better than their actual record. It's also the best mark in all of baseball by a substantial three-game margin over the Dodgers. To a large extent, this phenomenon can be explained by how hard the Astros are hitting the baseball: [/quote]
Bill, they are a force to be reckoned with, no doubt about it. And more the impressive, their non-pitchers are nearly all home grown talent which is rare in today's game...

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Winningest team in baseball.


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So far so good! It is a long season though



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Love the early games.


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The washed out catcher that Sapper was trolling about hit another homer last night. Scored several runs.


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The washed out catcher that Sapper was trolling about hit another homer last night. Scored several runs.


I wasn’t gonna say anything , but since you did———-

banana

Charinos is also leading several stat catagories for AL catchers for the season so far.



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Originally Posted by 68rustbucket
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The washed out catcher that Sapper was trolling about hit another homer last night. Scored several runs.


I wasn’t gonna say anything , but since you did———-

banana

Charinos is also leading several stat catagories for AL catchers for the season so far.

I have to admit, Chirinos' bat looks pretty salty compared to what the Rangers are throwing out there, Mathis sub .200 and Kiner-Falefa right around .210 with limited power between them. Even looked like Chirinos was throwing better vs the Rangers. He's upped his game for sure.

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Originally Posted by DQ Kid
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Originally Posted by bill oxner
The washed out catcher that Sapper was trolling about hit another homer last night. Scored several runs.


I wasn’t gonna say anything , but since you did———-

banana

Charinos is also leading several stat catagories for AL catchers for the season so far.

I have to admit, Chirinos' bat looks pretty salty compared to what the Rangers are throwing out there, Mathis sub .200 and Kiner-Falefa right around .210 with limited power between them. Even looked like Chirinos was throwing better vs the Rangers. He's upped his game for sure.


He’s getting better coaching. He’s changed his stance behind the plate.



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