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Post by fredthompson = astrobuddy on Nov 30, 2007 1:12:33 GMT -5
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Post by vega51 on Nov 30, 2007 6:13:08 GMT -5
I like Matsui, now, only way this makes sen'se is if we can trade Burke.
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Post by fredthompson = astrobuddy on Nov 30, 2007 8:31:56 GMT -5
Dont you think that has been the idea all along? Trade Burke and Scott for pitching?
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Post by mikeinsa on Nov 30, 2007 13:21:09 GMT -5
Burke has got to be pissed long about now. Failing to trade him at this point will be problematic for the team. I hate to lose Scott but if a package of Burke, Scott,and Einerston gets us a proven starter/closer then drive on.
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Post by hembo36 on Dec 1, 2007 21:20:53 GMT -5
VEGA..Looks like you dont have to defend burke anymore...His days were numbered as wade said from the gitgo second base was a priority...he wasnt that good(burke)
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Post by hembo36 on Dec 1, 2007 21:27:38 GMT -5
who leads off now? matsui swipped 32 bases..this bourne guy hasnt done chit on the major league level you certainly wouldnt lead off with him...pence is a better hitter than matsui so bat him second?
matsui
pence
berkman
lee
bourne
whoever at 3b
ausmus
picher
everett
;D
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Post by vega51 on Dec 1, 2007 22:15:01 GMT -5
Bourn, in part time play had a better OBP than what Taveras ever gave us as an Astro.
I think the Lineup will be:
1. Bourn CF
2. Matsui 2b
3. Berkman 1b
4. Lee lf
5. Pence rf
6. Wigginton 3b
7. Towels C
8. Everett SS
9. Pitcher
This team needs a left handed reliever (Affeldt) a closer (Gagne) and another pitcher (Jennings).
Rotation:
Oswalt
Jennings
Backe
Wandy
Woody
Awful rotation, lets hope Patton and Albers are ready.
Bullpen looking good:
Gagne
Qualls
Brocail
Villareal
Affeldt
Geary
Sarfate
This team would compete if:
Jennings pitches good baseball.
Woody makes a comeback.
Backe can pitch as a number 3 pitcher.
Patton is ready to take over Wandy if he struggles.
Sorry guys, but thats too many ifs.
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Post by jbarron on Dec 1, 2007 23:15:38 GMT -5
We DO NOT need Jason Jennings. Let this bum go!! Also, Eric Gagne is no longer closer material.
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Post by fredthompson = astrobuddy on Dec 2, 2007 1:04:12 GMT -5
The Astros are in no worse shape than the other teams in the NLC.
Not a great team, but not a horrible team either.
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Post by vega51 on Dec 2, 2007 7:33:13 GMT -5
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Post by fredthompson = astrobuddy on Dec 2, 2007 12:21:45 GMT -5
The season doesnt start tomorrow. Wade isnt done. The Astros will have a closer and they will have a better rotation that they do right now.
NO, they are not horrible.
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Post by hembo36 on Dec 2, 2007 13:38:27 GMT -5
IM betting towles doesnt start the season as catcher...he will end up with more ab's by the end but ausmus wil lstart the season.
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Post by vega51 on Dec 2, 2007 16:28:51 GMT -5
Dude, we are JUDGING THE TEAM RIGHT NOW.
Right now this team is horrilble, don't be a blind FAN.
Right now we have only ONE good starter and no closer.
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Post by Ken on Dec 2, 2007 17:14:33 GMT -5
Ya'll crack me up.
Matsui is a solid pick up.
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Post by dennis2112 on Dec 2, 2007 19:41:11 GMT -5
I agree with you, Ken. Matsui is a solid pickup and an obvious upgrade from Burke.
We are not done yet and I am sure we will be using amny young pitchers in spring training and giving them their chance as well.
Its true our starting rotation is bleak but with the younger guys stepping up, Backe returning from injury to be solid, and some possible vet help like Wolf or Lieber (at least they are not as old as woody). The outlook gets even better.
We have strengthened our D up the middle , which will help make what we have even better and now are looking to find better pitchers.
I say we are most definitively heading in the right direction.
Vega, I would not say we are horrible, but we most assuredly need more help in the ares you mentioned.
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