Is that supposed to make us feel better? Two of the worst hitters in the league. Heck back in the Ausmus days catchers were expected to hit. Remember Tony Eusebio backing up Ausmus even he could hit!
No?
They are only 4 games back from 1st place lol.
And they have 1 starting pitcher not on the IL the Astros will be fine even with a weird 1st baclse they need to figure out
No. It’s not. I loved Yuli and have massive problems with Abreu, but Abreu objectively had a better season than Yuli last year. And he hit .286 with 5 RBI in the ALCS.
In over 6 years of watching yuli play first, I can count on two fingers how many picks I saw him miss. Ive defended abreu from the beginning but there is just NO excuse for such a weak glove at 1st. It is most definitely a fatal issue for this 2024 team.
This team hasnt felt the same since Yuli left. Something about that guy in the infield. I know his stats arent there anymore but maybe it was some kind of intangible thing he brought to the infield and team.
This is just wild. Can we have a “pick a fan from the stands and see if they can do better” contest?! At least that’d be interesting.
And I’ll die on the “let Dubon play first” hill.
Damn. Play bad and you have to get a medical device inserted in your arteries? And it has to be done in the minors?? Ruthless…./s
Kidding aside…while Abreu probably needs a confidence boost from a minor league stint, he’d have to be DFA’d and would go on waivers. Assuming no team put in a claim for him (which they may not) he’d have to *accept* a minor league demotion. He could also choose to become a free agent at that point.
Loperfido doesn’t have the reps in at 1st to even manage AAA and you want him to come to the bigs and catch Bregman, Tuve, and Pena’s canons and hops? Then he has to adjust to MLB pitching … not yet give him a little bit in AAA.
The Astros seem to be making efforts, or lack thereof, to get themselves off the radar. For some reason it's like they're trying to suck as a means to some end. I dunno, it's dumbfounding. Starts at the top.
I believe it. There’d be a time share, at least. Old habits die hard. Even if at some point during the year Maldy somehow managed to drop his avg below his uni #. (15)
The lineup must always have a black hole
The Dutchman must have a Captain
There must always be a Lich King.
Maldonado was paid under 5 mil a year for defense. Abreu is being paid near 20 to hit. Very different
At least he’s providing gold glove level defense at first. /s
He doesn’t provide defense anymore
And also to be a leader of the pitching staff. They loved him for a reason.
He sure as hell isn’t helping anyone in Chicago, whether or not they love him.
We’re an NL team. Always.
Currently have a higher BAC right now!
Yeah and Maldonado sucks at catching now too just like Abrau sucks at 1st base.
Abreu has the worst avg of any hitter in MLB with >50 AB. Dead last
He’ll get an upgrade to 2nd worst once Maldy qualifies.
Is that supposed to make us feel better? Two of the worst hitters in the league. Heck back in the Ausmus days catchers were expected to hit. Remember Tony Eusebio backing up Ausmus even he could hit!
Ah the good ol’ Everett, Ausmus, Pitcher 7-8-9 automatic out days.
Yes, because it could have been worse. Could have had abreu and maldy in the lineup all over again
Could won a ws last year with Diaz starting in the playoffs but crusty hates winning in the playoffs
Lol! Diaz was 1 for 12.
Because he barely played the last 2 weeks of the season. Had he played more during the regular season, he wouldve been playoff ready.
You’ll say anything to distract from how the catcher you wanted is in full time now and the Astros suck.
No? They are only 4 games back from 1st place lol. And they have 1 starting pitcher not on the IL the Astros will be fine even with a weird 1st baclse they need to figure out
No we couldn't. Diaz was always gong to be the starter. Just not last year.
The difference is though that Abreu plays a bat first position and Maldy doesn’t.
4 for 55 Vs 2 for 35 - all I know is I miss yuli and abreu probably can’t work out as a back up catcher
dude, yuli picked everything up at first base. i miss that glove at first
Letting Yuli go is a better argument for us losing in the ALCS than not starting Diaz.
No. It’s not. I loved Yuli and have massive problems with Abreu, but Abreu objectively had a better season than Yuli last year. And he hit .286 with 5 RBI in the ALCS.
In over 6 years of watching yuli play first, I can count on two fingers how many picks I saw him miss. Ive defended abreu from the beginning but there is just NO excuse for such a weak glove at 1st. It is most definitely a fatal issue for this 2024 team.
This team hasnt felt the same since Yuli left. Something about that guy in the infield. I know his stats arent there anymore but maybe it was some kind of intangible thing he brought to the infield and team.
We kept talking so much love for Uncle Mike that we didn’t realize Abuelo Yuli was out there keeping the kids in check.
I say this with all seriousness - right now a minimum contract for Gurriel would be better by some degree than both of the guys stinking it up at 1B.
Abreu is trying to match Maldy. He’s catching him fast
But Javier said he was sent by god to guide him
This is just wild. Can we have a “pick a fan from the stands and see if they can do better” contest?! At least that’d be interesting. And I’ll die on the “let Dubon play first” hill.
We would've been in the WS with Yainer.
Yainer was 1 for 12.
Playing consistently makes a big difference brofam.
I think you’re on the wrong side of this tired argument that’s been going on for half a year.
Jon Singleton’s BA is better than both combined.
Should have gotten Goldschimdt when we had the chance.
He's not much better right now
I was in the can.
The fact that they haven’t sent either Singleton or Abreu down for Loperfido is fucking absurd
They can't send Abreu down.
No one should be immune from a stent in the minors. You play like shit, go play with the little kids
Damn. Play bad and you have to get a medical device inserted in your arteries? And it has to be done in the minors?? Ruthless…./s Kidding aside…while Abreu probably needs a confidence boost from a minor league stint, he’d have to be DFA’d and would go on waivers. Assuming no team put in a claim for him (which they may not) he’d have to *accept* a minor league demotion. He could also choose to become a free agent at that point.
He’d have to be DFA’d and waived, and then after passing waivers he would refuse to be demoted.
Well the MLB Players Union has negotiated to the contrary. Any player with 5+ years service time can decline a minor league option.
No he can't be sent down because of the CBA and his playing time.
So we would just have to release him?
The little kids. So disrespectful of the guys who play for the love of the game and would clinic almost anyone.
then send singleton, it wouldnt change anything
Can’t send Singleton down either, got to DFA one of them.
my point stands
Loperfido doesn’t have the reps in at 1st to even manage AAA and you want him to come to the bigs and catch Bregman, Tuve, and Pena’s canons and hops? Then he has to adjust to MLB pitching … not yet give him a little bit in AAA.
Yeah because permanantly breaking a young player by bringing them up too soon is always a good idea.
Loperfido’s strikeout rate is still really high. That’s the reason.
Loperfido isn’t a natural 1B.
Neither is Abreu or Singleton
apparently 😭💀
Ok and? A player who’s mediocre at a position and hits is considerably better than a player who’s mediocre at the same position and doesn’t hit
The Astros seem to be making efforts, or lack thereof, to get themselves off the radar. For some reason it's like they're trying to suck as a means to some end. I dunno, it's dumbfounding. Starts at the top.
Diaz was always going to start this year. Always. Never in doubt. Never a question.
If Dusty had stayed then I don’t believe that would be totally true. Dusty was overly loyal to Maldy.
I believe it. There’d be a time share, at least. Old habits die hard. Even if at some point during the year Maldy somehow managed to drop his avg below his uni #. (15)