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Old 05-05-2012, 09:38 PM   #271
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Pirates pitching and Astros hitting would be a dangerous combo.
Think if they could swap two guys each way, they would fight for years for years after the Astros roll West next year
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Old 05-05-2012, 09:38 PM   #273
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He wasn't going to do it twice. McCutchen watched that one all the way into the mitt.
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I don't see the fascination with him to be honest.
Its mostly because he hits LH and wouldn't be a downgrade (and probably an upgrade) on defense. He'd be a better fit against RHP and this team needs that. I'd love to deal Heisey for him and platoon he and Stubbs in CF, but I think the D-Backs would want something very good for him. They don't need to deal him unless some team overpays.
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Old 05-05-2012, 09:39 PM   #275
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No, Astros hitting is a mirage. Big time.
Well obviously Altuve and Lowrie aren't going to hit in the high .300's but they still have a solid offense.
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Ever notice how Rolen always seems to be behind 2strikes?
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Well obviously Altuve and Lowrie aren't going to hit in the high .300's but they still have a solid offense.
Disagree. Lots of guys playing over their heads. Including Altuve & Lowrie. A comeback season from Lee would obviously help, but I don't see it happening.
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Game over. This dysfunctional lineup if it stays the same will struggle every game.
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Ballgame. (although Walker BARELY caught that)
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A game that could have and should have been won.
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Ballgame. (although Walker BARELY caught that)
And Ludwick barely hit it!
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Disagree. Lots of guys playing over their heads. Including Altuve & Lowrie. A comeback season from Lee would obviously help, but I don't see it happening.
I think they are over their heads too. But JD Martinez is the real deal IMO.
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I think they are over their heads too. But JD Martinez is the real deal IMO.
If by "real deal" you mean a decent mlb LF'er, okay. But I see a low average hitter with some decent pop. .750-.800 ops. Not bad.

He got called up after they dealt Pence to the Phil's. He never even saw AAA. Solid AA player to be sure, but I don't think even the Astros know what they have yet with him.
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If by "real deal" you mean a decent mlb LF'er, okay. But I see a low average hitter with some decent pop. .750-.800 ops. Not bad.

He got called up after they dealt Pence to the Phil's. He never even saw AAA. Solid AA player to be sure, but I don't think even the Astros know what they have yet with him.
Well, your right, he's not an MVP candidate or anything. But he'll be a good every day player who can hit in the 5 or 6 hole. I'm not sure the others will be every day players in 3 years. Altuve maybe.
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