Da Astros

[grgmths1433]

Is the Astros a small ball type team because the lack of power? Wandy Rodriguez and Lucas Harrell I can go deep into innings. I still trying to see how can I manage the Strongest without superstars. Like someone said last night Carlos Lee and Wandy Rodriguez is all I have to work with right now. If I could get power from JD at the bottom of the lineup things could be interesting. True not a playoff team but with some trading bait I could get some power. I believe Astros has some talent in the minors just not big name folks. I hit the ball pretty good with Jason Castro but I need to find a defensively catcher to give him some rest when needed. Marlins was high on Chris Synder few years back but I would like to get a Jason LaRue or Jason Kendall type backup to help develop Castro. What's yall take?

[BaylorBearBryant]

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J.D. is your superstar. Really the only guy that plays small ball is Schafer. Maybe Altuve a little bit. Buck and Maxwell are good off the bench. Downs and Snyder kind of suck.

Bullpen needs work. Myers is okay, but Lyons is a little overrated IMO. Rhiner Cruz might be worth keeping.

Could upgrade 3rd base, catcher, or RF.

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Is the Astros a small ball type team because the lack of power? Wandy Rodriguez and Lucas Harrell I can go deep into innings. I still trying to see how can I manage the Strongest without superstars. Like someone said last night Carlos Lee and Wandy Rodriguez is all I have to work with right now. If I could get power from JD at the bottom of the lineup things could be interesting. True not a playoff team but with some trading bait I could get some power. I believe Astros has some talent in the minors just not big name folks. I hit the ball pretty good with Jason Castro but I need to find a defensively catcher to give him some rest when needed. Marlins was high on Chris Synder few years back but I would like to get a Jason LaRue or Jason Kendall type backup to help develop Castro. What's yall take?

you're right....the Astros are not loaded with big boppers....that doesn't mean u can't win....Through 8 games in my franchise, i have a grand total of 5 dingers...i don't even try to hit homers and focus on gettin men on base and finding the gaps to manufacture my runs....as far as your back-up catcher is concerned, how about Jose Molina? even tho he's a starter on the Rays, he's been an adequate backup for a few years

[grgmths1433]

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J.D. is your superstar. Really the only guy that plays small ball is Schafer. Maybe Altuve a little bit. Buck and Maxwell are good off the bench. Downs and Snyder kind of suck.

Bullpen needs work. Myers is okay, but Lyons is a little overrated IMO. Rhiner Cruz might be worth keeping.

Could upgrade 3rd base, catcher, or RF.

How would you think Austin Kearns fit in right field? I always liked Austin Kearns. I think he could be a decent fit.

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J.D. is your superstar. Really the only guy that plays small ball is Schafer. Maybe Altuve a little bit. Buck and Maxwell are good off the bench. Downs and Snyder kind of suck.

Bullpen needs work. Myers is okay, but Lyons is a little overrated IMO. Rhiner Cruz might be worth keeping.

Could upgrade 3rd base, catcher, or RF.

im finding out the hard way Chris Johnson ain't the solution at 3B lol....Bogusevic and Altuve have been good to me so far...Schafer's really surprising me (in a good way).....Myers is awful so far but Lyon is pretty decent...all in all, more good than bad through 8 games

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How would you think Austin Kearns fit in right field? I always liked Austin Kearns. I think he could be a decent fit.

would be a good platoon guy with Bogusevic and an upgrade to the bench

[grgmths1433]

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you're right....the Astros are not loaded with big boppers....that doesn't mean u can't win....Through 8 games in my franchise, i have a grand total of 5 dingers...i don't even try to hit homers and focus on gettin men on base and finding the gaps to manufacture my runs....as far as your back-up catcher is concerned, how about Jose Molina? even tho he's a starter on the Rays, he's been an adequate backup for a few years

I really don't wanna take away another teams starting catcher, if that make sense. What your take on Jeff Mathis? Would he be a decent pick or what? I love to have to work to get a win and use stragey.

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I really don't wanna take away another teams starting catcher, if that make sense. What your take on Jeff Mathis? Would he be a decent pick or what? I love to have to work to get a win and use stragey.

if your focus is strictly on defense then Mathis is a good choice....he's just never been known as much of a hitter

[BaylorBearBryant]

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Chris Johnson hits when nothing is on the line. The second it's crucial for him to get a hit, he flops.

Castro was a first round pick from Stanford. But injuries and lack of playing time have cost him. So far in real life, Astros catchers are 3-30 at the plate this year! Get rid of Snyder! Find a vet or get a prospect somehow!

Austin Kearns doesn't seem like a huge upgrade over Bogusevic. Bogey might actually be a decent late bloomer. He was a great pitcher/OF at Tulane. Started as a pitcher, now moved to OF in pros. Wouldn't be surprised to see him hit .265-.270 with 12-18 home runs. Buck is great off the bench, and he's cheap. Justin Maxwell has shown some skills, but he sucks in The Show.

NFG4M37, I'm sure you'll find a see-saw effect with Lyons and Myers. Myers will pitch poorly, Lyons will pitch well. Then Lyons will start to pitch poorly, and Myers will pitch well. Makes it difficult to know who to go keep, trade, or go with. If you could find a closer, might be able to move both to set-up men, and then perhaps trade one of them.

[BaylorBearBryant]

Re: Da Astros

if your focus is strictly on defense then Mathis is a good choice....he's just never been known as much of a hitter

I would probably want a hitting catcher with this lineup. Someone to really push Castro. Maybe someone like Ryan Doumit on the Twins?

Prospects I wouldn't trade, Cosart, Singleton, or Springer. Paul Clemens might be pretty good too.

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Chris Johnson hits when nothing is on the line. The second it's crucial for him to get a hit, he flops.

Castro was a first round pick from Stanford. But injuries and lack of playing time have cost him. So far in real life, Astros catchers are 3-29 at the plate this year. Get rid of Snyder! Find a vet or get a prospect somehow!

Austin Kearns doesn't seem like a huge upgrade over Bogusevic. Bogey might actually be a decent late bloomer. He was a great pitcher/OF at Tulane. Started as a pitcher, now moved to OF in pros. Wouldn't be surprised to see him hit .265-.270 with 12-18 home runs.

that's why i was thinking of just giving Paredes the 3B job but for the sake of realism, Johnson is my 3B for now....and yup, Snyder has done jacksquat for me....but im not sure i wanna let Castro hit against lefties so i started out with a platoon behind the plate..Bogusevic is makin the most of his opportunities....at least i was right on one of my hunches so far.....

[grgmths1433]

Re: Da Astros

would be a good platoon guy with Bogusevic and an upgrade to the bench

Man I wished Jose Gullien or Wily Mo Pena still played. Which Guillen is starting material but would ask for a lot $$$. Pena would add much needed power. Can't believe Johnson isn't panning out for you. He got somewhat power. I actually hit a lot of doubles with him. He kinda remind me of Aaron Boone. As you can see I use to be a Reds fan. I haven't started my franchise yet but I trying to figure things out now.

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I would probably want a hitting catcher with this lineup. Someone to really push Castro. Maybe someone like Ryan Doumit on the Twins?

I wouldn't trade, Cosart, Singleton, or Springer. Paul Clemens might be pretty good too.

Only reason i even brought up Molina and agreed to Mathis was cause the OP specfically asked for a defensive catcher....it's been obvious neither guy is known for the bat....and Doumit just signed with the Twins this year so idk how realistic that would be.....as far as Lyon and Myers go, i made up my mind long ago that both would be gone by the deadline if im out of it....no use keeping one but not the other.....im eager to dump Lee so i can bring up Singleton for the second half and same with Wandy so i can promote Cosart.....even tho it's only 1 start, i officially have a man-crush on Jordan Lyles....kid is a beast

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Man I wished Jose Gullien or Wily Mo Pena still played. Which Guillen is starting material but would ask for a lot $$$. Pena would add much needed power. Can't believe Johnson isn't panning out for you. He got somewhat power. I actually hit a lot of doubles with him. He kinda remind me of Aaron Boone. As you can see I use to be a Reds fan. I haven't started my franchise yet but I trying to figure things out now.

Pena is a FA in the game so u can pick him up if u wanna....and nope Johnson isnt panning out so far....im gunna give it a bit more time before i make a decision on him....im itching to bring up Paredes

[BaylorBearBryant]

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Lyles should be good in the long run. And don't get me wrong, Mathis is definitely an upgrade over Snyder. But if you haven't pulled the trigger yet, might think about more bat, less glove.

Up to you though. Really, you can't go wrong upgrading Snyder.

Parades has a decent glove at third. But Johnson might have a better bat. Which is kind of scary, because it shows you just how desperate we are at the hot corner.

Villar and DeShields might be candidates in the middle infield at some point. People seem to like Villar more than DeShields. I guess there are rumors of DeShields and PED's and already hitting his plateau. Take that for what it is. Message board rumors.