Nightcrawler
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Who knows when this team plays next.
I hope the people in Houston get some relief.
I hope the people in Houston get some relief.
I need to revisit that post I wrote a while back about how few good months Odor has had since getting here and update it. He has had a lot more bad months in his career than he has had good months.You're being really nice today......He's had days/games/even weeks, but overall, this season has been a disaster for both Odor, and JD for giving him the bucks IMO.
I think our front office has made a mistake deciding between Odor and Profar in determining who should be here longterm. Longterm that decision may wind up hurting as much as trading away Brinson, Williams, or Alfaro.
I think sometimes an organization gets a little sideways with a player over something and they let that cloud how they see things. To some extent I think that kept us from keeping Benoit for a few years longer when he could have benefited our bullpen. Many years ago the Cowboys did that with Jimmy Smith and he had his very good career in Jacksonville instead of in Dallas. I just think we are headed in that direction with Profar.The only advantage I think Odor would have over profar is home runs. I think profar would be better in the field, hit for a better average, get more walks, and be a better overall player. That's just my take tho, obviously JD and company know more and are paid to make the decisions.
I think it's just they really like odor and he fits in with the team / club house. It's a bad reason to screw over profar tho, I hope he has success as long as it's not in the AL west at our expense.
The only advantage I think Odor would have over profar is home runs. I think profar would be better in the field, hit for a better average, get more walks, and be a better overall player. That's just my take tho, obviously JD and company know more and are paid to make the decisions.
I think it's just they really like odor and he fits in with the team / club house. It's a bad reason to screw over profar tho, I hope he has success as long as it's not in the AL west at our expense.
I think Odor Vs. Profar is a futile discussion, based mostly on the fact that we have no idea just how well Profar would be doing.
I certainly don't want to make excuses for Odor - he's having far more poor at-bats than he should this year. But he is young - 23 - and there's ample time to fix him. I also wonder if the situation in Venezuela is affecting his mindset. Again, that's not meant to be an excuse for his performance or how the Rangers are handling him. But for me personally, I'm nowhere near ready to cut bait on the guy.
The major difference is that we only let Sosa have 88 at bats at the age of 20 before trading him and Odor has had over 1900 at bats.I think the FO is reminded of Sammy Sosa and is a little reluctant to pull the trigger on Odor.
The major difference imo is they don't want to make the same mistake twice and after this season they should know.The major difference is that we only let Sosa have 88 at bats at the age of 20 before trading him and Odor has had over 1900 at bats.
I think Odor Vs. Profar is a futile discussion, based mostly on the fact that we have no idea just how well Profar would be doing.
I certainly don't want to make excuses for Odor - he's having far more poor at-bats than he should this year. But he is young - 23 - and there's ample time to fix him. I also wonder if the situation in Venezuela is affecting his mindset. Again, that's not meant to be an excuse for his performance or how the Rangers are handling him. But for me personally, I'm nowhere near ready to cut bait on the guy.
The major difference imo is they don't want to make the same mistake twice and after this season they should know.
I think one thing which we aren't considering is JD and the contract which Odor just signed, and I'm sure at JD's insistence. It would be a really tough thing to admit after a few months "sorry boss, I fucked up and we should have never signed Roggie, long term."
As pointed out by Eph, he's still only 23 and lots of time to right the ship. Hopefully a long way from the finish product we all hope he becomes. Granted, I'm not overly optimistic, but still.
Can'find start time. Suppose it will be 6:00 cst. Guessing.HOU v TEX by way of Tampa, it seems.
The Astros will play their upcoming series against the Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of flooding in Houston from Tropical Storm Harvey, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Major League Baseball is expected to officially announce the relocation of the three-game series later Monday, the source told Crasnick.
I guess this is equally unfair. Frankly, even if I were the Astros I'd rather play in Arlington than frigging Florida.