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Velocity?

Yes. Putting aside the draft order machinations and paying over-slot for lower picks. You could still argue it allowed him to pick the best draft class available. If another couple drafts take place and a clear pattern emerges, I’ll revisit.

Then, I’ll disagree from the standpoint that there is no formula that proves your point. You always take the best player available and Elias can argue that’s exactly what he has done.

Disagree. The Astros are not some big market behemoth. I think the last list I saw had them 8th or 9th in spending? Adding guys like Verlander to get a team over the hump is worth the risk. If not then, when? The Orioles are not that far off the Astros payroll at the time that they can’t afford a meaningful acquisition if the situation arises.

It’s not ok! I like fat guys even less than I do cheaters. I’m just kidding. I love everyone.

I don’t like cheaters, but I’m just being provocative.

I don’t buy it. He’s juicing.

Are you implying he had help?

I’d like to see Zimmerman.

Flexor pronator mass strain. Translation? Ohtani will not be pitching this season. Call it a hunch.

Good from what I’ve seen. He’s made all the plays. He’s not flashy or spectacular, but he gets the job done.

Filed under Things I Never Dreamed Of.

Elias may be hesitant to pull the trigger on pitchers, but I doubt it. There’s a lot of sense in letting pitchers develop and then acquire them when the time is right.

Yeah, saw it this morning. Bad news for Angels fans like my pops.

He changes speeds well and there’s a big differential from that 87 mph FB to his 78-80 mph CH. He also commands his breaking stuff along with the other two. Pitching is about changing speeds and command. He had both yesterday.

Yep, it’s not like “grow the arms and buy the bats“ was a proven system.

Really good command. One mistake that went for the HR.

Ha! I guess Hyde believes in the save rule.

Linda! A little blue bayou.

Valid question for anyone advocating for Hess.

Crazy hop single.

Yeah, so was Buck. ?

Givens to close it out?

Quick inning for Sulser.

Boy, everything Iglesias gives them with the bat is gravy.