vs. ASTROS 5/29

[PaulFolk]

You don't think Lombardozzi can outplay Flaherty at the plate? Maybe not on the D, but I think he's got a better stick.

I don't think Lombardozzi is much of an offensive upgrade over Flaherty, if any. Certainly not enough to make up for the defensive difference.

[weams]

You don't think Lombardozzi can outplay Flaherty at the plate? Maybe not on the D, but I think he's got a better stick.

No, I don't think he can. I watched him in the minors for years, I think he is a punch and judy, below average offense guy. With great grit.

[bpilktree]

What do Catcher Derek Norris, right-handers A.J. Cole and Brad Peacock, and left-hander Tommy Milone have in common?

They all were top prospects traded in the Gio trade.

[weams]

"Raking" to the tune of a .626 OPS?

I know. I have that type of selective memory myself sometimes.

[weams]

They all were top prospects traded in the Gio trade.

When does Gio leave? How many championships did they win with him?

[scOtt]

At least this is THE MOST winnable game in days. Loser pitcher on the mound, Crap bullpen behind him. We got this!

[bpilktree]

There is NO WAY Flaherty or Lombardozzi is as good as Schoop. I don't care about his BA. This kid can rake.And he will.

Yeah and he plays great defense. The difference between Schoop and Lambo is minimal at most and not sure which one is better however defense is not close.

[TouchemAll]

Ok that little Gnome is starting to grate on me

Reminds me of that Boston Gnome

[eddie83]

Thanks Springer.

[scOtt]

There is NO WAY Flaherty or Lombardozzi is as good as Schoop. I don't care about his BA. This kid can rake.And he will.

BS. Flash is best in the field. Hitting... all three are a wash.

[scOtt]

Springer is not God.

[weams]

This is a double with Altuve in base.

Very true.

[Guest]

82 pitches already

[scOtt]

On Ubaldo? And a sick jump? And speed?

[TouchemAll]

MONSTER jump not much Hundley is going to do there