The Houston Astros are Not the Same Powerhouse
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- The Houston Astros have dominated MLB since 2015, but are they still as dominant? Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander still lead this team, but are we starting to see cracks in the armor? In this video we'll look at what made the Houston Astros so dominant from 2015-22 and compare them to this 2023 team to answer the questions what do they still do well, where are we seeing them struggle more, and what does this mean for the team going forward?
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If the Astros win the World Series now I'll make a video about how great they've been, and I'll hate every second of it
this video single handedly secured the astros sweep of the rangers 💀
And then crapped the bed against the a's
This video just dropped and the Astros have dropped 27 runs on the Rangers in two games and just took first place in the AL West LOL
And Altuve's hit 5 bombs in two days, God I hate them so much lol
@@SmartrBaseball On the bright side, your team still swept us.
Now as for the playoffs…
" just took first place in the AL West LOL" Considering they just got swept by the YANKEES of all teams a could days earlier... I don't expect them to hold that 1st place for very long...
Now 39 runs off 50 hits. Absolutely clubbed the Rangers.
@@internetzenmaster8952😂😂😂😂😂 keep wishing 😂😂😂
As a Astros fan, if the pitching continues to develop and the offense stays healthy. They should be good for another 3 years.
Framber is a top 5 cy young candidate this year, he’s an ace, just a ground ball pitcher. Astros have also had at least 1 player finish in top 5 rookie of the year voting the past 5 seasons with a few winning it, and this year they could have 2-3 rookies finish in the top 5, top 7
This team will be a contender for at least another 2-3 years. With the right front office moves and continued player development, they could push this era beyond a decade
France and Diaz are both legit ROTY candidates this year. Everyone says the Astros have no prospects yet we keep bringing up new guys that perform.
Your strikezone comment has left out one critical element, and this is what kills me and other baseball fans this and many seasons before. If it is a money fix or personal feeling issue, is where the man behind the plate can literally force a player to swing out of the zone because of how they have deemed the strike zone. Now you can dismiss it all you want, but how many low and outside or high and inside have you seen called for the second strike and then you have the hitter forced to swing at a slider clearly outside the zone because of the unknown size of blue's strike zone. Sure you want your hitter to stay in the wheelhouse, but that can't always be done.
The tv strikezone is also nisleading depending on height of player. And depth percetion...
The box on the television is just for reference and not pinpoint. But if you have been watching baseball long enough you have a general idea of the strike zone. Those men behind the plate are being paid more money than kids at a fast food joint and everyone expects exceptional service from them, but please excuse the guys that are getting paid thousands to millions. Not me pal, The umpires are the anomaly in the game and can ruin any hitter or pitcher's game.
You can't talk about the Astros 2023 season without mentioning France and Diaz. No top prospects in the MLB system yet still have 2 legit ROTY candidate players.
We’re not dead yet the playoffs are still in reach 😁 🤘🤘 Letsssss Goooo Astros!!!!
It seems like the astros are resting on weak teams. Afterall they have played more baseball in nearly a decade then anyone in the league. This is a strange year for the astros. Imma be real here.. The metric on swings is a direct result of bad hitting coaches. Ive said it since 21. The astros were best at what??? Dialing in. Adaption. Thats why they are so bi polar. Weakness in coaching which has changed since 19. Great hitting? Poor hitting coaches imo. That metric imo changes their whole dynamic. Adjustment. Tbf that takes time but theres a weak link. Ive always said snitkers.. Since 21. But it kind of goes deeper then that. Brent strom left on pitching. Then jeeeez that pitching last year? League changing. Enter this year..... There is a blip in the matrix. Enough for a team to come up and knock em off. Only difference? Well... Its a generational team. A changing of the guard isnt just players. Its coaching. Time proved itself at pitching.... Astros still top of the league. But it hasnt proven itself at hitting.. Story is still being written.
Dusty needs to retire. Diaz is lightyears better than Maldonado.
Astros are still a Powerhouse!
Give it 5 years and they will start there rebuild I would say they got a good 3 years then the 4th year they miss the playoffs
got this video after i lost my astros moneyline vs the athletics lmao
Framber, Brown, Javier, Garcia, Urquidi, France All young studs starting pitcher under contract. Houston is alright, not even counting McCullers who's never healthy
It irks me that they cheated in 2017, they could’ve won that World Series without it
It’s okay, the did last year without. So you can stay irked or move on bc they did.
@@johnathongarcia564 brother I’m complimenting their team. Because they had relatively the same core and went back in 19 and nearly won it. I know they didn’t cheat in 2022. But the 2017 team was such an awesome team and that scandal just puts a massive smudge on them and the franchise as a whole. When in reality they could’ve won it without any of that, while avoiding the extra bs and trolling that came with it. It’s just a shame, really
As a hardcore born and raised astros fan. I 100% agree with everything in this video.
During this video tuve hit three dingers to answer your question , in a row. Also the last team to repeat was jesters yanks the the 93 jays , repeating is no joke.
Check back end of October
Oh I knew this would send them on a World Series run, and I hate it
keep up the good work then!@@SmartrBaseball
I think we're alright lol
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Yall say the same shit every year..Its crunchy time this shit happened every season...Nex
In my opinion the Astros are not the most disappointing team. I believe the Mets and Padres have covered that.
But they have been disappointing to a certain extent. I mean I totally thought they would be winning the AL west. Kinda werid to see them battling it out for it right now.
As far as dominance, it feels like the Braves and Dodgers are the two dominant teams right now in the MLB. Don't get me wrong. The Astros can jump right back into this conversation. But for right now, I don't think they are dominant like they were.
Not hating and as a Braves fan I have respect for them.
I wouldn't even call them disappointing, but completely agree with your point that they've been running this division and even the AL for a couple years now, and this season they're fighting for a playoff spot. Braves are at the top and Dodgers have been up there for a bit now.
The Padres by a mile. Their farm is dry and their team has a huge payroll full of aging players. The Mets fixed that issue mid season and will be fine going forward, because they have a lot of young upcoming talent (position players) and IF they get some starting pitching like the Japanese pitchers that will be available and some innings eaters then they will compete for the WC spots next year. The Braves will dominate the division for at least 3 more years possibly even more than that, but the Marlins and young Mets will challenge them for sure. Phillies are getting old and the Nats have made some bad trades for their past talent like Soto.
Considering their payroll and lack of movement compared to the Mets, the Yankees have to be more disappointing. At least the Mets shed some salary and are trying to retool on the fly.
Check back in October. Hope the Braves get there 😂😭
Cardinals fan here. 🙄
Two words - Mike. Elias.
You wondering where that dominant Houston team went? To Baltimore. You see, there's this team called the Orioles. They have the best record in the American League, playing in the toughest division in baseball, with big talent waiting in the minors, a small payroll, balanced roster, team chemistry and a bunch of young studs who arent getting the credit they deserve and are only getting better. You cant call the Orioles "dominant" yet...time will have to pass. But the Houston run has been replaced. It's our turn. Courtesy of - Mike Elias.
Yeah Baltimore is where Houston was 7 years ago. Verlander's really old and Altuve and Bregman aren't getting any younger.
@Perma-Tempo Orioles got dominated by Houston in their stadium not too long ago.
@@raymondsublett3108 We haven't lost a series since May....OF LAST YEAR. By definition, NO ONE has "dominated" us since. No one.
@@Perma-Tempo Since 2022...? The O's lost the first series against the Astros last month and avoided the sweep by the skin of their teeth because it. 😂😂
@@emp0rizzle dude, the fact that you have to include your own laughing emojis to somehow enhance the "humor" of your comment speaks volumes. ,"Haven't been SWEPT in a series, pardon.
I hate the Astros
It's all good people have to make these videos because it's the only way they can hide their fear that the Astros have gotten healthy in her kicking everybody's ass Stone be good for the Lonestar state to get another world series it's only right that it goes to a Republican state
They might have a shot if they can find a good way to cheat in the postseason
@@grandprix782 cry about it 🍼🍼 once again the Astros are first in the AL west have fun, watching us make our seventh consecutive American League championship game, and when I was back to back championships in our third championship in seven years 🤡🫵😂😂
@grandprix782 didn't have to last year. 😉