Comments on: Don’t look now but the Astros are SALTY

By: Bobby Jack Akina

Bobby Jack Akina — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:37:34 +0000

Bourn not a disappointment? Well, I suppose I have to admit that it is impressive for a guy to lead the league in stolen bases despite a distinct lack of ability to get on base.

Nonetheless, I think ‘disappointment’ is the nicest thing to say about a leadoff hitter with a 3:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and an on-base % of .275.

By: dick

dick — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:12:03 +0000

When Pujols or Derek Lee come up to bat in September (or October) with the game on the line, I would take Valverde over Lidge 1000000 times out of 1000000 in that situation even if Lidge doesn’t give up a run the rest of the year.

By: caradoc

caradoc — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:15 +0000

Meanwhile Brad Lidge is 12 for 12 in saves and has given up one run in 21 innings. Saved the game against the Astros last night.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:23:41 +0000

BTW… the fact that this team makes you feel like they’re in the game, no matter the deficit, is simply incredible. The pitching has been much better than expected, and you cannot count them out of a game until the final out. It’s a lot of fun to watch.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:21:04 +0000

No worries… I just think that Bourn is contributing to the offense, even despite the low OBP, and his defense has exceeded anything we’ve seen in a long, long time, outside of Beltran’s rented gardening skills. He’s making an impact. Period.

By: Trips Right

Trips Right — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:44:02 +0000

I guess I should have clarified I’m disappointed in Bourn’s .272 OBP. If he can hit .250 and continue to steal bases, I’m cool with that. Kid needs a couple breaks.

By: Bartoncreek

Bartoncreek — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:40:51 +0000

It’s just so nice to have a shortstop and 2nd baseman that can hit. It makes the suckage that is JR Towles and Ausmus almost bearable. I couldn’t have stood another year with Everrett and Biggio at short and 2nd.

I am o.k. with Bourne so far. He does add a new dimension on the bases and in the field for us. If he can hit around .250, I would be very happy.

Obviously the pitching is going to determine if the Stros have a legit chance for the playoffs, but if we could get some production out of our 3rd baseman it sure would help. Lorretta at 3rd???

By: Minnesotahorn

Minnesotahorn — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:47:47 +0000

“Mike Lamb would have to DH on my softball team. His glove is that bad.”

Yeah but he’s a whopping 23 points above the Mendoza Line so there’s that.

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:26:40 +0000

Bourn a disappointment? He leads the league in steals. He’ll come around with the bat, but half of his times on base are de facto doubles… hard to be too disappointed with that.

And thank Dewey Robinson for Valverde, not Coop.

By: Ron Washington

Ron Washington — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:13:24 +0000

Salty? Salty is my backup catcher, and if he hears about this column he might just put a Silver Boot up your ass.