Post by Astros GM (Adam) on Aug 14, 2023 9:40:59 GMT -5
Yearly results:
8 years total:
691 - 489 - 80 (.580)
2023:
100 - 74 - 6 (.572)
2nd in AL West
Lost to Rays in Wild Card round
2022:
85 - 77 - 18 (.522)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2021:
103 - 64 - 13 (.608)
2nd in AL West
Wild Card
Lost to Royals in ALDS
2020:
255.5 roto points
3rd overall; 1st in AL
2019:
95 - 70 - 15 (.569)
2nd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2018:
90 - 82 - 8 (.522)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2017:
94-76-10 (.550)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2016:
124 - 46 - 10 (.717)
1st overall
Lost World Series to Nationals
Category leaders (In terms of stats contributed to the team’s results throughout the year. Not necessarily on the Astros’ roster at the end of the year, nor the players' end of year stat totals.):
BA: .355 - Corey Seager
HR: 18 - Alex Bregman
RBI: 75 - Alex Bregman
R: 69 - Alex Bregman
SB: 13 - Chas McCormick, Corey Julks
Worst BA: .114 - David Hensley
Strikeouts: 137 - Hunter Brown
ERA: 1.64, 49.1 IP - Hector Neris
WHIP: 0.949, 39 IP - Kevin Ginkel
W: 9 - J.P. France
SVH: 26 - Hector Neris
Worst ERA: 6.10, 31 IP - Jose Urquidy
Worst WHIP: 1.581, 31 IP - Jose Urquidy
Season summary:
Year two of a hometown-centric approach led to more stability than the previous season. While I’d grade my management skills as a “D+”, the “set it and forget it” Astros helped establish a high floor which led to a wild card berth.
Surprises:
- C Yainer Diaz (.272, 13 HR) The frustration of the year: Why does Dusty Baker insist on playing Martin Maldonado two thirds of the time when Yainer is better at every single component of the game? If they had even a 50/50 split, could Yainer have been a Rookie of the Year candidate? More importantly, would the real life Astros still be chasing the Rangers for the division lead? Whatever the case, Yainer completely surprised me with his defensive prowess. His future appears very bright… if the manager consents.
- SP J.P. France (95 IP, 2.84 ERA, 1.253 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) France was supposed to be a bullpen option coming into the year. Due to injuries, his opportunity came as a starter. Regression is coming, but his first 100 innings were pleasantly helpful.
- LF,CF,RF Corey Julks (6 HR, 13 SB) No one picked Julks in the rule 5 draft. I was prepared to write him off as another prospect who aged out of chances. But he made the team out of spring training and had his highs and lows. While I punted on SB, Julks gave me a few bonus points in the category.
Disappointments:
- SP Cristian Javier (4.51 ERA, 1.259 WHIP) Just a pedestrian performance from my perceived ace.
- FA signees Trey Mancini and Corey Dickerson. Both were unable to remain employed due to poor performance.
Awards:
Team Batting MVP: Alex Bregman (.254, 18 HR, 75 RBI) Bregman has had a difficult and disappointing year. But he plays every day, and looking back, no one contributed more to my team.
Honorable mention: Chas McCormick (.286, 14 HR, 13 SB) It looks like he has solidified his role as an everyday player.
Team pitching MVP: Bryan Abreu (2.33 ERA, 79 SO)
Honorable mention: Hector Neris, J.P. France, Hunter Brown
Minor league player of the year (batting or pitching): UT Joey Loperfido (.293, 20 HR, 23 SB)
Runner up: RF Luis Baez
Final thoughts:
This year was special because I could pretty much follow my team through the audio broadcast. The highs and lows of the on-field action will leave a sharper memory than the number crunching.
I’m a way, I did a poor job of sticking to my game plan. If one of the perks of a hometown-centric team is that the farm can be left unprotected, it would have served me well to fret less about it throughout the year. Essentially, money was left on the table.
On the other hand, I stuck too closely to the game plan at times by sabotaging my team just to acquire Astros. If I reuse the same playbook next year, it will need a little refinement.
In regards to Mibble, it was another exciting year. Maybe it’s just me, but it felt like almost everyone fielded a pretty full lineup. There are signs that the AL West in particular is going to be a more competitive in the next few years.
Thanks to everyone for the fun season!!
8 years total:
691 - 489 - 80 (.580)
2023:
100 - 74 - 6 (.572)
2nd in AL West
Lost to Rays in Wild Card round
2022:
85 - 77 - 18 (.522)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2021:
103 - 64 - 13 (.608)
2nd in AL West
Wild Card
Lost to Royals in ALDS
2020:
255.5 roto points
3rd overall; 1st in AL
2019:
95 - 70 - 15 (.569)
2nd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2018:
90 - 82 - 8 (.522)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2017:
94-76-10 (.550)
3rd in AL West
Missed playoffs
2016:
124 - 46 - 10 (.717)
1st overall
Lost World Series to Nationals
Category leaders (In terms of stats contributed to the team’s results throughout the year. Not necessarily on the Astros’ roster at the end of the year, nor the players' end of year stat totals.):
BA: .355 - Corey Seager
HR: 18 - Alex Bregman
RBI: 75 - Alex Bregman
R: 69 - Alex Bregman
SB: 13 - Chas McCormick, Corey Julks
Worst BA: .114 - David Hensley
Strikeouts: 137 - Hunter Brown
ERA: 1.64, 49.1 IP - Hector Neris
WHIP: 0.949, 39 IP - Kevin Ginkel
W: 9 - J.P. France
SVH: 26 - Hector Neris
Worst ERA: 6.10, 31 IP - Jose Urquidy
Worst WHIP: 1.581, 31 IP - Jose Urquidy
Season summary:
Year two of a hometown-centric approach led to more stability than the previous season. While I’d grade my management skills as a “D+”, the “set it and forget it” Astros helped establish a high floor which led to a wild card berth.
Surprises:
- C Yainer Diaz (.272, 13 HR) The frustration of the year: Why does Dusty Baker insist on playing Martin Maldonado two thirds of the time when Yainer is better at every single component of the game? If they had even a 50/50 split, could Yainer have been a Rookie of the Year candidate? More importantly, would the real life Astros still be chasing the Rangers for the division lead? Whatever the case, Yainer completely surprised me with his defensive prowess. His future appears very bright… if the manager consents.
- SP J.P. France (95 IP, 2.84 ERA, 1.253 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) France was supposed to be a bullpen option coming into the year. Due to injuries, his opportunity came as a starter. Regression is coming, but his first 100 innings were pleasantly helpful.
- LF,CF,RF Corey Julks (6 HR, 13 SB) No one picked Julks in the rule 5 draft. I was prepared to write him off as another prospect who aged out of chances. But he made the team out of spring training and had his highs and lows. While I punted on SB, Julks gave me a few bonus points in the category.
Disappointments:
- SP Cristian Javier (4.51 ERA, 1.259 WHIP) Just a pedestrian performance from my perceived ace.
- FA signees Trey Mancini and Corey Dickerson. Both were unable to remain employed due to poor performance.
Awards:
Team Batting MVP: Alex Bregman (.254, 18 HR, 75 RBI) Bregman has had a difficult and disappointing year. But he plays every day, and looking back, no one contributed more to my team.
Honorable mention: Chas McCormick (.286, 14 HR, 13 SB) It looks like he has solidified his role as an everyday player.
Team pitching MVP: Bryan Abreu (2.33 ERA, 79 SO)
Honorable mention: Hector Neris, J.P. France, Hunter Brown
Minor league player of the year (batting or pitching): UT Joey Loperfido (.293, 20 HR, 23 SB)
Runner up: RF Luis Baez
Final thoughts:
This year was special because I could pretty much follow my team through the audio broadcast. The highs and lows of the on-field action will leave a sharper memory than the number crunching.
I’m a way, I did a poor job of sticking to my game plan. If one of the perks of a hometown-centric team is that the farm can be left unprotected, it would have served me well to fret less about it throughout the year. Essentially, money was left on the table.
On the other hand, I stuck too closely to the game plan at times by sabotaging my team just to acquire Astros. If I reuse the same playbook next year, it will need a little refinement.
In regards to Mibble, it was another exciting year. Maybe it’s just me, but it felt like almost everyone fielded a pretty full lineup. There are signs that the AL West in particular is going to be a more competitive in the next few years.
Thanks to everyone for the fun season!!