Roy, Astros Fall Short In 7-0 Loss
by David Coleman on Jul 24, 2010 8:58 PM CDT
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In a publicized start in front of legions of scouts, Roy Oswalt failed to deliver his franchise-tying victory. Instead, he got beat up early and often by this potent Reds offense, though it probably did nothing to hurt his trade stock.
Oswalt left early, leaving the Astros to lean again on a depleted bullpen. Newly imported Nelson Figueroa threw two scoreless innings, as did Gustavo Chacin. Chris Sampson was not as lucky, giving up a run in his only inning of work.
Sampson's punishment may have been a little harsh. After the game, GM Ed Wade announced that Sampson had been sent down to Round Rock and Corpus Christi lefty Fernando Abad had been called up. Abad started some games at the end of last season and to begin the 2010 season, but has not started a game since returning from injury. He figures to be used as another lefty in the 'pen.
The most disappointing part of this game was the offense. The Astros just could not figure out Johnny Cueto. Only Chris Johnson had any success off the young hurler, going 2 for 3 with a strikeout. Both Hunter Pence and Angel Sanchez were 1 for 4 and were the only other Astros to get hits. Cueto lasted eight innings, giving up the four hits and one walk while striking out six. More tellingly, the Astros only managed one line drive off Cueto, meaning they were not making good contact against him all night.
Disappointing may be the best way to describe this season, but it's felt doubly appropriate for this weekend. With no news in the Roy Sweepstakes and the losses against the Reds piling up, it has definitely left my expectations wanting. Do you want a picture to describe that feeling? Try this WPA graph...
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Yeah, all the trade talk is starting to really stress me out. I’m getting pretty tempted to just shut it down until the deadline passes.
hahaha
I hear you but you know you won’t be able to… as we can see by your ensuing post 3 min later.
I would like to think that this outing has no serious effect on Oswalt’s trade value. But I’m not sure. Tonight’s outing certainly didn’t help out the Astros on the trading front.
Did you guys see this comment?
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/24/source-phillies-not-relenting-in-pursuit-of-roy-oswalt-dan-har/
One scout in attendance who does not work for one of the aforementioned teams was not impressed with Oswalt’s showing, saying his fastball was straight and his command “slightly below average.”
My thought: Hasn’t Roy always had kind of a straight fastball? When he’s on, he’s just so good at hitting corners and mixing up his location and other pitches.
don’t breathe anything into it. EVERYBODY knows what Roy is capable of and what he is made of. Hell get traded. Prob an AL scout anyhow.
I agree not to look into it.
I was just surprised to see that part of the comment.
Unless I’m mistaken, Roy has always had a relatively straight fastball.
…I’ve read reports from batters over the years who say that Oswalt’s fastball is almost like an optical illusion. It appears to be rising as it comes in, but it ends up at the knees. That particular description was by Curt Schilling, who said that Papelbon throws a similar fastball.
I see... wasn't sure
just was my uneducated impression.
I know there are a lot of advanced stats out there.
I wonder how the movement on Roy’s fastball compares to other elite pitchers.
I’ve read that several scouts have said that Roy will be fine in the AL.
by Timothy De Block on Jul 25, 2010 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Also in that article:
The Phillies, according to an official of an American League team, are determined to acquire Dan Haren or Roy Oswalt.
I guess we better hope they lose out on Haren in the next few days.
I’m not sure what the Phillies have to offer the D-Backs. Of course, I suppose a Werth trade might help them acquire what the D-Backs would want. But the D-Backs want players who can help in the major leagues right now. The D-Backs feel that their lower minors are well stocked but that their upper minors are not in a good position to supply the major league team. So, they might want a young major leaguer as the center piece of a trade.
AZ was asking for Joba and their top pitching prospect and someone else and wanted NY to take on all of contract.
Haren’s contract is very favorable. Arizona shouldn’t be expected to pay any of it. Haren’s salary is something just over $8 million/year, and he won’t be a free agent for three year.
His contract is very favorable this year, but it’s actually not much different from Oswalt’s from 2011-2012 (if Oswalt demands his option picked up). Haren is owed $25.5M in those two years, plus a $3.5M buyout for his 2013 option (which costs $15.5M to pick up).
Oswalt is owed $32M for 2011-2012; $16M in just 2011 with a $2M buyout for ’12.
It depends on what a team is looking for I guess. If they want a starter through the 2012 season, the Astros could easily kick in enough money to make Oswalt seem the better option… if McLane is willing to do that.
Koby hit a cripple triple??
I hope he’s okay in the morning.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Jul 24, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m dissapointed that Roy got beat up, but aside from that, I have no problem losing to the Reds. It puts more pressure on St. Louis to make a move, and it helps out odds in the Rendon sweepstakes.
by seanbergmanrules on Jul 24, 2010 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
There’s still a small chance, but I agree it’s getting more and more unlikely. The only way I could see it happening is if there is a true fire sale, including most of our tradeable assets getting moved, and very few if any major league ready pieces coming back. It would also require Baltimore going on a run which is going to be tough in that division.
if
we trade both Roy and Myers our loss count should pick up immediately.
"He’s been following him around for two weeks like his lapdog". - Stan Van Gundy about Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade
by RocketsAstros on Jul 25, 2010 3:35 AM CDT up reply actions
SI John Heyman
says phils more focused on oswalt…also phils prospect was scrathced from sunday start (healthy)…indication?
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 24, 2010 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Could have been worse
Our centre fielder could have dropped a routine flyball to spoil a perfect game, then go on to lose the game 5-1.
Anderson Hernandez starting at shortstop
I guess we’ll learn quickly if Astros need him. I hope his start is more productive than his pinch hit appearance.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Jul 25, 2010 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Reds Sunday Pitcher Mike Leake is 7-1
Another tough go for the Astros.
But he can be had. He’s given up 5 and 6 runs a couple of times this season.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Jul 25, 2010 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
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