Gee, seems like the Astros might want to get Framber’s psychologist on their side when it comes time to talk contract extensions.
Dr. Andy works for the Astros so that might not be too tough.
Framber’s agent may have other thoughts.
Updated…current and former Astros expected on final WBC rosters:
Team USA
Andy Pettitte, pitching coach
Kyle Tucker
Ryan Pressly
Brooks Raley
Venezuela
Omar Lopez, manager
Jose Altuve
Luis Garcia
Puerto Rico
Martin Maldonado
Christian Vazquez
Kiké Hernández
Dominican Republic
Rodney Linares, manager (former manager w/CC Hooks)
Cristian Javier
Bryan Abreu
Rafael Montero
Hector Neris
Jeremy Pena
Yimi Garcia
Teoscar Hernandez
Jose Siri
Italy
Max Stassi
Mexico
Jose Urquidy
Patrick Sandoval
Roberto Osuna
Netherlands
Derek West
Canada
Abraham Toro
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Current and former Astros on final WBC rosters (includes a few revisions):
Team USA
Andy Pettitte, pitching coach
Kyle Tucker
Ryan Pressly
Kendall Graveman
Brooks Raley
Venezuela
Omar Lopez, manager
Javier Bracamonte, bullpen coach
Jose Altuve
Luis Garcia
Puerto Rico
Alex Cintron, bench coach
Martin Maldonado
Christian Vazquez
Kiké Hernández
Dominican Republic
Rodney Linares, manager (former manager w/CC Hooks)
Cristian Javier
Bryan Abreu
Rafael Montero
Hector Neris
Ronel Blanco
Jeremy Pena
Yimi Garcia
Teoscar Hernandez
Israel
Garrett Stubbs
Colton Gordon
Mexico
Jose Urquidy
Patrick Sandoval
Netherlands
Derek West
Canada
Abraham Toro
Great Britain
Andre Scrubb
Australia
Michael Collins, coach (Astros catching coach)
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How do the rules even let 7 of the 13 pitchers on the same team participate?
After a deep playoff run last season?
I’m terrified of pitchers getting hurt.
And an even more complete list of current and formers:
Team USA
Brian McCann, bench coach
Andy Pettitte, pitching coach
Kyle Tucker
Ryan Pressly
Kendall Graveman
Brooks Raley
Venezuela
Omar Lopez, manager
Javier Bracamonte, bullpen coach
Jose Altuve
Luis Garcia
Robinson Chirinos
Elieser Hernandez
Puerto Rico
Alex Cintron, bench coach
Martin Maldonado
Christian Vazquez
Kiké Hernández
Jonathan Bermudez
Edwin Diaz
Dominican Republic
Rodney Linares, manager
Jose Cano, asst pitching coach
Cristian Javier
Bryan Abreu
Rafael Montero
Hector Neris
Ronel Blanco
Jeremy Pena
Yimi Garcia
Teoscar Hernandez
Cesar Valdez
Israel
Brad Ausmus, bench coach
Josh Zeid, pitching coach
Colton Gordon
Garrett Stubbs
Michael Wielansky
Mexico
Vinny Castilla, bench coach
Jose Urquidy
Patrick Sandoval
Oliver Perez
Netherlands
Derek West
Canada
Abraham Toro
RJ Freure
Italy
Robel Garcia
Joe Biagini
Panama
Jonathan Arauz
Harold Arauz
Cuba
Lorenzo Quintana
Great Britain
Andre Scrubb
Jamie Ritchie
Australia
Michael Collins, 1B coach (Astros catching coach)
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How many tractor related questions can i ask before he says shutup and talk baseball?
Having met him a time or two I’m gonna go ahead and say unlimited.
I just learned that Vinnie Pasquantino’s preferred nickname is The Pasquatch, and I love it.
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Boy these games don’t even have a pitch clock I don’t understand how they ever end.
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I’m watching Panama play Italy and Italy has a guy named Robel Garcia who played 46 games for the Astros in 2021 and I don’t mind telling you that I have zero recollection of this guy. He was a utility infielder and apparently he even pitched an inning. Looking at his numbers from that inning, he’s not going to make anyone forget about Bob Feller. Anyway, I have no memory of him whatsoever.
I remember him, he had a walkoff single early that season, I think.
Edit: April 23rd vs the Angels in the bottom of the 10th he pinch hit for Chas and singled in Jason Castro for the winner.
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Who the hell’s Jason Castro???
I find this happens every now and then, some guy pops up and they’ll say He played for the Rays, the Royals, the Dbacks and the Astros and I’ll perk up and say He did? The hell was I doing?
Some leather is really being flashed in this Panama Italy game
Bound to happen, with teams playing 50+ guys a season these days. Nobody can keep up with them all.
Italy has played some serious defense. Did you see the fly ball that Dominic Fletcher ran down? That was a really nice catch, jueputa.
Larry Vanover had two calls overturned at first the last half inning, one in favor of each team, and neither call was all that close.
Yeah pretty sweet catch. The WBC, much as I love it, is not exactly an umpiring clinic. There have been a ton of obviously missed calls.
Vanover has been a major league umpire for thirty years, man. He should be able to make simple calls and not get overturned twice in a single half inning.
I’d love for my guys to win this game and assure that we won’t be the worst team statistically in a sporting tournament for a change. As I type this Italy gets a two out double.
I think China has that on lock this year. But I fear for Nicaragua, thats a tough tough group