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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 11, 2019 20:02:18 GMT -6
Man, you’ve got to keep up with these players instead of throwing random darts at the wall. All he does is google "top prospects for <team>", rights it down, adds a couple of low-end Astros players to the mix, and posts here. What is wrong with that?  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 11, 2019 21:08:16 GMT -6
All he does is google "top prospects for <team>", rights it down, adds a couple of low-end Astros players to the mix, and posts here. What is wrong with that? It takes all kinds. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Nov 12, 2019 6:58:37 GMT -6
Astros met with Zach Wheelers agent yesterday and to continue today
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Post by nathangarza29 on Nov 12, 2019 7:34:06 GMT -6
Also the Astros have checked on L. GURRIEL.
Apparently the Jays would trade Gurriel for a Pitcher or two.
I understand its a long shot but Reddick has to go and with Tucker up and ready adding another Young OFer like Gurriel wouldnt be a bad move for the future if you plan on moving on from Brantley and or Springer in a year.
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 12, 2019 8:09:52 GMT -6
Also the Astros have checked on L. GURRIEL. Apparently the Jays would trade Gurriel for a Pitcher or two. I understand its a long shot but Reddick has to go and with Tucker up and ready adding another Young OFer like Gurriel wouldnt be a bad move for the future if you plan on moving on from Brantley and or Springer in a year. By all means, let's trade Reddick for Lourdes Gurriel, Guerrero Jr., Biggio and Bichette for Reddick and Martes |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 8:26:51 GMT -6
Also the Astros have checked on L. GURRIEL. Apparently the Jays would trade Gurriel for a Pitcher or two. I understand its a long shot but Reddick has to go and with Tucker up and ready adding another Young OFer like Gurriel wouldnt be a bad move for the future if you plan on moving on from Brantley and or Springer in a year. By all means, let's trade Reddick for Lourdes Gurriel, Guerrero Jr., Biggio and Bichette for Reddick and Martes I don’t like the sound of that Lourdes Gurriel news. Could it be George’s last season here? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 12, 2019 8:51:49 GMT -6
By all means, let's trade Reddick for Lourdes Gurriel, Guerrero Jr., Biggio and Bichette for Reddick and Martes I don’t like the sound of that Lourdes Gurriel news. Could it be George’s last season here? Could be, he likes Spicy Chicken. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Nov 12, 2019 9:26:28 GMT -6
Reddick is a hard move.
But this Gurriel talk from the Blue Jays is interesting.
Recent news is The Padres are looking for a Impact player and are willing to kove some of there top tear talent to do so.
I doubt Correa fits that mold
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 9:57:05 GMT -6
Astros met with Zach Wheelers agent yesterday and to continue today let's see a link that proves it..........We don't want to hear your standard bullshit about "confidential sources". If it is factual, Wheeler would be a good signing. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 12, 2019 9:59:31 GMT -6
Trading Springer would be ideal if someone from the minors could replace him
If Springer were to make it obvious he wants to test free agency, he'd bring in a much better haul in a trade than guys who are injured, ineffective and unproven
If keeping Springer until he's no longer under contract is the plan, adding via free agency is what clubs in our position do. The front office has a tough job this winter They need to be aggressive and lock him down. You can’t just go to the minors and replace a guy who’s been legendary in the postseason for his team the way Springer has been. It’s time to start looking at him as significant to team success as Altuve, especially with the whole outfield set to hit free agency. Buster Olney has an interesting piece today if the Astros hadn't manipulated his service time, Springer would be a free agent this winter I'm wondering if George decided a long time ago he didn't want to play here after his arb-controlled years expired
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 10:12:44 GMT -6
Now is the time to seriously negotiate a contract extension with Springer. If we can't get it done, start planning what to do if we lose him. Getting him locked down is more important that signing free agents right now.
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 12, 2019 10:15:04 GMT -6
Astros met with Zach Wheelers agent yesterday and to continue today let's see a link that proves it..........We don't want to hear your standard bullshit about "confidential sources". If it is factual, Wheeler would be a good signing. I googled and saw it....I too thought he was FOS. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 12, 2019 10:19:39 GMT -6
Now is the time to seriously negotiate a contract extension with Springer. If we can't get it done, start planning what to do if we lose him. Getting him locked down is more important that signing free agents right now. A Springer departure would be a major blow....but if he wants to play elsewhere, then that is his choice...He grew up being a big Red Sox fan.... Can't blame if he wanted to go there, because if I were a MLB star; and I was in the similar situation, I would like to come play for the Astros when my contract was up... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 10:31:15 GMT -6
let's see a link that proves it..........We don't want to hear your standard bullshit about "confidential sources". If it is factual, Wheeler would be a good signing. I googled and saw it....I too thought he was FOS. I am glad you found it so we know it happened.......he's still FOS.  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 10:33:32 GMT -6
Now is the time to seriously negotiate a contract extension with Springer. If we can't get it done, start planning what to do if we lose him. Getting him locked down is more important that signing free agents right now. A Springer departure would be a major blow....but if he wants to play elsewhere, then that is his choice...He grew up being a big Red Sox fan.... Can't blame if he wanted to go there, because if I were a MLB star; and I was in the similar situation, I would like to come play for the Astros when my contract was up... We need to find out if he really wants to play here. They can do that by offering him what he is worth to the team. He is worth a 5 yr/$125 million contract. He is really worth as much or more than Altuve but won't get it. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 10:59:08 GMT -6
A Springer departure would be a major blow....but if he wants to play elsewhere, then that is his choice...He grew up being a big Red Sox fan.... Can't blame if he wanted to go there, because if I were a MLB star; and I was in the similar situation, I would like to come play for the Astros when my contract was up... We need to find out if he really wants to play here. They can do that by offering him what he is worth to the team. He is worth a 5 yr/$125 million contract. He is really worth as much or more than Altuve but won't get it. Clearly, they have to go past the luxury tax threshold, which I would do if I were Jim Crane. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 12, 2019 11:25:34 GMT -6
We need to find out if he really wants to play here. They can do that by offering him what he is worth to the team. He is worth a 5 yr/$125 million contract. He is really worth as much or more than Altuve but won't get it. Clearly, they have to go past the luxury tax threshold, which I would do if I were Jim Crane. I think they'll soon acknowledge the fact that they can't let the tax threshold dictate their dealings. They want to be competitive for more rings, and they can't do that while toeing the line on that stupid threshold. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 12:11:21 GMT -6
Clearly, they have to go past the luxury tax threshold, which I would do if I were Jim Crane. I think they'll soon acknowledge the fact that they can't let the tax threshold dictate their dealings. They want to be competitive for more rings, and they can't do that while toeing the line on that stupid threshold. I realize that we need to upgrade the pen and add another starting pitcher,but, Springer should be the top priority now. Those who think they can't let the tax threshold determine what they do are right. Letting guys like George walk makes no sense. If the team starts going downhill, revenue will decline........ticket and merchandise sales. I don't think they come up wit h the money it would take to sign Cole. In addition to Wheeler., other pitchers to look at include Michael Wach and Odorizzi as starters....They should definitely see what it would take to sign Will Smith. Not having a quality lefty in the pen has hurt them at times. Let Rondon and Devenski go. Keeping Joe Smith would be OK but certainly not essential. The current reliever to concentrate on is Will Harris. |
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Post by churchill on Nov 12, 2019 14:44:20 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 14:59:02 GMT -6
Considering a nut job like Mike Fiers was the whistleblower, I call sour grapes.......the jackass was left off the post season roster and then let walk so he wants to whine.....Screw Mike Fiers.  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 12, 2019 15:13:37 GMT -6
Eventually we're going to have to just admit that our team culture is pretty shitty and that they are ok with cheating. Most fans won't care.
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 15:26:14 GMT -6
Clearly, they have to go past the luxury tax threshold, which I would do if I were Jim Crane. I think they'll soon acknowledge the fact that they can't let the tax threshold dictate their dealings. They want to be competitive for more rings, and they can't do that while toeing the line on that stupid threshold. I agree wholeheartedly. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 15:28:21 GMT -6
Eventually we're going to have to just admit that our team culture is pretty shitty and that they are ok with cheating. Most fans won't care. Gotta agree with A-Rod. These things happen all the time. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 12, 2019 15:33:28 GMT -6
Eventually we're going to have to just admit that our team culture is pretty shitty and that they are ok with cheating. Most fans won't care. Strange that this crap didn't come up until the Astros started winning and eliminating the Yankees. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 15:35:14 GMT -6
So much good our sign stealing did for us this postseason with the endless LOB’s.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 12, 2019 15:57:16 GMT -6
If you are not cheating, you are not trying. Who cares? |
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Post by sempersmom on Nov 12, 2019 16:00:28 GMT -6
Eventually we're going to have to just admit that our team culture is pretty shitty and that they are ok with cheating. Most fans won't care. Strange that this crap didn't come up until the Astros started winning and eliminating the Yankees. Yahoo Sports is the equivalent of the National Enquirer for sports reporting. |
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Post by sempersmom on Nov 12, 2019 16:01:19 GMT -6
If you are not cheating, you are not trying. Who cares? I don't believe that. The Astros won more games on the road than at home that season. This stupid report doesn't even mention that. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 12, 2019 16:02:16 GMT -6
Funny how people are making the Nats heroes now because of this. Where was our sign stealing in the postseason? Does this make the Nats better cheaters?
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Post by m240 on Nov 12, 2019 16:13:40 GMT -6
Astros met with Zach Wheelers agent yesterday and to continue today let's see a link that proves it..........We don't want to hear your standard bullshit about "confidential sources". If it is factual, Wheeler would be a good signing. It is a fact. Houston has been interested in him for a long time |
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