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Post by churchill on Dec 4, 2019 11:20:37 GMT -6
You actually made some valid points for a change. No evidence has been given to show that Osuna is a domestic abuser.....only allegations that were dropped. No closer is perfect. There are no more Marianos around. Reddick will be hard to deal if traded by himself and the main purpose in dealing him is to free up the money we are paying him. Mariano Rivera was damn near perfect... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 11:24:33 GMT -6
As Luhnow tweaks the Astros roster in the offseason, I hope he takes a close look at the position players’ numbers with runners in scoring position and especially with a runner at 3B. Some guys just have what it takes to get the runners home in those situations and others just don’t. Abraham Toro apparently has what it takes. At AA he batted .319 (37-116) with runners in scoring position and .421 (8-19) with a runner at 3B. At AAA he batted .333 (7-21) with runners in scoring position and 1.000 (3-3) with a runner at 3B. Stubbs batted .111 (6-54) with runners in scoring position and .000 (0-1 with 4 walks) with a runner at 3B at AAA. Tucker batted .291 (41-141) with runners in scoring position and .231 (3-13) with a runner at 3B at AAA. On one hand, they were god-awful with RISP. On the other hand, they made it to the last game of the season. Without Cole, though, expect some backsliding. Verlander is a year older, and McCullers is a year removed from the game. Luhnow better get some players before the punishments begin. We must have another quality starting pitcher and extending Springer should be a top priority. I saw one source that said Wheeler could get as much as a six year contract and the Astros were one of the teams who would give it to him. I don't think we would give him xis years. |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 4, 2019 11:25:03 GMT -6
Why? I'd rather be entertained by reading y'all toss proposals back and forth. Doesn't mean I can't comment on the probability we can expect them to bear fruit I read one analysis that said the most we can hope for in a trade for Reddick is Mark Melancon. I'm sure we all can agree he's not the starter we're looking for
Nice way of admitting you have no clue about what we should do....... Everyone pretty much agrees bolstering the roster with talent and unloading payroll are good goals for a major league club in the offseason The clue is it's a tough task since those objectives are usually at odds with one another |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 11:25:56 GMT -6
Mariano Rivera was damn near perfect... yes, he was......However, there are no closers around today who fit into that category. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 4, 2019 11:52:12 GMT -6
Cole Hamels to the Braves. 1 yr/$18m
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 11:55:10 GMT -6
You actually made some valid points for a change. As usual you made some excellent points and in this case you organized them so well that I couldn't dismiss them. No evidence has been given to show that Osuna is a domestic abuser.....only allegations that were dropped. No closer is perfect. There are no more Marianos around. Reddick will be hard to deal if traded by himself and the main purpose in dealing him is to free up the money we are paying him. Fixed that for you. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 11:55:25 GMT -6
Nice way of admitting you have no clue about what we should do....... Everyone pretty much agrees bolstering the roster with talent and unloading payroll are good goals for a major league club in the offseason The clue is it's a tough task since those objectives are usually at odds with one another This ^ I don't see including Osuna in a trade as being a productive move, just to clear Reddick's salary. The Astros are probably looking to add to the pen even if they keep him. If they acquire from the FA market, they'll be on the hook for an even higher salary and more years if they replace him. As it looks right now, I see 2020 as possibly being the last year for the Astros to be a serious contender before they retool, selling off assets for high-level prospects who aren't too far away from the bigs. The outfield is due to implode in 2021. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 12:31:26 GMT -6
Cole Hamels to the Braves. 1 yr/$18m He is not worth that much. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 12:33:31 GMT -6
You actually made some valid points for a change. As usual you made some excellent points and in this case you organized them so well that I couldn't dismiss them. No evidence has been given to show that Osuna is a domestic abuser.....only allegations that were dropped. No closer is perfect. There are no more Marianos around. Reddick will be hard to deal if traded by himself and the main purpose in dealing him is to free up the money we are paying him. Fixed that for you. It didn't need fixed, asshole. As usual, you try to stir up some shit. You usually DO NOT MAKE VALID POINTS....there was an exception this time. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 12:35:21 GMT -6
Everyone pretty much agrees bolstering the roster with talent and unloading payroll are good goals for a major league club in the offseason The clue is it's a tough task since those objectives are usually at odds with one another This ^ I don't see including Osuna in a trade as being a productive move, just to clear Reddick's salary. The Astros are probably looking to add to the pen even if they keep him. If they acquire from the FA market, they'll be on the hook for an even higher salary and more years if they replace him. As it looks right now, I see 2020 as possibly being the last year for the Astros to be a serious contender before they retool, selling off assets for high-level prospects who aren't too far away from the bigs. The outfield is due to implode in 2021. The only way the outfield "implodes" is if we fail to extend Springer. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 4, 2019 12:50:25 GMT -6
Cole Hamels to the Braves. 1 yr/$18m He filled the veteran lefty vacancy on the team. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 4, 2019 12:55:57 GMT -6
On one hand, they were god-awful with RISP. On the other hand, they made it to the last game of the season. Without Cole, though, expect some backsliding. Verlander is a year older, and McCullers is a year removed from the game. Luhnow better get some players before the punishments begin. We must have another quality starting pitcher and extending Springer should be a top priority. I saw one source that said Wheeler could get as much as a six year contract and the Astros were one of the teams who would give it to him. I don't think we would give him xis years. Six is so absurd for Wheeler that it makes eight for Cole seem normal. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 4, 2019 13:31:46 GMT -6
Good fit for Wheeler in Philly.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 14:01:30 GMT -6
This ^ I don't see including Osuna in a trade as being a productive move, just to clear Reddick's salary. The Astros are probably looking to add to the pen even if they keep him. If they acquire from the FA market, they'll be on the hook for an even higher salary and more years if they replace him. As it looks right now, I see 2020 as possibly being the last year for the Astros to be a serious contender before they retool, selling off assets for high-level prospects who aren't too far away from the bigs. The outfield is due to implode in 2021. The only way the outfield "implodes" is if we fail to extend Springer. The outfield will still take a huge hit in 2021 even if we do extend Springer. No way will they find the money to keep or replace Brantley, too. Even the useless junk like Reddick and Jork will be gone so it's basically Springer as the only veteran player in the OF, if we even do manage to extend him. And there's no guarantee he'll sign. But I'm sure VooDoo and VooTwo have a plan. lol |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 14:01:58 GMT -6
It didn't need fixed, asshole. As usual, you try to stir up some shit. You usually DO NOT MAKE VALID POINTS....there was an exception this time. I make great points on a regular basis and no amount of all-caps on your part will change that fact. But it was fun watching your blood-pressure peak. Just try to not stroke out on us, okay?  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 14:13:20 GMT -6
The only way the outfield "implodes" is if we fail to extend Springer. The outfield will still take a huge hit in 2021 even if we do extend Springer. No way will they find the money to keep or replace Brantley, too. Even the useless junk like Reddick and Jork will be gone so it's basically Springer as the only veteran player in the OF, if we even do manage to extend him. And there's no guarantee he'll sign. But I'm sure VooDoo and VooTwo have a plan. lol I have to admit that i am getting a good laugh out of your attempts to piss me off.......If you you think you are being successful, keep it up.  If Springer is extended, we also have Kyle Tucker and Straw. We don't know that Alvarez won't fill an outfield spot. We don;'t know who will develop in our system or be acquired by 2021. So for you to say the outfield will implode is yet another on the long list of asinine comments for you. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 14:14:45 GMT -6
It didn't need fixed, asshole. As usual, you try to stir up some shit. You usually DO NOT MAKE VALID POINTS....there was an exception this time. I make great points on a regular basis and no amount of all-caps on your part will change that fact. But it was fun watching your blood-pressure peak. Just try to not stroke out on us, okay? Strange that you seem to be the only one stating that you make great points. If nobody else will pat you on the back, feel free to keep on patting yourself. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 14:48:44 GMT -6
Wheeler reportedly gets $118 million over 5 years from the Phillies.
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 4, 2019 15:11:37 GMT -6
White Sox had the highest offer for Wheeler of 5 years/$120 million. It looks like they’re serious about winning this year.
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 4, 2019 15:14:44 GMT -6
Dylan Bundy to the Angels.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 4, 2019 15:17:31 GMT -6
5/$118 for Wheeler to the Phillies
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 4, 2019 15:19:49 GMT -6
5/$118 for Wheeler to the Phillies That is good deal for the Phillies, imo. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 15:47:42 GMT -6
The outfield will still take a huge hit in 2021 even if we do extend Springer. No way will they find the money to keep or replace Brantley, too. Even the useless junk like Reddick and Jork will be gone so it's basically Springer as the only veteran player in the OF, if we even do manage to extend him. And there's no guarantee he'll sign. But I'm sure VooDoo and VooTwo have a plan. lol I have to admit that i am getting a good laugh out of your attempts to piss me off.......If you you think you are being successful, keep it up. If Springer is extended, we also have Kyle Tucker and Straw. We don't know that Alvarez won't fill an outfield spot. We don;'t know who will develop in our system or be acquired by 2021. So for you to say the outfield will implode is yet another on the long list of asinine comments for you. Thanks, VooTwo. Watching you flail away trying to defend the indefensible is giving me the giggles even more than watching your boy Jork at the plate. Straw? Seriously? While I see him as being a very useful player, he's not an answer for Brantley's exit. Ironically it was just a few weeks ago when you insisted he hasn't even proven himself to be a suitable replacement for wimpy-ass Jork. Alvarez? Nice bait and switch. Yordan is already an integral part of the lineup being used primarily as a DH. Moving him to the OF full-time doesn't solve anything other than to degrade the defense and leave a spot to be filled for a DH. That's a mighty swing you took but it connected with nothing but air. Strike one, try again. lol |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 15:48:20 GMT -6
I make great points on a regular basis and no amount of all-caps on your part will change that fact. But it was fun watching your blood-pressure peak. Just try to not stroke out on us, okay? Strange that you seem to be the only one stating that you make great points. If nobody else will pat you on the back, feel free to keep on patting yourself. Hey, you're the one who brought up the quality of my posts. While we're at it, why don't we look and how many others are patting YOU on the back. Likes/posts ratio ... Invader from the North: .222 Da Corch - Primitive Screwhead: .070 Another swing and another miss. Want to try for a third. lmao |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 4, 2019 15:55:22 GMT -6
Dylan Bundy to the Angels. Looks like the return to Orioles was in numbers rather than high quality.
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 4, 2019 16:15:07 GMT -6
It's strange the stove is hot with free agent signings and trades so far, when last year it took forever for teams to start making acquisitions
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 4, 2019 16:54:00 GMT -6
There has to be a trade for a SP.
We are definitely no gotten any attention from FAs at the moment.
Something has to be brewing.
Also i would not packagr Osuna, Correa and Reddick in a trade.
You hate it but the truth is Yuli need to be moved. Reddick aswell and Correa.
There are good trades to be made.
Correa to the Braves makes to.much since if they dont get Donaldson or Rendon. You could essentially get sime good SPs.
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 16:58:25 GMT -6
I have to admit that i am getting a good laugh out of your attempts to piss me off.......If you you think you are being successful, keep it up. If Springer is extended, we also have Kyle Tucker and Straw. We don't know that Alvarez won't fill an outfield spot. We don;'t know who will develop in our system or be acquired by 2021. So for you to say the outfield will implode is yet another on the long list of asinine comments for you. Thanks, VooTwo. Watching you flail away trying to defend the indefensible is giving me the giggles even more than watching your boy Jork at the plate. Straw? Seriously? While I see him as being a very useful player, he's not an answer for Brantley's exit. Ironically it was just a few weeks ago when you insisted he hasn't even proven himself to be a suitable replacement for wimpy-ass Jork. Alvarez? Nice bait and switch. Yordan is already an integral part of the lineup being used primarily as a DH. Moving him to the OF full-time doesn't solve anything other than to degrade the defense and leave a spot to be filled for a DH. That's a mighty swing you took but it connected with nothing but air. Strike one, try again. lol Nice try, asshole.........no go. Where did I say that Straw was an "answer to Brantley's exit"? First, we don't know that Brantley won't re-sign. Second, we don 't know if Straw will be a starter or a reserve. Alvarez could very well be the starter in left field in the future or at first base. Watching you attempt to show that t=you have any idea what is going to happen is more than laughable. I don't think they plan for Alvarez to simply DH....at least, he talks like he has been told they plan to use him in the OF. We don't know how Straw will develop as a hitter. Right now, he has shown to be no better than Jake and Jake has more than proven himself as a premier defensive outfielder. Someone with your vast knowledge would be useful building that joke of a team in Detroit. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 4, 2019 17:01:51 GMT -6
There has to be a trade for a SP. We are definitely no gotten any attention from FAs at the moment. Something has to be brewing. Also i would not packagr Osuna, Correa and Reddick in a trade. You hate it but the truth is Yuli need to be moved. Reddick aswell and Correa. There are good trades to be made. Correa to the Braves makes to.much since if they dont get Donaldson or Rendon. You could essentially get sime good SPs. You keep saying that Yuli needs to be traded but you don't mention who will replace him and give us the run production we are getting from him. Alvarez could possibly be a first baseman, but, we don't know if they are even considering that. If Correa is traded, I can see Yuli moving to third base with Bregman becoming the regular SS. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 4, 2019 17:49:43 GMT -6
The way Nathan tries to get rid of Yuli makes me think he's one of them Mexican-hating Mexicans. Like he's a Sureño and Yuli is a Norteño.
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