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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 5, 2019 20:48:16 GMT -6
Idk thats the talk. Unless it Rolls Royce. Twins believe Buxton is to comakozie. And it may shorten his career That is the talk where? Not being a smart ass, just want to know where? He is getting tips from his "confidential sources". |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 5, 2019 21:23:52 GMT -6
That is the talk where? Not being a smart ass, just want to know where? He is getting tips from his "confidential sources". Yes. "Top Secret"  |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 5, 2019 21:30:30 GMT -6
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 5, 2019 21:40:11 GMT -6
I remember the confidential source 15 years ago saying we "traded" Beltran a month after trading for him in 2004 cause the Astros decided to have a firesale
That was probly my first encounter with this guy
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 22:06:11 GMT -6
Remember when the Astros signed Bumgarner? Voodoo had you on that one.  |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 5, 2019 22:08:29 GMT -6
Remember when the Astros signed Bumgarner? Voodoo had you on that one. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 5, 2019 22:13:15 GMT -6
10:27am: Houston will receive left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona in return for Marisnick, ESPN’s Jeff Passan tweets. Taylor was on the Mets’ 40-man roster after having his contract selected last month and will now go on Houston’s 40-man roster. I’m curious to see if Taylor may eventually be another gem Luhnow has found. I just looked at his stats on Baseball Reference. It looks like he was used primarily as a starter in his pro career prior to 2019. He was used exclusively out of the bullpen in 2019. As primarily a starter in 2017 and 2018 he recorded ERA’s of just under 7.00 one year and just under 6.00 the other. Working exclusively out of the bullpen in 2019 he recorded a 2.16 ERA in 66 IP. He followed that up with 9 IP in relief in the Arizona Fall League in which he allowed just 2 ER on 5 hits while walking just 2 and striking out 11. Maybe he can make a decent bullpen lefty in a year or two. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 5, 2019 22:55:58 GMT -6
10:27am: Houston will receive left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona in return for Marisnick, ESPN’s Jeff Passan tweets. Taylor was on the Mets’ 40-man roster after having his contract selected last month and will now go on Houston’s 40-man roster. I’m curious to see if Taylor may eventually be another gem Luhnow has found. I just looked at his stats on Baseball Reference. It looks like he was used primarily as a starter in his pro career prior to 2019. He was used exclusively out of the bullpen in 2019. As primarily a starter in 2017 and 2018 he recorded ERA’s of just under 7.00 one year and just under 6.00 the other. Working exclusively out of the bullpen in 2019 he recorded a 2.16 ERA in 66 IP. He followed that up with 9 IP in relief in the Arizona Fall League in which he allowed just 2 ER on 5 hits while walking just 2 and striking out 11. Maybe he can make a decent bullpen lefty in a year or two. I looked at those numbers earlier and wasn't impressed. Corona may be the better of the two in the long run. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2019 23:11:49 GMT -6
Buxton is like a faster Marisnick. He’s one of the best defensive outfielders I’ve seen in years, but I can’t say I’ve been too impressed offensively. He’s lightning on the bases, though. If they want to buy low on him, I’m 100% behind it. Talk about a superstar with the right coaching.
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2019 23:15:41 GMT -6
I like Contreras. I think re-signing Chirinos is just an expensive bandage for the catcher position. Luhnow likes to think of long term gains. I just don’t think they gain anything by trading Correa to get him unless Luhnow goes off the wall and signs Rendon.
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 6, 2019 8:01:10 GMT -6
I like Contreras. I think re-signing Chirinos is just an expensive bandage for the catcher position. Luhnow likes to think of long term gains. I just don’t think they gain anything by trading Correa to get him unless Luhnow goes off the wall and signs Rendon. I don't see the Astros going after a big name. My wishes that I hope will happen: Trade Osuna and Correa to Mets, Braves or Dodgers. Land a major league ready pitching prospect with high ceiling, a top OF and/or catching prospect, and a good, young bullpen arm. Don't make any big signings Sign COS players: Porcello (innings eater with great spin rate), Trenien (one of top relievers in 2018), Betances (same as Trenien). Punt on Reddick (hurt and declining) and sign Avisail Garcia Re-sign Chirinos (no one else) Offer arbitration to McCullers and maybe Diaz Extend Springer. By end of this next season - see if Yuli or Brantley will sign a 2 reasonable year deal |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 6, 2019 8:07:37 GMT -6
Alex Avila to the Twins
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2019 8:07:41 GMT -6
I like Contreras. I think re-signing Chirinos is just an expensive bandage for the catcher position. Luhnow likes to think of long term gains. I just don’t think they gain anything by trading Correa to get him unless Luhnow goes off the wall and signs Rendon. I don't see the Astros going after a big name. The hanging dagger of this witch hunt and the uncertainty will prove you right at this point. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 6, 2019 8:09:46 GMT -6
I like Contreras. I think re-signing Chirinos is just an expensive bandage for the catcher position. Luhnow likes to think of long term gains. I just don’t think they gain anything by trading Correa to get him unless Luhnow goes off the wall and signs Rendon. I don't see the Astros going after a big name. My wishes that I hope will happen: Trade Osuna and Correa to Mets, Braves or Dodgers. Land a major league ready pitching prospect with high ceiling, a top OF and/or catching prospect, and a good, young bullpen arm. Don't make any big signings Sign COS players: Porcello (innings eater with great spin rate), Trenien (one of top relievers in 2018), Betances (same as Trenien). Punt on Reddick (hurt and declining) and sign Avisail Garcia Re-sign Chirinos (no one else) Offer arbitration to McCullers and maybe Diaz Extend Springer. By end of this next season - see if Yuli or Brantley will sign a 2 reasonable year deal I would pursue the Cubs Catcher if it wouldnt cost Correa straight up. If we could get something else with the Catcher Im game. I think Chirinos will cost alot more then we think. Garcia would be a great add if Reddick was moved |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 6, 2019 8:26:29 GMT -6
I don't see the Astros going after a big name. My wishes that I hope will happen: Trade Osuna and Correa to Mets, Braves or Dodgers. Land a major league ready pitching prospect with high ceiling, a top OF and/or catching prospect, and a good, young bullpen arm. Don't make any big signings Sign COS players: Porcello (innings eater with great spin rate), Trenien (one of top relievers in 2018), Betances (same as Trenien). Punt on Reddick (hurt and declining) and sign Avisail Garcia Re-sign Chirinos (no one else) Offer arbitration to McCullers and maybe Diaz Extend Springer. By end of this next season - see if Yuli or Brantley will sign a 2 reasonable year deal I would pursue the Cubs Catcher if it wouldnt cost Correa straight up. If we could get something else with the Catcher Im game. I think Chirinos will cost alot more then we think. Garcia would be a great add if Reddick was moved I don't see how the Astros could move Reddick...His numbers are declining, he is owed $13M and he is injured. Originally I was for advocating for offering him at a huge discount (paying 40% of $13M), but now that he just had surgery, he has a negative value. The main reason to trade Carlos is to get younger, cheaper players with high ceiling and several team controlled years. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 6, 2019 8:28:01 GMT -6
I don't see the Astros going after a big name. The hanging dagger of this witch hunt and the uncertainty will prove you right at this point. That and the luxury cap.... Astros are going to be bargain shopping... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 6, 2019 8:38:44 GMT -6
The hanging dagger of this witch hunt and the uncertainty will prove you right at this point. That and the luxury cap.... Astros are going to be bargain shopping... If they want to win, they shouldn’t be THAT focused on the cap, especially with so many set to become FA’s in 2021. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 6, 2019 8:39:46 GMT -6
Man, with the reaction online by the fanbase, you’d figure Altuve was traded to the Mets instead of Marisnick. Calm down, ladies.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 6, 2019 8:41:57 GMT -6
A little earlier this off season I saw some speculation on Contreras for Correa as headliners on a deal. I don't keep up with other teams or their players. Is Contreras in the same "value" range as Correa? Here's my take on that: Contreras has three years of team control. Correa has only two. Big advantage: Contreras. Contreras and Correa both play premium positions but Catcher is more valued than Shortstop. Slight advantage: Contreras. Defensive Skills: Correa - exceptional. Contreras - adequate (although I don't know how well he manages pitcher). Advantage: Correa Both are exceptional hitters, considering the position they play. In 2019, Correa OPS+ 137, Contreras OPS+ 125 Advantage: Correa Injury History - Contreras - normal, Correa - frightening. Advantage: Contreras
All things considered, I don't think this is a one-for-one swap. I estimate the Astros will need to sweeten the deal. But it makes sense on both sides. The Cubs have depth in the Catcher position, the Astros are in need there. And opening an opportunity for emerging talent in the infield is probably a good thing in the long-term for the Astros. This seems likely to happen. JMO |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 6, 2019 8:47:49 GMT -6
That and the luxury cap.... Astros are going to be bargain shopping... If they want to win, they shouldn’t be THAT focused on the cap, especially with so many set to become FA’s in 2021. Easy for us to say when it's not our money... |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 6, 2019 8:48:45 GMT -6
Man, with the reaction online by the fanbase, you’d figure Altuve was traded to the Mets instead of Marisnick. Calm down, ladies. Some people just like to bitch.... whether they have a clue or not. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 6, 2019 9:19:36 GMT -6
If they want to win, they shouldn’t be THAT focused on the cap, especially with so many set to become FA’s in 2021. Easy for us to say when it's not our money... Good point but like I said, Luhnow intentionally didn’t stagger the contracts so as to remove a lot of burden at once. One of those years is 2021. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 6, 2019 9:44:19 GMT -6
I don't see the Astros going after a big name. LMFAO |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 6, 2019 9:45:50 GMT -6
Man, with the reaction online by the fanbase, you’d figure Altuve was traded to the Mets instead of Marisnick. Calm down, ladies. It's just women and British cigarettes. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 6, 2019 9:50:25 GMT -6
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 6, 2019 9:58:27 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 6, 2019 10:21:12 GMT -6
Man, with the reaction online by the fanbase, you’d figure Altuve was traded to the Mets instead of Marisnick. Calm down, ladies. It's just women and British cigarettes. They smoke ghey men overseas? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 6, 2019 10:22:49 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 6, 2019 10:25:06 GMT -6
Buxton is like a faster Marisnick. He’s one of the best defensive outfielders I’ve seen in years, but I can’t say I’ve been too impressed offensively. He’s lightning on the bases, though. If they want to buy low on him, I’m 100% behind it. Talk about a superstar with the right coaching. When I look at the numbers put up by some of the guys we trade, I have to wonder if the hitting coaches we have earn tbeir salaries. JD Davis put up 22 home runs for the Mets in 2019. I am going to see what Jake does up there. He has power and has never hit for us. If he greatly improves in NY, it should tell us our hitting coaches aren't very good. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 6, 2019 10:36:03 GMT -6
It's just women and British cigarettes. Thry smoke ghey men overseas? Smoke 'em if you got 'em. |
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