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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 17:16:18 GMT -6
Now we need some power arms in the pen I am sure they plan on putting McCullers in the rotation, and, I wish they would try to put James in it, too. If Betances is healthy and can be signed for a reasonable amount, he is worth a look. I don't think Rondon is in demand since i have not noticed anyone signing him. They still need to dump Devenski. no way on Rondon...I can see why Cubs fans were glad that he was gone. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 16, 2019 17:32:20 GMT -6
I am sure they plan on putting McCullers in the rotation, and, I wish they would try to put James in it, too. If Betances is healthy and can be signed for a reasonable amount, he is worth a look. I don't think Rondon is in demand since i have not noticed anyone signing him. They still need to dump Devenski. no way on Rondon...I can see why Cubs fans were glad that he was gone. Someone always comes along (usually Saint) to tell us how spectacular these shitty players like Rondon were last season, but f that shit. I hope he never steps foot in MMP again. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 17:51:46 GMT -6
no way on Rondon...I can see why Cubs fans were glad that he was gone. Someone always comes along (usually Saint) to tell us how spectacular these shitty players like Rondon were last season, but f that shit. I hope he never steps foot in MMP again. I do, wearing another uniform |
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Post by Saint on Dec 16, 2019 18:33:38 GMT -6
no way on Rondon...I can see why Cubs fans were glad that he was gone. Someone always comes along (usually Saint) to tell us how spectacular these shitty players like Rondon were last season, but f that shit. I hope he never steps foot in MMP again. Rondon was good in 2018 and solid in 2019, but his strikeout rate dropped to garbage. Wasn't worth bringing back unless really cheap. He was certainly better than Devo and Biagini and the like. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 16, 2019 18:34:13 GMT -6
Yeah it's definitely been a better offseason for the league this year. I wonder how much this overspending is motivated by the fact that the parties will be negotiating a new CBA shortly. Last offseason there were accusations that the owners were colluding in order to reduce players’ pay. Players were indicating that there may be a strike. The owners may be tossing out more money this offseason in order to soften the players’ stance before entering negotiations on the new CBA. I think it certainly has something to do with it. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 20:15:26 GMT -6
Avisail Garcia to the Brewers for 2-years $20 million. Poor Thomas. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 16, 2019 20:16:38 GMT -6
Someone always comes along (usually Saint) to tell us how spectacular these shitty players like Rondon were last season, but f that shit. I hope he never steps foot in MMP again. Rondon was good in 2018 and solid in 2019, but his strikeout rate dropped to garbage. Wasn't worth bringing back unless really cheap. He was certainly better than Devo and Biagini and the like. I don't understand why we offered Biaginie a contract.........He was worse than Rondon. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 20:22:01 GMT -6
no way on Rondon...I can see why Cubs fans were glad that he was gone. Someone always comes along (usually Saint) to tell us how spectacular these shitty players like Rondon were last season, but f that shit. I hope he never steps foot in MMP again. I actually minded Biagini more than Rondón. At least he had a period of dominance here. Biagini was crappy for basically all of his appearances and then got hurt. It didn’t leave a good impression. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 20:46:04 GMT -6
Wade Miley goes to the Reds for two years/$15 million, club option for 2022 ($9 million).
Bye, Felicia!
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Post by Saint on Dec 16, 2019 21:03:49 GMT -6
Wade Miley goes to the Reds for two years/$15 million, club option for 2022 ($9 million). Bye, Felicia! Wow. Good for him. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 16, 2019 21:37:42 GMT -6
Wade Miley goes to the Reds for two years/$15 million, club option for 2022 ($9 million). Bye, Felicia! Wow. Good for him. I don't guess the Reds saw his perforances for us near the end of the season. Glad we let him go. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 21:43:16 GMT -6
Wade Miley goes to the Reds for two years/$15 million, club option for 2022 ($9 million). Bye, Felicia! Wow. Good for him. It's good to be a FA this OS. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 21:44:31 GMT -6
I don't guess the Reds saw his perforances for us near the end of the season. Glad we let him go. Only if prostitutes got paid this much for sucking, KB would never get action. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 21:45:50 GMT -6
What is the best team friendly contract this season?
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 21:52:48 GMT -6
BTW - I consider all of you great friends that I am glad/honored to post with over the years.
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 21:56:44 GMT -6
If the rotation is going to take a big hit, make the bullpen elite.....helps out the unproven starters.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 16, 2019 21:59:44 GMT -6
What is the best team friendly contract this season? Whatever we paid McCullers. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 22:04:56 GMT -6
What is the best team friendly contract this season? Whatever we paid McCullers. Nice |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 22:05:27 GMT -6
What is the best team friendly contract this season? Whatever we paid McCullers. But I meant of all MLB. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 22:28:31 GMT -6
Whatever we paid McCullers. But I meant of all MLB. Smith’s 2-year/$8 million deal. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 16, 2019 23:00:18 GMT -6
Smith’s 2-year/$8 million deal. I like that deal....but to make him more effective, Astros need to sign some power arms |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 23:08:01 GMT -6
Smith’s 2-year/$8 million deal. I like that deal....but to make him more effective, Astros need to sign some power arms I agree. Smith is great as a change-of-pace reliever. He needs to be complemented with some high-octane flamethrower. This could be where Betances comes in, but he’s an injury risk. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 16, 2019 23:17:03 GMT -6
I like that deal....but to make him more effective, Astros need to sign some power arms I agree. Smith is great as a change-of-pace reliever. He needs to be complemented with some high-octane flamethrower. This could be where Betances comes in, but he’s an injury risk. The problem in our pen has been the need for more power arms. We have Osuna and Pressly. When right,James has been a great powr arm out of the pen. I want to see him tried in the rotation with McCullers. If Strom can help James improve his control and develop a changeup, he can be a great addition to the rotation. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 16, 2019 23:26:15 GMT -6
I agree. Smith is great as a change-of-pace reliever. He needs to be complemented with some high-octane flamethrower. This could be where Betances comes in, but he’s an injury risk. The problem in our pen has been the need for more power arms. We have Osuna and Pressly. When right,James has been a great powr arm out of the pen. I want to see him tried in the rotation with McCullers. If Strom can help James improve his control and develop a changeup, he can be a great addition to the rotation. James was a rotation candidate last season, but they scrapped it because of his quad injury. He can be a decent starter, but I really like him out of the bullpen. He’s just got to get back his velocity from two years ago and seriously get that command of the strike zone. He’s got a ton of potential, but if he can’t throw strikes, he can only go so far. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 16, 2019 23:53:38 GMT -6
The problem in our pen has been the need for more power arms. We have Osuna and Pressly. When right,James has been a great powr arm out of the pen. I want to see him tried in the rotation with McCullers. If Strom can help James improve his control and develop a changeup, he can be a great addition to the rotation. James was a rotation candidate last season, but they scrapped it because of his quad injury. He can be a decent starter, but I really like him out of the bullpen. He’s just got to get back his velocity from two years ago and seriously get that command of the strike zone. He’s got a ton of potential, but if he can’t throw strikes, he can only go so far. It doesn't appear that Luhnow is going to sign or trade for a quality starter which means we will have to make do with what we have, and, McCullers and James are both good candidates. I am not sure where Peacock fits in best. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2019 4:51:08 GMT -6
Wade Miley goes to the Reds for two years/$15 million, club option for 2022 ($9 million). Bye, Felicia! 1st half wonder! |
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Post by Saint on Dec 17, 2019 8:03:35 GMT -6
It's good to be a FA this OS. Maybe both sides realized that the slow offseasons the past couple years isn't good for anybody. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 17, 2019 9:03:59 GMT -6
It's good to be a FA this OS. Maybe both sides realized that the slow offseasons the past couple years isn't good for anybody. Looking at what still available on the market, I'm hoping the Astros sign Betances and Chirinos As far as starting pitching, it is slim pickings. Maybe Julio Teheran, he's good for about a 175 innings...I am hoping 2 years/22M with a 3rd year team option of $15M.... How the market is going, I don't that offer would be sufficient. And see what is going on with Tajuan Walker Fliers - Homer Bailey, Shelby Miller, Adam Conley...these pitchers might be had for next to nothing. middle relief, occasional start pitchers. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2019 9:17:16 GMT -6
Wish we could trade for Fiers and sit him at Rookie ball the next 20 years.
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 17, 2019 9:25:32 GMT -6
If you look at the Diamondbacks outfield, they might be interested in Reddick. I'm sure the Astros will have to absorb a good portion of the 13 million, but any money saved would be a plus.
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