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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 9:38:18 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Don't forget about Urquidy. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 9:47:32 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Don't forget about Urquidy. Oh yeah, I like him. Sadly, he and James would have to go in a trade, possibly even Whitley. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 9:52:07 GMT -6
Don't forget about Urquidy. Oh yeah, I like him. Sadly, he and James would have to go in a trade, possibly even Whitley. I'd be very surprised if they traded either of them this year. The more I look into Urquidy the more I like him (outside of the fact that he was very good during the season and great during the postseason). The guy has a history of very good control at all levels. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 9:55:12 GMT -6
Oh yeah, I like him. Sadly, he and James would have to go in a trade, possibly even Whitley. I'd be very surprised if they traded either of them this year. The more I look into Urquidy the more I like him (outside of the fact that he was very good during the season and great during the postseason). The guy has a history of very good control at all levels. Maybe he can help Strom with James. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 19, 2019 10:16:44 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Don't forget about Urquidy. I expect him to be in the rotation unless he is horrible in ST. I am still holding onto the slim hopes that we can deal Correa for Castillo. I don't want another season of Correa's vacations. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 10:19:57 GMT -6
Don't forget about Urquidy. I expect him to be in the rotation unless he is horrible in ST. I am still holding onto the slim hopes that we can deal Correa for Castillo. I don't want another season of Correa's vacations. None of us do. However, the Rendon signing makes me less excited about trading him. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 19, 2019 10:42:39 GMT -6
I expect him to be in the rotation unless he is horrible in ST. I am still holding onto the slim hopes that we can deal Correa for Castillo. I don't want another season of Correa's vacations. None of us do. However, the Rendon signing makes me less excited about trading him. Until the Angels get some pitching, I am not too concerned about them finishing ahead of us. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 10:52:30 GMT -6
None of us do. However, the Rendon signing makes me less excited about trading him. Until the Angels get some pitching, I am not too concerned about them finishing ahead of us. As of now, they won’t contend better than the A’s, but if they get one or two good pitchers, watch out. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 19, 2019 12:30:20 GMT -6
Until the Angels get some pitching, I am not too concerned about them finishing ahead of us. As of now, they won’t contend better than the A’s, but if they get one or two good pitchers, watch out. I am surprised they haven't signed or traded for pitching. The guys on mlb network seem to think they need to sign Keuchel. As long as we don't sign him, I don't care where he goes. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 19, 2019 13:20:50 GMT -6
Don't forget about Urquidy. I am still holding onto the slim hopes that we can deal Correa for Castillo. I don't want another season of Correa's vacations. Of all the guys competing for a spot in the rotation, Urquidy has earned top position on that list. He could lose his spot even if he isn't 'horrible' but others would have to be significantly better in ST to displace him. JMO. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 13:27:32 GMT -6
I expect him to be in the rotation unless he is horrible in ST. I am still holding onto the slim hopes that we can deal Correa for Castillo. I don't want another season of Correa's vacations. Of all the guys competing for a spot in the rotation, Urquidy has earned top position on that list. He could lose his spot even if he isn't 'horrible' but others would have to be significantly better in ST to displace him. JMO. I disagree. I think he proved enough last year (especially in the postseason) that he has a spot virtually guaranteed unless he gets hurt. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 13:48:31 GMT -6
Sounds like the White Sox are about to get Gio. If they get him for $3 million or less I'll be disappointed.
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 19, 2019 13:54:26 GMT -6
Sounds like the White Sox are about to get Gio. If they get him for $3 million or less I'll be disappointed. We should have signed Bumgarner.  |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 19, 2019 13:55:20 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 13:59:29 GMT -6
Sounds like the White Sox are about to get Gio. If they get him for $3 million or less I'll be disappointed. We should have signed Bumgarner. Nah. Not for $85 million. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 14:01:47 GMT -6
Brewers sign Smoak. I'm surprised he got a deal like that. 1-year $4 million with 2nd year option or $1 million buyout. Essentially at least $5 million for a season of a mediocre OBP no defense power hitter who has only topped 30 HRs one season...
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 14:03:24 GMT -6
A one-year deal for a 28 year old starting pitcher who made 33 starts last season with a 119 ERA+? He hasn't thrown less than 174 innings since 2012. Wow. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 19, 2019 14:10:37 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Sherwin, I hope this is just a lower expectation post, so you can be excited when something good happens. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 19, 2019 14:11:05 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Don't forget about Urquidy. Urquidy was the pleasant surprise of 2019. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 19, 2019 14:11:42 GMT -6
A one-year deal for a 28 year old starting pitcher who made 33 starts last season with a 119 ERA+? He hasn't thrown less than 174 innings since 2012. Wow. We should have signed him.... |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 19, 2019 14:31:48 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 14:41:59 GMT -6
Unless they make a trade, I see James and McCullers splitting up one of the rotation spots. Peacock will have one, and they’ll just figure out the last spot. Hopefully, it’s Whitley’s to earn. I can’t imagine them finding an infielder to mitigate the loss of trading Correa so I’m guessing he stays. It’ll possibly and maybe probably be a lackluster offseason. I’m hoping they extend Springer and possibly re-sign Harris, but I think the fans should prepare their goodbyes for the latter and enjoy a final summer of George before he puts on his North Face and heads to New England. Sherwin, I hope this is just a lower expectation post, so you can be excited when something good happens. Of course. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 15:39:12 GMT -6
A one-year deal for a 28 year old starting pitcher who made 33 starts last season with a 119 ERA+? He hasn't thrown less than 174 innings since 2012. Wow. We should have signed him.... For $9 million I agree. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 19, 2019 15:41:34 GMT -6
I get it, but you still have to look at the age and the body of work. His walk rate has been a little high the last couple seasons, but he is still in his prime and healthy. I'm very surprised some rebuilding team like the White Sox or Marlins wouldn't look at him as a good innings eater to pair with their young pitching staffs for a few years. This spells doom for Keuchel, imo. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 19, 2019 15:46:03 GMT -6
I get it, but you still have to look at the age and the body of work. His walk rate has been a little high the last couple seasons, but he is still in his prime and healthy. I'm very surprised some rebuilding team like the White Sox or Marlins wouldn't look at him as a good innings eater to pair with their young pitching staffs for a few years. This spells doom for Keuchel, imo. If Keuchel didn’t stand there and hope for umpires to call strikes, he’d be more in demand for long term deals. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 19, 2019 15:54:56 GMT -6
I get it, but you still have to look at the age and the body of work. His walk rate has been a little high the last couple seasons, but he is still in his prime and healthy. I'm very surprised some rebuilding team like the White Sox or Marlins wouldn't look at him as a good innings eater to pair with their young pitching staffs for a few years. This spells doom for Keuchel, imo. I will be glad when somebody signs that jackass,Keuchel, so we can stop hearing about all the teams that could use him. Cheaper BP pitchers are available. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 19, 2019 15:58:53 GMT -6
I get it, but you still have to look at the age and the body of work. His walk rate has been a little high the last couple seasons, but he is still in his prime and healthy. I'm very surprised some rebuilding team like the White Sox or Marlins wouldn't look at him as a good innings eater to pair with their young pitching staffs for a few years. This spells doom for Keuchel, imo. I will be glad when somebody signs that jackass,Keuchel, so we can stop hearing about all the teams that could use him. Cheaper BP pitchers are available. DK is coming back to H-Town. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 19, 2019 16:12:15 GMT -6
MLB's depth chart for the rotation: 1. J. Verlander
2. Z. Greinke
3. L. McCullers Jr.
4. J. Urquidy
5. F. Valdez
6. R. Armenteros
7. F. Martes (Note: This list isn't officially submitted by the Astros) Other names worth mentioning: Brad Peacock Josh James Forrest Whitley (Not on the 40) Considering his struggles, it's not certain Whitley will even get an invite to ST. But he did pitch well in the Arizona Fall League, so maybe ... Peacock will be in the pen unless he gets the nod for a spot in the rotation. I don't know if James has options left where he could go back to the minors. McCullers must be in the pen if not in the rotation. No options left. Valdez, Armenteros, and Martes are all pitching in the Dominican league this winter. So far, Valdez and Armenteros have pitched well. Martes ... not-to-much.
There's already competition for rotation spots even if Luhnow doesn't make a purchase or add a minor leaguer to the roster.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 19, 2019 16:14:02 GMT -6
I will be glad when somebody signs that jackass,Keuchel, so we can stop hearing about all the teams that could use him. Cheaper BP pitchers are available. If 'DK' meant Don Kelly, I'd be all for that. lol |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 19, 2019 16:20:15 GMT -6
I get it, but you still have to look at the age and the body of work. His walk rate has been a little high the last couple seasons, but he is still in his prime and healthy. I'm very surprised some rebuilding team like the White Sox or Marlins wouldn't look at him as a good innings eater to pair with their young pitching staffs for a few years. This spells doom for Keuchel, imo. When players start shitting the bed, you don't go long on contract commitment until they show strong signs they won't continue to do that. The Braves could have kept him for one more year @ $12M, but elected to pay him a million to just go away. So basically they were saying he wasn't even worth $11M to have him for a year. That should tell you all you need to know. |
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