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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 11:11:54 GMT -6
It's good to see that, reportedly, we're one of three teams in active serious talks with Springer (along with the Mets and Blue Jays). I still bet he ends up in NY, but at least we're trying. Springer is the catalyst and spark plug of the offense. His contributions to the team have been invaluable. He’s a rollercoaster type athlete on offense, yet he’s somehow more consistent than Correa and, due to last season, Altuve. If they can trade minor talent for Kiermaier and somehow someway also re-sign Brantley, the team easily possesses the best all-around lineup in baseball. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 29, 2020 11:29:10 GMT -6
It's good to see that, reportedly, we're one of three teams in active serious talks with Springer (along with the Mets and Blue Jays). I still bet he ends up in NY, but at least we're trying. Springer is the catalyst and spark plug of the offense. His contributions to the team have been invaluable. He’s a rollercoaster type athlete on offense, yet he’s somehow more consistent than Correa and, due to last season, Altuve. If they can trade minor talent for Kiermaier and somehow someway also re-sign Brantley, the team easily possesses the best all-around lineup in baseball. I don't see a need for Kiermaier if they get both Springer and Brantley back. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 29, 2020 12:12:00 GMT -6
Springer is the catalyst and spark plug of the offense. His contributions to the team have been invaluable. He’s a rollercoaster type athlete on offense, yet he’s somehow more consistent than Correa and, due to last season, Altuve. If they can trade minor talent for Kiermaier and somehow someway also re-sign Brantley, the team easily possesses the best all-around lineup in baseball. I don't see a need for Kiermaier if they get both Springer and Brantley back. I would love to have Kiermaier's defense, but, he isn't close to either Springer or Brantley with the bat. Signing Springer has to be our top priority. I have said it before and I know I am the only one who feels this way,but, I'd trade Altuve in a heartbeat if it meant keeping Springer and/or Correa. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 29, 2020 13:50:28 GMT -6
I don't see a need for Kiermaier if they get both Springer and Brantley back. I would love to have Kiermaier's defense, but, he isn't close to either Springer or Brantley with the bat. Signing Springer has to be our top priority. I have said it before and I know I am the only one who feels this way,but, I'd trade Altuve in a heartbeat if it meant keeping Springer and/or Correa. Are you saying you would keep Correa over Altuve? You might have saved your foot, but you have lost your mind. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 14:11:21 GMT -6
Springer is the catalyst and spark plug of the offense. His contributions to the team have been invaluable. He’s a rollercoaster type athlete on offense, yet he’s somehow more consistent than Correa and, due to last season, Altuve. If they can trade minor talent for Kiermaier and somehow someway also re-sign Brantley, the team easily possesses the best all-around lineup in baseball. I don't see a need for Kiermaier if they get both Springer and Brantley back. Defense and to put Springer back in his rightful place. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 14:12:43 GMT -6
I would love to have Kiermaier's defense, but, he isn't close to either Springer or Brantley with the bat. Signing Springer has to be our top priority. I have said it before and I know I am the only one who feels this way,but, I'd trade Altuve in a heartbeat if it meant keeping Springer and/or Correa. Are you saying you would keep Correa over Altuve? You might have saved your foot, but you have lost your mind. Yeah, that’s a little bit out there. Although, Correa plays a more premium position. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 29, 2020 15:49:30 GMT -6
I would love to have Kiermaier's defense, but, he isn't close to either Springer or Brantley with the bat. Signing Springer has to be our top priority. I have said it before and I know I am the only one who feels this way,but, I'd trade Altuve in a heartbeat if it meant keeping Springer and/or Correa. Are you saying you would keep Correa over Altuve? You might have saved your foot, but you have lost your mind. If we could sign Correa to a long-term extension, you damn right I'd keep him over Altuve. Little second baseman who can't throw are easier to find than all-star caliber shortstops who hit with power and hit in the clutch. Altuve hit about. 220 last year. He did hit in the post-season but I can't get those throws that cost us two games out of my mind. I like Altuve, but, I'd keep Correa over him without question. People keep remembering the Altuve of 2-3 years ago. He has been in decline ever since. And, I still doubt his innocence in the sign-stealing scandal. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 29, 2020 15:50:56 GMT -6
I don't see a need for Kiermaier if they get both Springer and Brantley back. Defense and to put Springer back in his rightful place. How do you suggest we get Kiermaier? I'd love to see Tucker, Kiermaier, and Springer in our outfield. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 29, 2020 15:51:32 GMT -6
Are you saying you would keep Correa over Altuve? You might have saved your foot, but you have lost your mind. Yeah, that’s a little bit out there. Although, Correa plays a more premium position. Second baseman are easier to find than a SS like Correa. |
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Post by m240 on Dec 29, 2020 16:29:14 GMT -6
Defense and to put Springer back in his rightful place. How do you suggest we get Kiermaier? I'd love to see Tucker, Kiermaier, and Springer in our outfield. The Rays are interested in dumping his salary of 13 million dollars so he could be had for a couple of mid level prospects per the report I saw. Springer, Kiermaier, and Tucker would be one hell of an outfield. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 16:32:18 GMT -6
Defense and to put Springer back in his rightful place. How do you suggest we get Kiermaier? I'd love to see Tucker, Kiermaier, and Springer in our outfield. I have no idea, but I doubt an all-defense guy would be that expensive. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 16:33:17 GMT -6
How do you suggest we get Kiermaier? I'd love to see Tucker, Kiermaier, and Springer in our outfield. The Rays are interested in dumping his salary of 13 million dollars so he could be had for a couple of mid level prospects per the report I saw. Springer, Kiermaier, and Tucker would be one hell of an outfield. Plus, you wouldn’t need Tucker to be an ace defender with Kiermaier out there. Springer is good in RF. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 29, 2020 16:34:53 GMT -6
Reddick also cost the Astros an average of $13 million a season, and we all can agree that Kiermaier is a better alternative.
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 29, 2020 17:46:59 GMT -6
Reddick also cost the Astros an average of $13 million a season, and we all can agree that Kiermaier is a better alternative. Reddick is one player that I will not miss. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 29, 2020 17:51:23 GMT -6
From earlier
Watch the Cubs.
Astros a lurking
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 29, 2020 17:54:15 GMT -6
From earlier Watch the Cubs. Astros a lurking Lurking for what? Contreras? |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 29, 2020 19:10:37 GMT -6
From earlier Watch the Cubs. Astros a lurking Lurking for what? Contreras? Don't know yet |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 29, 2020 19:11:31 GMT -6
Breaking....
Dinn Mann
@mooseoutfront
The Padres have asked what it would take to get James Harden
9:19 PM · Dec 28, 2020
542
74 are Tweeting about this
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 29, 2020 19:14:12 GMT -6
Breaking.... Dinn Mann @mooseoutfront The Padres have asked what it would take to get James Harden 9:19 PM · Dec 28, 2020 542 74 are Tweeting about this Never Go Full. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 29, 2020 19:27:52 GMT -6
Breaking.... Dinn Mann @mooseoutfront The Padres have asked what it would take to get James Harden 9:19 PM · Dec 28, 2020 542 74 are Tweeting about this Never Go Full. Its a joke that tweet was funny as hell but there is still news to come |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 30, 2020 6:10:12 GMT -6
It's good to see that, reportedly, we're one of three teams in active serious talks with Springer (along with the Mets and Blue Jays). I still bet he ends up in NY, but at least we're trying. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 30, 2020 9:48:35 GMT -6
It's good to see that, reportedly, we're one of three teams in active serious talks with Springer (along with the Mets and Blue Jays). I still bet he ends up in NY, but at least we're trying. At least Crane came in second. I can’t fault him for that. His pockets aren’t as deep as The Clan Steinbrenner. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 30, 2020 9:56:23 GMT -6
anythins better than the pretentious attempt to keep G Cole At least Crane came in second. I can’t fault him for that. His pockets aren’t as deep as The Clan Steinbrenner. Wendy, with his dog walking money, came as much as legit second as Crane did. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 30, 2020 11:46:33 GMT -6
At least Crane came in second. I can’t fault him for that. His pockets aren’t as deep as The Clan Steinbrenner. Wendy, with his dog walking money, came as much as legit second as Crane did. How dare you bring up that person? |
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Post by Saint on Dec 30, 2020 11:54:17 GMT -6
Are you saying you would keep Correa over Altuve? You might have saved your foot, but you have lost your mind. If we could sign Correa to a long-term extension, you damn right I'd keep him over Altuve. Little second baseman who can't throw are easier to find than all-star caliber shortstops who hit with power and hit in the clutch. Altuve hit about. 220 last year. He did hit in the post-season but I can't get those throws that cost us two games out of my mind. I like Altuve, but, I'd keep Correa over him without question. People keep remembering the Altuve of 2-3 years ago. He has been in decline ever since. And, I still doubt his innocence in the sign-stealing scandal. Over the last three years: Correa: 110 OPS+ 243 Games Played Altuve: 122 OPS+ 322 Games Played Come on man. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 30, 2020 11:58:19 GMT -6
Even with his "down years" since his MVP season where he has still hit: .294/.357/.475 .832 OPS 122 OPS+, Correa hasn't played a full season since 2016! And by full, I mean at least a 120 games...
Even if Correa was better (he isn't), it doesn't matter how good you are if you're never healthy.
Give me the future HoFer with a .942 OPS in the postseason over Correa any day.
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 30, 2020 12:08:30 GMT -6
Even with his "down years" since his MVP season where he has still hit: .294/.357/.475 .832 OPS 122 OPS+, Correa hasn't played a full season since 2016! And by full, I mean at least a 120 games... Even if Correa was better (he isn't), it doesn't matter how good you are if you're never healthy. Give me the future HoFer with a .942 OPS in the postseason over Correa any day. I will take the all-star calibur SS over the little second baseman who would be easier to replace. You keep talking about Correa's health while ignoring Altuve's injuries the last 2-3 years. Correa has great range and can throw........Altuve is weak in both areas. I know that most of you think Jose is the MVP of this team, and, he may be if we lose Springer. Springer has been the MVP of the Astros for the last few years. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 30, 2020 12:38:49 GMT -6
Even with his "down years" since his MVP season where he has still hit: .294/.357/.475 .832 OPS 122 OPS+, Correa hasn't played a full season since 2016! And by full, I mean at least a 120 games... Even if Correa was better (he isn't), it doesn't matter how good you are if you're never healthy. Give me the future HoFer with a .942 OPS in the postseason over Correa any day. I will take the all-star calibur SS over the little second baseman who would be easier to replace. You keep talking about Correa's health while ignoring Altuve's injuries the last 2-3 years. Correa has great range and can throw........Altuve is weak in both areas. I know that most of you think Jose is the MVP of this team, and, he may be if we lose Springer. Springer has been the MVP of the Astros for the last few years. That should tell you something... Altuve has been injured and has STILL played in considerably more games than Correa. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 30, 2020 12:59:53 GMT -6
The growing mix of foreign players joining MLB and MLB players joining foreign leagues is getting interesting. I know we're likely still a long ways off, but I continue to wonder how long it will be until we have some legitimate MLB teams in other countries (again).
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 30, 2020 13:11:38 GMT -6
The growing mix of foreign players joining MLB and MLB players joining foreign leagues is getting interesting. I know we're likely still a long ways off, but I continue to wonder how long it will be until we have some legitimate MLB teams in other countries (again). With the current state of money, or lack there of, I see nothing happening anytime soon. |
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