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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 10, 2021 15:14:57 GMT -6
From what I read can we now ID Forrest Whitley as the biggest prospect dissapointment in franchise history? He's a loser, like most millennials. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2021 15:31:31 GMT -6
But seriously, what happened to Whitley? It’s like he’s in witness protection.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 10, 2021 16:06:19 GMT -6
But seriously, what happened to Whitley? It’s like he’s in witness protection. Last article I saw on him said he was trying to "work his way back" from TJ surgery. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2021 16:24:16 GMT -6
But seriously, what happened to Whitley? It’s like he’s in witness protection. Last article I saw on him said he was trying to "work his way back" from TJ surgery. Is he getting pointers from JV? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 10, 2021 17:03:57 GMT -6
Last article I saw on him said he was trying to "work his way back" from TJ surgery. Is he getting pointers from JV? Boy, JV really got you swole up don't he? Send me your JV bobbleheads. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 10, 2021 20:50:50 GMT -6
Is he getting pointers from JV? Boy, JV really got you swole up don't he? Send me your JV bobbleheads. I’ll get rid of them when he meets me at the ballpark. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Oct 10, 2021 22:21:09 GMT -6
But seriously, what happened to Whitley? It’s like he’s in witness witless protection. FTFY |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 7, 2021 14:14:14 GMT -6
Astros sign two more Cuban prospects
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Post by olpapa on Nov 18, 2021 22:01:43 GMT -6
Friday, November 19, is the deadline for adding Rule 5 eligible minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. Right now the Astros 40-man roster sits at 38. Obviously Jeremy Pena will be added to the 40-man roster. I think Jonathan Bermudez will be added as well. If any other minor leaguers are added to the 40-man roster, a move will have to be made to open up a spot for them.
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 8:48:46 GMT -6
Friday, November 19, is the deadline for adding Rule 5 eligible minor leaguers to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. Right now the Astros 40-man roster sits at 38. Obviously Jeremy Pena will be added to the 40-man roster. I think Jonathan Bermudez will be added as well. If any other minor leaguers are added to the 40-man roster, a move will have to be made to open up a spot for them. CORRECTION: With the addition of JV the Astros 40-man roster is at 39. No doubt Pena will be added today. If Jonathan Bermudez is not added, you can be sure that the Astros will lose him to the Rule 5 draft. I could see Joe Record and Ronel Blanco being drafted as well. I think Freudis Nova, Kent Emanuel and Seth Martinez are the most likely candidates to be moved today to create roster space for any minor leaguer the team wants to protect from the Rule 5 draft. If the team does not protect Jonathan Bermudez, I think they will regret it. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 8:57:39 GMT -6
These minor league players ranked in the Astros Top 30 Prospects will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if not added to the team’s 40-man roster today:
Jeremy Pena, SS (No. 4)
Joe Perez, 3B (No. 9)
Shawn Dubin, RHP (No. 11)
Yainer Diaz, C (No. 13)
Alex McKenna, OF (No. 17)
Scott Manea, C (No. 18)
Jose Alberto Rivera, RHP (No. 28)
Jojanse Torres, RHP (No. 29)
IMO besides Pena, Shawn Dublin is the most likely to be drafted.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 19, 2021 9:20:06 GMT -6
I think the Rule 5 draft needs to be done away with.
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 19, 2021 11:04:38 GMT -6
I think the Rule 5 draft needs to be done away with. It’s weird. It’s like a penalty for amassing too much talent. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 19, 2021 11:16:30 GMT -6
I think the Rule 5 draft needs to be done away with. It’s weird. It’s like a penalty for amassing too much talent. All it does is reward shitty GMs who lack the ability to develop players. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 11:44:25 GMT -6
I think the Rule 5 draft needs to be done away with. It’s weird. It’s like a penalty for amassing too much talent. This is true. It helps prevent teams from keeping ML ready players buried in the minor leagues who could otherwise be playing in the major league for another team. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 19, 2021 14:13:18 GMT -6
It’s weird. It’s like a penalty for amassing too much talent. This is true. It helps prevent teams from keeping ML ready players buried in the minor leagues who could otherwise be playing in the major league for another team. Yep. And that's why I love Rule-5. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 14:21:54 GMT -6
This is true. It helps prevent teams from keeping ML ready players buried in the minor leagues who could otherwise be playing in the major league for another team. Yep. And that's why I love Rule-5. What time today is the deadline fo adding milb player to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft? |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 19, 2021 14:22:01 GMT -6
These minor league players ranked in the Astros Top 30 Prospects will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if not added to the team’s 40-man roster today: Jeremy Pena, SS (No. 4) Joe Perez, 3B (No. 9) Shawn Dubin, RHP (No. 11) Yainer Diaz, C (No. 13) Alex McKenna, OF (No. 17) Scott Manea, C (No. 18) Jose Alberto Rivera, RHP (No. 28) Jojanse Torres, RHP (No. 29) IMO besides Pena, Shawn Dublin is the most likely to be drafted. I imagine they'll find a way to protect Pena (duh), Perez, and Dubin. I think they might roll the dice with Diaz since he's clearly not MLB-ready. Same with some of the other younger guys in A-ball like J.A. Rivera, or some who have a pretty limited future like McKenna. Wonder if they might cut or trade Siri to make some room. Rafael Montero could potentially be cut. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 19, 2021 14:22:29 GMT -6
Yep. And that's why I love Rule-5. What time today is the deadline fo adding milb player to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft? 5 central. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 14:37:58 GMT -6
These minor league players ranked in the Astros Top 30 Prospects will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if not added to the team’s 40-man roster today: Jeremy Pena, SS (No. 4) Joe Perez, 3B (No. 9) Shawn Dubin, RHP (No. 11) Yainer Diaz, C (No. 13) Alex McKenna, OF (No. 17) Scott Manea, C (No. 18) Jose Alberto Rivera, RHP (No. 28) Jojanse Torres, RHP (No. 29) IMO besides Pena, Shawn Dublin is the most likely to be drafted. I imagine they'll find a way to protect Pena (duh), Perez, and Dubin. I think they might roll the dice with Diaz since he's clearly not MLB-ready. Same with some of the other younger guys in A-ball like J.A. Rivera, or some who have a pretty limited future like McKenna. Wonder if they might cut or trade Siri to make some room. Rafael Montero could potentially be cut. I definitely think they will roll the dice with Diaz. Probably Perez too. With the team waiting so long to make a move today, I’ve wondered if the team is trying to make a deal (or deals) to open up roster space or get something for some player they don’t intend to protect, but know they will lose if left unprotected. If so I hope it isn’t one of those Ramon Laureano for Brandon Bailey deals. I shake my head when I recall that they gave away Laureano in order to hold onto AJ Reed for another year. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 19, 2021 15:05:27 GMT -6
With the team waiting so long to make a move today, I’ve wondered if the team is trying to make a deal (or deals) to open up roster space or get something for some player they don’t intend to protect, but know they will lose if left unprotected. Roster management is a tricky business this time of year. You can use all available spots on your 40 to protect some players but when you later add a FA or two, some player(s) need(s) to be DFA or outrighted. So you risk losing a player then. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 19, 2021 15:07:51 GMT -6
It’s weird. It’s like a penalty for amassing too much talent. This is true. It helps prevent teams from keeping ML ready players buried in the minor leagues who could otherwise be playing in the major league for another team. I didn’t think about it that way. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 19, 2021 15:09:50 GMT -6
This is true. It helps prevent teams from keeping ML ready players buried in the minor leagues who could otherwise be playing in the major league for another team. Yep. And that's why I love Rule-5. What about the teams that are crappy at discovering talent? Don’t they sit around waiting for the scraps of some other loaded farm system? |
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Post by Saint on Nov 19, 2021 15:26:07 GMT -6
Kent Emanuel claimed by the Phillies. He hadn't shown a ton of success in the minors but he looked really good for us in limited appearances (FIP was high, but the overall results worked out with a low WHIP and ERA). He finished 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 10 appearances.
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 19, 2021 15:42:09 GMT -6
Won't be a big loss. Dude doesn't miss enough bats. He's Keuchel but a reliever. We can do better. Raley is better if they want to resign him.
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 19, 2021 15:43:37 GMT -6
These minor league players ranked in the Astros Top 30 Prospects will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if not added to the team’s 40-man roster today: Jeremy Pena, SS (No. 4) Joe Perez, 3B (No. 9) Shawn Dubin, RHP (No. 11) Yainer Diaz, C (No. 13) Alex McKenna, OF (No. 17) Scott Manea, C (No. 18) Jose Alberto Rivera, RHP (No. 28) Jojanse Torres, RHP (No. 29) IMO besides Pena, Shawn Dublin is the most likely to be drafted. I imagine they'll find a way to protect Pena (duh), Perez, and Dubin. I think they might roll the dice with Diaz since he's clearly not MLB-ready. Same with some of the other younger guys in A-ball like J.A. Rivera, or some who have a pretty limited future like McKenna. Wonder if they might cut or trade Siri to make some room. Rafael Montero could potentially be cut. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 19, 2021 15:43:57 GMT -6
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 19, 2021 15:48:54 GMT -6
Yep. And that's why I love Rule-5. What about the teams that are crappy at discovering talent? Don’t they sit around waiting for the scraps of some other loaded farm system? That's not the only way teams pick other teams pockets. Some teams trade away contract players and/or arb players to contenders, acquire prospects with enough clock, and promote their internally developed talent to the bigs. AND the Rule-5 acquisitions must remain on the active roster (not just the 40) of the acquiring team for the full 162 game season, barring injury. The bottom line: Fewer players are relegated to minor-league purgatory than would be if there was no Rule-5. Use 'em or lose 'em. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Nov 19, 2021 15:54:45 GMT -6
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Post by olpapa on Nov 19, 2021 16:03:35 GMT -6
I imagine they'll find a way to protect Pena (duh), Perez, and Dubin. I think they might roll the dice with Diaz since he's clearly not MLB-ready. Same with some of the other younger guys in A-ball like J.A. Rivera, or some who have a pretty limited future like McKenna. Wonder if they might cut or trade Siri to make some room. Rafael Montero could potentially be cut. I am a little surprised that they chose to protect Perez. He has never played above AA and didn’t exactly own the pitchers at AA this year. I just couldn’t see a mlb team committing to keeping him on their active roster all of the 2022 season. |
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