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Post by Saint on Nov 8, 2022 17:20:14 GMT -6
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Post by olpapa on Nov 8, 2022 17:44:54 GMT -6
This from MLBTR:
“5:35 pm: Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle relays word from Click, who says he is still “in discussions” about his future.
4:45 pm: Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Baker and Click each received one-year contracts for 2023”
Click may not be willing to accept a one-year deal. I’m sure he can do better elsewhere.
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Post by olpapa on Nov 8, 2022 17:47:52 GMT -6
How many GM jobs are still open in MLB?
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 8, 2022 17:48:06 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Nov 8, 2022 19:07:08 GMT -6
Now they're saying Click hasn't agreed to anything.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 8, 2022 19:12:30 GMT -6
Now they're saying Click hasn't agreed to anything. I don't think he has. Olpapa has a point, Click may be pissed and leave. |
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 8, 2022 20:04:42 GMT -6
I swear that headline said Baker and Click when I posted it
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Post by nathangarza29 on Nov 8, 2022 21:55:55 GMT -6
Benintendi is the exact player the Astros look for. He would fit perfect in LF.
Doesn't SO alot and gets on base. That's what the Astros need a on base machine.
We still need a massive bat behind Alveraz and I like Bell there but if Baker can convince Rizzo that would be awesome
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 9, 2022 3:37:42 GMT -6
This seems...really dumb, not to mention dangerous. Just invested a lot of money in a guy whose sole real job is to MASH. Get someone to play LF and let Yordan DH a lot. Protect those knees and that investment. Really, really weird.
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 9, 2022 5:24:09 GMT -6
www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/James-Click-Astros-future-contract-17569385.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referralMust-read article on the Click situation. Thing that strikes me the most is talking about how Crane is considered to be a hands-on guy. Originally that was something that was better about him than Drayton; he hired guys and largely left them alone to do their jobs. It makes me wonder if he's changed post-scandal, and is now more nosy/hands-on because of fears that things might go wrong again if he isn't more involved. Very concerning. Few franchises continue to thrive long-term with ownership second-guessing the front office and being too involved. I get the feeling that has been what has held the Yankees back; it was fine when they had such advantaged 20+ years ago, but thanks to Moneyball leveling the field as it has, now ownership is doing more harm than good, and they build a bunch of winning clubs that can't get over the hump.
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 9, 2022 6:51:12 GMT -6
This seems...really dumb, not to mention dangerous. Just invested a lot of money in a guy whose sole real job is to MASH. Get someone to play LF and let Yordan DH a lot. Protect those knees and that investment. Really, really weird. If that is the case, then Brantley is not coming back. The Astros should definitely be looking for a power bat. The Astros have both 1B and DH, both power bat positions, to fill. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2022 7:42:16 GMT -6
I swear that headline said Baker and Click when I posted it There was a bunch of saying it. I saw it too. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2022 7:44:08 GMT -6
This seems...really dumb, not to mention dangerous. Just invested a lot of money in a guy whose sole real job is to MASH. Get someone to play LF and let Yordan DH a lot. Protect those knees and that investment. Really, really weird. If that's the case, I expect more Stanton type health issues within a couple years. |
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Post by kyledriver1980 on Nov 9, 2022 8:45:49 GMT -6
Just saw the news that both Mancini and Will Smith's options were not picked up making them both Free Agents.
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 9, 2022 8:49:26 GMT -6
Just saw the news that both Mancini and Will Smith's options were not picked up making them both Free Agents. That's great news! |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 9, 2022 8:51:16 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2022 8:51:44 GMT -6
This seems...really dumb, not to mention dangerous. Just invested a lot of money in a guy whose sole real job is to MASH. Get someone to play LF and let Yordan DH a lot. Protect those knees and that investment. Really, really weird. If that is the case, then Brantley is not coming back. The Astros should definitely be looking for a power bat. The Astros have both 1B and DH, both power bat positions, to fill. They still need the OF depth if he's cheap. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2022 8:52:40 GMT -6
Just saw the news that both Mancini and Will Smith's options were not picked up making them both Free Agents. I'll be curious to see how Mancini does with free agency... |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 9, 2022 8:53:15 GMT -6
Crane leaned on Bagwell and Jackson...Hmmm.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 9, 2022 9:28:34 GMT -6
Maybe they will use Uncle Mike in DH role. Since he's brittle
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Nov 9, 2022 9:33:26 GMT -6
Maybe they will use Uncle Mike in DH role. Since he's brittle I am on board with that! Then have Yordan DH when Uncle Mike gets the day off and play Hensley or whomever the 4th OF is in LF. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 9, 2022 9:36:52 GMT -6
I share your concern about Crane. It seems to me that the teams where the owner hires competent people to run the team and then gets out of their way are the teams that are most successful. |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 9, 2022 9:50:38 GMT -6
I don’t see Click agreeing to a one-year deal to play second fiddle to Dusty while Crane waits for Stearns to be free from his contract with the Brewers.
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 9, 2022 10:33:33 GMT -6
This seems...really dumb, not to mention dangerous. Just invested a lot of money in a guy whose sole real job is to MASH. Get someone to play LF and let Yordan DH a lot. Protect those knees and that investment. Really, really weird. If that is the case, then Brantley is not coming back. The Astros should definitely be looking for a power bat. The Astros have both 1B and DH, both power bat positions, to fill. Even more reason to either sign Nimmo or trade for a CF. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 9, 2022 11:49:09 GMT -6
I share your concern about Crane. It seems to me that the teams where the owner hires competent people to run the team and then gets out of their way are the teams that are most successful. Now people are talking about how much sway Dusty and Reggie Jackson have with Crane. I am deeply concerned. Former players tend to make awful front office personnel. Tony LaRussa and Dave Stewart came into Arizona and torpedoed them for a good half-decade or more with their old school foolishness. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Nov 9, 2022 11:50:59 GMT -6
I don’t see Click agreeing to a one-year deal to play second fiddle to Dusty while Crane waits for Stearns to be free from his contract with the Brewers. It would be a heck of a d-bag move if the Brewers refused to allow Stearns to leave his non-GM job a year early to be our GM, after we allowed him to leave his non-GM job here to go be their GM in the first place. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 9, 2022 11:55:17 GMT -6
Maybe they will use Uncle Mike in DH role. Since he's brittle Rather have Brantley in LF....Alvarez, should be DH at least 2/3 the time....too much invested in him, to take the chance on reinjuring his knees running down a flyball |
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Post by abregmanfan on Nov 9, 2022 12:11:48 GMT -6
Maybe they will use Uncle Mike in DH role. Since he's brittle Rather have Brantley in LF....Alvarez, should be DH at least 2/3 the time....too much invested in him, to take the chance on reinjuring his knees running down a flyball I want Alvarez to NEVER play the field. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 9, 2022 12:22:43 GMT -6
Rather have Brantley in LF....Alvarez, should be DH at least 2/3 the time....too much invested in him, to take the chance on reinjuring his knees running down a flyball I want Alvarez to NEVER play the field. Don't be jelly |
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Post by Saint on Nov 9, 2022 12:58:45 GMT -6
Whatever his methods or style are, we've seen an unprecedented amount of success for the franchise (and the city) under his ownership. If it was up to me I'd give Click a 3-year deal. But, no matter who is influencing him or not, the results Crane has gotten have been excellent. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Besides, Jackson, Bagwell, and others are consultants for a reason; they're supposed to give their opinions. Crane is obviously a capable guy who knows baseball, so I'm not going to lose sleep over him being at the helm. He's done everything necessary to get us from where we were to where we are.
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