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Post by Saint on Oct 30, 2024 8:20:02 GMT -6
If the Astros re-sign Bregman, but can’t make any other significant signings/trades, are the 2025 Astros worse, same or better than the 2024 Astros? Staying with the question above, Astros re-sign but make no significant signings/ttades, what do you think the 2026 Astros will be like? I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 30, 2024 8:20:39 GMT -6
I was really hoping for the Yankees to get swept. Hopefully the Dodgers can finish it tonight and Judge strikes out a few more times.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 8:38:12 GMT -6
I was really hoping for the Yankees to get swept. Hopefully the Dodgers can finish it tonight and Judge strikes out a few more times. I hope they both get caught cheating! |
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 30, 2024 8:44:50 GMT -6
It is so hard for me to root for the Dodgers, but I am. Ugh
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 9:17:01 GMT -6
If the Astros re-sign Bregman, but can’t make any other significant signings/trades, are the 2025 Astros worse, same or better than the 2024 Astros? Staying with the question above, Astros re-sign but make no significant signings/ttades, what do you think the 2026 Astros will be like? I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. I’m all for re-signing Bregman to a relatively expensive contract. I think 5 years/$150M and 6 years/$168M are extremely fair offers. They are probably more than the Astros should be offering . Bregman should be pleased with such offers, and hopefully take them. Yes, there stands to be teams that will pay more. If the Astros offer Bregman one of those contracts, and he takes it, then I think that gives the Astros more of a solid basis to build/make future decisions on. If they’re unable to keep him, then the Astros’ future is really concerning. Would Crane really offer Tucker a 8 year/$300M+ contract? Yes, I said +. 8 years/$300M might not even be close enough to keep him, he could very well be offered ludicrous $$$$ by other teams. I just consider the Astros more likely to offer Bregman a contract he would accept, than Tucker. At this point, Astros only can get draft pick compensation now if Bregman does sign elsewhere. Even if that draft pick compensation can beat the odds, and become a major league player one day, it will not be for several years. I definitely don’t want that to be the only outcome for the Tucker scenario. I just hope Crane accepts reality this offseason, the can go no longer be kicked. FTR - if some team will give great trade value for Valdez this offseason, he should be traded too. I understood when Todd posted his scenario on waiting until the trade deadline, if the Astros are not in playoff contention. However, I take the bird in the hand approach. If there is a great trade package for Valdez in the offseason, take it! |
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Post by Saint on Oct 30, 2024 9:51:22 GMT -6
I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. I’m all for re-signing Bregman to a relatively expensive contract. I think 5 years/$150M and 6 years/$168M are extremely fair offers. They are probably more than the Astros should be offering . Bregman should be pleased with such offers, and hopefully take them. Yes, there stands to be teams that will pay more. If the Astros offer Bregman one of those contracts, and he takes it, then I think that gives the Astros more of a solid basis to build/make future decisions on. If they’re unable to keep him, then the Astros’ future is really concerning. Would Crane really offer Tucker a 8 year/$300M+ contract? Yes, I said +. 8 years/$300M might not even be close enough to keep him, he could very well be offered ludicrous $$$$ by other teams. I just consider the Astros more likely to offer Bregman a contract he would accept, than Tucker. At this point, Astros only can get draft pick compensation now if Bregman does sign elsewhere. Even if that draft pick compensation can beat the odds, and become a major league player one day, it will not be for several years. I definitely don’t want that to be the only outcome for the Tucker scenario. I just hope Crane accepts reality this offseason, the can go no longer be kicked. FTR - if some team will give great trade value for Valdez this offseason, he should be traded too. I understood when Todd posted his scenario on waiting until the trade deadline, if the Astros are not in playoff contention. However, I take the bird in the hand approach. If there is a great trade package for Valdez in the offseason, take it! If there was a package for Framber or Tucker that included a good young pitching prospect (or two), I'd be more inclined to trade Framber in the offseason. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 30, 2024 10:26:46 GMT -6
If the Astros re-sign Bregman, but can’t make any other significant signings/trades, are the 2025 Astros worse, same or better than the 2024 Astros? Staying with the question above, Astros re-sign but make no significant signings/ttades, what do you think the 2026 Astros will be like? I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. Sir, if Crane stabbed you in the parking lot, you’d say he probably had a good reason. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 30, 2024 10:27:12 GMT -6
It is so hard for me to root for the Dodgers, but I am. Ugh Is there a way they can both lose? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 10:29:05 GMT -6
It is so hard for me to root for the Dodgers, but I am. Ugh Is there a way they can both lose? Both caught cheating!!!! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 10:29:27 GMT -6
I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. Sir, if Crane stabbed you in the parking lot, you’d say he probably had a good reason. He probably did |
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Post by Saint on Oct 30, 2024 10:58:28 GMT -6
I can't imagine they stay pat if they don't get Bregman back. They need to upgrade at other spots if they can't keep Bregman or get another good 3B. You can't lose Bregman and not do something else. Even I would be disappointed with Crane if that happened. Sir, if Crane stabbed you in the parking lot, you’d say he probably had a good reason. False. But I'm not going to demand his head on a spike for only having the 3rd highest payroll in the league. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 11:07:16 GMT -6
Sir, if Crane stabbed you in the parking lot, you’d say he probably had a good reason. False. But I'm not going to demand his head on a spike for only having the 3rd highest payroll in the league. Let him stab you, he spends the money! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 12:39:27 GMT -6
Separate questions, did the Astros receive draft pick compensation for George Springer and Carlos Correa?
If they did, who did they draft and where in the minors are they now/how are they doing?
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 30, 2024 13:06:17 GMT -6
Separate questions, did the Astros receive draft pick compensation for George Springer and Carlos Correa? If they did, who did they draft and where in the minors are they now/how are they doing? Ash, the above questions were really for you. Thank you for your contributions to this forum, you’re extremely resourceful and insightful |
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 30, 2024 19:37:21 GMT -6
It is so hard for me to root for the Dodgers, but I am. Ugh Is there a way they can both lose? I sent you a facebook request yesterday or the day before. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 30, 2024 22:11:52 GMT -6
Is there a way they can both lose? I sent you a facebook request yesterday or the day before. That was you? |
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Post by talshill on Oct 30, 2024 22:18:19 GMT -6
Though I didn’t watch any of the WS games I did catch the highlights. The Dodgers won and I can’t say I’m happy but it was preferable to the NYY winning. Kind of like the choice between a root canal or perirectal abscess. It’ll be interesting to see how Brown & Co. position themselves for next spring.
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 31, 2024 0:53:29 GMT -6
As long as Cole was denied another season without a ring I am satisfied.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 31, 2024 6:43:06 GMT -6
The baseball season is now over, it’s now VD season!
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 31, 2024 8:14:46 GMT -6
Crane,
Since you’re not going to re-sign Tucker to a MEGA contract, please trade him, so the team will be better for years to come.
Brown has already said the team will have to get creative this offseason. I would say with having the 3rd largest payroll, up against the tiered two luxury tax, that means they’re unable to spend a lot of $$$$ in FA.
Therefore, last year’s team is the ceiling of what it could be this year. And we saw last year’s team is only competitive in their own weak division. While the Astros are forced to stand pat, other AL teams can improve their teams.
Thus, the writing is on the wall. Trade Tucker and Valdez this offseason. Bagwell and you need to let Dana Brown do his job!
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 31, 2024 9:31:02 GMT -6
Crane, Since you’re not going to re-sign Tucker to a MEGA contract, please trade him, so the team will be better for years to come. Brown has already said the team will have to get creative this offseason. I would say with having the 3rd largest payroll, up against the tiered two luxury tax, that means they’re unable to spend a lot of $$$$ in FA. Therefore, last year’s team is the ceiling of what it could be this year. And we saw last year’s team is only competitive in their own weak division. While the Astros are forced to stand pat, other AL teams can improve their teams. Thus, the writing is on the wall. Trade Tucker and Valdez this offseason. Bagwell and you need to let Dana Brown do his job! I agree 100% |
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Post by Saint on Oct 31, 2024 10:52:16 GMT -6
Though I didn’t watch any of the WS games I did catch the highlights. The Dodgers won and I can’t say I’m happy but it was preferable to the NYY winning. Kind of like the choice between a root canal or perirectal abscess. It’ll be interesting to see how Brown & Co. position themselves for next spring. It was the lesser of two major evils. It also shows that the AL is wide open for the taking if we make the right moves.... |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 31, 2024 16:55:06 GMT -6
Though I didn’t watch any of the WS games I did catch the highlights. The Dodgers won and I can’t say I’m happy but it was preferable to the NYY winning. Kind of like the choice between a root canal or perirectal abscess. It’ll be interesting to see how Brown & Co. position themselves for next spring. It was the lesser of two major evils. It also shows that the AL is wide open for the taking if we make the right moves.... They might be in the market for a 3B. They’re already hemorrhaging offense from 1B, CF, and arguably LF. That’s a lot and I don’t think Crane will take care of enough of that. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Oct 31, 2024 17:16:33 GMT -6
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