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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 25, 2018 8:51:12 GMT -6
It amazes me how many people dont realize that your free speech is protected from government interference...NOT from a business entity. Businesses have no requirement to honor your rights. Proboards is a business.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jul 25, 2018 9:20:40 GMT -6
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You could easily start there and see if they would also accept players like white and Reed. They need controllable guys we got them AAA is full of blocked guys.
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Post by olpapa on Jul 25, 2018 9:23:26 GMT -6
Red Sox just made a move:
“The Red Sox have officially struck a deal to land righty Nathan Eovaldi from the Rays, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported (via Twitter). Young lefty Jalen Beeks will go to Tampa Bay in return, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link).”
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 25, 2018 9:31:28 GMT -6
Bear, with Correa’s availability for the remainder of the season in question and considering how inconsistent the offense has been, I’m inclined to come over to your way of thinking on this issue. Another bullpen arm would be nice, but I think it is imperative that we add a bat, if we hope to repeat this year. Realmuto is not your typical catcher. I read somewhere that he was a shortstop before he was converted to a catcher. He has played 15 games at first base in 2017-2018 and handled 109 total chances without making an error. The guy can hit, field and run. If we could pry him loose from Miami, if/when Correa is unable to play, he could play first base with Yuli moving over to third and Bregman could play SS while Marwin “Let me take a shot at bunting here with two strikes on me” Gonzalez sat on the pine. This posted yesterday afternoon on MLBTR: “The Athletic’s Jayson Stark cites execs from teams that have spoken with the Astros in reporting (via Twitter) that Houston has been “adamant” about hanging onto its very top tier of prospects in trade talks (e.g. Forrest Whitley, Yordan Alvarez). The Astros’ farm system is plenty deep, of course, and it stands to reason that any of the rental targets they’re pursuing — they’ve been oft-linked to Zach Britton, for instance — would come with a lower price tag than that anyhow.” |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 25, 2018 9:40:09 GMT -6
Who are the top 10 Astros prospects not named Tucker, Whitley, or Alvarez? Why aren't they ever mentioned?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 9:44:01 GMT -6
Apparently so. This is his last post from July 23, 8:10 PM: “Do complaints about how Proboard's policy being HATEFUL considered HATE SPEECH? That's a slippery slope I do not intend to travel down. I will not bow down to a gutter religion as Pro Boards has required us to do. I'm outa here.” Knowing Marshall I figured his Opus would be more substantive than that. I bet he'll be back. Otherwise, Thomas is going to get tired maintaining the "Guess the Rotation" thread. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 25, 2018 9:50:39 GMT -6
I don't like Joaquin Soria. Every time I see him pitch, he gets lit up. Why is Iglesius of the Reds not included on this list. With Britton out of the picture, he should be the top target for bullpen help. I also think getting Merrifield would be a plus. He is sporting 2.56 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and somehow you tend to watch the games he gets lit up.......If the Astros do obtain him, for the betterment of the team, you are not allowed to watch the Astros anymore... I would take Soria over Will Harris, but, I remember we lit him up not long ago.  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 25, 2018 9:54:44 GMT -6
I see a similar scenario as last year........Yanks, Red Sox, and Indians make moves to improve their pens......Luhnow drags his ass and ends up with Liriano and Clippard. Neither was an upgrade over anyone we had. I hope we are not seeing a repeat performance. That is my main complaint with Luhnow....dragging his feet while other teams get guys we could use. I hope he's doing more than I am thinking.
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 25, 2018 9:56:47 GMT -6
Who are the top 10 Astros prospects not named Tucker, Whitley, or Alvarez? Why aren't they ever mentioned? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 25, 2018 9:57:02 GMT -6
At this point, it might not be a bad idea to look at another starter. If we were able to get a good good starter we could could push McCullers to the bullpen. I think he could be a dominant for a couple innings and he had success as a reliever last year in the postseason. You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 9:57:36 GMT -6
Apparently so. This is his last post from July 23, 8:10 PM: “Do complaints about how Proboard's policy being HATEFUL considered HATE SPEECH? That's a slippery slope I do not intend to travel down. I will not bow down to a gutter religion as Pro Boards has required us to do. I'm outa here.” Knowing Marshall I figured his Opus would be more substantive than that. I bet he'll be back. Otherwise, Thomas is going to get tired maintaining the "Guess the Rotation" thread. So comes the end of Guess The Rotation. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 9:59:47 GMT -6
I see a similar scenario as last year........Yanks, Red Sox, and Indians make moves to improve their pens......Luhnow drags his ass and ends up with Liriano and Clippard. Neither was an upgrade over anyone we had. I hope we are not seeing a repeat performance. That is my main complaint with Luhnow....dragging his feet while other teams get guys we could use. I hope he's doing more than I am thinking. Like was discussed on another thread, let the competitors deplete their farm systems in bidding wars. Luhnow is a nine dimensional chess player in a league of checker rubes. His 80-90% right success rate in decision making thus far gives me confidence he knows what he is doing. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 25, 2018 10:00:40 GMT -6
I see a similar scenario as last year........Yanks, Red Sox, and Indians make moves to improve their pens......Luhnow drags his ass and ends up with Liriano and Clippard. Neither was an upgrade over anyone we had. I hope we are not seeing a repeat performance. That is my main complaint with Luhnow....dragging his feet while other teams get guys we could use. I hope he's doing more than I am thinking. Dragged his ass to a world championship. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 10:01:34 GMT -6
I see a similar scenario as last year........Yanks, Red Sox, and Indians make moves to improve their pens......Luhnow drags his ass and ends up with Liriano and Clippard. Neither was an upgrade over anyone we had. I hope we are not seeing a repeat performance. That is my main complaint with Luhnow....dragging his feet while other teams get guys we could use. I hope he's doing more than I am thinking. Dragged his ass to a world championship. Damn Dragger! |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 25, 2018 10:04:05 GMT -6
At this point, it might not be a bad idea to look at another starter. If we were able to get a good good starter we could could push McCullers to the bullpen. I think he could be a dominant for a couple innings and he had success as a reliever last year in the postseason. You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 25, 2018 10:07:08 GMT -6
So comes the end of Guess The Rotation. Worst thread ever |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 25, 2018 10:07:35 GMT -6
I see a similar scenario as last year........Yanks, Red Sox, and Indians make moves to improve their pens......Luhnow drags his ass and ends up with Liriano and Clippard. Neither was an upgrade over anyone we had. I hope we are not seeing a repeat performance. That is my main complaint with Luhnow....dragging his feet while other teams get guys we could use. I hope he's doing more than I am thinking. Like was discussed on another thread, let the competitors deplete their farm systems in bidding wars. Luhnow is a nine dimensional chess player in a league of checker rubes. His 80-90% right success rate in decision making thus far gives me confidence he knows what he is doing.
AJ considers them 2 of the 3 best relievers in the pen right now |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 25, 2018 10:07:56 GMT -6
You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. True, but he and McCullers have these stretches where they can’t find their command. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 10:07:58 GMT -6
You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. I echo Sherwin...I would like to see Morton as our future closer after this season.....sign him for two more years... |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jul 25, 2018 10:23:45 GMT -6
The more it sets the more Realmuto Conley and Dietrich sound like winners
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 25, 2018 10:27:23 GMT -6
Just saw this from an article on the Blue Jays posted last night on MLBTR: “None of that even touches on perhaps the team’s most enigmatic trade piece — third baseman Josh Donaldson. At this point, it’s not clear that Donaldson will return before the non-waiver deadline. The remainder of his $23MM salary will assuredly clear waivers next month, meaning he’ll have a bit of time to prove he can return to form and showcase himself for contending clubs before the Aug. 31 deadline for postseason eligibility.” Perhaps a late Verlander-esque type deal? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 10:30:17 GMT -6
Perhaps a late Verlander-esque type deal? I would think the asking price might be less for Donaldson...he has injured way too much, so I can't imagine the asking price wouldn't be more than blocked or lower ceiling prospects....I wonder if the Jays would even offer him a QO after the season....They might just on the pretense he has a good 2019 season and they trade him before the 2019 trade deadline. |
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Post by olpapa on Jul 25, 2018 10:37:05 GMT -6
Who are the top 10 Astros prospects not named Tucker, Whitley, or Alvarez? Why aren't they ever mentioned? These prospect rankings are from MLB.com: #4- JB Bukauskus RHP - Age 21. Astros first pick in June 2017. Currently he is at Full Seaon A Quad Cities. He is projected to debut in major league ball in 2020. #5 - Freudis Nova SS/3B - Age 18. Signed as a FA in July 2016. Currently playing with Astros Gulf Coast Rookie League team. Projected to debut in major league in 2021. #6 - Cionel Perez LHP - Age 22. Recently called up to the Astros from AA. Has pitched in 3 games so far. #7 - Jorge Alcala RHP- Age 22. Signed as a FA out of Dominican Republic in Dec 2014. Currently at AA Corpus Christi. Projected to debut in MLB in 2020. #8 - David Paulino - Age 24. Obtained from Tigers in trade for Jose Veras in 2013. Has already pitched for the Astros. He is currently on a rehab assignment with the Astros Gulf Coast Rookie League team. Is on the AAA Fresno roster.He is the guy who back in 2015 or 2016 was pitching against Cleveland with runners on second and third and the batter fouled the ball off past Jason Castro and HP Ump Jim Joyce ruled it a wild pitch and both runners scored on a foul ball. I think that was in Paulino’s first or second game in major league baseball. I will never forget that play. One of the worst missed calls I ever witnessed.....not as bad as the missed call Jim Joyce made on what should have been the final out of the game that denied the Gallaraga kid from the Tigers a perfect game no-hitter. #9 - Corbin Martin RHP - Age 22. Drafted by the Astros in the second round June 2017. Currently at AA Corpus Christi. Projected to debut in MLB in 2020. #10 - Hector Perez RHP - Age 22. Signed as a FA out of the Dominican Republic in July 2014. Currently at AA Corpus Christi. Projected to debut in MLB in 2020. #11 - Rogelio Armenteros RHP- Age 24. Signed as a FA out of Cuba in September 2014. Currently at AAA Fresno. Projected to debut in MLB this year. #12 - Jairo Solis RHP - Age 18. Signed as a FA out of Venezuela in July 2016. Currently at Full Season A Quad Cities. Projected to debut in MLB in 2021. #13 - Joe Perez 3B - Age 18. Drafted by the Astros in the second round June 2017. Currently at Gulf Coast Rookie League Astros. Projected to debut in MLB in 2021. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 25, 2018 10:38:12 GMT -6
At this point, it might not be a bad idea to look at another starter. If we were able to get a good good starter we could could push McCullers to the bullpen. I think he could be a dominant for a couple innings and he had success as a reliever last year in the postseason. You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. I wasn't posting anywhere last season, so take that! |
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Post by Saint on Jul 25, 2018 10:41:29 GMT -6
Like was discussed on another thread, let the competitors deplete their farm systems in bidding wars. Luhnow is a nine dimensional chess player in a league of checker rubes. His 80-90% right success rate in decision making thus far gives me confidence he knows what he is doing.
AJ considers them 2 of the 3 best relievers in the pen right nowExactly. They addressed our bullpen issues quite a bit during the offseason, and our bullpen overall has been quite successful. Plus we brought in Cole. Our bullpen usage will be quite different in the postseason. We don't need every reliever to be an all-star. You'll have two starters in the bullpen already. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jul 25, 2018 10:44:56 GMT -6
You ever thought that when a team comes out and says I will not trade this prospect it's like them pestering?
Maybe trying to sell certain prospects higher then others??
Idk
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Post by m240 on Jul 25, 2018 10:45:54 GMT -6
At this point, it might not be a bad idea to look at another starter. If we were able to get a good good starter we could could push McCullers to the bullpen. I think he could be a dominant for a couple innings and he had success as a reliever last year in the postseason. You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. Like Eovaldi. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 10:47:49 GMT -6
You ever thought that when a team comes out and says I will not trade this prospect it's like them pestering? Maybe trying to sell certain prospects higher then others?? Idk did you mean pestering or posturing? |
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Post by Saint on Jul 25, 2018 10:48:40 GMT -6
I have no issues with us going after another reliever, but if you actually go look at the bullpen numbers, they're very good.
If your worst current reliever (Harris) had an average ERA of 2.30 over the previous 3 seasons, you're sitting pretty well.
I'm more concerned about our offense stacking up well enough against some of the big guns given how inconsistent we've been (especially at home).
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 25, 2018 10:49:44 GMT -6
You jackasses scoffed at my similar idea for Morton last season. Then, he locked down Game 7 like a true gangster. Like Eovaldi. That was a good trade by the Red Sox...It didn't cost them much, and Eovaldi can be a spot starter or long inning relief for the rest of the year. |
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