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Post by olpapa on Oct 19, 2018 8:18:44 GMT -6
It should be an interesting offseason. Just saw this on MLBTR:
“If there was any doubt as to whether Charlie Morton would continue his playing career following comments in which he openly pondered retirement, the right-hander indicated last night that he hopes to return for a 12th big league season at the very least (Twitter link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). “I’d love to keep playing,” Morton said after last night’s game. “I’d love to be an Astro. I’d love to be a part of this again. Ultimately, it’s not really up to me. It’s not solely up to me.”
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 19, 2018 8:22:34 GMT -6
It's interesting watching CFM in interviews. I think he's autistic. Hope he signs a deal with Houston.
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 19, 2018 8:22:44 GMT -6
It should be an interesting offseason. Just saw this on MLBTR: “If there was any doubt as to whether Charlie Morton would continue his playing career following comments in which he openly pondered retirement, the right-hander indicated last night that he hopes to return for a 12th big league season at the very least (Twitter link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). “I’d love to keep playing,” Morton said after last night’s game. “I’d love to be an Astro. I’d love to be a part of this again. Ultimately, it’s not really up to me. It’s not solely up to me.” I wonder what his asking price will be. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 19, 2018 8:39:05 GMT -6
Looking at possible trade targets for a legitimate DH, I wish there was some way we could swing a deal for Jose Martinez. He has an iron glove, but he can hit lefties and righties and doesn’t strike out at an unreasonable rate for a guy with power.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2018 9:29:02 GMT -6
If Morton wants to be an Astro again, do everything possible to make it happen. I had much rather keep him than Keuchel. We MUST get a DH who can drive in runs. Signing Marwin should also be a priority
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 9:40:25 GMT -6
1. Sign a solid-good starter with a history of strong health. Doesn't need to be an ace.
2. Make Qualifying Offers to Morton, Keuchel, and Marwin.
3. Figure out and commit to the catching situation. Either sign an actual upgrade FA, or commit to Stassi and/or Stubbs and let them play and develop with the pitchers.
4. Sign Springer to a good extension.
5. Sign or trade for a real DH or 1B or 3B. Not to replace Bregman, but to provide depth if Bregman needs to play SS. I'm sure Bregman could also play 2B if needed. If all are healthy, we'd have a DH rotation of strong hitters and also provide rest.
6. Get Altuve healthy.
7. Get LMJ healthy and move him to the bullpen immediately. Move McHugh back to the starting rotation.
8. Get Correa healthy.
9. Get Devenski healthy.
10. Prepare Valdez, James, and possibly Whitley for expanded roles next year.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 9:43:44 GMT -6
Would you all give a QO to Marwin or try for Brantley?
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 9:44:15 GMT -6
Why not both?
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 9:45:37 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 9:47:49 GMT -6
They’ve got to figure out what to do with Kemp. He deserves more playing time but isn’t going to play, especially if Marwin comes back.
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Post by sempersmom on Oct 19, 2018 9:47:53 GMT -6
It should be an interesting offseason. Just saw this on MLBTR: “If there was any doubt as to whether Charlie Morton would continue his playing career following comments in which he openly pondered retirement, the right-hander indicated last night that he hopes to return for a 12th big league season at the very least (Twitter link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). “I’d love to keep playing,” Morton said after last night’s game. “I’d love to be an Astro. I’d love to be a part of this again. Ultimately, it’s not really up to me. It’s not solely up to me.” I would love to have Morton back. I personally think they can let Marwin go. His lack of hustle sometimes drives me crazy. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 19, 2018 9:48:45 GMT -6
If Morton wants to be an Astro again, do everything possible to make it happen. I had much rather keep him than Keuchel. We MUST get a DH who can drive in runs. Signing Marwin should also be a priority I’m still thinking that Luhnow makes the $17.9 million QO to Morton and Keuchel, but not Marwin. I think he will attempt to sign Marwin to a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd year, but don’t think he will risk making the QO to Marwin and possibly have him accept it. $17.9 million for one year is a lot of money to pay a Super Utility guy especially when you consider that with the likely arrival of Tucker next season, Marwin would not be playing nearly as much in LF as he has the last couple seasons. Making the QO to Keuchel is a safe bet because you know with Boras as his agent he will decline the QO and test the FA market. I could easily see Morton accepting the QO and that wouldn’t be a bad deal for 1 year of a guy with his ability, provided he is healthy. I agree with you on the DH. I consider that the top priority this offseason. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 9:49:04 GMT -6
It should be an interesting offseason. Just saw this on MLBTR: “If there was any doubt as to whether Charlie Morton would continue his playing career following comments in which he openly pondered retirement, the right-hander indicated last night that he hopes to return for a 12th big league season at the very least (Twitter link via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). “I’d love to keep playing,” Morton said after last night’s game. “I’d love to be an Astro. I’d love to be a part of this again. Ultimately, it’s not really up to me. It’s not solely up to me.” I would love to have Morton back. I personally think they can let Marwin go. His lack of hustle sometimes drives me crazy. For me, it’s the “in the dirt” swings. It’s a toss-up for me between Marwin and Yuli. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 9:52:09 GMT -6
If Morton wants to be an Astro again, do everything possible to make it happen. I had much rather keep him than Keuchel. We MUST get a DH who can drive in runs. Signing Marwin should also be a priority I’m still thinking that Luhnow makes the $17.9 million QO to Morton and Keuchel, but not Marwin. I think he will attempt to sign Marwin to a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd year, but don’t think he will risk making the QO to Marwin and possibly have him accept it. $17.9 million for one year is a lot of money to pay a Super Utility guy especially when you consider that with the likely arrival of Tucker next season, Marwin would not be playing nearly as much in LF as he has the last couple seasons. Making the QO to Keuchel is a safe bet because you know with Boras as his agent he will decline the QO and test the FA market. I could easily see Morton accepting the QO and that wouldn’t be a bad deal for 1 year of a guy with his ability, provided he is healthy. I agree with you on the DH. I consider that the top priority this offseason. I don't think a 1-year QO deal to Marwin would be bad. I still don't think he would accept it, but if he did, it's not horrible money and it's only one year. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 19, 2018 9:56:33 GMT -6
$17.9 million dollars IS a horrible deal for a year of Marwin. I'd imagine that's what most teams would offer him for TWO years, if not three.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 9:58:38 GMT -6
What do you all think of McCullers? If he indeed does need TJS, what does that do for this rotation?
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Post by thomasj13 on Oct 19, 2018 10:02:07 GMT -6
Looking at possible trade targets for a legitimate DH, I wish there was some way we could swing a deal for Jose Martinez. He has an iron glove, but he can hit lefties and righties and doesn’t strike out at an unreasonable rate for a guy with power. Heck yeah on Jose Martinez.....If Luhnow gets him that would be awesome....if not, Nelson Cruz, for two years...and then maybe it is Beer Time!!! |
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 19, 2018 10:02:49 GMT -6
I’m still thinking that Luhnow makes the $17.9 million QO to Morton and Keuchel, but not Marwin. I think he will attempt to sign Marwin to a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd year, but don’t think he will risk making the QO to Marwin and possibly have him accept it. $17.9 million for one year is a lot of money to pay a Super Utility guy especially when you consider that with the likely arrival of Tucker next season, Marwin would not be playing nearly as much in LF as he has the last couple seasons. Making the QO to Keuchel is a safe bet because you know with Boras as his agent he will decline the QO and test the FA market. I could easily see Morton accepting the QO and that wouldn’t be a bad deal for 1 year of a guy with his ability, provided he is healthy. I agree with you on the DH. I consider that the top priority this offseason. I don't think a 1-year QO deal to Marwin would be bad. I still don't think he would accept it, but if he did, it's not horrible money and it's only one year.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 19, 2018 10:08:45 GMT -6
1. Sign a solid-good starter with a history of strong health. Doesn't need to be an ace. 2. Make Qualifying Offers to Morton, Keuchel, and Marwin. 3. Figure out and commit to the catching situation. Either sign an actual upgrade FA, or commit to Stassi and/or Stubbs and let them play and develop with the pitchers. 4. Sign Springer to a good extension. 5. Sign or trade for a real DH or 1B or 3B. Not to replace Bregman, but to provide depth if Bregman needs to play SS. I'm sure Bregman could also play 2B if needed. If all are healthy, we'd have a DH rotation of strong hitters and also provide rest. 6. Get Altuve healthy. 7. Get LMJ healthy and move him to the bullpen immediately. Move McHugh back to the starting rotation. 8. Get Correa healthy. 9. Get Devenski healthy. 10. Prepare Valdez, James, and possibly Whitley for expanded roles next year. Totally agree with you on signing Springer to a good extension now, if possible. Totally agree with you on LMJ going to the bullpen immediately. It is obvious that he is not going to be able to stay healthy for a whole season as a starting pitcher, but would be a lethal weapon in the bullpen. Totally agree with you on moving McHugh back into the starting rotation. Hope Correa can get healthy and stay healthy. Since he missed significant time the last two season with injuries....and back issues like he has dealt with this season can really be a long-term issue....I would put any plans concerning an extension for him on hold until he proves he can stay healthy for a full season. Whitley really looking good in the AFL. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the OD roster. If he isn’t on the OD roster, I think he will get the call up around mid-June. I would really like to see him have a season in the dugout with JV in order to learn from him. If James is not in the starting rotation on OD, I think he will be in a late inning option out of the bullpen role. Either way, I think he makes the OD roster. Curious to see what they do with Valdez going forward. He has proven that he can pitch his way out of trouble, but the fact that he pitches himself into trouble so often doesn’t bode well for a future working out of the bullpen. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 19, 2018 10:34:47 GMT -6
They’ve got to figure out what to do with Kemp. He deserves more playing time but isn’t going to play, especially if Marwin comes back. Minnesota appears to need a second baseman. Sano was a huge disappointment for the Twins this season and his health is a question mark after having a titanium rod put in one of his legs, but when healthy he was a stud. DH may be his future..., if he has a future in baseball. Byron Buxton was a big disappointment with the bat this season after seemingly making progress in 2017. Wonder if Luhnow could..or would..put together a deal involving Kemp and take a chance on one of those guys, if the Twins would be willing. |
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Post by sempersmom on Oct 19, 2018 10:40:58 GMT -6
Hope Correa can get healthy and stay healthy. Since he missed significant time the last two season with injuries....and back issues like he has dealt with this season can really be a long-term issue....I would put any plans concerning an extension for him on hold until he proves he can stay healthy for a full season. I personally think Correa needs to change his diet like Bregman did in the offseason. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 10:57:35 GMT -6
They’ve got to figure out what to do with Kemp. He deserves more playing time but isn’t going to play, especially if Marwin comes back. Minnesota appears to need a second baseman. Sano was a huge disappointment for the Twins this season and his health is a question mark after having a titanium rod put in one of his legs, but when healthy he was a stud. DH may be his future..., if he has a future in baseball. Byron Buxton was a big disappointment with the bat this season after seemingly making progress in 2017. Wonder if Luhnow could..or would..put together a deal involving Kemp and take a chance on one of those guys, if the Twins would be willing. If we didn’t have Marisnick or Reddick, I’d go for Buxton. Besides Engel or maybe Kiermaier, he is the best defender of all OF’s. Springer would go back to his rightful spot in RF. This move would have to be followed by a signing of Brantley to give us more dependable offense since Buxton is a struggler. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 11:06:19 GMT -6
$17.9 million dollars IS a horrible deal for a year of Marwin. I'd imagine that's what most teams would offer him for TWO years, if not three. It's doubtful Boras would accept that deal though. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 19, 2018 11:08:32 GMT -6
$17.9 million dollars IS a horrible deal for a year of Marwin. I'd imagine that's what most teams would offer him for TWO years, if not three. It's doubtful Boras would accept that deal though. After this past offseason's collusion, I don't think Boras' old tactics will be as stringent as they have been in the past. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 11:10:05 GMT -6
I have to believe Osuna still has a future as a solid DH, but man has he been involved in some off-field shit....
What about Beltre as a DH?
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 11:11:25 GMT -6
It's doubtful Boras would accept that deal though. After this past offseason's collusion, I don't think Boras' old tactics will be as stringent as they have been in the past. Possibly, but, even if that's the case, it would just be one year. We don't have a ton of proven depth right now so there are worse things than Marwin in a utility role for one more overpriced year. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 11:12:22 GMT -6
I have to believe Osuna still has a future as a solid DH, but man has he been involved in some off-field shit.... What about Beltre as a DH? You talking about that STL outfielder? I foresee a mediocre season from a guy like Beltre simply because of his age. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2018 11:13:42 GMT -6
$17.9 million dollars IS a horrible deal for a year of Marwin. I'd imagine that's what most teams would offer him for TWO years, if not three. The amount of years makes it easier. Remember how it felt like people like Feldman and Sipp were on the team for a decade and a half? |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2018 11:15:46 GMT -6
I have to believe Osuna still has a future as a solid DH, but man has he been involved in some off-field shit.... What about Beltre as a DH? You talking about that STL outfielder? I foresee a mediocre season from a guy like Beltre simply because of his age. I meant Sanu. Too many project players out there... |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 19, 2018 11:16:44 GMT -6
From Facebook:
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr has a torn UCL in his right arm. Likely will undergo Tommy John surgery. He would miss the entire 2019 season. Stay tuned!
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