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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 9, 2019 21:51:56 GMT -6
Your friend Voodoo and his "trayde thees 15 pleyers and let tkcur pley awl 3OF pisitions at teh sayme tyme" Players Voodoo has over the past two weeks suggested the Astros should pursue or are pursuing: Realmuto Castellanos Adam Duvall Thomas Burrows Maikel Franco Marcus Stroman Aaron Sanchez Tony Watson Seth Lugo Hunter Pence Fulmer Ottavino Justin Wilson Grichuk Jose Martinez Edwin Jackson Miguel Andujar Nomar Mazara David Peralta Salvador Perez Tommy Pham Edwin Encarnation Nick Williams Justin Smoak Cavan Biggio You are still missing some. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 9, 2019 22:09:02 GMT -6
Grandal for one year with the Brewers supposedly....weird.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 9, 2019 22:19:39 GMT -6
Grandal for one year with the Brewers supposedly....weird. On the face of it sounds funky to me too. Maybe their strategy is to flip him at the deadline to some contending team that has had a C injury. Statistically speaking, there is likely to be at least one such team. In the worst case they hold on to him for the entire year and have a solid (if expensive) catcher. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 9, 2019 22:27:08 GMT -6
Your friend Voodoo and his "trayde thees 15 pleyers and let tkcur pley awl 3OF pisitions at teh sayme tyme" Players Voodoo has over the past two weeks suggested the Astros should pursue or are pursuing: Realmuto Castellanos Adam Duvall Thomas Burrows Maikel Franco Marcus Stroman Aaron Sanchez Tony Watson Seth Lugo Hunter Pence Fulmer Ottavino Justin Wilson Grichuk Jose Martinez Edwin Jackson Miguel Andujar Nomar Mazara David Peralta Salvador Perez Tommy Pham Edwin Encarnation Nick Williams Justin Smoak Cavan Biggio that is indeed a long list. but for every trade or FA acquisition that actually happens, the Astros probably do pursue 8-10 other players who never end up joining the team. the FO may name some of the players they are interested in, but most will never be named publicly. Nathan's list may well be 75% accurate in terms of the players the Astros FO has actually inquired about or scouted since the off season began. Let's face it, there isn't a whole lot to talk about in the off season so some fans are going to pass the time by playing General Manager just for the entertainment value of it. It has some educational value too, insofar as if you read up on all the players in that list, you will get to know more than you did before about other teams' relative strengths/weaknesses and their farm systems. It can make watching random MLB games and even spring training games a little more interesting when you know some of the back stories of various random players. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 9, 2019 22:40:58 GMT -6
The Yasmani Grandal to Brewers was a wierd signing.
But anyways.
Come get me.
I'm the easy target.
Focus on me.
Let's see how Crane and Lunhow do.
I honestly think as of today Fodgers become front runners on Realmuto
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 9, 2019 22:44:14 GMT -6
The Yasmani Grandal to Brewers was a wierd signing. But anyways. Come get me. I'm the easy target. Focus on me. Let's see how Crane and Lunhow do. I honestly think as of today Fodgers become front runners on Realmuto Where do the 'Fodgers" play? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 9, 2019 23:08:03 GMT -6
Grandal for one year with the Brewers supposedly....weird. Milwaukee Brewers, catcher Yasmani Grandal reportedly agree to 1-year, $18.25M deal, pending physical. atmlb.com/2RgfROt |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 10, 2019 0:26:40 GMT -6
One of the potential trade partners that might make sense for the Astros is the Orioles.
They still have Mychal Givens on their roster, who has been fantastic the last couple seasons (3.12 career ERA, 3.07 FIP in 2018) and will give you more innings than the typical reliever. He's put up 75-78 IP each of the last 3 seasons and he's someone the manager can use for 2- or even 3-innings assignments.
He keeps the walks down and limits HRs well. He'll be turning 29 this year and he has 3 years of control left.
Baltimore would do well to stock up on prospects who can contribute when they (theoretically) return to contention in a few years. The Astros have such players in abundance.
Givens would go a long way to plugging the hole left by Smith's injury and McHugh's move back into the rotation.
Givens is likely to be declining due to age just when the Orioles start competing again. There's no reason to hang on to him now.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 10, 2019 0:29:30 GMT -6
We can already foresee that the Astros #3-5 starters are only going to be going 5-6 innings per game, so to have those multi-inning middle relievers is really key.
You could have James go 5 innings, Givens 2, and then Pressly and Osuna 1 inning each. Mathematically the odds of holding the other team to 3 runs are pretty good.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 10, 2019 1:39:30 GMT -6
Besides Shelby Miller, that was my top buy-low guy. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 10, 2019 1:41:10 GMT -6
Things Tucker has earned in the MLB:  I'd say he's earned a chance. Unless we can get Syndergaard or Kluber.... Bingo. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 10, 2019 3:25:44 GMT -6
I'd say he's earned a chance. Unless we can get Syndergaard or Kluber.... Bingo. We've got this kid at 3B we can trade for Larry Andersen. How can we pass on that? |
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Post by m240 on Jan 10, 2019 8:21:59 GMT -6
We can already foresee that the Astros #3-5 starters are only going to be going 5-6 innings per game, so to have those multi-inning middle relievers is really key. You could have James go 5 innings, Givens 2, and then Pressly and Osuna 1 inning each. Mathematically the odds of holding the other team to 3 runs are pretty good. Short of the Astros signing or trading for a starter and a reliever between now and spring training I can see them using a tandem system of starters and rotating guys up from the minors as the guys get some innings and start to prove up whether their stuff plays in the bigs this year. We know James and Valdez throw a lot of pitches per inning and will be lucky to go past 5 on the best days, so a system that allows us to see as many of these young guys as possible would make infinite sense. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 10, 2019 8:37:01 GMT -6
We can already foresee that the Astros #3-5 starters are only going to be going 5-6 innings per game, so to have those multi-inning middle relievers is really key. You could have James go 5 innings, Givens 2, and then Pressly and Osuna 1 inning each. Mathematically the odds of holding the other team to 3 runs are pretty good. Short of the Astros signing or trading for a starter and a reliever between now and spring training I can see them using a tandem system of starters and rotating guys up from the minors as the guys get some innings and start to prove up whether their stuff plays in the bigs this year. We know James and Valdez throw a lot of pitches per inning and will be lucky to go past 5 on the best days, so a system that allows us to see as many of these young guys as possible would make infinite sense. Going with a Tandem Starter concept, which of these 4 would you pair up? Cionel Perez Framber Valdez Forrest Whitley Josh James
ps We would still have Rogelio in the wings.
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Post by Saint on Jan 10, 2019 9:04:59 GMT -6
Grandal for one year with the Brewers supposedly....weird. On the face of it sounds funky to me too. Maybe their strategy is to flip him at the deadline to some contending team that has had a C injury. Statistically speaking, there is likely to be at least one such team. In the worst case they hold on to him for the entire year and have a solid (if expensive) catcher. More so weird for Grandal. By all accounts he turned down at least $50 million on a 4-year deal with the Mets. I can only assume he is hoping to have another strong year (and maybe perform better in the postseason) and be able to get a bigger contract after 2019... Certainly worse things things than $18 million for a year of work. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 10, 2019 10:04:28 GMT -6
Dozier to Nats. 1-year $9 million.
Tim Beckham to Mariners worth up to $2 million.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 10, 2019 11:26:00 GMT -6
Theres a some action finally happening in FA. Finally.
Finally
Lol
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Post by Saint on Jan 10, 2019 11:30:10 GMT -6
Theres a some action finally happening in FA. Finally. Finally Lol Eh, nothing special really. I'm a little surprised Dozier only received a 1-year deal. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Jan 10, 2019 12:16:23 GMT -6
The Yasmani Grandal to Brewers was a wierd signing. But anyways. Come get me. I'm the easy target. Focus on me. Let's see how Crane and Lunhow do. I honestly think as of today Fodgers become front runners on Realmuto  |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 10, 2019 12:16:51 GMT -6
i wish somebody would sign Machado and Harper so MLB network would have to talk about something else. These two pricks aren't the only players out there.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 10, 2019 12:24:25 GMT -6
i wish somebody would sign Machado and Harper so MLB network would have to talk about something else. These two pricks aren't the only players out there. I wish some team besides the Astros would trade for Realmuto....I am tired of Astros being named as a possible suitor. It makes zero sense given the Realmuto is only controllable for 2 years, the Astros rotation could go through a major overhaul next year and the Astros have a really good catching prospect in the minors, Stubbs. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 10, 2019 12:28:25 GMT -6
I wish something would just happen
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Jan 10, 2019 12:42:32 GMT -6
I wish I had a million dollars.
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Post by Saint on Jan 10, 2019 13:14:35 GMT -6
I wish there was a sport that combined the best parts of baseball and football and it was played during the time between football seasons and baseball season.
Edit: I also wish the taco truck near my house was open 24 hours and delivered.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 10, 2019 13:20:39 GMT -6
It has begun.
Realmuto news everyday.
Mlbtraderumors
Says 6 teams have engaged the Marlins.
Dodgers should be most aggressive.
Dont count anyone out.
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 10, 2019 13:22:27 GMT -6
i wish somebody would sign Machado and Harper so MLB network would have to talk about something else. These two pricks aren't the only players out there. I wish some team besides the Astros would trade for Realmuto....I am tired of Astros being named as a possible suitor. It makes zero sense given the Realmuto is only controllable for 2 years, the Astros rotation could go through a major overhaul next year and the Astros have a really good catching prospect in the minors, Stubbs. i mostly agree. I am not totally opposed to getting Realmuto as lon as we do not lose Tucker or Whitley AND we address the rotation. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 10, 2019 13:30:03 GMT -6
The Dodgers will be scary AF when they trade for Realmuto now that Grandal is off the table, and then they go sign Harper for $375 million.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 10, 2019 13:57:40 GMT -6
I dont think ots as easy as some think
Dodgers wanna hold onto Verdugo.
Astros wanna hold onto Tucker.
I'm pretty sure all those other teams wont trade there top two guys either unless there out of the top 50.
I would still think Yordan Alvarez and J.B. bukouskas along with Stassi and Framber Valdez would get this deal sold signed sealed and delevered.
But for some reason I see someone offered a worldly price or the Marlins messing up royally and taking a poop trade
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 10, 2019 14:19:57 GMT -6
I dont think ots as easy as some think Dodgers wanna hold onto Verdugo. Astros wanna hold onto Tucker. I'm pretty sure all those other teams wont trade there top two guys either unless there out of the top 50. I would still think Yordan Alvarez and J.B. bukouskas along with Stassi and Framber Valdez would get this deal sold signed sealed and delevered. But for some reason I see someone offered a worldly price or the Marlins messing up royally and taking a poop trade No . No. No. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 10, 2019 14:38:20 GMT -6
I dont think ots as easy as some think Dodgers wanna hold onto Verdugo. Astros wanna hold onto Tucker. I'm pretty sure all those other teams wont trade there top two guys either unless there out of the top 50. I would still think Yordan Alvarez and J.B. bukouskas along with Stassi and Framber Valdez would get this deal sold signed sealed and delevered. But for some reason I see someone offered a worldly price or the Marlins messing up royally and taking a poop trade I don't think trading away good prospects for a 2 year team controlled catcher should be on the hierarchy of Astros needs....if they are going to trade away good prospects then get a good, at least 3 year team controlled pitcher.... If they don't trust Stassi can handle the majors, then pair Chirinos with Wieters or Mesoraco....Stubbs should get the call later this year, and be in the running to be at least a backup catcher to start next year; and by mid year, I would hope he would take over.. Outside of acquiring a mid grade catcher, most likely through FA, I don't see the Astros doing anything else hitting wise this off season. The only thing I think could remotely (stress on remotely) happen is if the Astros pulled off a major deal for a Top-End/Ace pitcher, and it took Tucker to commensurate the deal....Then I would think the Astros would have to go after AJ Pollock and that is a huge gamble with his injury history... Therefore, I think for all of us that are still wanting the Astros to get a noteworthy bat, we are going to be disappointed. On other note, I don't see the Astros trading away Reddick. I only see him being traded the next offseason, if he had a really good 2019 season and the Astros wanted to trade him for decent prospects because the team wanted to restructure/rebuild. |
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