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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 16, 2019 16:51:57 GMT -6
Wow, so far the best official offer Machado has gotten is only 7-years $175 million from the White Sox. I mean, I wouldn't pay him more than that but it's still surprising. I can't imagine the Yankees wouldn't offer at least $200 million. I’d do it maybe if he played 3B. Astros have no need for him unless Correa sneezes too hard and is out for four months. I hope Daniella has some good sneeze remedies on hand. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 16, 2019 17:08:53 GMT -6
Congrats. I see we hit 60,000 posts. Here is to many more.
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Post by bearbryant on Jan 16, 2019 17:27:48 GMT -6
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Post by sempersmom on Jan 16, 2019 17:45:37 GMT -6
I apologize for being harsh about Correa. I hope he stays healthy this season, but the more he gets hurt, the more he’s overshadowed by Bregman and the more he seems expendable. When We Dem Boyz agrees with you, you have to realize how wrong you are. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 16, 2019 17:52:35 GMT -6
I apologize for being harsh about Correa. I hope he stays healthy this season, but the more he gets hurt, the more he’s overshadowed by Bregman and the more he seems expendable. When We Dem Boyz agrees with you, you have to realize how wrong you are. <iframe width="33.960000000000036" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 33.960000000000036px; height: 4.840000000000003px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_32741927" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="33.960000000000036" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 33.96px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1628px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_70131543" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="33.960000000000036" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 33.96px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 181px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_31174584" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="33.960000000000036" height="4.840000000000003" style="position: absolute; width: 33.96px; height: 4.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1628px; top: 181px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_70591763" scrolling="no"></iframe> In 2017, Correa showed the promise we expected. He missed a lot of games that year by making an ill-advised attempt to score from third on a ground ball in a game in Atlanta. The fact that we had a 7-8 run lead at the time and didn't need the run made it worse. I loved his hustle,but, there is a difference in hustle and being reckless and foolish. Last year, he missed half the season with a mysterious back issue and was never the same. He is at the point where he needs to prove he can stay healthy before being offered a long contract extension at top dollar. The Correa we saw for most of 2017 was well worth a big contract.....the one we saw in 2018 not so much. I still think he has a lot of nerve asking for a $4 million pay increase after the season he turned in. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 16, 2019 18:15:22 GMT -6
I apologize for being harsh about Correa. I hope he stays healthy this season, but the more he gets hurt, the more he’s overshadowed by Bregman and the more he seems expendable. When We Dem Boyz agrees with you, you have to realize how wrong you are. Dont hate. I've said this before many times. Nova has to stay on the Astros |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 16, 2019 18:31:51 GMT -6
I apologize for being harsh about Correa. I hope he stays healthy this season, but the more he gets hurt, the more he’s overshadowed by Bregman and the more he seems expendable. When We Dem Boyz agrees with you, you have to realize how wrong you are. Tru dat. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 16, 2019 19:23:08 GMT -6
I like Correa and think/hope he has a great 2019 season. I think he is the best overall player on the team if he uses all his potential.
The problem is that he can't seem to stay healthy consistently. Even going all the way back to the minors. He has only ever played more than 120 games in a season once...
Granted he is still very young, but it is a little concerning.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 16, 2019 19:38:45 GMT -6
I like Correa and think/hope he has a great 2019 season. I think he is the best overall player on the team if he uses all his potential. The problem is that he can't seem to stay healthy consistently. Even going all the way back to the minors. He has only ever played more than 120 games in a season once... Granted he is still very young, but it is a little concerning. Again agree. Injurys are the issues on him If he gets injured next year when do you start raising the red flag. Then 2020 hes here Injured again. When does his value start dropping and when do you finally day trade him? |
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Post by Saint on Jan 16, 2019 19:56:00 GMT -6
I like Correa and think/hope he has a great 2019 season. I think he is the best overall player on the team if he uses all his potential. The problem is that he can't seem to stay healthy consistently. Even going all the way back to the minors. He has only ever played more than 120 games in a season once... Granted he is still very young, but it is a little concerning. Again agree. Injurys are the issues on him If he gets injured next year when do you start raising the red flag. Then 2020 hes here Injured again. When does his value start dropping and when do you finally day trade him? Well I think another year is still too early to give up on him, but it doesn't hurt to have a backup plan. And if a deal like that got a guy like Machado, it should at least be considered. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 16, 2019 19:56:48 GMT -6
I like Correa and think/hope he has a great 2019 season. I think he is the best overall player on the team if he uses all his potential. The problem is that he can't seem to stay healthy consistently. Even going all the way back to the minors. He has only ever played more than 120 games in a season once... Granted he is still very young, but it is a little concerning. I like him, too. But, these mysterious "back issues"makes me have my doubts about his toughness and if he is actually putting baseball at the top of his priority list. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 16, 2019 20:33:00 GMT -6
I still think he'll make 200+ but doesn't sound like he'll make much more than that... On the other hand I think Bryce will get CRAZY money. You only get crazy money when there's someone crazy enough to ask for it and also someone crazy enough to pay it. But George is gone now. It's the second half that's been harder to find lately. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 16, 2019 20:38:21 GMT -6
I like Correa and think/hope he has a great 2019 season. I think he is the best overall player on the team if he uses all his potential. The problem is that he can't seem to stay healthy consistently. Even going all the way back to the minors. He has only ever played more than 120 games in a season once... Granted he is still very young, but it is a little concerning. I like him, too. But, these mysterious "back issues"makes me have my doubts about his toughness and if he is actually putting baseball at the top of his priority list. I think you're reading waaaaay too much into the back injury and jumping to some pretty unfair conclusions about his toughness. If he has a back issue, just playing would have been tough, much less at even the level he played at. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 16, 2019 20:49:06 GMT -6
I apologize for being harsh about Correa. I hope he stays healthy this season, but the more he gets hurt, the more he’s overshadowed by Bregman and the more he seems expendable. When We Dem Boyz agrees with you, you have to realize how wrong you are. But Correa is injury prone. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 16, 2019 20:51:36 GMT -6
Here is to Carlos staying healthy in 2019. Then everyone is happy....
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 16, 2019 20:59:35 GMT -6
Here is to Carlos staying healthy in 2019. Then everyone is happy.... Dilly, Dilly!!! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 16, 2019 20:59:45 GMT -6
I like him, too. But, these mysterious "back issues"makes me have my doubts about his toughness and if he is actually putting baseball at the top of his priority list. I think you're reading waaaaay too much into the back injury and jumping to some pretty unfair conclusions about his toughness. If he has a back issue, just playing would have been tough, much less at even the level he played at. I realize that back issues can cause a lot of pain......my brother in law and nephew both have back problems. I just wonder why the Astros seemed to be so secretive about what caused Correa's back issues. Nothing would make me happier than for him to never have more back problems and to perform the way we all know he is capable. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 16, 2019 21:00:26 GMT -6
I think you're reading waaaaay too much into the back injury and jumping to some pretty unfair conclusions about his toughness. If he has a back issue, just playing would have been tough, much less at even the level he played at. I realize that back issues can cause a lot of pain......my brother in law and nephew both have back problems. I just wonder why the Astros seemed to be so secretive about what caused Correa's back issues. Nothing would make me happier than for him to never have more back problems and to perform the way we all know he is capable. He could be the difference this year. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 16, 2019 21:00:36 GMT -6
Here is to Carlos staying healthy in 2019. Then everyone is happy.... Dilly, Dilly!!! I second that "dilly, dilly" |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 23:19:26 GMT -6
On the other hand I think Bryce will get CRAZY money. I think Harper gets $330 for 10 years. Enough to say it's the current biggest contract. And if does happen, I predict it will be the worst signing since the Angels/Pujols event. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 17, 2019 0:33:17 GMT -6
This is wierd
IB BARKSDALE @incarceratedbob
Phillies reps feel like they are in lead as of now (not done), but they fear Astros more than anyone else for some reason.. even more than Dodgers/Yankees/Nats
Jr@Gilbert15251853
Replying to @incarceratedbob
Astros are going to get him watch
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 17, 2019 0:45:14 GMT -6
This is wierd IB BARKSDALE @incarceratedbob Phillies reps feel like they are in lead as of now (not done), but they fear Astros more than anyone else for some reason.. even more than Dodgers/Yankees/Nats Jr@Gilbert15251853 Replying to @incarceratedbob Astros are going to get him watch The rumor to this is kinda double edge sword. So I'll explain it to Hester of my knowledge. If and I mean if Harper comes to the Astros. (Supposedly Bryce has an infatuation with playing for Houston) There would be a much bigger deal in the works to go along with it to make sure the Astros would still have the money for Verlander and Cole. Or atleast one of them. Example some kind of Kyle Tucker Josh Reddick combo to get Realmuto. And ship Yuli, Harris or Devenski and Marisnick to save some cash. Again idk how true it is. Also Adam Ottavino is on the Radar but he might be impatient and sign some where else. I have no clue on the SP front.theres like no news. Just floater names. Lugo, Stroman and a wild card I heard Miley |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 17, 2019 0:47:46 GMT -6
Just dont shoot the messanger. I'm just relaying this
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 17, 2019 0:49:19 GMT -6
This is wierd IB BARKSDALE @incarceratedbob Phillies reps feel like they are in lead as of now (not done), but they fear Astros more than anyone else for some reason.. even more than Dodgers/Yankees/Nats Jr@Gilbert15251853 Replying to @incarceratedbob Astros are going to get him watch Also one of the reps said Harper kept saying stuff about the Astros when they meet up with him for the five hours in Las Vegas |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 17, 2019 0:55:20 GMT -6
One way or another, Luhnow will surprise us.
Could very well be with Harper.
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2019 3:33:02 GMT -6
There is so much disinformation put out there to drive up the price and create a sense of urgency that all "reports" are suspect.
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Post by marshall on Jan 17, 2019 4:07:36 GMT -6
*Looks around* No, I haven't time-traveled back to the third grade. Danged whippersnappers. I was in College when it came out. It was a spoof of "Airport" with Dean Martin which came out when I was a freshman in High School. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 17, 2019 5:12:44 GMT -6
The schedule this April looks like it will be a little easier on the Astros in terms of cold weather than it has been recently.
I only see 5 games in NY and Seattle April 8-14 that look like risks for cold weather.
McHugh mentioned in his podcast that the cold was kind of tough on some members of the team.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 6:49:00 GMT -6
One way or another, Luhnow will surprise us. Could very well be with Harper. As good as Luhnow is, and how much down side there is to a $300M plus contract is for Harper? I just don't see it happening. Let your competition overpay. If this was Trout? Hell Yeah. But check Harper's stats. They aren't in the same league. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 17, 2019 6:52:28 GMT -6
One way or another, Luhnow will surprise us. Could very well be with Harper. As good as Luhnow is, and how much down side there is to a $300M plus contract is for Harper? I just don't see it happening. Let your competition overpay. If this was Trout? Hell Yeah. But check Harper's stats. They aren't in the same league. For Trout, hell yes....Harper, hopefully there is a clause in the 10 year contract that he can bail after 3 years and he takes it. |
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