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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 26, 2019 13:04:14 GMT -6
Whatever wacky trade proposals you think you might have read on this forum, twitter takes the cake:
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Post by bearbryant on Jan 26, 2019 13:20:30 GMT -6
Dan Straily returns
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Jan 26, 2019 13:21:23 GMT -6
Holy Moly, that's a lotta cake!
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 26, 2019 13:23:23 GMT -6
Now that Gattis is gone, Straily figures it's safe to return
I seem to recall he was no-hitting the Stros up to that point too.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Jan 26, 2019 14:36:06 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 26, 2019 14:41:34 GMT -6
Pretty far from the blockbusters we wanted. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 26, 2019 14:57:51 GMT -6
Maybe it's the effect of Common Core math on the young workforce. Not enough of the cashiers can calculate the correct change on a $6.70 if you hand then a $10 bill. But they can swipe a card. Sadly that is a realistic possibility. |
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Post by marshall on Jan 26, 2019 15:08:15 GMT -6
Maybe it's the effect of Common Core math on the young workforce. Not enough of the cashiers can calculate the correct change on a $6.70 if you hand then a $10 bill. But they can swipe a card. Sadly that is a realistic possibility. It is sad that students are graduating today completely dependent on a machine to do their thinking for them. Mathematical dexterity has been lost because kids are allowed to be dependent on machines just because THEY are modern and have no need of old school skill sets.
I'd be ashamed if I needed a calculator to tell me that change for a purchase of $6.70 when handed a $10 bill was $3.30. Now I can see an advantage of having a register or calculator assist with calculating a fractional tax rate like 6 3/8%. I was lucky to only have to deal with 5% and could easily calculate that in my head much faster than entering the key strokes.
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 26, 2019 15:13:08 GMT -6
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Post by astrosdoug on Jan 26, 2019 15:41:21 GMT -6
Quite an honor for the Astros to claim 2 of the players on MLB's All-Prospect Team for 2019.
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Post by texanborn51 on Jan 26, 2019 15:50:52 GMT -6
Hey there everyone it's been awhile like years since I posted in old MLB astros forum. Today I just found out there is no message board. I found this and just registered I remember some names here. I had many posts but mostly read the users messages which I always appreciated and learned from too. Well introducing myself again I believe this was my old user name if not then it might have been pico either way i was member for a long time. I found it thru reddit and some of the old members were there and referred this site. Thanks for tyring to get it going again.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 26, 2019 15:58:27 GMT -6
Hey there everyone it's been awhile like years since I posted in old MLB astros forum. Today I just found out there is no message board. I found this and just registered I remember some names here. I had many posts but mostly read the users messages which I always appreciated and learned from too. Well introducing myself again I believe this was my old user name if not then it might have been pico either way i was member for a long time. I found it thru reddit and some of the old members were there and referred this site. Thanks for tyring to get it going again. I remember Pico, I think. Welcome to the Refugee Camp. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 26, 2019 16:11:09 GMT -6
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Post by olpapa on Jan 26, 2019 17:38:50 GMT -6
From MLBTR:
“There haven’t been any extension talks between Justin Verlander and the Astros front office, the right-hander told reporters, including MLBcom’s Brian McTaggart (Twitter and video link). “I don’t know what their organizational plans are. It’s something I wouldn’t be opposed to….we’ll see what happens,” Verlander said.”
Good to hear that JV would not be opposed to an extension with the Astros.
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 26, 2019 17:41:01 GMT -6
I can't remember the year off hand but was released because of numbers. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 26, 2019 17:42:21 GMT -6
From MLBTR: “There haven’t been any extension talks between Justin Verlander and the Astros front office, the right-hander told reporters, including MLBcom’s Brian McTaggart (Twitter and video link). “I don’t know what their organizational plans are. It’s something I wouldn’t be opposed to….we’ll see what happens,” Verlander said.” Good to hear that JV would not be opposed to an extension with the Astros. Something we fans hope for. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 26, 2019 18:14:00 GMT -6
From MLBTR: “There haven’t been any extension talks between Justin Verlander and the Astros front office, the right-hander told reporters, including MLBcom’s Brian McTaggart (Twitter and video link). “I don’t know what their organizational plans are. It’s something I wouldn’t be opposed to….we’ll see what happens,” Verlander said.” Good to hear that JV would not be opposed to an extension with the Astros. If he is open to signing an extension, they need to start trying to get it done. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 26, 2019 18:14:57 GMT -6
I would not be surprised to see us keep both of them. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:36:15 GMT -6
They may both resign with Houston. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:39:31 GMT -6
I would not be surprised to see us keep both of them. I am now thinking we do get Dallas. Pass on Marwin... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 18:39:46 GMT -6
They may both resign with Houston. At this point they might not get the contracts they want in FA, so it might make most sense to come back to a team they know and teammates they are comfortable with. |
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Post by bannedfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:40:47 GMT -6
They may both resign with Houston. At this point they might not get the contracts they want in FA, so it might make most sense to come back to a team they know and teammates they are comfortable with. I agree. Gonna happen soon, if it does. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:40:50 GMT -6
They may both resign with Houston. At this point they might not get the contracts they want in FA, so it might make most sense to come back to a team they know and teammates they are comfortable with. But we already have Marwin's replacement... |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jan 26, 2019 18:41:43 GMT -6
I actually believe this is where the Astros start to lose if they bring back marwin and Keuchal.
WHY?
Because instead of evaluating them on talent level the owner is evaluating them on the fact he likes them as friends. As people he likes.
And once you do something like that you make stupid contracts happen.
If they resign either for more then 2yrs and 15m per you cant certainly say bye bye to Verlander Cole and one of the big four.
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:42:00 GMT -6
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 26, 2019 18:43:04 GMT -6
My take on that is we WILL trade for a starter. Not a catcher.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 18:53:54 GMT -6
At this point they might not get the contracts they want in FA, so it might make most sense to come back to a team they know and teammates they are comfortable with. But we already have Marwin's replacement... I'm with you abregmanfan - I don't see the point in bringing Marwin back. However, I am at a point where i'd be ok brining Keuchel back on a 1-2 year deal since our SP is thin this year with McCullers being out for the year and Morton gone. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 26, 2019 19:00:39 GMT -6
But we already have Marwin's replacement... I'm with you abregmanfan - I don't see the point in bringing Marwin back. However, I am at a point where i'd be ok brining Keuchel back on a 1-2 year deal since our SP is thin this year with McCullers being out for the year and Morton gone. We should send a thank you card to Boras. |
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Post by olpapa on Jan 26, 2019 19:14:58 GMT -6
The Astros have 6 in the MLB.com Top 100 prospects.
Whitley 7
Tucker 8
Alvarez 44
James 62
Martin 81
Bukauskus 97
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 26, 2019 19:17:50 GMT -6
I would not be surprised to see us keep both of them. This better not be about Sipp! |
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