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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 27, 2019 17:41:11 GMT -6
Mikolas with the Cardinals just got a 4-year $68 million extension. Sure he's a year younger, but he also has only one proven year of MLB success. If he can get that deal, Keuchel should still be able to command a pretty good contract. We'll see. Boras probably aimed too high initially, but I still think a team will decide to pay Keuchel if there are any injury problems in ST. Heck, maybe us... Keuchel gives up more contact than the usual starter. I’m sure it factors into decisions. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 27, 2019 18:15:24 GMT -6
And yes, I sit on the fence concerning contracts because I don't know what I'm talking about. A lot of fans are in the same boat but their lack of knowledge doesn't slow them down in expounding on things about which they should remain silent. Then what's the point of having a message board if not to hypothesize and discuss?  Your momma jokes? |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Feb 27, 2019 18:17:12 GMT -6
Then what's the point of having a message board if not to hypothesize and discuss? Your momma jokes? Cricket's |
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Post by thomasj13 on Feb 27, 2019 18:18:19 GMT -6
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Post by bearbryant on Feb 27, 2019 19:41:25 GMT -6
did I read that right Collin's dealing with a sore back
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Post by paastrosfan on Feb 27, 2019 21:49:23 GMT -6
If Keuchel keeps up this nonsense for much longer, he may well be prepared to accept a 2 or 3-year deal that Luhnow is OK with. I don't see Luhnow forking over the cash for Kimbrell. There are nearly-equivalent relievers available in trade and by the end of ST it will be clearer where the Astros have a surplus of players who are trade bait. I haven't read anything if Dallas has lowered his demand, but Kimbrel priced himself out of the market.
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 27, 2019 22:51:44 GMT -6
I can't believe Rick Ankiel is still trying to play big league ball www.mlb.com/news/rick-ankiel-plays-catch-for-first-time-since-surgery He was in Astros ST camp not too many years ago... The Cardinals might be on to something with how they are letting him work out at their facility even though he isn't technically an NRI and he doesn't have a minor league contract with them. Maybe Luhnow should invite Keuchel to work out with the Astros to help him prepare for the season. Getting back into the clubhouse might put Keuchel in a state of mind where he'd be more likely to sign a short-term deal. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Feb 27, 2019 22:53:31 GMT -6
did I read that right Collin's dealing with a sore back Gosh, we had 5 seasons worth of injuries last year. Enough already. |
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Post by m240 on Feb 28, 2019 8:14:59 GMT -6
If Keuchel keeps up this nonsense for much longer, he may well be prepared to accept a 2 or 3-year deal that Luhnow is OK with. I don't see Luhnow forking over the cash for Kimbrell. There are nearly-equivalent relievers available in trade and by the end of ST it will be clearer where the Astros have a surplus of players who are trade bait. I haven't read anything if Dallas has lowered his demand, but Kimbrel priced himself out of the market.
It is a shame but both of those guys are reducing themselves to buzzards. Sitting around waiting for something bad to happen to someone so that they can swoop in and take advantage. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 8:31:29 GMT -6
If Keuchel were invited to work out with the Astros at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches (like the Cards are doing with Ankiel), with no commitment to a contract, it would provide an environment where he would get lots of encouragement from former teammates to just get a deal done. And also an environment where Hinch/Luhnow could talk with him informally without Boras being present to create doubt in his mind.
In the worst case, camp ends with no deal and at least DK got some free workouts in which will help maintain his value for other teams.
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 10:04:26 GMT -6
Don't look now, but the Mariners have a rising star 1B in their farm system named Evan White (no relation to Tyler).
If the AL West should have two starting first basemen named White, I'm afraid Occasional Cortex could have a conniption fit.
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Post by paastrosfan on Feb 28, 2019 13:10:05 GMT -6
I haven't read anything if Dallas has lowered his demand, but Kimbrel priced himself out of the market.
It is a shame but both of those guys are reducing themselves to buzzards. Sitting around waiting for something bad to happen to someone so that they can swoop in and take advantage. These guys are now at the point to try to save face on any deal they sign. It looks now the future FA's are looking for extensions to get the best deal they can. |
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Post by marshall on Feb 28, 2019 13:10:28 GMT -6
Don't look now, but the Mariners have a rising star 1B in their farm system named Evan White (no relation to Tyler). If the AL West should have two starting first basemen named White, I'm afraid Occasional Cortex could have a conniption fit. I read that too fast and was ROFL at Occasional Cotex (Kotex?)
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 13:28:28 GMT -6
Don't look now, but the Mariners have a rising star 1B in their farm system named Evan White (no relation to Tyler). If the AL West should have two starting first basemen named White, I'm afraid Occasional Cortex could have a conniption fit. I read that too fast and was ROFL at Occasional Cotex (Kotex?)
Cerebral Cortex. The idea is that she only occasionally uses her brain. On second thought, maybe that idea is being generous to her. |
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Post by marshall on Feb 28, 2019 13:32:17 GMT -6
I read that too fast and was ROFL at Occasional Cotex (Kotex?)
Cerebral Cortex. The idea is that she only occasionally uses her brain. On second thought, maybe that idea is being generous to her. Or perhaps Cerebral Kotex is more apropos. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2019 13:33:51 GMT -6
Cerebral Cortex. The idea is that she only occasionally uses her brain. On second thought, maybe that idea is being generous to her. Or perhaps Cerebral Kotex is more apropos. Seek help Marshall.  BTW.... Marshall. congrats on reaching veteran status. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 14:03:46 GMT -6
finally.... Bryce Harper drama is over and he's staying in the NL.
Should help Keuchel get signed now.
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Post by blcoach8 on Feb 28, 2019 14:04:58 GMT -6
just heard that Harper has signed with the Phillies
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Post by blcoach8 on Feb 28, 2019 14:05:31 GMT -6
finally.... Bryce Harper drama is over and he's staying in the NL. Should help Keuchel get signed now. I just hope we don't sign him. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 14:07:10 GMT -6
wrong thread
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Post by bearbryant on Feb 28, 2019 14:07:49 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2019 14:08:33 GMT -6
finally.... Bryce Harper drama is over and he's staying in the NL. Should help Keuchel get signed now. I just hope we don't sign him. Read recently that Luhnow commented that both Whitley and JB will not be on the OD roster. Now I do hope we sign him at least at a reasonable cost. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 14:09:02 GMT -6
13 years - ridiculous. Glad it wasn't the Astros.
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Post by bearbryant on Feb 28, 2019 14:10:49 GMT -6
I just hope we don't sign him. Read recently that Luhnow commented that both Whitley and JB will not be on the OD roster. Now I do hope we sign him at least at a reasonable cost. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2019 14:11:01 GMT -6
13 years - ridiculous. Glad it wasn't the Astros. After all the years the Phillies fleeced Wade and Purpura...... Couldn't have happened to a better bunch of mofos. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2019 14:12:08 GMT -6
Read recently that Luhnow commented that both Whitley and JB will not be on the OD roster. Now I do hope we sign him at least at a reasonable cost. Okay.... that's 3. Who is 4 & 5? |
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Post by astrosdoug on Feb 28, 2019 14:14:48 GMT -6
Maybe they're thinkin Peacock can hold down a rotation spot Okay.... that's 3. Who is 4 & 5? McHugh and Miley |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Feb 28, 2019 14:15:05 GMT -6
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Post by bearbryant on Feb 28, 2019 14:15:21 GMT -6
Maybe they're thinkin Peacock can hold down a rotation spot Okay.... that's 3. Who is 4 & 5?
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Feb 28, 2019 14:16:08 GMT -6
13 years - ridiculous. Glad it wasn't the Astros. And apparently no opt-outs. |
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