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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 1, 2019 18:39:21 GMT -6
I just saw this, and was very surprised about the part about White.
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Post by olpapa on Mar 1, 2019 18:57:25 GMT -6
Harper is a great offensive player, but like you’ve said, the Astros have too many fish to fry when it comes to maintaining their success i.e. paying their players. Yup. I think Springer deserves an extension right now. Something like 5-years $90-100 million. See if he would take that rather than exploring free agency as an almost 30-year old next offseason. Springer still has one arbitration year left after he plays the 2019 season under the second year of the 2-year deal he signed before the 2018 season. So if he doesn’t sign an extension, he will be looking at exploring free agency as an almost 31 year old after the 2020 season. I agree Springer deserves an extension now. If he would agree to a 5-year $100 million deal to begin with the 2020 season, I think it would be a great deal for the Astros. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Mar 1, 2019 20:39:27 GMT -6
Yup. I think Springer deserves an extension right now. Something like 5-years $90-100 million. See if he would take that rather than exploring free agency as an almost 30-year old next offseason. Springer still has one arbitration year left after he plays the 2019 season under the second year of the 2-year deal he signed before the 2018 season. So if he doesn’t sign an extension, he will be looking at exploring free agency as an almost 31 year old after the 2020 season. I agree Springer deserves an extension now. If he would agree to a 5-year $100 million deal to begin with the 2020 season, I think it would be a great deal for the Astros. Thats way to high 25m per way way to high |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 1, 2019 20:44:28 GMT -6
Salvy Perez will be out this season with TJ surgery it looks like.
They aren't contending anyway so maybe they end up employing Gattis as backup C. I'd like to see the Oso Blanco get a job somewhere.
Merrifield would be a great player to acquire but I just don't see how the Astros have room for him now, especially with Yuli and Correa hitting well this spring.
KC has a very good reliever named Richard Lovelady; if the Astros sent them a catcher I wonder if Lovelady could be had in the return. Stubbs and Ritchie are both arguably MLB-ready. Lovelady threw 80 innings last year (7 at MLB level and the rest at AAA) so he could probably take on quite a workload for Houston.
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Post by olpapa on Mar 1, 2019 20:46:48 GMT -6
Springer still has one arbitration year left after he plays the 2019 season under the second year of the 2-year deal he signed before the 2018 season. So if he doesn’t sign an extension, he will be looking at exploring free agency as an almost 31 year old after the 2020 season. I agree Springer deserves an extension now. If he would agree to a 5-year $100 million deal to begin with the 2020 season, I think it would be a great deal for the Astros. Thats way to high 25m per way way to high 100/5= ? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 1, 2019 20:48:28 GMT -6
Springer still has one arbitration year left after he plays the 2019 season under the second year of the 2-year deal he signed before the 2018 season. So if he doesn’t sign an extension, he will be looking at exploring free agency as an almost 31 year old after the 2020 season. I agree Springer deserves an extension now. If he would agree to a 5-year $100 million deal to begin with the 2020 season, I think it would be a great deal for the Astros. Thats way to high 25m per way way to high Well, since 100/5=20... |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 1, 2019 21:00:57 GMT -6
Thats way to high 25m per way way to high Well, since 100/5=20... Let’s see here....100 deevided by 5 tymes naught eagles... |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 1, 2019 21:01:57 GMT -6
These are some of the rules they want to implement by 2020:
- pitch clock
- single trade deadline of July 31st
- three-batter minimum per pitcher (by 2020)
- 26-man roster (by 2020) and 28-man September roster (with 13 and 14-pitcher limits)
- 15-day injured list and 15-day minimum optional assignment
- further limitations on mound visits, position-player pitching, and time between innings
The only ideas here that sound good are the 7/31 trade deadline, limiting time between innings, and 26-man roster.
The biggest possible improvement (electronic strike calling) is noticeably absent.
NOt sure what they mean by 'further limitations... on position-player pitching'. Why has this ever been a problem? How many innings do position players pitch in a season anyway? If they try to limit how many pitchers you can have on your 26-man roster, what is to stop the Astros from classifying Brad Peacock as an outfielder who 'sometimes pitches as a position player'? What to do with Ohtani?
Can't see how they will limit time between innings without cutting into advertising revenue. Although, when I look at archival tape of MLB broadcasts in the 1950s-60s, they used to have in-game ads such as "The sixth inning is brought to you by Budweiser, the king of beers...". Also, in between pitches, they would sometimes squeeze in a 10- or 15-second ad. I wouldn't mind them bringing back those kinds of things in order to compensate for the lost revenue caused by quicker changes between innings.
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Post by olpapa on Mar 1, 2019 21:07:44 GMT -6
These are some of the rules they want to implement by 2020: - pitch clock - single trade deadline of July 31st - three-batter minimum per pitcher (by 2020) - 26-man roster (by 2020) and 28-man September roster (with 13 and 14-pitcher limits) - 15-day injured list and 15-day minimum optional assignment - further limitations on mound visits, position-player pitching, and time between innings The only ideas here that sound good are the 7/31 trade deadline, limiting time between innings, and 26-man roster. The biggest possible improvement (electronic strike calling) is noticeably absent. NOt sure what they mean by 'further limitations... on position-player pitching'. Why has this ever been a problem? How many innings do position players pitch in a season anyway? If they try to limit how many pitchers you can have on your 26-man roster, what is to stop the Astros from classifying Brad Peacock as an outfielder who 'sometimes pitches as a position player'? What to do with Ohtani? Can't see how they will limit time between innings without cutting into advertising revenue. Although, when I look at archival tape of MLB broadcasts in the 1950s-60s, they used to have in-game ads such as "The sixth inning is brought to you by Budweiser, the king of beers...". Also, in between pitches, they would sometimes squeeze in a 10- or 15-second ad. I wouldn't mind them bringing back those kinds of things in order to compensate for the lost revenue caused by quicker changes between innings. A “three-batter minimum per pitcher” rule would put a lot of pitchers out of work. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 1, 2019 21:34:58 GMT -6
These are some of the rules they want to implement by 2020: - pitch clock - single trade deadline of July 31st - three-batter minimum per pitcher (by 2020) - 26-man roster (by 2020) and 28-man September roster (with 13 and 14-pitcher limits) - 15-day injured list and 15-day minimum optional assignment - further limitations on mound visits, position-player pitching, and time between innings The only ideas here that sound good are the 7/31 trade deadline, limiting time between innings, and 26-man roster. The biggest possible improvement (electronic strike calling) is noticeably absent. NOt sure what they mean by 'further limitations... on position-player pitching'. Why has this ever been a problem? How many innings do position players pitch in a season anyway? If they try to limit how many pitchers you can have on your 26-man roster, what is to stop the Astros from classifying Brad Peacock as an outfielder who 'sometimes pitches as a position player'? What to do with Ohtani? Can't see how they will limit time between innings without cutting into advertising revenue. Although, when I look at archival tape of MLB broadcasts in the 1950s-60s, they used to have in-game ads such as "The sixth inning is brought to you by Budweiser, the king of beers...". Also, in between pitches, they would sometimes squeeze in a 10- or 15-second ad. I wouldn't mind them bringing back those kinds of things in order to compensate for the lost revenue caused by quicker changes between innings. A “three-batter minimum per pitcher” rule would put a lot of pitchers out of work. What if a pitcher can't get 3 outs? |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 1, 2019 21:38:28 GMT -6
I think the proposal is that a pitcher must face 3 batters, not necessarily get 3 outs.
Still, I don't like it because it reduces the pitching team's capacity to avoid runs. They may have talent in their bullpen to approach a given situation but the stupid rules don't let them use that talent most effectively.
During pitching changes, I like to look up the incoming pitcher's stats. If I'm at a game, it's a good time to get a snack or a drink. It's not like pitching changes are a cause for great anxiety or depression. They're just part of the game.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 1, 2019 22:07:34 GMT -6
I'll never understand people who complain that the games are too long.
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Post by nathangarza29 on Mar 1, 2019 22:19:58 GMT -6
Let’s see here....100 deevided by 5 tymes naught eagles... There saying on mlb traderymors he is gonna expect 25m per |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 1, 2019 22:30:23 GMT -6
I'll never understand people who complain that the games are too long. These rule changes are ridiculous. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 1, 2019 22:35:55 GMT -6
None of the proposed changes would improve fairness or accuracy in the game.
Electronic strike calling would.
It really should be the main rule change they are looking at, but they want to drag out the current system of strike calling as long as possible.
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 1, 2019 22:56:28 GMT -6
Yup. I think Springer deserves an extension right now. Something like 5-years $90-100 million. See if he would take that rather than exploring free agency as an almost 30-year old next offseason. Springer still has one arbitration year left after he plays the 2019 season under the second year of the 2-year deal he signed before the 2018 season. So if he doesn’t sign an extension, he will be looking at exploring free agency as an almost 31 year old after the 2020 season. I agree Springer deserves an extension now. If he would agree to a 5-year $100 million deal to begin with the 2020 season, I think it would be a great deal for the Astros. We need to get that deal done. I also read that Bregman is open to talking about an extension. Get these guys locked down. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 1, 2019 22:59:31 GMT -6
I just saw this, and was very surprised about the part about White. I can't see keeping guys around simply because they are out of options. If you other players who are better, use them and trade the guys who are out of options or release them. I would keep White, but, Kemp is easily replaced. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2019 23:34:28 GMT -6
I'll never understand people who complain that the games are too long. Easy.....Millenials have a limited attention span. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 1, 2019 23:46:18 GMT -6
It looks like the Astros will only need 4 starters for the first 3.5 weeks of the season. That makes it easier to carry 13 position players.
Luhnow definitely doesn't want to expose Kemp or White to waivers. They'd be snatched up in a New York instant with no compensation to the Astros.
The team can ride with JV - Cole - McHugh - Miley for the first month pretty easily and after that start to phase in the younger guys.
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Post by blcoach8 on Mar 2, 2019 0:05:13 GMT -6
It looks like the Astros will only need 4 starters for the first 3.5 weeks of the season. That makes it easier to carry 13 position players. Luhnow definitely doesn't want to expose Kemp or White to waivers. They'd be snatched up in a New York instant with no compensation to the Astros. The team can ride with JV - Cole - McHugh - Miley for the first month pretty easily and after that start to phase in the younger guys. I do not understand why so many people think having Kemp is such an asset. He is a below-average outfielder, hits with little power and does not drive in runs. The only place to hide him on the field is in left and we need a run producer out there. The only way we can afford to play him is if others are driving in runs. I kept thinking Luhnow would trade him after we signed Brantley,but, he's still here taking up space. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Mar 2, 2019 0:52:06 GMT -6
It looks like the Astros will only need 4 starters for the first 3.5 weeks of the season. That makes it easier to carry 13 position players. Luhnow definitely doesn't want to expose Kemp or White to waivers. They'd be snatched up in a New York instant with no compensation to the Astros. The team can ride with JV - Cole - McHugh - Miley for the first month pretty easily and after that start to phase in the younger guys. I do not understand why so many people think having Kemp is such an asset. He is a below-average outfielder, hits with little power and does not drive in runs. The only place to hide him on the field is in left and we need a run producer out there. The only way we can afford to play him is if others are driving in runs. I kept thinking Luhnow would trade him after we signed Brantley,but, he's still here taking up space. a lot of the desire to keep Kemp has come from the fact that last year, he had the second-highest rate of offensive production of any Astros outfielder. Springer was first with an OPS of .780, then Kemp at .743. Kemp out-hit Marwin (.733), Reddick (.718), Marisnick (.674) and Fisher (.602). Knowing that Marwin probably wouldn't return, to many fans it has seemed essential to keep Kemp in the OF as there were question marks as to how much Reddick/Fisher/Marisnick could contribute in 2019. With the addition of Brantley and the emerging good play of Straw and Tucker, plus a good initial showing from Reddick in ST, Kemp is starting to look more expendable than he was when the 2018 season ended. This is his age-27 season so he should be at or near his career peak if the Astros decide to keep him. Personally, I think Kemp would be a good upgrade for a few other teams and if they would trade a quality pitcher to the Astros in return, that would help Houston solve one of its biggest current needs. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 2, 2019 1:39:12 GMT -6
It looks like the Astros will only need 4 starters for the first 3.5 weeks of the season. That makes it easier to carry 13 position players. Luhnow definitely doesn't want to expose Kemp or White to waivers. They'd be snatched up in a New York instant with no compensation to the Astros. The team can ride with JV - Cole - McHugh - Miley for the first month pretty easily and after that start to phase in the younger guys. I do not understand why so many people think having Kemp is such an asset. He is a below-average outfielder, hits with little power and does not drive in runs. The only place to hide him on the field is in left and we need a run producer out there. The only way we can afford to play him is if others are driving in runs. I kept thinking Luhnow would trade him after we signed Brantley,but, he's still here taking up space. Your attempts to remove a threat to your son, Jake, are transparent son. We all see though it. |
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Post by marshall on Mar 2, 2019 2:46:27 GMT -6
I'll never understand people who complain that the games are too long. You're getting old. Appealing to youth requires non-stop action. My suggestion would be to mix generational concepts and develop an electronic scoring application similar to the scorecard of old to hold their attention between pitches and inning changes. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 2, 2019 3:56:20 GMT -6
So, there's nothing worse than logging in to take a proctored, online exam for your graduate program...get to question 50/65...and having your internet provider shit the bed and kick you offline...losing all of your prior work and complicating your life like a mfer.
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 2, 2019 3:57:28 GMT -6
So, there's nothing worse than logging in to take a proctored, online exam for your graduate program...get to question 50/65...and having your internet provider shit the bed and kick you offline...losing all of your prior work and complicating your life like a mfer. Abregman hacked your exam. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 2, 2019 4:05:36 GMT -6
So, there's nothing worse than logging in to take a proctored, online exam for your graduate program...get to question 50/65...and having your internet provider shit the bed and kick you offline...losing all of your prior work and complicating your life like a mfer. Abregman hacked your exam. God damn it, I bet you're right... abregmanfan, you wanker!~ |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 2, 2019 4:10:12 GMT -6
OK, fellers...I need you guys to sound off on the subject of advertisements on the forum. I still have some of the money on the books from you guys to pay for ad-free time. I'd shut it off during the dead offseason because it was a waste of money with us only using 2000 views a month (or less). Minimum plan is 50000/mo. We're busier now, but nowhere near the minimum 50000 page views covered by the ad-free purchase.
So, if the ads are not problematic right now, I'll leave it turned off until the season gets into full swing and we start using up bandwidth again. If the ads are bothering you, let me know...if it's a real problem I can start paying for the monthly ad-free service again.
I need this input, so you guys hollar and let me know what you think.
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 2, 2019 4:15:06 GMT -6
OK, fellers...I need you guys to sound off on the subject of advertisements on the forum. I still have some of the money on the books from you guys to pay for ad-free time. I'd shut it off during the dead offseason because it was a waste of money with us only using 2000 views a month (or less). Minimum plan is 50000/mo. We're busier now, but nowhere near the minimum 50000 page views covered by the ad-free purchase. So, if the ads are not problematic right now, I'll leave it turned off until the season gets into full swing and we start using up bandwidth again. If the ads are bothering you, let me know...if it's a real problem I can start paying for the monthly ad-free service again. I need this input, so you guys hollar and let me know what you think. I am up for whatever. I just like this forum, so I will contribute again in the future. |
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Post by marshall on Mar 2, 2019 4:43:55 GMT -6
OK, fellers...I need you guys to sound off on the subject of advertisements on the forum. I still have some of the money on the books from you guys to pay for ad-free time. I'd shut it off during the dead offseason because it was a waste of money with us only using 2000 views a month (or less). Minimum plan is 50000/mo. We're busier now, but nowhere near the minimum 50000 page views covered by the ad-free purchase. So, if the ads are not problematic right now, I'll leave it turned off until the season gets into full swing and we start using up bandwidth again. If the ads are bothering you, let me know...if it's a real problem I can start paying for the monthly ad-free service again. I need this input, so you guys hollar and let me know what you think. I honestly hadn't noticed any adds, so it's not bothering me. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 2, 2019 5:08:28 GMT -6
OK, fellers...I need you guys to sound off on the subject of advertisements on the forum. I still have some of the money on the books from you guys to pay for ad-free time. I'd shut it off during the dead offseason because it was a waste of money with us only using 2000 views a month (or less). Minimum plan is 50000/mo. We're busier now, but nowhere near the minimum 50000 page views covered by the ad-free purchase. So, if the ads are not problematic right now, I'll leave it turned off until the season gets into full swing and we start using up bandwidth again. If the ads are bothering you, let me know...if it's a real problem I can start paying for the monthly ad-free service again. I need this input, so you guys hollar and let me know what you think. One of the best posts ever, was when someone said to you they were getting porn ads, and you pointed out that was automatically populated off other things in their own search driver. That poster at that point was in a Southwest Airlines Commercial - Wanna Get Away? |
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