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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 20, 2019 6:20:31 GMT -6
Astros are under $19.5M under the luxury tax threshold.... I would hope they can move Marisnick, to add $3M more, to have more room for mid season trades
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 20, 2019 7:49:10 GMT -6
I think Cole, out of him and Verlander, will be the tougher to resign. Will Keuchel sign with anyone by OD? I agree with you on Cole and Verlander. It would be nice to have Verlander around to lead the staff and mentor the young pitchers who are coming along. James, Whitley, Martin, Bukauskus, Bielak could all be in Houston by next season. Keuchel? Who dat? Whitley puts the ball in the Astros’ court. The only real incentive that Keuchel mainly brings to the table is in giving Whitley more prep time in the minors. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 7:52:43 GMT -6
Astros are under $19.5M under the luxury tax threshold.... I would hope they can move Marisnick, to add $3M more, to have more room for mid season trades Yesterday's signings are only adding to Kuechel's Flop Sweat Factor. Bet he had to check his underwear for "brown-ness" this morning. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 20, 2019 8:09:33 GMT -6
I agree with you on Cole and Verlander. It would be nice to have Verlander around to lead the staff and mentor the young pitchers who are coming along. James, Whitley, Martin, Bukauskus, Bielak could all be in Houston by next season. Keuchel? Who dat? Whitley puts the ball in the Astros’ court. The only real incentive that Keuchel mainly brings to the table is in giving Whitley more prep time in the minors. I still think we could use Keuchel for depth past this year. We can't count on all of those young pitchers to be major league-ready. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 20, 2019 8:28:20 GMT -6
Apparently it's a 5 year deal for Bregs. Correction: It is a five-year deal. Third baseman Alex Bregman is in agreement on a five-year, $100 million extension, keeping him under team control through 2024. |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 20, 2019 8:33:47 GMT -6
I agree. This is like the Mets locking up David Wright when he was in his pre-arb years
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 20, 2019 8:42:04 GMT -6
Still have to pay him a $10M personal services balloon payment in 2022. Then at that time Ohtani approaches the big bucks? I guess 3 years qualifies as "a few", but I sure like our prospect of LT sucess versus this pathetic franchise. At some point Trout will also be so flush with cash, the desire for a ring will kick in. I am guessing in about 5 years. They will pay him $1M/yr. for 10 yrs. the length of his service contract. Welcome to the forum, Mr. Churchill. |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 20, 2019 8:58:51 GMT -6
I agree with you on Cole and Verlander. It would be nice to have Verlander around to lead the staff and mentor the young pitchers who are coming along. James, Whitley, Martin, Bukauskus, Bielak could all be in Houston by next season. Keuchel? Who dat? Who signs Keuchel, any guesses? 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Padres 4. Brewers 5. Astros 6. Other Who knows? Somehow I don’t see Keuchel swallowing his pride and accepting from the Astros the kind of short-term, lower than-than-QO deal he is likely to have to settle for at this point. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 20, 2019 9:47:58 GMT -6
I think DK ends up with the Braves (or whichever team loses a starter to injury)
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 20, 2019 9:52:42 GMT -6
Who signs Keuchel, any guesses? 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Padres 4. Brewers 5. Astros 6. Other Who knows? Somehow I don’t see Keuchel swallowing his pride and accepting from the Astros the kind of short-term, lower than-than-QO deal he is likely to have to settle for at this point. I was pro-Keuchel for a 1 year deal, with a 2nd team option...but listening to others here, Astros are just as fine as for waiting to see what their needs are come trade deadline. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 10:00:36 GMT -6
I think DK ends up with the Braves (or whichever team loses a starter to injury) Another big question, (8 days and counting) is will DK have a job come OD? Walmart fired all their People Greeters.... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 10:03:02 GMT -6
Who signs Keuchel, any guesses? 1. Phillies 2. Braves 3. Padres 4. Brewers 5. Astros 6. Other Who knows? Somehow I don’t see Keuchel swallowing his pride and accepting from the Astros the kind of short-term, lower than-than-QO deal he is likely to have to settle for at this point. Real irony, and funny as hell would be if Lihnow offered him QO plus one dollar. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 20, 2019 10:41:00 GMT -6
The extension he turned down of 5-years $90 million is going to haunt him forever.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 20, 2019 11:46:33 GMT -6
is Corch back on the Injured List (nee Disabled list)?
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 20, 2019 12:39:17 GMT -6
is Corch back on the Injured List (nee Disabled list)? I hope not. |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 20, 2019 12:49:35 GMT -6
The extension he turned down of 5-years $90 million is going to haunt him forever. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 20, 2019 12:56:04 GMT -6
The extension he turned down of 5-years $90 million is going to haunt him forever. I hope Springer rejecting the arbitration year bypass contract won’t haunt him, but he’s much more likely to net a good deal in free agency than Keuchel (if George is not re-signed here). |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 20, 2019 12:57:44 GMT -6
Whitley puts the ball in the Astros’ court. The only real incentive that Keuchel mainly brings to the table is in giving Whitley more prep time in the minors. I still think we could use Keuchel for depth past this year. We can't count on all of those young pitchers to be major league-ready. I mainly would like Keuchel here as a consolation prize if Verlander and/or Cole bolt in free agency. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 20, 2019 13:00:45 GMT -6
I still think we could use Keuchel for depth past this year. We can't count on all of those young pitchers to be major league-ready. I mainly would like Keuchel here as a consolation prize if Verlander and/or Cole bolt in free agency. A boobie prize....let's sign Verlander, better pitcher and with him you get a boobie prize. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 20, 2019 13:35:02 GMT -6
I mainly would like Keuchel here as a consolation prize if Verlander and/or Cole bolt in free agency. A boobie prize....let's sign Verlander, better pitcher and with him you get a boobie prize. icwutudidthar |
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Post by Saint on Mar 20, 2019 13:37:04 GMT -6
Eloy Jimenez , who has never played in an MLB game, just got a $42.5 million 6-year deal.
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 20, 2019 13:55:48 GMT -6
Rays give Brandon Lowe a 6-yr extension
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 20, 2019 14:23:21 GMT -6
Of the top 3 remaining FAs: Keuchel, Kimbrel and Gio Gonzalez, what do you think the chances are of Luhnow signing one of them? |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Mar 20, 2019 15:08:48 GMT -6
Eloy Jimenez , who has never played in an MLB game, just got a $42.5 million 6-year deal. I'm having a difficult time seeing the upside for the White Sox on this one. That's a ton of security they're offering. Without the contract the team is only obligated year-by-year. A career-ending injury and you just cut the player loose. Plus, the first three* years of service time are at minimum wage. I don't see them as saving all that much money through his arb years with this deal. Certainly not enough to put themselves on the hook for 42 million right now. What am I missing? * yeah, super-2 blah, blah, blah |
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Post by bearbryant on Mar 20, 2019 15:12:47 GMT -6
It only makes sense for the White Sox if Eloy's a superstar. It's like the Astros deal with Jon Singleton
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Post by olpapa on Mar 20, 2019 16:00:42 GMT -6
It only makes sense for the White Sox if Eloy's a superstar. It's like the Astros deal with Jon Singleton I’m wondering where Smokin Jon is gonna get his weed money after he smokes up the final $.5 million the Astros will pay him this season. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 16:18:22 GMT -6
It only makes sense for the White Sox if Eloy's a superstar. It's like the Astros deal with Jon Singleton I’m wondering where Smokin Jon is gonna get his weed money after he smokes up the final $.5 million the Astros will pay him this season. Probably bunk up with Ghick and give each other reach arounds...... |
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Post by abregmanfan on Mar 20, 2019 18:48:59 GMT -6
It only makes sense for the White Sox if Eloy's a superstar. It's like the Astros deal with Jon Singleton I’m wondering where Smokin Jon is gonna get his weed money after he smokes up the final $.5 million the Astros will pay him this season. He might come and plant it in your garden. |
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Post by talshill on Mar 20, 2019 18:51:07 GMT -6
I think I remember that it was KevinBass who reliably informed us that 1) the Astros would never win under Crane and 2) he would never spend money. I think there are some still on this board who questioned his money habits as well. Okay then.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 18:52:54 GMT -6
I think I remember that it was KevinBass who reliably informed us that 1) the Astros would never win under Crane and 2) he would never spend money. I think there are some still on this board who questioned his money habits as well. Okay then. Ah I remember that little pain in the rear end! |
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