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Post by m240 on Dec 5, 2018 8:19:30 GMT -6
It has occurred to me that we play 76 games out of the 162 against the other teams in the AL West. If the season were to start tomorrow we could easily go 39-18 against the Rangers, Mariners, and the Angels. We feel bad because we have lost 3 proven starters from last year but look at Oakland, the A's do not have a proven starter on their current roster. They also have lost Lowrie and Lucroy and a good portion of their bullpen. They also have a very limited budget. After more consideration all this talk about splashy moves is just wishful thinking. My thinking about who we will sign has changed, now instead of Eovaldi my expectation is Happ or Cahill. Instead of Pollock or Brantley I am thinking Granderson. Cruz though could still happen. So we can win 95 games by doing just a little shoring up and that most likely will be enough to win the division.
Don't get me wrong, I am convinced that if another deal like the one that landed us Cole presents itself we will make a splash. The thing we will not do is something like trading Tucker, Valdez, and Nova for two years of Realmuto. There is nothing wrong with surveying the landscape and when you find nothing that strikes your fancy, sit back and let the market come to you. It will make for a boring winter but it will leave us with a strong system and an opportunity to let the kids prove themselves up.
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Post by m240 on Dec 5, 2018 8:23:45 GMT -6
A guy who has the ability to be a Morton type of signing would be Shelby Miller. He was very good until he went to Arizona. Maybe we can fix him like we did Morton.
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Post by Saint on Dec 5, 2018 8:30:31 GMT -6
IF we get Realmuto, does that move alone make this a better team? I say no. They must replace Marwin, Tucker, and Gattis with something really good. Then, they still have to worry about pitching. Essentially, trading Tucker for Realmuto doesn’t solve much. Well, it definitely improves the offense. Marwin has already been replaced, and Gattis' production would be duplicated (and likely exceeded) by White. So adding Realmuto would improve an already improved team, offensively. That would just leave LF (easy) and the pitching (more concerning). |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 8:32:13 GMT -6
A guy who has the ability to be a Morton type of signing would be Shelby Miller. He was very good until he went to Arizona. Maybe we can fix him like we did Morton. I’m so torn about him. If he’s signed, I wouldn’t expect too much but hope for the best. If it’s a reclamation project you’re after, that’s the target. I wouldn’t feel secure about Miller without an additional signing like Morton. Let’s assume Whitley isn’t ready yet. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 5, 2018 8:42:32 GMT -6
I was gonna post it last night This guy is a area scout slash beat writer or info investigator idk which but Brian Mctaggart trust him. (So I have a source...I was told to not get specific but the Astros on the verge of signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. I’m sorry...can’t expand other than that. I’ll keep the twittersphere posted.) (All you Terry, enjoy the glory. This isn’t Bryce but could be twice as nice.) The Terry guy is the guy who brought up the Harper has an interest in the Astros a couple days ago. What do you think of the above? Twice as nice. GRIENKE AND GOLDSCHMIDT?? We're bringing Hunter Pence back!!?!!??!!?!?!? WOOHOO!!!! |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 8:48:13 GMT -6
If they ever brought in Harper, Springer can kiss that extension goodbye. I think it would send a negative message to the clubhouse if that were to occur. Harper would be great to have, but you’ve got to reward the guys who’ve got you there before you hand out megacontracts to outsiders.
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Post by Saint on Dec 5, 2018 8:52:58 GMT -6
Who would be "twice as nice" as Harper?
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 9:02:49 GMT -6
Wilmani Grandalmos
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 9:08:37 GMT -6
(So I have a source...I was told to not get specific but the Astros on the verge of signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. I’m sorry...can’t expand other than that. I’ll keep the twittersphere posted.) Goofy sh__ like this ought have you put on double secret probation. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 9:12:37 GMT -6
Who would be "twice as nice" as Harper? Ken Griffey Jr? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 9:13:50 GMT -6
Who would be "twice as nice" as Harper? Ken Griffey Jr? Not the later Mariners version I hope. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 9:19:06 GMT -6
Not the later Mariners version I hope. Nope the young rookie version. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 5, 2018 9:22:41 GMT -6
I was gonna post it last night This guy is a area scout slash beat writer or info investigator idk which but Brian Mctaggart trust him. (So I have a source...I was told to not get specific but the Astros on the verge of signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. I’m sorry...can’t expand other than that. I’ll keep the twittersphere posted.) (All you Terry, enjoy the glory. This isn’t Bryce but could be twice as nice.) The Terry guy is the guy who brought up the Harper has an interest in the Astros a couple days ago. What do you think of the above? Twice as nice. GRIENKE AND GOLDSCHMIDT?? "Rock the Astros fans base"...........Does this mean he's bringing back Colby Rasmus??? Saint, I like you idea better.........give us Pence. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 9:24:06 GMT -6
I was gonna post it last night This guy is a area scout slash beat writer or info investigator idk which but Brian Mctaggart trust him. (So I have a source...I was told to not get specific but the Astros on the verge of signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. I’m sorry...can’t expand other than that. I’ll keep the twittersphere posted.) (All you Terry, enjoy the glory. This isn’t Bryce but could be twice as nice.) The Terry guy is the guy who brought up the Harper has an interest in the Astros a couple days ago. What do you think of the above? Twice as nice. GRIENKE AND GOLDSCHMIDT?? "Rock the Astros fans base"...........Does this mean he's bringing back Colby Rasmus??? I would sign 2015 Playoff Rasmus in a split second. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 5, 2018 9:29:06 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 9:32:27 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto. Could be Luhnow is done talking with the Marlins regarding Realmuto. I'd be fine with utilizing Chirinos and Stassi as our backstops. I think that offensive production will already be better than what we got last season. Now focus on improving the offense and starting rotation. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 9:38:08 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto. There’s not really such thing as a bad one-year deal. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 5, 2018 9:38:59 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto. Could be Luhnow is done talking with the Marlins regarding Realmuto. I'd be fine with utilizing Chirinos and Stassi as our backstops. I think that offensive production will already be better than what we got last season. Now focus on improving the offense and starting rotation. They’ve still got more work to do on offense, especially if Correa can’t stay on the field. |
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Post by Saint on Dec 5, 2018 9:44:36 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto. Ueah, I would think it would have to be a pretty enticing deal at this point. That's not backup catcher money. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 5, 2018 9:46:56 GMT -6
It has occurred to me that we play 76 games out of the 162 against the other teams in the AL West. If the season were to start tomorrow we could easily go 39-18 against the Rangers, Mariners, and the Angels. We feel bad because we have lost 3 proven starters from last year but look at Oakland, the A's do not have a proven starter on their current roster. They also have lost Lowrie and Lucroy and a good portion of their bullpen. They also have a very limited budget. After more consideration all this talk about splashy moves is just wishful thinking. My thinking about who we will sign has changed, now instead of Eovaldi my expectation is Happ or Cahill. Instead of Pollock or Brantley I am thinking Granderson. Cruz though could still happen. So we can win 95 games by doing just a little shoring up and that most likely will be enough to win the division. Don't get me wrong, I am convinced that if another deal like the one that landed us Cole presents itself we will make a splash. The thing we will not do is something like trading Tucker, Valdez, and Nova for two years of Realmuto. There is nothing wrong with surveying the landscape and when you find nothing that strikes your fancy, sit back and let the market come to you. It will make for a boring winter but it will leave us with a strong system and an opportunity to let the kids prove themselves up. Sure, we can win 95 against our weakened division...and then get sent home in the first round by the Yankees or Red Sox. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 5, 2018 9:48:47 GMT -6
(So I have a source...I was told to not get specific but the Astros on the verge of signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. I’m sorry...can’t expand other than that. I’ll keep the twittersphere posted.) Goofy sh__ like this ought have you put on double secret probation. That's not an original thought by Nathan...it's obviously a cut/paste from somewhere. Know why? He typed "than" rather than "then", and he has shown in the past that he doesn't know how to differentiate between the two, and uses "then" 100% of the time. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 5, 2018 9:51:42 GMT -6
Not the later Mariners version I hope. Nope the young rookie version. Naw, man...Corch would have an aneurysm over the backwards cap. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 5, 2018 9:52:38 GMT -6
"Rock the Astros fans base"...........Does this mean he's bringing back Colby Rasmus??? I would sign 2015 Playoff Rasmus in a split second. Deduct $50000 from his salary every time he slices his wrists. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 5, 2018 9:53:52 GMT -6
Goofy sh__ like this ought have you put on double secret probation. That's not an original thought by Nathan...it's obviously a cut/paste from somewhere. Know why? He typed "than" rather than "then", and he has shown in the past that he doesn't know how to differentiate between the two, and uses "then" 100% of the time. Wright! |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 5, 2018 9:58:30 GMT -6
signing an impact player that will rock the Astros fan base. |
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Post by m240 on Dec 5, 2018 10:05:05 GMT -6
It has occurred to me that we play 76 games out of the 162 against the other teams in the AL West. If the season were to start tomorrow we could easily go 39-18 against the Rangers, Mariners, and the Angels. We feel bad because we have lost 3 proven starters from last year but look at Oakland, the A's do not have a proven starter on their current roster. They also have lost Lowrie and Lucroy and a good portion of their bullpen. They also have a very limited budget. After more consideration all this talk about splashy moves is just wishful thinking. My thinking about who we will sign has changed, now instead of Eovaldi my expectation is Happ or Cahill. Instead of Pollock or Brantley I am thinking Granderson. Cruz though could still happen. So we can win 95 games by doing just a little shoring up and that most likely will be enough to win the division. Don't get me wrong, I am convinced that if another deal like the one that landed us Cole presents itself we will make a splash. The thing we will not do is something like trading Tucker, Valdez, and Nova for two years of Realmuto. There is nothing wrong with surveying the landscape and when you find nothing that strikes your fancy, sit back and let the market come to you. It will make for a boring winter but it will leave us with a strong system and an opportunity to let the kids prove themselves up. Sure, we can win 95 against our weakened division...and then get sent home in the first round by the Yankees or Red Sox. To be clear, I am not advocating taking the Cleveland approach to playoff baseball. That is what I think the approach will be unless something too good to pass up presents itself. Doing that and then getting what we need at the deadline does make a lot of sense though. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Dec 5, 2018 10:42:45 GMT -6
I just wanna know what will rock the Astros?
Harper is the only name that would.
And like said before Springer would be gone.
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Post by blcoach8 on Dec 5, 2018 10:44:55 GMT -6
Chirinos getting $5.75 million. Doesn’t sound like he was signed to back up Realmuto. They are not going to deal for Realmuto......you are right that Chirinos was not signed to back him up. Jose Altuve appears to have a hand in this signing. I think Chirinos does a great job for us. |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 5, 2018 10:47:26 GMT -6
I just wanna know what will rock the Astros? Harper is the only name that would. And like said before Springer would be gone. |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 5, 2018 10:47:41 GMT -6
Here's a way to ask about Terry though
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