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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 1, 2018 19:16:20 GMT -6
many players make dumb decisions at times. I am sorry that you are too dumb to realize that. 🙄 Thanks again for revealing your IQ...unless you can read it off a stat sheet, you are too stupid to know what is going on.  |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 7:00:28 GMT -6
Thanks again for revealing your IQ...unless you can read it off a stat sheet, you are too stupid to know what is going on. No that means we've gotten to the point in the argument when you're being too ridiculous to be worth continuing on with. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 8:02:53 GMT -6
Thanks again for revealing your IQ...unless you can read it off a stat sheet, you are too stupid to know what is going on. No that means we've gotten to the point in the argument when you're being too ridiculous to be worth continuing on with. No, that means you are at the point where you have exhausted all means to try to prove you know what you are talking about when it's obvious you are clueless. But, feel free to keep memorizing the stats. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 2, 2018 8:29:35 GMT -6
Thanks again for revealing your IQ...unless you can read it off a stat sheet, you are too stupid to know what is going on. No that means we've gotten to the point in the argument when you're being too ridiculous to be worth continuing on with. You asked for it, despite my repeated advice. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 11:10:52 GMT -6
No that means we've gotten to the point in the argument when you're being too ridiculous to be worth continuing on with. You asked for it, despite my repeated advice. i always like arguing with those who think they are right about things they know nothing about. If stats didn't exist, Saint would be totally clueless because he's incapable of forming opinions based on what he actually sees. He does bring up good topics to discuss and stats DO have a role to play,but, he thinks they are the only resource that should be used in making decisions. No need to give him any advise.....he's a know-it-all.  |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 12:05:00 GMT -6
You asked for it, despite my repeated advice. i always like arguing with those who think they are right about things they know nothing about. If stats didn't exist, Saint would be totally clueless because he's incapable of forming opinions based on what he actually sees. He does bring up good topics to discuss and stats DO have a role to play,but, he thinks they are the only resource that should be used in making decisions. No need to give him any advise.....he's a know-it-all. Because you're not a know-it-all......right? |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 12:44:03 GMT -6
i always like arguing with those who think they are right about things they know nothing about. If stats didn't exist, Saint would be totally clueless because he's incapable of forming opinions based on what he actually sees. He does bring up good topics to discuss and stats DO have a role to play,but, he thinks they are the only resource that should be used in making decisions. No need to give him any advise.....he's a know-it-all. Because you're not a know-it-all......right? Right.......you seem to think anyone who disagrees with you is a know-it-all. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 12:48:36 GMT -6
Because you're not a know-it-all......right? Right.......you seem to think anyone who disagrees with you is a know-it-all. Other than chiding Bortaz sometimes because he's like my annoying but well-meaning older neighbor, I don't recall having legitimate disagreements with anybody here but you.... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 13:15:59 GMT -6
Right.......you seem to think anyone who disagrees with you is a know-it-all. Other than chiding Bortaz sometimes because he's like my annoying but well-meaning older neighbor, I don't recall having legitimate disagreements with anybody here but you.... Nothing wroing with disagreements. This board would be dull without them. I admit that sometimes I try to push the buttons of some people.  |
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Post by thomasj13 on Nov 2, 2018 14:32:00 GMT -6
Looks like the Astros are not going to give a qualifying offer to Charlie Morton...
Are they just working on a contract instead, a big gamble to not offer a QO.
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 14:34:02 GMT -6
Chirinos option declined by the Rangers...pretty surprising. He was only going to make $2.4 million for a catcher that, sense being mostly a full-time starter was averaging 13 HR in 86 games with a 103 OPS+ with solid glovework. His throwing was down last year, but he had been at least average before 2018.
He could be an interesting short-term FA signing that would likely be pretty cost-effective if we wanted to use money for DH or somewhere else....
Meanwhile, Kershaw managed to get an extra year from LA. New 3-year $93 million deal with no opt-outs.
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 14:34:25 GMT -6
Looks like the Astros are not going to give a qualifying offer to Charlie Morton... Are they just working on a contract instead, a big gamble to not offer a QO. I bet they're working on a contract. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 14:41:37 GMT -6
Morton: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/astros-not-expected-to-issue-charlie-morton-qualifying-offer.html"The Astros are not planning to issue a qualifying offer to right-hander Charlie Morton, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). That’s a rather surprising turn of events for the veteran hurler, who has excelled over the past two seasons in Houston. What’s most interesting about this news is that it would appear to suggest the Astros are ready to move on. That’s not entirely clear from this decision alone, to be sure, but it seems from an outside perspective that Morton would be a good buy at $17.9MM for a single season. Given his stated uncertainty about pitching much longer, and his interest in returning to Houston, Morton may well have been a candidate to accept a QO. This call could, then, open the door for a few other teams to get in on Morton. He has made clear he’d like to land in the mid-Atlantic, owing to family considerations. If that preference holds, then most of the contending teams on the eastern seaboard figure to place calls. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Morton will now evidently be available without the need to surrender draft compensation." |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 2, 2018 14:53:49 GMT -6
McCann leaving was kind of a shame, but we all saw it coming a mile away as with Keuchel. The Morton departure is really sad to me, though.
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 14:54:46 GMT -6
Astros.com is saying the Astros could look at Salvador Perez as a trade option. We hadn't even discussed that as a possibility. It probably is a feasible trade option with the Royals looking to get younger, and Perez still a pretty strong performer with a couple extra years of control with his current contract.
The OBP isn't strong, but there's no arguing about his solid-good AVG and power, durability, and strong defense.
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 15:27:18 GMT -6
Astros.com is saying the Astros could look at Salvador Perez as a trade option. We hadn't even discussed that as a possibility. It probably is a feasible trade option with the Royals looking to get younger, and Perez still a pretty strong performer with a couple extra years of control with his current contract. The OBP isn't strong, but there's no arguing about his solid-good AVG and power, durability, and strong defense. Perez would be great to fill the gap until Stubbs is ready and would be cheaper to acquire than Realmuto. The brains on mlb network think it would make sense for the Yankees to deal Sanchez for Realmuto. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 15:32:43 GMT -6
Morton: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/astros-not-expected-to-issue-charlie-morton-qualifying-offer.html"The Astros are not planning to issue a qualifying offer to right-hander Charlie Morton, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). That’s a rather surprising turn of events for the veteran hurler, who has excelled over the past two seasons in Houston. What’s most interesting about this news is that it would appear to suggest the Astros are ready to move on. That’s not entirely clear from this decision alone, to be sure, but it seems from an outside perspective that Morton would be a good buy at $17.9MM for a single season. Given his stated uncertainty about pitching much longer, and his interest in returning to Houston, Morton may well have been a candidate to accept a QO. This call could, then, open the door for a few other teams to get in on Morton. He has made clear he’d like to land in the mid-Atlantic, owing to family considerations. If that preference holds, then most of the contending teams on the eastern seaboard figure to place calls. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Morton will now evidently be available without the need to surrender draft compensation." If they plan on letting both Keuchel and Morton walk, they must have a plan that we didn't see coming. I wonder if they think Morton's shoulder is gone. If he doesn't sign with us, I think Charlie will retire. Just my opinion. Maybe they think Whitley will be ready to step into the rotation. We also have to remember they have McHugh, Peacock, James, and Valdez if they don't sign another starter. I won't be surprised if they sign another starter.... they could plan to make a big play for Eovaldi. If he doesn't retire, the Braves or Phillies could be a good spot for Morton. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 15:32:59 GMT -6
Astros.com is saying the Astros could look at Salvador Perez as a trade option. We hadn't even discussed that as a possibility. It probably is a feasible trade option with the Royals looking to get younger, and Perez still a pretty strong performer with a couple extra years of control with his current contract. The OBP isn't strong, but there's no arguing about his solid-good AVG and power, durability, and strong defense. Perez would be great to fill the gap until Stubbs is ready and would be cheaper to acquire than Realmuto. The brains on mlb network think it would make sense for the Yankees to deal Sanchez for Realmuto. With three years of control over Perez, Stubbs would likely be the backup or trade bait. I doubt they keep him in the minors until he's 28. |
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 15:43:27 GMT -6
mlbtraderumors.com is predicting us getting Wilson Ramos on a 3-year $36 million deal and Zach Britton for 3-years $33 million.
Sounds great about Ramos....Britton, I don't see the point.
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Post by Saint on Nov 2, 2018 15:44:58 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 16:00:02 GMT -6
If they think Marwin is going to sign for 4-years at $36 million, the Astros would be dead wrong not to beat that offer. I doubt if Marwin signs for that. It will be interesting to see if the Phillies offer 2 years/$32 million to Morton. I think he's worth that much to us. <iframe width="34.180000000000064" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 34.180000000000064px; height: 2.9200000000000017px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_52593642" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="34.180000000000064" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 34.18px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1638px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_6248384" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="34.180000000000064" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 34.18px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 87px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_80002472" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="34.180000000000064" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 34.18px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1638px; top: 87px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_24275368" scrolling="no"></iframe> For some reason, Luhnow is in love with Britton and he will go after him. Signing Ramos would not be a bad move. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 16:21:47 GMT -6
If Cole Hamels can get $20 million from the Cubs, Keuchel will get that much and maybe more. These teams are paying big bucks for starters, especially lefties.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Nov 2, 2018 16:28:52 GMT -6
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Post by bearbryant on Nov 2, 2018 16:35:57 GMT -6
Morton: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/astros-not-expected-to-issue-charlie-morton-qualifying-offer.html"The Astros are not planning to issue a qualifying offer to right-hander Charlie Morton, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). That’s a rather surprising turn of events for the veteran hurler, who has excelled over the past two seasons in Houston. What’s most interesting about this news is that it would appear to suggest the Astros are ready to move on. That’s not entirely clear from this decision alone, to be sure, but it seems from an outside perspective that Morton would be a good buy at $17.9MM for a single season. Given his stated uncertainty about pitching much longer, and his interest in returning to Houston, Morton may well have been a candidate to accept a QO. This call could, then, open the door for a few other teams to get in on Morton. He has made clear he’d like to land in the mid-Atlantic, owing to family considerations. If that preference holds, then most of the contending teams on the eastern seaboard figure to place calls. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Morton will now evidently be available without the need to surrender draft compensation." |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 2, 2018 19:27:40 GMT -6
Morton: www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/astros-not-expected-to-issue-charlie-morton-qualifying-offer.html"The Astros are not planning to issue a qualifying offer to right-hander Charlie Morton, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). That’s a rather surprising turn of events for the veteran hurler, who has excelled over the past two seasons in Houston. What’s most interesting about this news is that it would appear to suggest the Astros are ready to move on. That’s not entirely clear from this decision alone, to be sure, but it seems from an outside perspective that Morton would be a good buy at $17.9MM for a single season. Given his stated uncertainty about pitching much longer, and his interest in returning to Houston, Morton may well have been a candidate to accept a QO. This call could, then, open the door for a few other teams to get in on Morton. He has made clear he’d like to land in the mid-Atlantic, owing to family considerations. If that preference holds, then most of the contending teams on the eastern seaboard figure to place calls. It certainly doesn’t hurt that Morton will now evidently be available without the need to surrender draft compensation." Do you think this increases the likelihood that Luhnow signs Eovaldi? |
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Post by olpapa on Nov 2, 2018 19:41:01 GMT -6
Astros.com is saying the Astros could look at Salvador Perez as a trade option. We hadn't even discussed that as a possibility. It probably is a feasible trade option with the Royals looking to get younger, and Perez still a pretty strong performer with a couple extra years of control with his current contract. The OBP isn't strong, but there's no arguing about his solid-good AVG and power, durability, and strong defense. I’ve thought for the last couple seasons that the Astros and Royals would match up well for a trade. Luhnow and Moore have made deals before. KC needs to rebuild and the Astros have plenty quality prospects to deal. He is controlled through 2021. You’re right about the defense. He threw out 25 of 52 runners attempting to steal this season. Would be a great addition to the team, I think. Perez/Stubbs would be a nice duo at catcher. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Nov 2, 2018 20:53:33 GMT -6
mlbtraderumors.com is predicting us getting Wilson Ramos on a 3-year $36 million deal and Zach Britton for 3-years $33 million. Sounds great about Ramos....Britton, I don't see the point. To me, Ramos would mean no Realmuto. I don’t know what about Britton they’ve loved since he’s come back from injury. He’s been alright. I think there’s money better spent elsewhere. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 21:51:46 GMT -6
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Post by blcoach8 on Nov 2, 2018 21:54:07 GMT -6
Luhnow appears to be betting Morton's not going to be healthy next year Do you think this increases the likelihood that Luhnow signs Eovaldi? Luhnow will probably have to outbid Boston to sign Eovaldi. The fact that he is from Alvin and idolizes Nolan Ryan could help us sign him. I would like to see us sign Eovaldi and Morton. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2018 21:56:58 GMT -6
I've learned not to question Luhnow's judgement when it comes to possible diamonds in the rough. |
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