3 years 60 million is an amazing contract for Cleveland.
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The Rangers should be the ones that are really kicking themselves. They have the 27th pick this year and a compensation pick at 29. They could have easily absorbed losing a first rounder.
He was 5'7" or 5'8" and maybe 170#. Imagine if he hadn't played so many games in the Astrodome? Back then the lines were 340, alleys 390 and center 410.
Boy it just keeps getting better for the upstanding franchise up north.
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The Rangers are "likely" to strike a deal to re-sign veteran outfielder Josh Hamilton, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Team doctors are said to have taken a look at Hamilton's surgically repaired left knee and determined that he should be ready to go next spring.
jja79 said:
He was 5'7" or 5'8" and maybe 170#. Imagine if he hadn't played so many games in the Astrodome? Back then the lines were 340, alleys 390 and center 410.
Dude could absolutely smash. Had great career numbers, even in the Dome.
what's interesting...Jimmy Wynn debuted with the Astros in 1963 and did not become an everyday player until 1965.
Yet by the first part of 1967 season he was already known as the "Toy Cannon"
Yet by the first part of 1967 season he was already known as the "Toy Cannon"
Damn. Didn't realize he was just now throwing.
I've said this before, he was playing hurt... Innings were getting to him.
That being said, I think he gets back to the old Dallas Keuchel next season...And hopefully our hitters give us big enough leaders to where we can pull him after the 6th.
That being said, I think he gets back to the old Dallas Keuchel next season...And hopefully our hitters give us big enough leaders to where we can pull him after the 6th.
shano0603 said:
I've said this before, he was playing hurt... Innings were getting to him.
That being said, I think he gets back to the old Dallas Keuchel next season...And hopefully our hitters give us big enough leaders to where we can pull him after the 6th.
He said on Astroline that he probably overdid it trying to pitch with pain last season and that he needed to use the training staff more instead of trying to gut stuff out.
Well I'm ready for baseball to start. And certainly not college.. where playoff failure is rewarded.
I think I'd rather have Hinch coaching our Aggie basketball team.
I think I'd rather have Hinch coaching our Aggie basketball team.
Astros top needs
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[ol]Left-handed Reliever: Entering the winter, Houston was said to be looking for a southpaw to pair with Tony Sipp, who disappointed after returning via free agency last winter. Jerry Blevins, Boone Logan, J.P. Howell, and Travis Wood (who'd also represent some rotation depth) are among the open-market options. Houston could also continue exploring the trade market; the club is said to have checked in on Justin Wilson of the Tigers. Starter: Houston has a five-man rotation mix in place after already adding Charlie Morton early in the offseason, and possesses some quality young arms as well, but the team could certainly stand to improve its starting staff as a way of rounding out an aggressive winter. The club has been tied to pitchers such as Jose Quintana, Danny Duffy, and Yordano Ventura, while the free-agent market still includes Jason Hammel and a few bounceback options. Even if a larger strike doesn't prove achievable, adding a minor-league free agent could make sense. Another bat? There are limits to the number of true needs for some organizations, and that's particularly true of Houston, which has accounted for most of its roster holes and touts plenty of versatility on its roster. But the club has looked for ways to add yet more talent in a variety of ways, and reportedly stayed involved on Edwin Encarnacion right up to his eventual signing. It would rate as a surprise at this point, but the 'Stros could conceivably add a power bat at first base (bumping Yulieski Gurriel into the corner outfield mix) or acquire a center fielder (shifting George Springer back to a corner spot) if an opportunity arises. [/ol]
Springer elects not to play in the WBC this spring: http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/212729930/george-springer-to-skip-world-baseball-classic/
Current list of Astros players playing in the WBC:
Current list of Astros players playing in the WBC:
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Springer, who was eligible to play for the United States and Puerto Rico, will skip the tournament and remain with the Astros this spring. Houston already has WBC commitments from second baseman Jose Altuve (Venezuela), outfielder Carlos Beltran (Puerto Rico), shortstop Carlos Correa (Puerto Rico), pitcher Luke Gregerson (U.S.) and outfielder Norichika Aoki (Japan).
I get the national pride thing, but at least in Beltran's case, I'd sure like to limit the mileage on his body so early in the year.
Alex Cora is the GM of the Puerto Rico team. I wonder if he'll miss any time during spring training.
Watched that Dallas vid just to hear the sound of leather smacking. Beautiful.
Anyone see the rendering of Minute Maid Park in Arlington?
No joke... What a weird set of coincidences... I love those arches in left!irish pete ag06 said:
Anyone see the rendering of Minute Maid Park in Arlington?
irish pete ag06 said:
Anyone see the rendering of Minute Maid Park in Arlington?
The meltdown on their thread is pretty good.
Heading there now.
Sorry. It's the Ranger Ballpark thread and here a small sample.
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Mayby our train in left field will be filled with apples instead of oranges. Do we at least get a nonsensical hill in center field?
It does look a little boring, maybe they can put a statue somewhere commemorating prospects masturbating each other?
That'll be integrated with the CF flagpole.
With it looking like Bags will make the HOF, who's headed to Cooperstown? I'm strongly considering it. Any tips from those that went last year?
iBrad said:
With it looking like Bags will make the HOF, who's headed to Cooperstown? I'm strongly considering it. Any tips from those that went last year?
Don't jinx it!
Colby Rasmus to the Rays
Poor guy.mAgnoliAg said:
Colby Rasmus to the Rays
He lives in a trailer, so it'll be easy to move.
sad to see him go though
That's damn good stuff.
I really thought and hoped Colby would retire an Astro, however I think that ear cyst/tumor whatever it was sealed his fate as an Astro.
Bummer really
I really thought and hoped Colby would retire an Astro, however I think that ear cyst/tumor whatever it was sealed his fate as an Astro.
Bummer really
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/carlos-beltran-astros/
Alright I guess I can stop booing Carlos now. Anyone who thinks that highly of Bidge can't be that bad.
Alright I guess I can stop booing Carlos now. Anyone who thinks that highly of Bidge can't be that bad.
Awesome article
Alright guys, college football all is over. Aggies suck at basketball.
We've got some great Rockets games and one more Texans beatdown and then it's time.
Who else can't wait for opening day?
We've got some great Rockets games and one more Texans beatdown and then it's time.
Who else can't wait for opening day?
Thank you for sharing. That was an amazing read.aggie1906 said:
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/carlos-beltran-astros/
Alright I guess I can stop booing Carlos now. Anyone who thinks that highly of Bidge can't be that bad.
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