Shohei Otani.
When he's posted, sign him to start and let him DH the 4 other games between starts.
When he's posted, sign him to start and let him DH the 4 other games between starts.
***** Official 2017 Astros Off Season Thread *****
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I see we've reneged on Cuban prospect Cionel Perez due to medical concerns.
Aiken 2.0?
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Perez, 20, reportedly agreed in September to a $5.15MM signing bonus to go to Houston. The team had already spent beyond its international bonus pool, meaning that it had to match that amount in an overage tax. Perez was (and will still be) subject to the international signing limitations given his age and lack of experience in Cuba's top league.
It's not known whether Houston will look to renegotiate with Perez, but the team is stuck regardless with the max penalty (two years without $300K+ international bonuses) due to its other additions. Other teams could certainly jump into the mix, though presumably Perez won't have quite the same earning capacity now. Reports at the time of his signing suggested that the Orioles, Padres, and Reds had chased the young southpaw, though Longenhagen noted that as many as ten teams were interested to some degree.
Aiken 2.0?
Hinch's reaction to Joe Maddon bringing in Chapman for part of the 8th inning, then letting him close the game too:
speaking of Brady Aiken...in his first year of A-ball in 2016...posted a 2-5 record with 5.83 ERA
Trey Hillman leaving Astros to manage in Korean league
So...Bidge, Bags, or Berkman for bench coach?
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The SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Organization announced yesterday that they've hired Astros bench coach Trey Hillman as their new manager (via Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News). Hillman signed a two-year contract that'll pay him $1.6MM, per Yoo's report, which also notes that Hillman will become just the second foreign-born manager to serve in the KBO in the league's 34-year history. His departure will leave the Astros looking for a new bench coach for manager A.J. Hinch, though Houston has yet to issue a comment on the news.
So...Bidge, Bags, or Berkman for bench coach?
Can he take Hudgens with him????
My dad knows Trey. He's a good guy and I wish him the best of luck. He soon will have managed in South Korea, Japan, and MLB.
Ashby not offered a contract for 2017.
No word on who is replacing him yet.
No word on who is replacing him yet.
Hope they at least try to bring Jimmy D back.
AgFan1999 said:
Hope they at least try to bring Jimmy D back.
Waste of time.
He's working for a timeless franchise in the best ballpark in MLB history. Not to mention they're in the WS.
That's essentially a dream job for a baseball broadcaster.
whoa, was Ash a little too critical of Castro's defense?
I'm considering this. And I'm not sure why.
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Woah I'm getting them
It's probably so the Astros can avoid a sexual harassment case from JuliaW said:
whoa, was Ash a little too critical of Castro's defense?
The Astros want to return to a full-time two-man team now that Brownie has retired. That would move Ashby back to full-time color if he were to be kept, but he's not even the best color guy we have in the booth right now. It seems logical to part ways with him.
My vote would be to keep Geoff Blum and pair him up with a solid play-by-play up-and-comer.
My vote would be to keep Geoff Blum and pair him up with a solid play-by-play up-and-comer.
I really like Robert Ford as a play by play, but don't know if I'd pull him from Radio
Offseason Outlook from MLBTR
Also see some tidbits saying that Neshak is on the trading block and we could be a nice fit for Brian McCann via trade. He'd be a LH bat and be an offensive upgrade over Castro. Platoon him and Gattis at DH/C.
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After snapping a nine-year playoff drought a season ago, the Astros entered the 2016 campaign with championship aspirations. A dreadful April ultimately helped doom the Astros to a third-place finish in the American League West, but they still recorded their second straight winning season for the first time in a decade. Given the plethora of talent that's already in place, a productive offseason from general manager Jeff Luhnow would restart the hype machine for Houston next spring.
Guaranteed ContractsArbitration-Eligible Players (service time in parentheses; projections via MLB Trade Rumors)
- Yulieski Gurriel, IF/OF: $44MM through 2020
- Tony Sipp, RP: $12MM through 2018
- Luke Gregerson, RP: $6.25MM through 2017
- Jose Altuve, 2B: $4.5MM through 2017 (club options for 2018 and 2019)
- Jon Singleton, 1B: $4MM through 2018 (club options from 2019-2021)
Contract Options
- Marwin Gonzalez (4.133) $3.6MM
- Dallas Keuchel (4.089) $9.5MM
- Will Harris (3.102) $2.5MM
- Mike Fiers (3.085) $4.3MM
- Collin McHugh (3.085) $4.6MM
- George Springer (2.166) $4.7MM
- Jake Marisnick (2.135) $1.1MM
Free Agents
- Pat Neshek, RP: $6.5MM club option ($500K buyout)
- Evan Gattis, C/DH: $5.2MM club option ($100K buyout)
Colby Rasmus, Doug Fister, Luis Valbuena, Jason Castro
Astros Depth Chart; Astros Payroll Information
At the outset of the season, the Astros had an enviable long-term core of position players consisting of second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa and right fielder George Springer. That group welcomed two new members during the summer in Alex Bregman and Yulieski Gurriel. The arrival of the 22-year-old Bregman, whom the Astros chose second overall in the 2015 draft, wasn't surprising. But the addition of Gurriel, 32, from outside the organization was an eye-opener. Houston won the much-hyped sweepstakes for the the longtime Cuban superstar in July, inking him to a five-year, $47.5MM pact.
Gurriel's deal is the largest free agent contract the Astros have handed out since Jim Crane purchased the franchise in 2011. The Astros were in a rebuild in the first few years of Crane's tenure, thus leading to limited payrolls including a comically low $26MM and change in 2013. While the Astros have spent far more liberally of late, the $96MM-plus payroll with which they opened this year still ranked toward the bottom of the majors. In discussing his offseason plans earlier this month, Luhnow revealed that Houston aims to spend on outside acquisitions, saying, "We're going to have the resources to go out and sign some players."
The Luhnow-led Astros took a modest approach to free agency last winter, when the only multiyear deal they doled out went to reliever Tony Sipp (three years, $18MM). They also reeled in starter Doug Fister for $7MM and retained outfielder Colby Rasmus, who eschewed the open market in favor of the Astros' $15.8MM qualifying offer. Those two are without contracts again, and after their mediocre performances this year, it's doubtful Houston will re-sign either (Luhnow has all but said Rasmus' tenure with the Astros is over).
Also see some tidbits saying that Neshak is on the trading block and we could be a nice fit for Brian McCann via trade. He'd be a LH bat and be an offensive upgrade over Castro. Platoon him and Gattis at DH/C.
regarding Altuve's contract situation and relatively low salary thru 2019 for a 4-time all-star and 2-time batting champion...
does the astros front office get credit for that? or does Altuve's agent get blame for that?
seems like a lot of players would hold out in this situation.
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for comparison Mike Trout will make $20 MM in 2017 and he entered the league (2013) one year after Altuve did (2012)
does the astros front office get credit for that? or does Altuve's agent get blame for that?
seems like a lot of players would hold out in this situation.
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for comparison Mike Trout will make $20 MM in 2017 and he entered the league (2013) one year after Altuve did (2012)
Compare the numbers each had prior to signing their deal. Not even close.
Altuve deal was great for the Astros. No player with Altuves numbers would have turned that down.
Altuve deal was great for the Astros. No player with Altuves numbers would have turned that down.
Altuve is married????
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regarding Altuve's contract situation and relatively low salary thru 2019 for a 4-time all-star and 2-time batting champion...
does the astros front office get credit for that? or does Altuve's agent get blame for that?
seems like a lot of players would hold out in this situation.
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for comparison Mike Trout will make $20 MM in 2017 and he entered the league (2013) one year after Altuve did (2012)
So would it be worth renegotiating now in order to lock him up forever? I ask this because I know this would piss Altuve off as he's one of the best players in the game, and he's getting paid less than Rasmus. Way less. Why not up his contract now and not have to play Boras' game?
Yes. He and his wife are awesome people. My parents hosted the premiere of his documentary and still keep in touch with them. Congrats to the two of them.Duck Patrol said:
Altuve is married????
Put Robert Ford in the TV booth and find someone else for radio. Ford was awesome the one game I watched that he called.bigbass1170 said:
Ashby not offered a contract for 2017.
No word on who is replacing him yet.
Agreed. I love Robert Ford. The Seinfeld and craft beer references alone are awesome.Forum Troll said:Put Robert Ford in the TV booth and find someone else for radio. Ford was awesome the one game I watched that he called.bigbass1170 said:
Ashby not offered a contract for 2017.
No word on who is replacing him yet.
So who's going to verbally molest Julia on-air?
When do they waive suckerson?
So very glad Ashby is gone. I would take the radio guys; both are excellent. Although I do like Blum. I'm just so happy the creeper is gone. Julia can breathe a sigh of relief.
So now that the season is over, can we officially sign Cespedes?
Damn. I want the season to start tomorrow
Cubs had every single prospect pan out as best as they possibly could. No struggle. No major injuries.
We have that kind of luck and we are in the same place. They will come back down to earth next year. And we will rise.
We have that kind of luck and we are in the same place. They will come back down to earth next year. And we will rise.
Hope so... Let's do what the cubs did. Sign a solid bat in Cespedes(Heyward). Add a vet bat(Zobrist). And an ace/#2(Lester). Mix those with the multiple young guys that have come up through your team. Then before the trade deadline we will realize we need an elite closer...... Sound good?E said:
So now that the season is over, can we officially sign Cespedes?
Just remember......
it's never going to happen. being an Aggie and Houston sports fan is literally just asking to be whipped on a daily basis.