***** Official 2017 Astros Off Season Thread *****

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12:17a, 3/22/17
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3B Paul 97 said:
Has it been decided who will start the thread next week? I'm ready for the pre-season/practice games to be over.

I thought it was established that either SeaBass (2015 Thread) or another regular.

As far as superstition goes.....
In no cases can it be allowed to be maca1028... who started the thread early and also declared the wrong opening day date last year, clearly and directly leading to the team's eventual downfall.

Also, the title should include "improbable" and "inconceivable", not any other words suggesting it is more likely than that.

A Raulito GIF shall be in the OP and each win will prompt a wonderful TOFA sacrifice.

You know... just to be sure not to anger the baseball gods.
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In reply to 3B Paul 97 • 2:02a, 3/22/17
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3B Paul 97 said:
Has it been decided who will start the thread next week? I'm ready for the pre-season/practice games to be over.
I think we decided on whoever started the 2015 thread.
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In reply to Buck Compton • 6:44a, 3/22/17
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I'm in alignment.
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In reply to iBrad • 8:22a, 3/22/17
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Really wish Bregman would have received more playing time. I'm guessing he won't start the championship game, even though Arenado had another 0-4 night tonight at 3B.
Bregman really should start tonight Arrendao has been nothing short of terrible this tournament.
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8:50a, 3/22/17
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Gregerson could be primed for a great year, his stuff looks absolutely filthy.
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In reply to Buck Compton • 9:08a, 3/22/17
I agree...
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9:10a, 3/22/17
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Sooo close to opening day!!!
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In reply to CorpsAg11 • 9:10a, 3/22/17
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CorpsAg11 said:
Gregerson could be primed for a great year, his stuff looks absolutely filthy.



Against guys who will be bagging groceries in a week....



Sarcasm
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10:02a, 3/22/17
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This WAIT is killing me. My gosh - has this been the longest offseason in Astros' history? Killing me.
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10:06a, 3/22/17
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2 things:

1. That 'H' is beautiful.

2. Who is this Ms. Blackwell?
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In reply to k20dub • 10:13a, 3/22/17
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k20dub said:

2 things:

1. That 'H' is beautiful.

2. Who is this Ms. Blackwell?
1. Yes, yes it is!

2. Profile says Astros All Access/in-game reporter. Me likey!
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In reply to k20dub • 10:13a, 3/22/17
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That park is gorgeous. I'm about to order some tickets for the family.
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10:15a, 3/22/17
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Wasn't a fan originally of getting rid of tal's hill.... but after seeing what they are doing to center field, GREAT DECISION
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10:57a, 3/22/17
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Yeah.... Sorry Julia, You're Out!

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10:59a, 3/22/17
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She may be hot, but I think she needs to learn how to count.
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11:12a, 3/22/17
Another angle of the batters eye

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12:27p, 3/22/17
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Springer Dinger followed by Altuve and McCann singles followed by a Yuli bomb.

This offense is going to be scary good.
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1:14p, 3/22/17
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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/sorry-mike-trout-the-al-west-belongs-to-the-astros/


This is a great read. Rangers fans won't like it.
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In reply to irish pete ag06 • 1:52p, 3/22/17
Something I totally forgot about:

Quote:
Amazingly, Pujols' contract ends after Trout's does!
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In reply to Mr.Ackar07 • 1:53p, 3/22/17
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Mr.Ackar07 said:
Something I totally forgot about:

Quote:
Amazingly, Pujols' contract ends after Trout's does!
That's insane.
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In reply to irish pete ag06 • 2:14p, 3/22/17
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irish pete ag06 said:
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/sorry-mike-trout-the-al-west-belongs-to-the-astros/


This is a great read. Rangers fans won't like it.
And so the great sequencing debate begins anew
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In reply to irish pete ag06 • 2:15p, 3/22/17
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irish pete ag06 said:
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/sorry-mike-trout-the-al-west-belongs-to-the-astros/


This is a great read. Rangers fans won't like it.
They probably won't comprehend most of the jargon.
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3:13p, 3/22/17
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I had no clue about McCugh having dead shoulder.

Sounds like he's looking at starting the season on the DL. Talks of Musgrove, Martes, or even the dreaded and worthless Brad Peacock taking his spot.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 3:18p, 3/22/17
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Ag_07 said:
I had no clue about McCugh having dead shoulder.

Sounds like he's looking at starting the season on the DL. Talks of Musgrove, Martes, or even the dreaded and worthless Brad Peacock taking his spot.
I would guess

1. Keuchel
2. McCullers
3. Morton
4. Musgrove
5. Fiers / Devenski / Peacock / Martes
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:21p, 3/22/17
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Anyone but Peacock

Seriously they should've shipped him outta town with Chapman.
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3:22p, 3/22/17
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I agree. He'd be my 4th choice of the real potential guys.
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3:27p, 3/22/17
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McHugh. Or did we sign someone named McCugh?
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4:29p, 3/22/17
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If fkn Peacock starts a game for us. Fk.
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8:08p, 3/22/17
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From mlbtraderumors:

"With the Bucs seemingly out of the picture for Quintana, the Astros and Braves are the "best possibilities," per Bowden, who notes that the White Sox "continue to work hard" to trade the 28-year-old. No deal is imminent, though, according to Bowden, who adds that the Astros would have to part with both right-hander Francis Martes and outfielder Kyle Tucker, two of Baseball America's top 20 prospects, to acquire Quintana (all Twitter links). Houston balked at giving up a package of Martes, Tucker and righty Joe Musgrove for Quintana during the Winter Meetings."
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8:12p, 3/22/17
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Astros should stick to the guns they have if the White Sox are just going to try and bully their way in asking to much for Quintana.
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7:48a, 3/23/17
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So why would the Astros be interested in trading prospects for Quintana? I admit I don't know much about him but when I look at his stats he doesn't look like anything special.
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In reply to Frok • 7:59a, 3/23/17
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The White Sox just think they can get king's ransoms for all their trade-able players
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In reply to Frok • 8:09a, 3/23/17
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He's top end guy but he's not elite.

He would arguably give us the best 1-2 punch and maybe one of the top overall rotations in the league.

I think that's where a lot of the high ask price comes from. Kind of a 'Hey look what he would do to your rotation' type sales pitch.

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8:14a, 3/23/17
I'm excited to finally have the entire team together now. We're about to add two power bats to that the lineup has been missing this spring.
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8:38a, 3/23/17
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Guys... Quintana would immediately be our ace.
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