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Last: 6 yr ago by spadilly
Maybe they figure he will tip his salary expectations.
Britton ruptures his Achilles during offseason workouts. Astros really dodged a bullet by the O's owner being headstrong
Sounds like he just got cheaper. He's expected to be back around the All Star Break. I say make it happen still.NotGibbs said:
Britton ruptures his Achilles during offseason workouts. Astros really dodged a bullet by the O's owner being headstrong
NotGibbs said:
I feel for Britton because when he's healthy he's a stud but just can't seem to catch a break.
But it serves that jackwad of an owner right for not dealing him when he could. Works out in our favor and sucks for Britton but I'm glad it happened before he was traded anywhere a after they tendered him a contract.
But it serves that jackwad of an owner right for not dealing him when he could. Works out in our favor and sucks for Britton but I'm glad it happened before he was traded anywhere a after they tendered him a contract.
Interesting. I wish Preston luck. He was an intriguing prospect, but just never panned out in this roster.
Preston doesn't have a position. He's below average anywhere you put him and his bat just hasn't developed enough to offset his defensive shortcomings. Plus, he'll be 28 this summer.
If he could come close to replicating what he did his rookie year, he might be a serviceable major leaguer for a team with roster spots. There's just no room for him in Houston and no sense in him taking up a spot in Fresno.
If he could come close to replicating what he did his rookie year, he might be a serviceable major leaguer for a team with roster spots. There's just no room for him in Houston and no sense in him taking up a spot in Fresno.
I'm guessing we'll get cash or some low level prospect you've never heard of.
The Rays also traded away Longoria today to the Giants. I wonder if Archer will be next.
Mr.Ackar07 said:
The Rays also traded away Longoria today to the Giants. I wonder if Archer will be next.
That trade was weird. Giants traded their top prospect. But he was only a borderline top 50 guy.
Trade was like us trading Bukauskas, Gustave , Arauz, and Marisnick.
If by sex he means cocaine
Why not both?
NYY pockets are an abyss man.
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
It'll be interesting to see what they have to give up if the Yanks land Cole.
They gave up nothing to get Gray, gave up nothing (as far as prospects) to get Stanton, Tanaka staying so nothing given up, and brought CC back without giving up anything.
It'd be nice if the Pirates played some hardball and asked for the moon and stars to keep them from adding while still holding on to the their valuable pieces.
That's the only thing that scares me is that they got some nice prospects when they semi tore down in 2016 and they have yet to take a hit while they're adding.
They gave up nothing to get Gray, gave up nothing (as far as prospects) to get Stanton, Tanaka staying so nothing given up, and brought CC back without giving up anything.
It'd be nice if the Pirates played some hardball and asked for the moon and stars to keep them from adding while still holding on to the their valuable pieces.
That's the only thing that scares me is that they got some nice prospects when they semi tore down in 2016 and they have yet to take a hit while they're adding.
Happy Friday everyone
Ag_07 said:
It'll be interesting to see what they have to give up if the Yanks land Cole.
They gave up nothing to get Gray, gave up nothing (as far as prospects) to get Stanton, Tanaka staying so nothing given up, and brought CC back without giving up anything.
It'd be nice if the Pirates played some hardball and asked for the moon and stars to keep them from adding while still holding on to the their valuable pieces.
That's the only thing that scares me is that they got some nice prospects when they semi tore down in 2016 and they have yet to take a hit while they're adding.
Pirates are asking for Torres, Yankees want Frazier to be the centerpiece. My guess is it will be Frazier plus some of the second tier pitching depth the Yankees have. Maybe an Albert Abreu and one other.
Would be a nice haul for Pittsburgh, but hurts the Yankees absolutely none. Frazier has no spot in the outfield with Fowler coming back next year and they have power arms for days.
It will be interesting to see if Cole's home run numbers regress back to the mean. Looking at all of his other peripherals, it looks like they probably should.
Just when you think you couldn't hate NY more
Like it or not the Astros are now in the Dodgers, Yankees realm. They don't have to match them dollar wise but they have to be willing to make the occasional big mistake. I'd counter all of their spending with another big bat.
Agnzona said:
Like it or not the Astros are now in the Dodgers, Yankees realm. They don't have to match them dollar wise but they have to be willing to make the occasional big mistake. I'd counter all of their spending with another big bat.
Or an Archer trade.
Agnzona said:
Like it or not the Astros are now in the Dodgers, Yankees realm. They don't have to match them dollar wise but they have to be willing to make the occasional big mistake. I'd counter all of their spending with another big bat.
I get what you're saying, but there's 1 huge difference between the stros and the Dodgers/Yankees: Astros have won a WS in this time period. If the stros don't win another in the next 10 years, whatever. They still won one. If the Yankees or Dodgers don't? Wasted opportunity. I'm sure if the stros didn't beat the Dodgers, we'd be pushing a lot harder to try and make a big trade/acquisition for next year
Traveling up to visit family in the north tx area today. I will be wearing Astros World Series hat and an Astros shirt. I will not comment on the World Series win. It will be a subtle reminder that the rangers suck balls
True, but my whole premise is the Astros and us fans, want more than one. And if I was a betting men I'd also bet both of them will have a WS in the next 5 years.
titanmaster_race said:
Just when you think you couldn't hate NY more
I have never thought this.
Sure. And it's not like we're just going to sit around on our hands for the next 5 year. But there's not a ton of glaring holes (other than the BP, where there isn't a easy answer this offseason), so there's no use going out and making trades just for the sake of it
Absolutely agree there too.
To me this is a loser's mentality. I want to go win another 9 WS titles over the next 9 years. Is it realistic? Of course not, but I want the team, front office, organization, etc. all working towards that goal every year. Maybe the best move is to sit pat. But I don't want to not try and get better because hey we won one last year or a few years ago if we're looking out past this offseason.NotGibbs said:Agnzona said:
Like it or not the Astros are now in the Dodgers, Yankees realm. They don't have to match them dollar wise but they have to be willing to make the occasional big mistake. I'd counter all of their spending with another big bat.
I get what you're saying, but there's 1 huge difference between the stros and the Dodgers/Yankees: Astros have won a WS in this time period. If the stros don't win another in the next 10 years, whatever. They still won one. If the Yankees or Dodgers don't? Wasted opportunity. I'm sure if the stros didn't beat the Dodgers, we'd be pushing a lot harder to try and make a big trade/acquisition for next year
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Confirm from Targac: he called for the 0-2 bunt for Chestnut
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