1876er said:
So we just let Keuchel walk this offseason? Do we just call a guy up and hope for the best?
You make him an offer, but you know he is expecting a big pay day. That likely won't be from us.
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You make him an offer, but you know he is expecting a big pay day. That likely won't be from us.
Great season. Go get healthy for next season.
I don't think we should pay him what the market will fetch.
I've spent my entire life with baseball as my favorite sport, and while I agree with the spirit of your post, another real part of baseball is momentum. In a way it isn't in other sports. Slumps, cascading mistakes, chains of bad at-bats, inexplicably bad home performance. It was easy to tell this series was over after Bradley's home run last night and I don't think anyone really thought there was still a chance at 4-0 tonight.
Still love the Stros. Still love baseball. But I will remember fewer wins from this season than I'll remember those three losses.
Still love the Stros. Still love baseball. But I will remember fewer wins from this season than I'll remember those three losses.
he is Boston or New York bound I suspect.1876er said:
So we just let Keuchel walk this offseason? Do we just call a guy up and hope for the best?
the 'stros may go after Eovaldi --- they could switch places
I'm with you man.
Said all along you can criticize the team and play and decisions but I've always had an issue with those that question a team's desire.
The whole 'Well they don't want it bad enough' or the 'Guess they wanna start golfing' takes are a cop out for uneducated fans.
Said all along you can criticize the team and play and decisions but I've always had an issue with those that question a team's desire.
The whole 'Well they don't want it bad enough' or the 'Guess they wanna start golfing' takes are a cop out for uneducated fans.
Disappointing game but I have confidence we'll bounce back in game 6!
We pretty much lost because we couldn't get Devers and Bradley JR out, two absolute mediocre players.
Their hitters absolutely dared us to throw strikes and we refused. On the other end, they had very few situations throughout the series where they had to challenge us. We swung at all of their trash.
Lay off their trash, pitch them like we pitched everyone else all season, and we win in 5 and make them look stupid. Instead, we look stupid, against an inferior team.
Their hitters absolutely dared us to throw strikes and we refused. On the other end, they had very few situations throughout the series where they had to challenge us. We swung at all of their trash.
Lay off their trash, pitch them like we pitched everyone else all season, and we win in 5 and make them look stupid. Instead, we look stupid, against an inferior team.
Beau Holder said:
I've spent my entire life with baseball as my favorite sport, and while I agree with the spirit of your post, another real part of baseball is momentum. In a way it isn't in other sports. Slumps, cascading mistakes, chains of bad at-bats, inexplicably bad home performance. It was easy to tell this series was over after Bradley's home run last night and I don't think anyone really thought there was still a chance at 4-0 tonight.
Still love the Stros. Still love baseball. But I will remember fewer wins from this season than I'll remember those three losses.
Well said.
bearkatag15 said:
Let go of everyone on that list except for Marwin. We need a FA catcher to pair with Stassi. CFM may want to retire. If not, try to resign him.
But, I'm comfortable trotting out James and Framber if necessary. Also, don't forget about Martes. Whitley isn't too far from the bigs either.
Just Announced: Joe West wins ALCS MVP.
Go get Corbin!!
the sox are just "that effing team" this year
they aren't going to be beat
they aren't going to be beat
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bearkatag15 said:I really don't think we keep anyone on that list.. and I want to get Wilson Ramos at catcher...agproducer said:bearkatag15 said:
Let go of everyone on that list except for Marwin. We need a FA catcher to pair with Stassi.
Marwin has been here during he best and worst. And he's a rare talent. I think you do what you can to keep him. Kemp could fill his role, but probably doesn't quite make up for Marwin.
I just really don't want to let a guy walk who helped build and shape this team.
Not draft eligible for another 2 years after this season. Not sure if he's even interested in playing baseball...TMACsDaMan said:
Go get Corbin!!
Marwin is going to be a tough call.
how much do the 'stros want to pay a 30-year old who hit .247...that ideally would not be an everyday player?
he's going to want at least 4 years for $50 to 60 MM. I think that's going to be too much
how much do the 'stros want to pay a 30-year old who hit .247...that ideally would not be an everyday player?
he's going to want at least 4 years for $50 to 60 MM. I think that's going to be too much
Doug Ross said:
the sox are just "that effing team" this year
they aren't going to be beat
They're Alabama this year.
Doug Ross said:
the sox are just "that effing team" this year
they aren't going to be beat
Maybe, but Astros looked like that team last series. high variance sport
bearkatag15 said:I really don't think we keep anyone on that list.. and I want to get Wilson Ramos at catcher...agproducer said:bearkatag15 said:
Let go of everyone on that list except for Marwin. We need a FA catcher to pair with Stassi.
I think it's pretty much assumed we keep Marwin. I'm still not sure on letting Keuchel walk. He wasn't great this year, but can we get somebody better?
however Marwin is an excellent insurance policy when Correa gets hurt again
perhaps the new trend in baseball...is winning with great offense. Not so much pitchingHi, Im Brett said:Doug Ross said:
the sox are just "that effing team" this year
they aren't going to be beat
Maybe, but Astros looked like that team last series. high variance sport
1876er said:bearkatag15 said:I really don't think we keep anyone on that list.. and I want to get Wilson Ramos at catcher...agproducer said:bearkatag15 said:
Let go of everyone on that list except for Marwin. We need a FA catcher to pair with Stassi.
I think it's pretty much assumed we keep Marwin. I'm still not sure on letting Keuchel walk. He wasn't great this year, but can we get somebody better?
Should've asked me after I went to MMP in the summer to see him give up six runs in two innings to the Mariners.
Now that I'm just sardonically flying through the stages of grief tonight, I must admit it would feel weird to see him in a different uni. Even though he's a jerk, he's given us some great memories.
Just disappointed. I expected it to at least go 6 games. It's gonna be a long wait until the next Astros game.
Hope we can get the ship righted and get back to the playoffs again next year. With the way the A's came on this season, there is no guarantees (of course).
Hope we can get the ship righted and get back to the playoffs again next year. With the way the A's came on this season, there is no guarantees (of course).
DK is going to want his big pay day. I don't think the Astros give it to him and he walks.1876er said:bearkatag15 said:I really don't think we keep anyone on that list.. and I want to get Wilson Ramos at catcher...agproducer said:bearkatag15 said:
Let go of everyone on that list except for Marwin. We need a FA catcher to pair with Stassi.
I think it's pretty much assumed we keep Marwin. I'm still not sure on letting Keuchel walk. He wasn't great this year, but can we get somebody better?
I think the Astros will try and keep Marwin but someone will pay him like a full time starter and contributor.
Not sure they wanna pay that for a utility player.
Guessing we get outbid.
Not sure they wanna pay that for a utility player.
Guessing we get outbid.
Hi, Im Brett said:Doug Ross said:
the sox are just "that effing team" this year
they aren't going to be beat
Maybe, but Astros looked like that team last series. high variance sport
Cleveland wasn't that good. They padded wins against a division that made bdf football look formidable.
118 daysLC Wannabe said:
How many days till pitchers and catchers report?
that's also why the Astros have held onto McHugh
I would pay Dallas what he wants if he's only take 3 years. He's going to want 4-6.
I think Donaldson would be my #1 target. He's be a great spot starter at 3rd and be a nice upgrade at DH.
I doubt we go out and spend big money on a starter, but if we do and it's not Dallas then Eovaldi wouldn't be a bad option. We may need tonif Dallas & Charlie walk. I love Lance but he cannot he trust to stay healthy.
I don't love the idea of signing a 30 or 31 year old catcher. They don't age well. If we are I might prefer Grandal over Ramos.
Marwin is another guy I'd love to keep if the price is right.
I think Donaldson would be my #1 target. He's be a great spot starter at 3rd and be a nice upgrade at DH.
I doubt we go out and spend big money on a starter, but if we do and it's not Dallas then Eovaldi wouldn't be a bad option. We may need tonif Dallas & Charlie walk. I love Lance but he cannot he trust to stay healthy.
I don't love the idea of signing a 30 or 31 year old catcher. They don't age well. If we are I might prefer Grandal over Ramos.
Marwin is another guy I'd love to keep if the price is right.
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