AgFan1999 said:
Doesn't rule out signing one of the two. Keep in mind, there's a chance either JV's or Cole's contract is off the books after next season.
McGibblets said:
If the Astros somehow landed Harper (which needless to say is incredibly unlikely), you can kiss a Springer deal goodbye, and quite possibly the same for Correa.
Agreed. If we do sign Harper, Correa probably the odd man out of our long term plans.Frok said:McGibblets said:
If the Astros somehow landed Harper (which needless to say is incredibly unlikely), you can kiss a Springer deal goodbye, and quite possibly the same for Correa.
It hurts me to say this but I think Correa needs to prove he's worth a long-term contract this year. I think it's questionable right now.
Would love to have CFM back, but the Rangers always overpay for players. So at least CFM would get a good padding for his retirement account.Bobcat-Ag said:
If it really is the Rangers, I feel sorry for Morton. They are not a good baseball team and probably won't be for several years. Not how you would really want to end your career.
Ag_07 said:
The Rangers? Who in their right mind would wanna finish their career pitching in that empty shltbox for a cellar dweller.
But hey...Unlimited HJs by the farm hands must be a big pull (puns intended).
this is what logic tell me as well......my astros fan boy in me is telling me he wants to play on one of the best current rosters in the league and compete for a title, hang out with Bregs in the clubs, enjoy the tax benefit of TX, and bang texican chicks.Wabs said:
Then main reason I don't see Harper in Houston is that he probably wants to play in either NY, LA, CHI, or maybe PHI. The Astros will have to pay a premium to get him to commit to Houston long term. The Nats offered 10 years for $300M. It seems the Astros would have to go something like $32-35M per year to get him to listen.
And be around this/theseAustinCountyAg said:this is what logic tell me as well......my astros fan boy in me is telling me he wants to play on one of the best current rosters in the league and compete for a title, hang out with Bregs in the clubs, enjoy the tax benefit of TX, and bang texican chicks.Wabs said:
Then main reason I don't see Harper in Houston is that he probably wants to play in either NY, LA, CHI, or maybe PHI. The Astros will have to pay a premium to get him to commit to Houston long term. The Nats offered 10 years for $300M. It seems the Astros would have to go something like $32-35M per year to get him to listen.
That's what my inner Astros fanboy is telling me too!AustinCountyAg said:this is what logic tell me as well......my astros fan boy in me is telling me he wants to play on one of the best current rosters in the league and compete for a title, hang out with Bregs in the clubs, enjoy the tax benefit of TX, and bang texican chicks.Wabs said:
Then main reason I don't see Harper in Houston is that he probably wants to play in either NY, LA, CHI, or maybe PHI. The Astros will have to pay a premium to get him to commit to Houston long term. The Nats offered 10 years for $300M. It seems the Astros would have to go something like $32-35M per year to get him to listen.
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Boras on Harper sweepstakes : This is not a race where every car is labeled.
"This is not a car where every race is labeled." In other words, Boras saying clubs aren't being open about their interest level on Harper.
Boras: "We're certainly at a point where we understand clubs' interest level." Says Harper could sign soon or "a matter of weeks."
Boras on Harper: "We've had meetings and conversations with clubs...we could be meetings away from a deal, or we could be weeks away."
Boras on Nats: "I think when they say the door's open, I would certainly pay attention to what they say."
Boras said teams have been creative in pitches to Harper, including..."very graphic pictures" (?)
Boras on the Yankees saying they're out on Harper: "I haven't heard them say that... maybe they say those things to you."
On the Yankees: "When the nurse comes into your room with a thermometer, the issue isn't the temperature of the patient that day. It's their health when they're ready to leave the hospital. And they're not ready to leave the hospital."
Boras suggesting owners he's pitching Harper to want to build around him long-term. In other words, he isn't selling a short-term deal.
Via Scott Boras, it doesn't sound like Harper, or interested teams, want a shorter term deal for the free agent: "Owners are really after his legacy, they're after building a brand around him, a team around him. I just don't think there is an appetite from ownership for those types of things. And everyone that wants Bryce wants to make sure he's going to be there a long time."
Bobby Jimbo said:
As exciting as Harper would be, I believe the Astros are going to get Brantley. He would be an immediate upgrade in left field over what we got out of Marwin/Kemp offensively, and would allow us to at least try to keep the young core of guys on this team for the long term.
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Here's all of the latest rumors and transactions around baseball:
The Reds remain active in trade discussions for Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray or Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman. Cincinnati believes they have a better chance of acquiring Stroman or Gray over Indians starter Corey Kluber. (Jon Morosi, MLB Network)
Scott Boras, Bryce Harper's agent, told reporters at the Winter Meetings they're "certainly at a point where we understand clubs' interest level." According to Boras, Harper could sign soon or within a "matter of weeks." (Mark Zuckerman, MASN)
Boras also addressed the Nationals' interest level in Harper, saying "when they say the door is open, I'd pay attention to that." (Jamal Collier, MLB.com)
Harper's agent said teams's pitches to the free-agent outfielder have been creative, including "very graphic pictures." (Chelsea Janes, The Washington Post)
Boras said he's never heard the Yankees say they are not interested in Harper. (Jack Curry, YES Network)
Japanese pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will not sign soon. The lefty will meet with interested teams later this month in Los Angeles to listen to their pitches. The Giants are expected to be there. (Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle)
There is "confidence" that the Yankees and free-agent pitcher J.A. Happ will reach an agreement. (Joel Sherman, New York Post)
The Giants have received "limited inquiries" regarding ace Madison Bumgarner. (Joel Sherman, New York Post)
The Phillies expect Happ to sign elsewhere this week. Philadelphia was "unwilling to budge from a two-year offer." (Matt Gelb, The Athletic)
Teams interested in a possible trade for Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray include the Reds, Braves, Mariners and Padres. (Jon Heyman, Fancred)
Talks with free-agent Nelson Cruz are "progressing," but a deal is not expected to go through on Wednesday. The Rays, Twins and at least one other team are still engaged in discussions. (Jon Morosi, MLB Network)
Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde will accept the Orioles' offer to hire him as their next manager. (Jon Heyman, Fancred)
The Athletics are talking with the Rangers about a trade for infielder Jurickson Profar. (Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic)
The Reds have joined discussions for a possible trade with the Marlins to acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto. (Craig Mish, SiriusXM)
The Indians are engaged in talks for possible three-team deals that could include trading sluggers Edwin Encarnacion and Yonder Alonso. (Paul Hoynes, Cleveland.com)
The Rays and Rangers are among teams interested in signing free-agent pitcher Charlie Morton. (Jon Heyman, Fancred)
The Yankees are close to re-signing free agent pitcher J. A. Happ to a three-year deal. (Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic)
The Dodgers are actively trying to trade Yasiel Puig or Matt Kemp. (Mark Feinsand, The Athletic)
The Dodgers are also talking to the St. Louis Cardinals about Jose Martinez. Martinez split time in the outfield and first base last season. (Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic)
The Boston Red Sox look to clear some payroll space, and pitcher Rick Porcello could be dealt if a trade could be made. (Bob Nightengale,USA Today)
Although talks have cooled in terms of a three-team deal between the Mets, Yankees and Marlins, he Mets remain "very aggressive" in their pursuit of Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. (Jon Heyman. FanCred/MLB Network)
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with reps for free-agent reliever Adam Ottavino, with no firm offer being made. (Joel Sherman, New York Post)
The Phillies remain "very aggressive" on free-agent reliever Zach Britton. (Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic)
The Rays, Twins, and White Sox are among the teams interested in Nelson Cruz. Cruz, 38, hit .256 with 37 home runs and 97 RBI last season. (Jon Heyman. FanCred/MLB Network)
