Hypothetically, would you sign Springer if it meant you had to deal Bregman? From a business aspect, keep in mind that if Springer leaves you just get a draft pick while trading Bregman probably nets you a big haul of young players.
Raley was a great pickup this year. I would think the Astros would pick that option pretty quickly--2M seems like a pretty good deal for the team.redline248 said:
Did y'all know Raley has a $2M option for 2021?https://theathletic.com/2093829/2020/10/22/brooks-raley-was-a-shrewd-add-for-the-astros-and-they-can-retain-him-for-2021/Quote:
Raley, 32, is under team control for next season, too. As part of the deal he signed with the Reds to come back from Korea, his contract features a $2-million club option for 2021. The Astros must notify him whether they will exercise it or decline it within five days of the end of the World Series. The decision seems obvious, especially given that the bullpen is a weakness of their roster and injured closer Roberto Osuna is a non-tender candidate. Bringing back Raley would make for one fewer reliever they have to acquire this offseason.
Deluxe said:
2020
OF: Springer
DH: Diaz/Reddick
2021
OF: Straw/TBD (if we don't resign George)
DH: Yordan
Year over year offensive production from the two positions combined is basically a wash.
But that's the kind of offense we can pull off if we keep Springer. And we will NEED it with a pitching staff of young guns. i don't think we can compete for a world series, with our pitching staff from this past year, and no Springer. That's just my opinion.Farmer1906 said:
That assumes we sit on our hands and only keep Brantley.
Also. 2019 is kind of a high bar to compare all offenses to. That team had a 125 wRC+!
Maybe it is your wording but what youre showing and what you wrote isnt the same...Deluxe said:
2020
OF: Springer
DH: Diaz/Reddick
2021
OF: Straw/TBD (if we don't resign George)
DH: Yordan
Year over year offensive production from the two positions combined is basically a wash if Yordan is healthy.
Ill say this again....redline248 said:
I, personally, would rather see Springer age in Houston than leave as a FA.
If we don't sign him, we are looking at Tucker as our only sure OF. Maybe Straw figures it out with more than a handful of at bats per week, but I'm not that confident. I guess there are 2 options to consider:
Sign Springer and have him and Tucker anchor the OF
Sign Brantley and another (cheap) Reddick type to platoon with Straw
Obvious 3rd option, which is the worst, let them both walk and deal with Straw everyday and some FA to platoon with Yordan.
What does the farm look like in terms of OF prospects?
redline248 said:
I, personally, would rather see Springer age in Houston than leave as a FA.
If we don't sign him, we are looking at Tucker as our only sure OF. Maybe Straw figures it out with more than a handful of at bats per week, but I'm not that confident. I guess there are 2 options to consider:
Sign Springer and have him and Tucker anchor the OF
Sign Brantley and another (cheap) Reddick type to platoon with Straw
Obvious 3rd option, which is the worst, let them both walk and deal with Straw everyday and some FA to platoon with Yordan.
What does the farm look like in terms of OF prospects?
That's not what is being claimed above. I'm not saying he wont play occasionally out there, I'm saying if he plays 150+ games out of 162 in 2021 that 115+ will be at DH...therefore he is our DH and spells others in LF on days off. Maybe he plays a few more in the field if he improves at 1B and can play there someredline248 said:
Say it all you want, but guys get days off, or play DH but not the field, or get injured. The injuries Yordan had are not exclusive to him playing OF. He got injured last year from a foul ball while he was hitting. It's not ideal, and you wouldn't put him in left in some massive park with a lot of ground to cover, but it's a 162 game season and it is unlikely the only thing he does all year is play DH and never step foot on the field.
So he is assuming we resign Bratley then? Personally I go on the low end if we have Tucker and Bratley, someone to split time with Straw...I like Grossman or Marisnick in that spotCFTXAG10 said:
Tags' inbox mentioned these potential targets if Springer signs elsewhere: Marcell Ozuna, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jake Marisnick, Joc Pederson, and Robbie Grossman.
^ One of those guys to pair with Brantley and Tucker.
Also has nothing to do with re-signing or not but rumor is Springer is going to be a father soon. Heard the other day at the juicebox that his wife Charlise is pregnant.Quote:
"I see the Astros signing either Brantley or Springer, but not both. And of those, Brantley could be signed for less money and a shorter term, and you'd feel good about his production not dropping off in his mid-30s. An outfield of Brantley, Bradley and Tucker would be a good one."
Jake Marisnick, Joc Pederson and Robbie Grossman are also free agents.