MuckRaker96 said:You need a guy in left that can jump to the top of the fence at the stadium for starters.agproducer said:
Remember Biggio in CF? Altuve in LF would be a similar disaster.
Altuve will be at 2B next year.
Altuve in LF is the best idea since the Astros experimented with Billy Hatcher at 3B one season and gave it up in spring training when his upper body was so bruised he couldn't lift the bat.
agdaddy04 said:JABQ04 said:
****ing Dodgers...... Hoping CFM gets another ring off theee asshats.
Yep. Although I really don't want the ***** Diaz to get a ring either. Welp someone has to win I guess... can't believe the Braves choked that series away.
JABQ04 said:
****ing Dodgers...... Hoping CFM gets another ring off theee asshats.
JABQ04 said:agdaddy04 said:JABQ04 said:
****ing Dodgers...... Hoping CFM gets another ring off theee asshats.
Yep. Although I really don't want the ***** Diaz to get a ring either. Welp someone has to win I guess... can't believe the Braves choked that series away.
Right? I mean everyone says this season should be marked by an *, so does it matter anyways? Or was that only when we were in contention and now it's a legit title. I'm so confused on things.
agproducer said:JABQ04 said:agdaddy04 said:JABQ04 said:
****ing Dodgers...... Hoping CFM gets another ring off theee asshats.
Yep. Although I really don't want the ***** Diaz to get a ring either. Welp someone has to win I guess... can't believe the Braves choked that series away.
Right? I mean everyone says this season should be marked by an *, so does it matter anyways? Or was that only when we were in contention and now it's a legit title. I'm so confused on things.
If the Astros would have won it, asterisk.
If the Braves would have won it, asterisk.
If the Rays win it, asterisk.
If the Dodgers win it, media and fans will crown them as the best team of all time because they are choir boys and they had the title stolen from them in 2017 by the big bad sign stealing Astros. It would be the baseball gods making amends for the gross injustice.
That all being said, Go Rays. Go CFM.
aggiephoenix02 said:agproducer said:JABQ04 said:agdaddy04 said:JABQ04 said:
****ing Dodgers...... Hoping CFM gets another ring off theee asshats.
Yep. Although I really don't want the ***** Diaz to get a ring either. Welp someone has to win I guess... can't believe the Braves choked that series away.
Right? I mean everyone says this season should be marked by an *, so does it matter anyways? Or was that only when we were in contention and now it's a legit title. I'm so confused on things.
If the Astros would have won it, asterisk.
If the Braves would have won it, asterisk.
If the Rays win it, asterisk.
If the Dodgers win it, media and fans will crown them as the best team of all time because they are choir boys and they had the title stolen from them in 2017 by the big bad sign stealing Astros. It would be the baseball gods making amends for the gross injustice.
That all being said, Go Rays. Go CFM.
Is this really the narrative? As a Braves fan, I've been impressed with the Dodgers, they've got good hitting, solid pitching & defense. Aside from all that, who wants the Rays to win? That's just silly. Rays as World Series Champions? Silly!!!
okay, maybe, I don't know yet, but can you give me a reason to root for the Rays?EastCoastAgNc said:
I do. The last thing anyone wants is for the dodgers to win, but they're MLB's chosen ones, so I'm sure they will have the umpiring rigged in their favor. I want the to see their arrogant, whiny little _____ swept out of the world series.
Wonder what they'll say after getting beat this time... I'm sure they'll come up with some new excuse about how the Ray's cheated them out of it.
Everyone knows the dodgers have been cheating for years but MLB won't call them on it unless they have some Fiers personality on their team that needs to resurect his dying career. Screw that whole organization and all their smug fans and anyone who has ever played for them. I hope their franchise goes another 100+ years without winning a world series. They don't deserve it.
At his height???07ag said:MaxPower said:Carew moved to 1B around the same age and obviously we have the Biggio example. Keep in mind Altuve has already been grading out as below average at 2B for the last several years. If you look at fangraphs scouting ratings he grades well on movement (first step, speed, and instincts) but poorly in arm strength and mediocre in hands / release. That leads me to believe he could be an adequate LF where a big arm isn't as important, especially if you are still getting good range.Bulldog73 said:
It worked for Chuck Knobloch.
How about put altuve at 1B and let Yuli walk if he continues to look old this year
This local news will surely be seen by thousands!!!k20dub said:
Luhnow waiting to do his first interview right before the World Series and bringing the whole MLB down with him. Luhnow still playing chess, not checkers.
k20dub said:
Luhnow waiting to do his first interview right before the World Series and bringing the whole MLB down with him. Luhnow still playing chess, not checkers.
From the preview, he's not going to do anything close to apologizing.Mathguy64 said:
Lunhow wants a job. No way he tosses any other team under the bus and no way he is anything but full on apologetic.
BMX Bandit said:This local news will surely be seen by thousands!!!k20dub said:
Luhnow waiting to do his first interview right before the World Series and bringing the whole MLB down with him. Luhnow still playing chess, not checkers.
E said:
You actually think this story is gonna go to bed any time soon? This scandal is gonna be a talking point for very long time.
Ag_07 said:
The Rays are full of good guys like CFM, Arozarena, Cash, Brosseau, Glasnow. Pretty much everyone but Diaz seems like good people.
The Dodgers on the other hand are full trash like Kelly, Bellinger, Peterson, etc. They're awful.
I'll be rooting for TB hardcore.
Ag_07 said:
And yeah...WTF am I supposed to watch on TV now there's no Stros on every night?
so, we could sign ozuna and brantley for cheap(ish) and let george walk for big bucks?Tex100 said:
Read an article in Sports Illustrated. Said loss of revenue in 2020 could make this hard to gauge what kind of money will be paid. Said mid level over 30 players could find a chilly off season. Correa is one of 5 top level SS who will be FA next year. Said reams usually try to extend or trade them.
ChAg1799 said:
Okay a questions for all you payroll nerds...
How does MLB treat a Justin Verlander's salary at $33 M when he isn't playing? I know that the Astros have insurance, but it can't count against the cap right? I have to believe that we should be able to keep a Springer/Bradley especially when 75% of our pitching staff is 2 years or less of MLB service. Click needs to figure this crap out.
We also have some arbitration guys, like Correa and McCullers who will get a bump. (I would expect) Osuna is also going arbitration eligible, but didn't play and probably will miss most of 2021...
SO, what is our REAL salary?
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/houston-astros-salaries-and-contracts.shtml
https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/houston-astros/yearly/payroll/
