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***Official Houston Astros 2021-22 Offseason Thread***
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Now waiting on the Correa to Baltimore announcement.
Rob Manfred says the 2023 schedule will be more balanced. Teams will play at least one series against every opponent in both leagues.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 10, 2022
How is that gonna work out? Assuming you play 2 interleague series against each team in the given division you are assigned to oppose for the year, if you take one series away from that and play another team, that still puts you at 10 interleague series. Need 5 more. Maybe cut out some in-division games?
Aggie Pharmer said:
So, what does this mean for Spring Training?
Will be in Ft. Lauderdale next week and was hoping they would get their **** sorted out so ST could start on time so we could catch a game.
Any chance there will be any activities going on next week?
Pretty sure they'll be up and running by this weekend.
Players can report tomorrow. Required report date is the 13th unless you're a player with visa issues. Games start the 17th or 18th.Ag_07 said:Aggie Pharmer said:
So, what does this mean for Spring Training?
Will be in Ft. Lauderdale next week and was hoping they would get their **** sorted out so ST could start on time so we could catch a game.
Any chance there will be any activities going on next week?
Pretty sure they'll be up and running by this weekend.
Those tiebreaker games have to bite the dust to make sure the Wild Card Series can start two days after the end of the regular season.
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) March 10, 2022
That's especially true in this postseason, which has to fit into a tighter window so World Series dates don't have to be moved.
Also in CBA: Amateur draft will be 20 rounds. Players can be optioned no more than five times in a season.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 10, 2022
The option limits will change how the Astros operate
This year, we're aiming for the pinnacle.
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 11, 2022
We’re ready to #LevelUp. pic.twitter.com/QkiYyRhUBi
One interesting nugget in the new agreement: Starting in 2023, the schedule will feature fewer divisional games, and every team will play at least one series against every other opponent, including in the other league. The exact format is still being determined.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) March 10, 2022
Means less West coast night games for us. I'm liking this new CBA
It's official on MLB's website: Astros open their season on April 7 in Anaheim against the Angels.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 11, 2022
Likely Verlander vs Ohtani. Definitely gonna be a national TV game.
Astros open the season April 7
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 11, 2022
Home opener is April 18 pic.twitter.com/79vlFqr5HY
Have to wait a week and a half for home opening day
Astros owner Jim Crane on what’s next for his club: “We're gonna be working on it tonight. We got a few things to do. We got a good ballclub. Our pitching is gonna be a little deeper with Verlander and McCullers back. We think we got a good chance to win the division, get in…” pic.twitter.com/fsVmW0Olyw
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 11, 2022
Jim Crane on the Astros priorities heading into spring training: “Depends on what happens with Carlos (Correa). Our center fielder has been injured. Shortstop is an issue and the center fielder. Those are some of our objectives. Maybe add an arm or two to the bullpen.” pic.twitter.com/sNjCEWADdP
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 11, 2022
16 teams will have Opening Day on Thursday, April 7.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 11, 2022
The remainder will have Opening Day on Friday, April 8.
The first game on the schedule:
The Boston #RedSox against the New York #Yankees in the Bronx.
Perfect.
But...
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) March 11, 2022
A player can only receive one bonus.
So a Rookie of the Year who also finished top 5 in MVP voting would get just the larger (MVP) amount.
15 3-game series would be 45 games of interleague playtjack16 said:One interesting nugget in the new agreement: Starting in 2023, the schedule will feature fewer divisional games, and every team will play at least one series against every other opponent, including in the other league. The exact format is still being determined.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) March 10, 2022
I would think that is excessive
I wonder if they would consider two game series
Man, I'm so ready for some Astro baseball. Let's roll !!!!
So we are still thinking Correa is gone right? Just checking before the meltdown….
BCSGrubber said:
So we are still thinking Correa is gone right? Just checking before the meltdown….
I'm at 30% confidence he stays. I just hope we don't miss the boat on somebody else if we wait him out and he goes elsewhere
Anybody know when Jake Meyers is due back from injury?
I just got a little sad that there's no McStrawmick this year. Meyers and Siri and McCormick will need a trio nickname assuming they all play.
I just got a little sad that there's no McStrawmick this year. Meyers and Siri and McCormick will need a trio nickname assuming they all play.
1 year $40MM give it to himBCSGrubber said:
So we are still thinking Correa is gone right? Just checking before the meltdown….
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
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Whoop!!!!!!!Bulldog73 said:linkdude said:Baseball is really back. Nine inning doubleheaders and regular extra inning rules return. Man on 2nd is a thing of the past.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) March 10, 2022
Universal DH too
Best part of the deal right here.
m07ag said:
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
That's a good question. I would assume not.
Farmer1906 said:m07ag said:
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
That's a good question. I would assume not.
I think it is included. I know that was the talk a few days ago.
Fuzzy Dunlop said:Farmer1906 said:m07ag said:
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
That's a good question. I would assume not.
I think it is included. I know that was the talk a few days ago.
So there's no way to tell what your payroll will be until well after the season after awards are announced
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Found this:07ag said:Fuzzy Dunlop said:Farmer1906 said:m07ag said:
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
That's a good question. I would assume not.
I think it is included. I know that was the talk a few days ago.
So there's no way to tell what your payroll will be until well after the season after awards are announced
- A new pre- arbitration bonus pool of $50 million will be drawn from the central revenue fund to pay the games top young players who are not yet eligible for arbitration. The amount will remain flat over five years.
- The pool will count $1.66 million per club for CBT payroll purposes.
Yes it counts against the CBT and each team will contribute $1.66 MM per year.
Fuzzy Dunlop said:Farmer1906 said:m07ag said:
Does pre arb bonus count against the cbt?
That's a good question. I would assume not.
I think it is included. I know that was the talk a few days ago.
The talk a few days ago was where the per diem they got for meals would count under the CBT. I don't think the bonuses were ever discussed as a part of it. I doubt they would be because those bonuses would come from the league, not the individual teams.
Lol defending al champs and start with a 9 game road trip
Fun news: The Astros TV AND radio broadcast teams will be traveling on the road this year.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) March 11, 2022
Congratulations to @RealToddKalas, @blummer27, @JuliaMorales, @raford3, and @SteveSparks37 for getting back on the road!
Can't wait for the return of game threads here. 
Happy days are here again..
Happy days are here again.. Hearing SS Andrelton Simmons a lot in connection to the #Yankees. #MLB
— MLB Marathon (@MLBMarathon) March 11, 2022
Curious if this is a fallback plan to Correa or if they are going to pass on the big contract for Carlos
Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
Me too!helloimustbegoing said:
Can't wait for the return of game threads here.
In no particular order:
TOFA
Dusty's mask choice of the day (will he still wear one?)
Why the hell is
Why do we always hit into DPs?
Team Siri vs Team Jake vs Team Chazzy Fizz
I know I am missing a few but I'm about to be asleep…
I think they are refusing to give up on their current SS and want a cheap platoon they can DH when Stanton shatters like the glass doll he is.
Thanks!
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