***Official Houston Astros 2022-23 Offseason Thread***

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bigjag19
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7:33p, 12/8/22
AG
Born 83.

Altuve
Biggio
Bags
Berkman
Roy O
Bregs
JV
Davis
Wagner


For my life by position
JV
Maldy? Maybe?
Bags
Altuve
Bregs
Correa
Berkman
???Marisnick??? Biggio sort of? Tough call all around
Reddick
Alvarez

Wagner at closer
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EastCoastAgNc
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7:49p, 12/8/22
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Steve Cohen don't give a damn...spending all his money
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BadAggie
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 7:55p, 12/8/22
AG
Not only do Astros have a lot of talent under control but they don't really have any bad contracts.

Flip side is does Tucker aim to hit free agency now? After seeing these contracts over the last 24 hours…
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Farmer1906
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In reply to BadAggie • 7:59p, 12/8/22
AG
No reason Tucker shouldn't expect a deal like Nimmo or better. Why sign an extension for less?
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In reply to BadAggie • 7:59p, 12/8/22
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If he doesn't get blown away by the Astros, he should. We better put our best foot forward. Can't say I'm that confident but I'm glad we have him for three more years at least.
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In reply to BadAggie • 8:01p, 12/8/22
AG
and a person would think that teams would try to model themselves after the most winning franchise in recent years -- the Astros, but they are not
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8:02p, 12/8/22
AG
yes, enjoy the next 3 years of Tucker.

however he may be the first player that the Astros break the bank on (i.e. the mega-contract)
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Ag_07
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8:05p, 12/8/22
AG
Nimmo ain't THAT good.

Shlt is outta control
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8:07p, 12/8/22
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the National League has gone crazy.

and the bad thing for the Dodgers, Padres, Mets, and Phillies...

the NL Central will get a team in the playoffs each year without a mega-payroll.

and in the little 3-game wildcard series...all bets are off

(as we saw in the NL last year)
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jkag89
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8:10p, 12/8/22
Been following Astros baseball for nearly 50 seasons:
Larry Dierker
César Cedeño
J. R. Richard
José Cruz
Nolan Ryan
Craig Biggio
Jeff Bagwell
Lance Berkman
José Altuve
George Springer
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Farmer1906
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In reply to Ag_07 • 8:10p, 12/8/22
AG
Similar to TED

130 vs 129 career OPS+
135 vs 133 OPS+ last 3 years

Nimmo can play CF. TED is a GG RF.
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Nitro Power
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 8:11p, 12/8/22
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EastCoastAgNc said:

Steve Cohen don't give a damn...spending all his money


And still hardly registers on his bank account
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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8:13p, 12/8/22
AG
Did MLB not just have a lockout?
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HerschelwoodHardhead
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8:19p, 12/8/22
AG
I started writing my top 10, and then realized I had another idea for a topic. Who are the top 5 Astros you had the most hope/excitement for when they first got on the team? Here's my top 5, largely influenced by being born in 1985:

1. Roy Oswalt
2. Yordan
3. Daryl Ward
4. Hunter Pence
5. Brad Lidge

I was in the stands for Oswalt's first start. Even in the nosebleeds it was obvious how much he controlled the mound. He's probably still my favorite Astros pitcher.
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8:23p, 12/8/22
AG
Astro fan since '65

Cedeno
Dierker
Springer
Biggio
Berkman
Altuve
Bagwell
Wynn
Sambito

Top 3 moments

Attended Game 5 of the '17 Series - best baseball game ever
Attended Don Wilson no hitter vs Braves - stayed after and got his autograph
Attended Koufax start in the dome w my dad, never seen that many people in one place
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In reply to Nitro Power • 8:27p, 12/8/22
AG
Nitro Power said:
EastCoastAgNc said:

Steve Cohen don't give a damn...spending all his money


And still hardly registers on his bank account


Insider trading helps buy ball players.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 8:30p, 12/8/22
AG
At this point I've just come to accept the fact that you're gonna disagree with whatever any one says then cherry pick some stat to make your argument.

Nimmo's career high is 17 HRs (2017), 64 RBIs (2022), 7 SBs (2022).

He may get more hits and walk at better clip than Tucker and he's a solid player but Tucker >>>>>> Nimmo. Nimmo is solid Tucker is elite.
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8:33p, 12/8/22
AG
Tucker is worth $250MM if Nimmo is $160MM.
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Farmer1906
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In reply to Ag_07 • 8:33p, 12/8/22
AG
I agree TED is better. Duh. They're different type players. Nimmo is an on base fiend. OPS+ judges offense across the board. The fact he's close to someone like TED, someone we all think highly of, means he's probably pretty dang good. He was a 5+ WAR player this year. Health is what's keeping him from getting 8/200.
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In reply to Furlock Bones • 8:36p, 12/8/22
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Furlock Bones said:
Did MLB not just have a lockout?


Podcast I listened to last night talked about the year after a new CBA deal being a great time for players getting bigger contracts
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Beat40
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In reply to W • 8:38p, 12/8/22
W said:
and a person would think that teams would try to model themselves after the most winning franchise in recent years -- the Astros, but they are not
Counterpoint for discussion purposes. Yankees haven't had a losing season in literally decades and they've consistently bought their players.
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8:44p, 12/8/22
AG
I miss Vegas

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8:46p, 12/8/22
AG
7 guys. 5 ladies. That makes 2 unlucky dudes.
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8:46p, 12/8/22
AG
Hensley sure has made it to the inner circle
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8:47p, 12/8/22
AG
Judge is a homegrown Yankee.

the 2 best NYY teams of the past 10 years were 2018 & 2019. Each won 100 games.

when other homegrown products...Glyeber, Urshela, Andjuar, and Sanchez had good years.

the Yankees have bought most of their good starters and relievers from the past decade
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In reply to W • 8:50p, 12/8/22
AG
They can but whoever they want. The YES network and inflated ticket prices let them do that.

Owning your own entertainment network helps.

Of course the Cubs and WGN are the counter example.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 8:50p, 12/8/22
AG
Mathguy64 said:
7 guys. 5 ladies. That makes 2 unlucky dudes.


Unless.

You know.

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8:55p, 12/8/22
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Uncle Mike as part time DH, OF and bench bat might be in the offing
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In reply to BadAggie • 8:56p, 12/8/22
AG
Oh, the lineups that could be possible…

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 8:59p, 12/8/22
Farmer1906 said:
I miss Vegas



Headed to vegas right now. Wonder where they staying
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9:00p, 12/8/22
No Dickie Thon on anyones top ten? I still remember his 1983 season. What a scrappy player.
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In reply to HerschelwoodHardhead • 9:00p, 12/8/22
So to play off your question...who are your top guys who had high expectations but failed to live up to it? For me it's...

James Mouton
Scott Elarton
Mitch Meluskey
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In reply to Bad Poster • 9:01p, 12/8/22
AG
Bad Poster said:
Farmer1906 said:
I miss Vegas



Headed to vegas right now. Wonder where they staying


Going with the fam or your boys? If the latter you're goal should be to find them.

When I was in my bach, we ran into Romo & Witten outside of Bellagio.
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9:18p, 12/8/22
AG
She's doing her best to be Rally Reagan
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 9:19p, 12/8/22
AG
Farmer1906 said:
I miss Vegas


You think they were hanging out and just thought "y'all wanna take the jet to Vegas?"
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