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

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In reply to agdaddy04 • 10:51a, 11/8/22
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texasaggie2015 said:
Really don't understand why so many want re-signing Yuli as a priority. If he wants a cheap, part time role, that's fine. But I wouldn't make it a lead priority by any means.

Postseason stars like him don't grow on trees.
true, but he is getting old and the tree will eventually die.

time to fertilize some new trees
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10:52a, 11/8/22
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What kind of deal is Abreu expected to get? 2/$30MM? 3/$40M? I have no idea.
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10:52a, 11/8/22
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:53a, 11/8/22
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Totally agree that the lack of shift will be a huge benefit to Brantley. The biggest concern is his health, but let it be known that he will have a reduced role of approx 130 games in a platoon DH/LF with Alvarez I order to keep him healthy.
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In reply to All I do is Nguyen • 10:53a, 11/8/22
All I do is Nguyen said:

Wonder what this means for Espada. Would sure hate to lose that dude.
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In reply to cap-n-jack • 10:54a, 11/8/22
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cap-n-jack said:
All I do is Nguyen said:

Wonder what this means for Espada. Would sure hate to lose that dude.
There's no more openings. I think it's likely he gets named the manager in waiting and picks up when Dusty is done.
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In reply to Wabs • 10:56a, 11/8/22
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Wabs said:
What kind of deal is Abreu expected to get? 2/$30MM? 3/$40M? I have no idea.


Fangraphs projections.



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10:56a, 11/8/22
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Yanks want cheater Correa

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:59a, 11/8/22
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I'm going to show this to the Round Rock location.

Going to make a scene when they refuse
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11:04a, 11/8/22
Apparently Peña wasn't an AL ROY finalist. Tough competition I guess.
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In reply to McInnis • 11:04a, 11/8/22
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I just ran the gauntlet through fanatics and they have a ton of Jeremy Pena stuff, as they should. It made me wonder, how much of the sales proceeds will he get? I'm thinking that kind of stuff might be pocket change for the Justin Verlanders of the world but could be a pretty big deal for a young player. In other words, how much is the financial incentive to play on a championship caliber team to players that make below average mlb salary?

This is a chance for Mack to make more than $75M. He could really profit off of Peña. Run a promo where 5 customers who purchase at least $5,000 in furniture over Nov/Dec/Jan will be drawn for a meet and greet with Peña. Ladies (and some guys) will fork over their savings for a bedroom set they don't need just for that opportunity.
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11:05a, 11/8/22
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Thinking about going to spring training. Any tips anybody who's been there before can give me?
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11:07a, 11/8/22
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11:07a, 11/8/22
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I think after Thanksgiving I'm going to do a '22 season retrospective to count down the weeks until opening day '23.

Kind of sum up each week of the last season to ramp us all the way up for spring training and opening day '23
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In reply to Beerosch • 11:08a, 11/8/22
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Thinking about going to spring training. Any tips anybody who's been there before can give me?


Hmmm probably a good opportunity to get some autographs too
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11:12a, 11/8/22
Another thing on Abreu is that he is Cuban and we have been so very successful with players from there. I would imagine it would be a seamless transition.
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11:16a, 11/8/22
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11:17a, 11/8/22
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11:26a, 11/8/22
If we resign JV (I'd put it at more likely than not) then my suggestion would be to acquire a bat via trade with either Urquidy or Garcia. Some possible fits:

Royals - They have 5 guys sharing C, DH and 1B (Perez, Montero, Dozier, Pasquantino and Pratto). They also desperately need young pitching. No doubt they'd prefer to keep Pasquantino and Montero from that group but that's who I'm targeting if I'm giving up a solid young pitcher. Could you get both? They're lefties so Montero pairs well with Maldy and has enough bat for some DH duties. Pasquantino is our type of hitter with low k, high walks and some pop. Plus everyone raves about him as a clubhouse guy. He's also a lefty so the two pair nicely with a righty DH / 1B if you want to bring Yuli back.

Yankees - You have to pinch your nose for this one but I could see them looking to move LeMahiu to free up money and space for Rizzo and Judge. He's also our type of hitter, though aging a bit. They also have a prospect that is a power bat lefty catcher / 1B in Austin Wells that is a great target.

Dodgers - Less stinky but still not ideal, another team that needs pitching. Miguel Vargas would be the target here. A 1B prospect who has enough speed / arm to play some 3B and corner OF. Similar mold as a hitter to Pasquantino but less proven with more defensive potential.
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11:28a, 11/8/22
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2022 was the year we got back to .500 (and beyond) all-time as a franchise.

2023 will be the year we get back to .500 in series record for the World Series. LFG!!!
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11:29a, 11/8/22
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Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


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11:32a, 11/8/22
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The Cubs are on the short list to sign Joey Gallo, which would be the infusion of 2 of the greatest losers the world has ever known. Fingers crossed!
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11:35a, 11/8/22
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Man Jose Abreu has been a target of mine for years.

Lineup would be sick

Tuve
Pena
Yordan
Bregs
Tucker
Abreu
Brantley
Chas/Jake/Leon
Maldy/Lee/Diaz
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:38a, 11/8/22
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Mr.Bond said:

I'll take Jack's picks for ~$50 million, Alex.
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In reply to Wabs • 11:38a, 11/8/22
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Wabs said:
Yanks want cheater Correa



That would put them on the hook for $100MM for three players between Cole, Correa and Judge. And $1B total for them. Add in Stanton and it's $135 MM and $1.33B. That's a huge chunk for 4 guys.

I'm not sure they are quite in the Dodgers league. The Steinbrenner's have held at least a little restraint. The Dodgers just say FU to the CBT.
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:39a, 11/8/22
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Saw that on FB earlier. Hopefully the column on the left is correct
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11:40a, 11/8/22
checking in from the frozen tundra (soon) of Minnesota for another year boys!
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11:41a, 11/8/22
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heard orbit's contract is up. Junction jack just waiting in the wings.
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In reply to Ragnar Danneskjoldd • 11:42a, 11/8/22
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Ragnar Danneskjoldd said:
heard orbit's contract is up. Junction jack just waiting in the wings.
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In reply to Ragnar Danneskjoldd • 11:44a, 11/8/22
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Ragnar Danneskjoldd said:
heard orbit's contract is up. Junction jack just waiting in the wings.
Junction Jackass
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In reply to KTAG05 • 11:47a, 11/8/22
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BCSGrubber said:
Man Jose Abreu has been a target of mine for years.

Lineup would be sick

Tuve
Pena
Yordan
Bregs
Tucker
Abreu
Brantley
Chas/Jake/Leon
Maldy/Lee/Diaz
Looks good, but, abreu on 2-3 years max. he's on the wrong side of 35, and its a cuban 35
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11:55a, 11/8/22
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I would take Abreu in a heartbeat at 2 years $36 MM
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11:56a, 11/8/22
I have gotten everyones order. If you are waiting on me to answer an email or pm, I will be working on that this afternoon.

If you did not get in, and would like something PM or email me. The first run of plaques will start this weekend!
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In reply to Moe Jzyslak • 12:01p, 11/8/22
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ScapeGOAT said:
Ragnar Danneskjoldd said:
heard orbit's contract is up. Junction jack just waiting in the wings.
Junction Jackass
I always preferred Junction Jackoff
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