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

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 5:20p, 11/22/22
Farmer1906 said:
Y'all act like Gallo is the worst player in baseball. I don't care if you strike out 65% of the time if those other 35% of the time your walking and hitting bombs.

From 2017 to 2021 Gallo has a 117 OPS+ with 2020 as the only "bad" season - 87 OPS+. A few tweaks and he could be that guy again.


He's just not along the Astros' line of player.

I also don't like the idea of him up to bat when a clutch hit is needed, or even just a sac fly, and he's either going to strikeout 65% or the time or not going to get a sac fly.

I think that is the place where he really hurts a team.
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5:20p, 11/22/22
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched
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In reply to HarryRocket • 5:23p, 11/22/22
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I just don't buy the magic maldy calling pitches. We need to upgrade at catcher. Imo of course.

I will say I think he does more than the average catcher when you listen to the way the pitchers talk about him.

I'm not saying we don't need an upgrade, we do, but I do think these comments seriously undervalue what he brings.

I actually would prefer Vzquez if it weren't for Maldy's extension vesting.
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5:43p, 11/22/22
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Gallo is a selfish, loser of a major league player. Literally refuses to adapt to situational hitting. thus putting himself before the team. Can't think of a worse free agent option. Hope the Jankees sign him
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 8:01p, 11/22/22
Before last year he graded out really well defensively as well. I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him. If he can even just get back to 2021 form he has value.
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In reply to bearkatag15 • 8:13p, 11/22/22
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bearkatag15 said:


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In reply to Ag4life80 • 8:27p, 11/22/22
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Ag4life80 said:
Gallo is a selfish, loser of a major league player. Literally refuses to adapt to situational hitting. thus putting himself before the team. Can't think of a worse free agent option. Hope the Jankees sign him
How on earth did this get 14 stars?

He does what is most effective for him. Just like Tucker, Altuve, Alvarez, and pretty much every player in baseball. Just because he doesn't have bat control like Ichiro doesn't make him selfish.
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8:40p, 11/22/22
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Some pickups from Cap Summit over the weekend. Think my fav is the tribute to the old dome graphics in the middle
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In reply to n_touch • 8:58p, 11/22/22
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched

I like those a lot. I wish I could find the authentic jerseys worn from game 6
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9:26p, 11/22/22
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Nice little off-season resource.

https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/astros

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10:35p, 11/22/22
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Sorry for the JV too expensive folks on here. Give him 2 - 84M & win 3 WS in a row. PROFIT
AKA 13-0
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In reply to n_touch • 10:35p, 11/22/22
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n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price
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In reply to AggieJ2002 • 10:42p, 11/22/22
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AggieJ2002 said:
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price



Definitely China knockoff
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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In reply to Mr.Bond • 10:56p, 11/22/22
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Mr.Bond said:
AggieJ2002 said:
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price



Definitely China knockoff

Who really cares if you get it though. The real ones are made in china too. Probably the same factory.
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11:02p, 11/22/22
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11:06p, 11/22/22
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/astros-rumors-corner-outfielder-free-agent-left-handed.html


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If Houston prefers to pursue a younger option, any of Andrew Benintendi, Cody Bellinger or Joey Gallo could make sense although the latter two are particularly dependent on Houston's appetite for taking on a rebound candidate. Both Gallo and Bellinger have seen their once prodigious offensive profiles tank in recent seasons. Bellinger is likely available on a one-year deal as he looks to rebuild some stock. Benintendi, meanwhile, saw his season end on Sept. 2 due to a broken hamate bone. Masataka Yoshida, star outfielder for Japan's Orix Buffaloes, will reportedly be posted for MLB clubs, but whether his outstanding production in NPB will carry over to MLB is a total unknown at this point.

Alternatives include longtime D-backs outfielder David Peralta, now-former Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar and well-traveled Corey Dickerson. Peralta is 35 and coming off a tepid finish to the 2022 season with the Rays. Profar's age, bat-to-ball skills and former prospect status could all be appealing, but a .237/.331/.364 slash over the past two seasons isn't especially eye-catching. Dickerson has had similar production but in a part-time role and is three years older.

The trade market, of course, presents myriad opportunities. The division-rival Mariners were known to be exploring trades involving Jesse Winker earlier this month. Minnesota's Max Kepler is an oft-speculated trade candidate this winter, and switch-hitters Ian Happ (Cubs) and Anthony Santander (Orioles) were both discussed by their respective clubs in the weeks leading up to this past summer's trade deadline.

Whatever path the 'Stros take, some degree of outfield addition feels like a foregone conclusion. The 26-year-old Meyers hit just .227/.269/.313 in his return from last offseason's shoulder surgery. McCormick, 27, posted solid overall numbers, but the overwhelming majority of his production came against left-handed pitchers; he hit .340/.409/.563 against southpaws but only .207/.301/.344 against fellow righties. Tucker, Meyers, McCormick, Alvarez and utilityman Mauricio Dubon are the only outfielders on the 40-man roster at present. Tucker and Alvarez are the only left-handed hitters who are locked into lineup spots.


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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:14p, 11/22/22
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EastCoastAgNc said:

Trout, Ward and Adell.

Interesting move
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In reply to n_touch • 6:08a, 11/23/22
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m_touch's Yeti cup and coasters arrived.

Look fantastic! Thanks again.
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In reply to Lonestar_Ag09 • 7:42a, 11/23/22
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Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Mr.Bond said:
AggieJ2002 said:
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price



Definitely China knockoff

Who really cares if you get it though. The real ones are made in china too. Probably the same factory.



All depends on the quality. I've seen the knock offs next to an authentic one and the differences are quite obvious just warning those who are unaware
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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8:08a, 11/23/22
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Listening to Ben Verlander's newest pod. He makes some predictions.

Wilson Contreras to DET
Koudai Senga to NYY
Carlos Rodon to NYM
Dansby Swanson to ATL
Xander Bogaerts to BOS
Carlos Correa to LAD
Jacob deGromm to NYM
Josh Bell to HOU
Trea Turner to PHI
Aaron Judge to NYY


He also takes a nice little jab at Mookie while discussing the Dodger fans accepting Correa. "What do you think he was doing in Boston?"

He compares the Ranger "build" to what the LA Angels built. Spot on!
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 8:11a, 11/23/22
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Mr.Bond said:
Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Mr.Bond said:
AggieJ2002 said:
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price



Definitely China knockoff

Who really cares if you get it though. The real ones are made in china too. Probably the same factory.



All depends on the quality. I've seen the knock offs next to an authentic one and the differences are quite obvious just warning those who are unaware


The site has an address that is some random house in Dover, I wouldn't trust that you will receive anything but a headache from dealing with fraud/identity theft

Edit: that was a different fake site but still, I don't think I'd trust it. But if anyone has success let us know
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 8:39a, 11/23/22
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Farmer1906 said:
Y'all act like Gallo is the worst player in baseball. I don't care if you strike out 65% of the time if those other 35% of the time your walking and hitting bombs.

From 2017 to 2021 Gallo has a 117 OPS+ with 2020 as the only "bad" season - 87 OPS+. A few tweaks and he could be that guy again.
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 8:42a, 11/23/22
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Some pickups from Cap Summit over the weekend. Think my fav is the tribute to the old dome graphics in the middle


I need that
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In reply to Panama Red • 8:45a, 11/23/22
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m_touch's Yeti cup and coasters arrived.

Look fantastic! Thanks again.
Good to hear. You were the first test on shipping coasters
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8:48a, 11/23/22
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I got my tumblers as well. Thanks n_touch
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In reply to n_touch • 8:58a, 11/23/22
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I just pm'd you. We good?
Formerly Willy Wonka
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 9:33a, 11/23/22
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Farmer1906 said:
Listening to Ben Verlander's newest pod. He makes some predictions.

Wilson Contreras to DET
Koudai Senga to NYY
Carlos Rodon to NYM
Dansby Swanson to ATL
Xander Bogaerts to BOS
Carlos Correa to LAD
Jacob deGromm to NYM
Josh Bell to HOU
Trea Turner to PHI
Aaron Judge to NYY


He also takes a nice little jab at Mookie while discussing the Dodger fans accepting Correa. "What do you think he was doing in Boston?"

He compares the Ranger "build" to what the LA Angels built. Spot on!


No predictions for his own brother
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In reply to astros4545 • 10:48a, 11/23/22
astros4545 said:
Farmer1906 said:
Listening to Ben Verlander's newest pod. He makes some predictions.

Wilson Contreras to DET
Koudai Senga to NYY
Carlos Rodon to NYM
Dansby Swanson to ATL
Xander Bogaerts to BOS
Carlos Correa to LAD
Jacob deGromm to NYM
Josh Bell to HOU
Trea Turner to PHI
Aaron Judge to NYY


He also takes a nice little jab at Mookie while discussing the Dodger fans accepting Correa. "What do you think he was doing in Boston?"

He compares the Ranger "build" to what the LA Angels built. Spot on!


No predictions for his own brother


He knows where he is going/staying
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 10:52a, 11/23/22
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Mr.Bond said:
Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Mr.Bond said:
AggieJ2002 said:
n_touch said:
Space City World Series Jerseys

https://www.nebgear.com/products/men-s-houston-astros-space-city-gold-2022-world-series-jersey-all-stitched


Is this site legit? Look nice and a great price



Definitely China knockoff

Who really cares if you get it though. The real ones are made in china too. Probably the same factory.



All depends on the quality. I've seen the knock offs next to an authentic one and the differences are quite obvious just warning those who are unaware


Me and my group of friends have quite a few knockoffs. All of them look pretty dang good besides the throwback ones with a navy base layer with rainbows on the sleeves. The rainbows are way too bright. Other than that we have had good luck with them. Have a Roger Metzger one on the way for my pops!

Can't speak on the space city jerseys. Probably worth the risk for $30 though.
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11:20a, 11/23/22
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I accidentally clicked on the Texas Rangers off-season thread .. lots of hopium going on over there … looks more like the main Texags Aggie Football board .. I can barely go to the main Aggie football board right now .. it's depressing over there .. thank god we have the Astros
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11:55a, 11/23/22
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Did you guys get shipping confirmation on tumbler
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:58a, 11/23/22
Not all are shipping yet. Had some issues with plaques from supplier, a whole shipment from Yeti had to be returned and RTIC had to ship from Georgia. Crazy how crazy getting stuff is these days.

Hoping to ship a lot out on Monday
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In reply to shano0603 • 1:03p, 11/23/22
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shano0603 said:
EastCoastAgNc said:

Trout, Ward and Adell.

Interesting move
Renfroe has a very quiet yet very solid season last year. 124 wRC+ in 125 games.

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1:15p, 11/23/22
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Interesting Chat with Anthony Franco @ MLBTradeRumors

https://www.jotcast.com/chat/astros-offseason-chat-2022-23-14430.html

A few highlights:


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Nick
11:58
Do you see Brantley or Yuli staying with the Astros?

Anthony Franco
11:59
Yuli feels more likely to me in light of the comments Jim Crane made to Brian McTaggart last week. Sure seemed like he wanted him back, whereas he was a little more hesitant on Brantley given the uncertainty with his shoulder

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Kyle L
12:07
What are the odds you think of the Astros resigning Verlander?

Anthony Franco
12:08
They're not my favorite fit but I wouldn't go so far as to say "all-time low." There's a gap on money but JV does seem to love it there and has a good rapport with Crane

12:09
Guess I'd say around 20%? Would probably give a slight edge to Philly and the Giants over Houston but not dramatically so. Dodgers, Cardinals, Blue Jays all make some sense
Mets too obviously

12:10
20% might feel low but I wouldn't pick any individual team above like 30%. There are too many viable fits to feel confident in any single landing spot

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Guest
12:10
Do you see the Astros going after a left handed CF in a trade.Mullins/reynolds. Given their reluctance to sign a guy like Nemo to a longer deal.

Anthony Franco
12:10
I'm sure they'll try to rekindle those discussions but think the time to get either of those guys has passed

12:11
Guess if they're dealing an immediate big league rotation arm like Javier to Baltimore, you can get them thinking on Mullins. But the chance to swing a prospects for Mullins deal is gone

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Crane's the man
12:14
I have not heard a connection with Conforto who makes tons of sense. Why?

Anthony Franco
12:15
It's just early. The only team that's been linked to Conforto so far is the Mets, with whom he's obviously spent his whole career


It's a fine fit, I agree. Conforto will probably get interest from a third of the league, and I expect Houston will be rin that mix

12:16
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12:27
Kyle Tucker - more likely to accept a contract extension a la Alvarez, or more likely to go FA in three years?

Anthony Franco
12:29
I'm sure they'll try to work out an extension but Tucker banked $4MM as a draft prospect and is in line for around $6MM next year. He shouldn't be under much immediate financial pressure to take an extension at this point, so I lean towards free agency there

12:30
I'd have said the same thing about Yordan though. That kind of stuff is so dependent on the player's personal preference it's impossible to know without talking to him, which the team will definitely do

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Josh C.
12:57
Does Altuve eventually get in the Hall of Fame?

Anthony Franco
12:58
Yeah I think so. He's not there yet and I would've said no if asked this question 12 months ago when it looked as if he were taking a step back, but he only needs like 2-3 more productive seasons to have the counting numbers that should get him in


After the season he just had, I assume he'll do that
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The more I read comments like Ben Verlander's talking about Betts and the Red Sox and their cheating escapades, the more it infuriates me that Manred buried the Astros as cover for other higher-profile teams'
cheating. Just total BS that the report was not made public.
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