Apparently fans have been DMing Maldonado and saying terrible things to him
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 6, 2022
More context...not sure why people would do that...has to be trolls.
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More context...not sure why people would do that...has to be trolls.
I think he might be underestimating how much good the extra rest does him.Faustus said:AggiEE said:
I wonder how far apart Astros were with JV
35/2 vs 43/2?
No idea if third year is a player option. But if it was only two years he'd really play for the Mets for 12M more (minus the tax advantage for Houston)?
Find it hard to believe. JV likes to get paid more than he likes to win if so.
He probably also likes the 6-7 extra starts per year he'll get in a 5 man rotation vs 6 as far as the counting stats go. Chasing down 300 isn't going to be easy.
He hasn't exactly been finishing strong the past few postseasons.
Kyle Tucker jokes around when asked what he did with ball from final out of World Series. pic.twitter.com/Iu6Jni1nf7
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A breakout season for a key member of the #WorldSeries champs.
— MLB (@MLB) December 6, 2022
Yordan Alvarez is the #AllMLB First Team DH. pic.twitter.com/drJyMKdFgf
For the first time in his career, Jose Altuve is the #AllMLB First Team second baseman! pic.twitter.com/Xb1kcJOv5P
— MLB (@MLB) December 6, 2022
A 1.75 ERA in his age-39 season 🤯
— MLB (@MLB) December 6, 2022
Justin Verlander earns his 2nd career #AllMLB First Team selection. pic.twitter.com/fpmbfUDbEv
One of the postseason’s breakout stars also had an incredible 2022 regular season.
— MLB (@MLB) December 6, 2022
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— Houston Astros (@astros) December 6, 2022
The Astros have emerged as a potential suitor for Sean Murphy, per source. Houston currently has Martin Maldonado as its catcher and has been connected to free agent Willson Contreras. Murphy, a former Gold Glove winner, is under club control through 2025.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 6, 2022
He may not cost as much as Reynolds, but it's probably not far off.
Not sure if it's been posted yet. JV vests if he hits 140 IP. That's like 24-26 starts. That's very doable.
NEWS: #Cubs met with Carlos Correa today, source confirms @MLBBruceLevine report. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2022
Sean Murphy would be awesome
Would probably rather sign Contreras since he won't cost a shlt ton of prospects.
Would probably rather sign Contreras since he won't cost a shlt ton of prospects.
Astros assistant general manager Bill Firkus said Jim Crane is not going to attend the winter meetings. Firkus called Crane "the final decider" on baseball operations moves and deferred mostly to Crane's prior comments about the team's priorities this offseason.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 6, 2022
Been saying for awhile Murphy is the catcher they should be targeting. Of note, his numbers at his home ballpark in Oakland (.684 OPS) have always been among his worst (.820 OPS on road). Getting out of there could really boost his value. Also won AL gold glove in 2021. https://t.co/43lfZ7Lcfg
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) December 6, 2022
Murphy would be the solution at catcher for years to come, plus he would be under club control. The asking price will be really high.
Feel like Murphy would cost us Lee or Diaz plus more
have to ask...
Altuve wasn't 1st team at second base...the year he won AL MVP ?
2017
Altuve wasn't 1st team at second base...the year he won AL MVP ?
2017
The more is what I worry about
We don't Lee or Diaz if we have Murphy.
But on the plus side Murphy made like $3.5mm or something like that I think.
We don't Lee or Diaz if we have Murphy.
But on the plus side Murphy made like $3.5mm or something like that I think.
regarding the catching situation...
it's starting to feel like Machete is semi-being thrown under the bus by the front office.
and/or they were much more upset or disappointed by his hitting last year...than anyone was saying publicly
it's starting to feel like Machete is semi-being thrown under the bus by the front office.
and/or they were much more upset or disappointed by his hitting last year...than anyone was saying publicly
W said:
regarding the catching situation...
it's starting to feel like Machete is semi-being thrown under the bus by the front office.
and/or they were much more upset or disappointed by his hitting last year...than anyone was saying publicly
It's definitely not the hitting part. He was worse at the plate in 2021 and we were happy to roll with him in 2022.
HarryRocket said:The Astros are eyeing Andrew Benintendi, Michael Brantley and Michael Conforto, per @Ken_Rosenthal.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 5, 2022
He also said the Astros are interested in bringing Christian Vazquez back to share the job with Martin Maldonado.
Huh, first time I've seen Benintendi rumored though makes sense.
I want Vasquez back..... love that guy
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
BoxingAg84 said:The Astros lost Justin Verlander but don’t worry, they have a clone of him waiting.
— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) December 5, 2022
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Let's not get ahead of our selves but yeah, that's the upside.
Don't like sending prospects to Oakland, main downside with Murphy.
I can definitely see Carlos as a cub. In fact, now I'll be surprised if it doesn't happen.Farmer1906 said:NEWS: #Cubs met with Carlos Correa today, source confirms @MLBBruceLevine report. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2022
Prosperdick said:I can definitely see Carlos as a cub. In fact, now I'll be surprised if it doesn't happen.Farmer1906 said:NEWS: #Cubs met with Carlos Correa today, source confirms @MLBBruceLevine report. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2022
He must not want to see October anytime soon
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Let's re-acquire Jed Lowrie then trade him to Oakland.BadAggie said:
Don't like sending prospects to Oakland, main downside with Murphy.
If there's a team dumb enough to get fleeced it's Oakland.
Maybe they'll take Whitley, Maton, Dubon, and Meyers off our hands.
Maybe they'll take Whitley, Maton, Dubon, and Meyers off our hands.
Harry Dunne said:
I agree 100%
We've got some weird undeserving retired numbers that did far less for the organization than JV, so I'm not mad at anyone that wants 35 retired…
He will always be an H-town hero for his contributions, but the dude basically played three seasons for us and I don't think anyone that plays three seasons for a franchise should have their number retired.
Two world series and two Cy Youngs in threw years? What Houston pitcher has accomplished more?
That's part of my reasoning.Mr.Bond said:Prosperdick said:I can definitely see Carlos as a cub. In fact, now I'll be surprised if it doesn't happen.Farmer1906 said:NEWS: #Cubs met with Carlos Correa today, source confirms @MLBBruceLevine report. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2022
He must not want to see October anytime soon
EastCoastAgNc said:The Astros have emerged as a potential suitor for Sean Murphy, per source. Houston currently has Martin Maldonado as its catcher and has been connected to free agent Willson Contreras. Murphy, a former Gold Glove winner, is under club control through 2025.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 6, 2022
If the price is right, this is a good alternative to Contreras.
I just don't know if the price is right. The A's have a stacked roster of prostpects at Catcher which is why they are probably willing to part with him for prospects elsewhere.
I'd hate to piss off a dude that hit .180 last year. Cut the **** Johnny Bench.
San Francisco Giants' confidence is quietly growing in Aaron Judge sweepstakes | Opinion https://t.co/DJy5qJ5e8U via @USATODAY
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 6, 2022
W said:
have to ask...
Altuve wasn't 1st team at second base...the year he won AL MVP ?
2017
I think the inaugural All-MLB teams were in 2019
#Cubs among the teams talking with #Athletics on Sean Murphy. The availability of Murphy and Danny Jansen in trade explains why Willson Contreras has yet to sign. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 6, 2022
Winter meetings mad libs:. "(insert team name) are among the teams talking to the (insert another team name) regarding (insert player name)"
Correa will have October off if he signs with the Cubs.
they are rebuilding
they are rebuilding