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

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FWIW the Bregman interview on PMT today was kind of a snooze. Didn't really say anything we hadn't already heard, and a lot of sidebar topics.
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agproducer said:

Ag_07 said:

Have we ever gone 5 hrs between posts on any of these threads? Season or off-season


I was thinking the same thing. I kept checking it, thinking it wasn't updating
Well why didn't you rectify the issue?

I never let rangers thread sit on top of ours, even if I gotta just post a meme or something. If I see it, Astros get bumped TTT
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speaking of Correa...

it's interesting that once again he's one of the last big free agents or shortstops to sign
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Farmer1906
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Today's topic - give your realistic finish to the offseason/roster.

I'll go trade for Varsho & sign Brantley. Maybe add one more pitcher. I can't decide between lefty reliever or vet inning eater.
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Sign Eovaldi and Vazquez then trade Urquidy or Garcia for the best young OF you can.
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That's hilarious
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Astros were in on Contreras, Nimmo until Crane saw the prices.

Not that I blame him.

Maybe Conforto will still happen, a one year prove it deal. Presumably he's looking for an everyday role. Astros have continued to be linked to him.

Is Brantley contemplating retirement? Given what's left in the free agent bin, bring Uncle Mike back.

For catcher, basic problem is you want an elite catcher who is fine being a backup. There's a few free agent vets, I guess the Astros will sign a standard non exciting name for a year.

Pitching staff is alright, getting Montero locked up early was a good move. Maybe Stros look at adding a starter with JV's departure? But who?

Lefty reliever would be another spot that's mentioned enough that something will happen. No idea who.



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BadAggie said:

Astros were in on Contreras, Nimmo until Crane saw the prices.

Not that I blame him.

Maybe Conforto will still happen, a one year prove it deal. Presumably he's looking for an everyday role. Astros have continued to be linked to him.

Is Brantley contemplating retirement? Given what's left in the free agent bin, bring Uncle Mike back.

For catcher, basic problem is you want an elite catcher who is fine being a backup. There's a few free agent vets, I guess the Astros will sign a standard non exciting name for a year.

Pitching staff is alright, getting Montero locked up early was a good move. Maybe Stros look at adding a starter with JV's departure? But who?

Lefty reliever would be another spot that's mentioned enough that something will happen. No idea who.




At this point you roll w the youth movement + Yuli + Uncle Mikes unless you can trade for Reynolds.
Farmer1906
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On Julia's Story. Seeing 2 together looks so much more impressive than one. But I really want to see 3. Odd number of items is more visually appealing.
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I mean I can think of two things together that are much more enjoyable than if there were 3
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Except boobs, those belong in even numbers.
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Lonestar_Ag09 said:

I mean I can think of two things together that are much more enjoyable than if there were 3
Never seen Total Recall? Al Bundy would also disagree.
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One for each hand and one for my mouth
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I guess it's truly one of those "don't knock it til you've tried it" kinda things.
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In non-tittty news

"3:50pm: The Astros also have interest in Barnhart, reports Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. They missed out on their top catching target when Willson Contreras agreed to terms on a five-year deal with the Cardinals this afternoon. It seems they're still looking for a veteran to pair with incumbent Martn Maldonado, even if Barnhart's a significantly less imposing offensive threat than Contreras would have been. According to Rome, the longtime Red backstop is looking for a multi-year contract."

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/pirates-interested-in-tucker-barnhart.html
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EastCoastAgNc
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I haven't seen this one before...
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Mathguy64
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Sparky is probably still celebrating.
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EastCoastAgNc said:


I haven't seen this one before...


Definitely worth having the MLB audio season pass or whatever, listen to those guys often during the season.
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I'd be fine getting Benentendi or Conforto and running it back with maldy.

Not opposed to someone like Varsho who can play C and LF.
Teddy Perkins
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Of those three, it's just easier for me to see him in a Giants uniform.
BadAggie
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Looks like we can continue to expect limited offensive production out of the catchers. Barnhart?

Why not give Diaz shot at being the backup and then keep Lee in Sugar Land for insurance?
BadAggie
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Feels like Benintendi's price just 2X'd after that Nimmo deal.
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Arizona's ask for Varsho has to be high, no?
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speaking of the Cubs...

they used to be a big spender, but have pulled back.

perhaps because of the Heyward experience and the lackluster returns on Stroman so far.

Cubs have very little payroll committed beyond 2024
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that's what I would do.

it is funny how much praise and praise and praise was heaped upon Machete during the season...

and now the front office can't wait to replace him
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Sean Murphy makes sense but you would have to overpay a team in your division. He's Oakland's main trade chip at the moment so they're looking for a haul in return.

The upshot is he's a proven gold glove C and productive bat at 28 years old with 3 more years under control.

Could be wrong, don't see Astros overpaying the A's for him. Given that the ask is high Astros are now pivoting after losing out on Contreras to a vet backup and presumably will revisit the position next offseason.
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Best bet at this point is Brantley heals and you have your LF and DH platoon with him and Yordan next season. A free agent like Benintendi is going to cost a lot more for the same general production next year. Well, trust Uncle Mike's bat more.





BadAggie
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Addition of Abreu and a healthy Brantley is an offensive upgrade, with youthful injection of Leon, Diaz, and Hensley available.
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The disrespect.

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Farmer1906 said:

The disrespect.



Need to start bookmarking these for next year's offseason OP
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