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***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****
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Yes, that sucked, but Hakeem was a greatly diminished player and didn't want to take a pay cut. He left for the money, and all things relative it wasn't that much either (I think $4M total).Farmer1906 said:tjack16 said:texasaggie2015 said:I would love to make Altuve a lifelong Astro, but this recent string of injuries is really making me think about it.Farmer1906 said:
I really want to do Altuve, but that's a lot to sink into someone so old. I am torn here.
Seeing Altuve in a uniform that's not the Astros would be unfathomable. That absolutely must be an extension they make happen.
While I don't hate anyone for wanting $4M more at the end of their career, Hakeem could easily have retired a Rocket if he wanted to. Don't forget that a lot of this is always up to the player.
I'd extend Altuve only with the numbers listed.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Something tells me Jose understands the relationship he has with the Crane's and the city. He will choose to stay here to the end.
Interesting. Thanks for the insight.texasaggie2015 said:It's a little bit of both. Some has to do with the way the Astros treated his brother. I have no details on what went down but I'm just passing along what I heard. There's some other things too that I don't know enough about to share because I would hate to give bad info.scrimp said:Is there bad blood, or does he just plan on going to the highest bidder, and believes the Astros will not be the highest bidder?texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
Also, some has to do with the Astros very likely not matching the highest offer out there. Some has to do with the prospects that will be ready by then.
I've been told there's a "less than 1% chance" he comes back.
That said, things can change.. but that's where we're at as it stands right now.
2025 will be an interesting year for us. Potentially some franchise altering decisions at that.
just stop with these "insider"'info. You can't possibly know that.texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
You'll probably end up being right, but it's not because of anything other than the Astros not typically offering these types of contracts.
circling back to Altuve...
his career earnings after his contract expires following the 2024 season will be $147 MM.
strangely enough that doesn't seem like a whole lot (in this mega-contract era) for a HoF player.
the total value of his next contract will have to be in the neighborhood of $100 MM -- he and his agent will want at least that much
his career earnings after his contract expires following the 2024 season will be $147 MM.
strangely enough that doesn't seem like a whole lot (in this mega-contract era) for a HoF player.
the total value of his next contract will have to be in the neighborhood of $100 MM -- he and his agent will want at least that much
He's been pretty good with his info and always caveats with "just what I'm hearing". It's not like he's acting like he has deep insight into the internal workings of the organization.JPN06 said:just stop with these "insider"'info. You can't possibly know that.texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
You'll probably end up being right, but it's not because of anything other than the Astros not typically offering these types of contracts.
Source: The #Astros are expected to recall UTIL David Hensley pic.twitter.com/mamE8M7EB9
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) July 6, 2023
Altuve to IL (probably). Not a big deal given the all star break coming
You sure about that?JPN06 said:just stop with these "insider"'info. You can't possibly know that.texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
I don't want to toot my own horn but I think I've been pretty spot on several times before. I simply share what I'm told. But I can certainly stop if that's really what you want me to do.
I'll never claim to be an expert. I'll be wrong about some things. But I do have a lot of information and I probably share more than I should. I think most enjoy it.
Julio Rodriguez has words for Astros ahead of series rematch 👀🍿 pic.twitter.com/D15zp3kPXb
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) July 6, 2023
I'd prefer Kessinger play over Hensley.
Hopefully Hensley figured something out. He was pretty putrid last we saw him.
He's been struggling in AAA. I'm pulling for him. He could be a really valuable piece if he can just be slightly below average at the plate.
We do
And it's always appreciated. It's interesting insight
And it's always appreciated. It's interesting insight
That's great. "We win 1 of 4".
Well their best chance is tonight for Game 1.
Well their best chance is tonight for Game 1.
Wabs said:
Hopefully Hensley figured something out. He was pretty putrid last we saw him.
His .700 OPS in Sugar Land says nothing has changed, but the Astros don't have many options left on the 40-man roster. Hopefully he just cashes a check and gives out high fives in the dugout.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
texasaggie2015 said:You sure about that?JPN06 said:just stop with these "insider"'info. You can't possibly know that.texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
I don't want to toot my own horn but I think I've been pretty spot on several times before. I simply share what I'm told. But I can certainly stop if that's really what you want me to do.
I'll never claim to be an expert. I'll be wrong about some things. But I do have a lot of information and I probably share more than I should. I think most enjoy it.
"He won't" seems too definitive, like he flat out doesn't want to play for the Astros whatsoever
He's looking to get paid, if the Astros pay him, he will.
ugh, Hensley?
his 77 plate appearances were awful
Dusty better not start him vs. the Mariners
his 77 plate appearances were awful
Dusty better not start him vs. the Mariners
Like I said, it's not all about money in this case from what I was told. There's some sour grapes involved. I don't know enough details to feel comfortable putting it out there but again I've been told there's less than a 1% chance he stays in Houston.
Things can change. I would love to bring him back if things get worked out and the price is right. But that's what I was told during Spring Training.
Maybe it was too definitive, but if you keep reading I explained more a few posts down.
Things can change. I would love to bring him back if things get worked out and the price is right. But that's what I was told during Spring Training.
Maybe it was too definitive, but if you keep reading I explained more a few posts down.
You didn't know about and get the scoop on The Madris addition
I had to let you have a momentLonestar_Ag09 said:
You didn't know about and get the scoop on The Madris addition
Altuve took a ridiculously cheap deal to get paid early. It was basically 6 years at 25 M (4 @ 12.5 with 2 options years). Instead of just playing it year by year with those 2 option years, the Astros gave him a "7/163.5" extension, but it was more like tacking on a 5-year 151 M & fully guaranteeing his option years. His career earnings would have been 176 M but with Covid, it ends up more like 161 M after 2024. 161 is nothing to sneeze at, but you are right, it is not a lot in the mega contract era.W said:
circling back to Altuve...
his career earnings after his contract expires following the 2024 season will be $147 MM.
strangely enough that doesn't seem like a whole lot (in this mega-contract era) for a HoF player.
the total value of his next contract will have to be in the neighborhood of $100 MM -- he and his agent will want at least that much
Holy smokes I just looked at the calendar and realized the deadline is just about three and a half weeks away
One of my favorite times of the yeartexasaggie2015 said:
Holy smokes I just looked at the calendar and realized the deadline is just about three and a half weeks away
I've seen NY yankee logo hats all over Europe and it's pretty obvious most of those wearing them haven't a clue about the team.
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EastCoastAgNc said:Source: The #Astros are expected to recall UTIL David Hensley pic.twitter.com/mamE8M7EB9
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) July 6, 2023
Altuve to IL (probably). Not a big deal given the all star break coming
If only we had an infielder with 21 donkeys this year in triple AAA.
Hensley is like 36 and has hit 10 in a year… one time.
Someone else said it on this thread, I miss being the smartest organization in baseball.
Your comment just reminded me of a NYT article on the subject (at least as to the Yankees), so I linked it documenting what you were saying as it applied to an entire country.Lonestar_Ag09 said:I know that none of them wear it to support the teams, but that's not the point. I don't like those two teams getting their brand out world wide no matter the reasonFaustus said:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/29/world/americas/yankees-caps-brazil.htmlLonestar_Ag09 said:
Another topic of discussion…
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Does anyone else get annoyed how LA and NY hats get worn as fashion piecesQuote:
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Not that your pic wasn't more visually pleasing.
Hensley has a lot of versatility which makes him valuable off the bench during times like this. He's also on the 40 man roster already.
I get it but I also understand that roster management is not always about bringing up the best player.
I miss day games….
texasaggie2015 said:
Hensley has a lot of versatility which makes him valuable off the bench during times like this. He's also on the 40 man roster already.
I get it. Yet, I don't.
Can't wait to see the meltdown when Hensley plays DH tonight and Diaz is on the bench
i appreciate the tidbits, ignore the haterstexasaggie2015 said:You sure about that?JPN06 said:just stop with these "insider"'info. You can't possibly know that.texasaggie2015 said:
He won't.
I don't want to toot my own horn but I think I've been pretty spot on several times before. I simply share what I'm told. But I can certainly stop if that's really what you want me to do.
I'll never claim to be an expert. I'll be wrong about some things. But I do have a lot of information and I probably share more than I should. I think most enjoy it.
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