***Official Houston Astros 2023-24 Offseason Thread*** [Staff Warning - OP]

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Panama Red said:

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I saw a headline earlier about a Bregman contract like Ohtani…why couldn't we do that for both he and Jose
Why would either want to do that?

Ohtani makes over $30mm in endorsements a year.

Its just not a realistic comparison.
You're forgetting the HEB money.
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Panama Red said:

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I saw a headline earlier about a Bregman contract like Ohtani…why couldn't we do that for both he and Jose
Why would either want to do that?

Ohtani makes over $30mm in endorsements a year.

Its just not a realistic comparison.

Don't undersell the salsa and horse racing empire Bregs is building.
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Ag_07 said:

Panama Red said:

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I saw a headline earlier about a Bregman contract like Ohtani…why couldn't we do that for both he and Jose
Why would either want to do that?

Ohtani makes over $30mm in endorsements a year.

Its just not a realistic comparison.

Don't undersell the salsa and horse racing empire Bregs is building.
Dude probably gets $10 million just from Breggy Bomb being available at El Tiempo.
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cc10106 said:

Farmer1906 said:

If you think Altuve is a cheater in 2023 then you fall under 1 of 2 categories:

1. Low Information Casual
2. Hater who refuses to accept reality.

It's remarkable how brainwashed people are about Altuve, but a lot of folks probably think it's too late to change their stance now. Might as well own being a tool I guess.

Ms. Vann should have known better than to poke the bear that is Astros fans on Twitter. The victim BS is just pathetic.





This whole fallout with the chron hiring her just reinforces why I despise social media. The need to post a hot take, chasing "likes" so someone can become an "influencer" just creates an alternate universe, a wasteland of fiction.

In looking at her twitter I noticed she is a cancer survivor and also likes to trash Texas A&M, calling BCS the armpit of Texas and mocking us because we actually yell for our team. Can I have sympathy for her while also despising her hate for Altuve and A&M? Is the real world ever as black and white as social media makes it out to be? Best I can do is ignore it all.

TLDR; the world would be a better place if we didn't reward people who seek attention by posting their every banal thought, bias, personal issues or exaggerated take on the world.
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100%

(Now do politics and think how nice the world could be….)
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tjack16 said:

My favorite photo from 2023. It'll probably win the Astros Twitter bracket or at least should

Wow. If only Bregs had been on the left, Pena the right. Showcasing the "23"
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Marvin
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iamtheglove said:

cc10106 said:

Farmer1906 said:

If you think Altuve is a cheater in 2023 then you fall under 1 of 2 categories:

1. Low Information Casual
2. Hater who refuses to accept reality.

It's remarkable how brainwashed people are about Altuve, but a lot of folks probably think it's too late to change their stance now. Might as well own being a tool I guess.

Ms. Vann should have known better than to poke the bear that is Astros fans on Twitter. The victim BS is just pathetic.





This whole fallout with the chron hiring her just reinforces why I despise social media. The need to post a hot take, chasing "likes" so someone can become an "influencer" just creates an alternate universe, a wasteland of fiction.

In looking at her twitter I noticed she is a cancer survivor and also likes to trash Texas A&M, calling BCS the armpit of Texas and mocking us because we actually yell for our team. Can I have sympathy for her while also despising her hate for Altuve and A&M? Is the real world ever as black and white as social media makes it out to be? Best I can do is ignore it all.

TLDR; the world would be a better place if we didn't reward people who seek attention by posting their every banal thought, bias, personal issues or exaggerated take on the world.


Well said. This forum is as close as I get to social media. No Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or anything else... but I do appreciate those of you who mine the good Astro nuggets from the devil's playground and post them here.

I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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Marvin said:

iamtheglove said:

cc10106 said:

Farmer1906 said:

If you think Altuve is a cheater in 2023 then you fall under 1 of 2 categories:

1. Low Information Casual
2. Hater who refuses to accept reality.

It's remarkable how brainwashed people are about Altuve, but a lot of folks probably think it's too late to change their stance now. Might as well own being a tool I guess.

Ms. Vann should have known better than to poke the bear that is Astros fans on Twitter. The victim BS is just pathetic.





This whole fallout with the chron hiring her just reinforces why I despise social media. The need to post a hot take, chasing "likes" so someone can become an "influencer" just creates an alternate universe, a wasteland of fiction.

In looking at her twitter I noticed she is a cancer survivor and also likes to trash Texas A&M, calling BCS the armpit of Texas and mocking us because we actually yell for our team. Can I have sympathy for her while also despising her hate for Altuve and A&M? Is the real world ever as black and white as social media makes it out to be? Best I can do is ignore it all.

TLDR; the world would be a better place if we didn't reward people who seek attention by posting their every banal thought, bias, personal issues or exaggerated take on the world.


Well said. This forum is as close as I get to social media. No Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or anything else... but I do appreciate those of you who mine the good Astro nuggets from the devil's playground and post them here.


Congrats to you on avoiding it. I've given up Facebook and Instagram. Currently trying to wean myself away from Elon's hellscape.
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This feels more like a 2025 signing. Good 2024 production is probably gravy.

They are now paying 6 different starting pitchers over 10 M AAV in 2024. Yet they don't have a top of the line rotation at all. This is what happens when you don't develop pitchers.

Their payroll is now about 4-5 M from the luxury tax.
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Farmer1906 said:



This feels more like a 2025 signing. Good 2024 production is probably gravy.
They are basically paying 22 mil for a season plus. That's a ton. He's got the same chance of contributing in 24 that Big Luis does. That TJ was May too. I'm not expecting Luis until July or August and I don't expect much more than a guy in the pen at that point.
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Dana is talking about running out a lineup with 4 lefties.
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IB...Well Dana also talked about making Bregs and Altuve Astros for life and extending Tucker.
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There will be more tweaks to the roster. Mentioned relief pitching. Our budget. Likes some internal candidates (Sourza, Blanco specifically). France, Urquidy, Bielak could be options if we go with a 5 man. McCullers & Garcia are coming back. They could start in the pen to build up.
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Likes our rotation and depth. JV stabilizes everything. Mentioned Arighetti specially could get a shot.
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Don't forget that Bielak is out of options. He either stays up or can walk if he wants.
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Dana mentions wanting a lefty platoon to go with Meyers. Chas will play everyday. Jake is going to get his shot. Doobie will play some too. He can play anywhere. He's so important.
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Abreu is going to get more time off. (Shots fired at Dusty playing him too much?). Some DH time. Singleton will play some first too.
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TK asks who could be potentially be a ROY candidate. Arighetti and Melton mentioned. Says Melton is the guy he really wanted to keep in trades. People were asking for him. Dana gave him a ton of praise.
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Fightin' Texas Aggie and Sam Houston State Bearkat
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Dodgers are going to be a problem.
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Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team
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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The Doyers are tired of losing in the NLDS and are literally going to buy a legit championship. It would be a shame if they still lost in the NLDS
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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Dodgers did not take kindly to getting pistol whipped by the dbacks last year. That being said, Dave Roberts is still their manager.
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Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?
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Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team
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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Of all the teams to spend like drunkem sailors on leave, at least it's a NL team that we don't have to see until the world series.
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Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team


Why are you worried about the guy who pitches less than McCullers?
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Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team


Why are you worried about the guy who pitches less than McCullers?




I'd trade McCullers for TG right now
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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Flaherty on a 1 year 14M deal would have been nice. Would ease LMJ into coming back
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Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team


Why are you worried about the guy who pitches less than McCullers?




I'd trade McCullers for TG right now


Sure why not. I'm sure Glasnow's & his new deal is worth not keeping Altuve or anyone else.
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We should trade him
Mr.Bond
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Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team


Why are you worried about the guy who pitches less than McCullers?




I'd trade McCullers for TG right now


Sure why not. I'm sure Glasnow's & his new deal is worth not keeping Altuve or anyone else.



LMJs 17 million in dead money isn't doing us any favors.
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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Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Farmer1906 said:

Mr.Bond said:

Dodgers have turned into a ****in NBA team


What does this even mean?



Building a super team


Why are you worried about the guy who pitches less than McCullers?




I'd trade McCullers for TG right now


Sure why not. I'm sure Glasnow's & his new deal is worth not keeping Altuve or anyone else.



LMJs 17 million in dead money isn't doing us any favors.


And get 17 is less than 25 and 51 is going to be way less than what TG gets.
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