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

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8:57a, 2/14/24
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Let me see if I can find out anything
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In reply to Project Gemini • 9:01a, 2/14/24
It can be done, but you gotta be willing to shell out the cash. Sofi actually turned out awesome, but I think it ended up 3x the original budget.

That's where most of the difference between rendering and real life is - willingness to spend.
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In reply to Marvin • 9:02a, 2/14/24
Bielak opening day starter confirmed.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 9:20a, 2/14/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:
bearkatag15 said:
Didn't he miss the first month of last season with shoulder issues when he was with the Mets?
Considering his off-season exercise regiment, it's a miracle he doesn't start every season on the DL.

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9:27a, 2/14/24
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"If nothing else goes wrong"

If JV has to miss the first few weeks and nothing else goes wrong with injuries to the staff, we can manage with Framber, Javier, Hunter, Urquidy and JB for the time being.

But it does bring back some 2023 bad memories. As injuries to the staff piled up early last year, it was like... "ok, we can manage this as long as nothing else goes wrong". Then a few days later, "damnit!"
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9:32a, 2/14/24
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If JV isn't ready in time, this is just an opportunity for Arrighetti & Gordon to get a shot. If it's Bielak then he has to stay up the entire time. I believe he's out of options.
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I like the decisiveness (re closer situation)
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9:47a, 2/14/24
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Those orange hats are some kinda ugly.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 10:00a, 2/14/24
Yeah I have to agree. I am usually on board with the ST hats, and any hats really, but those are just blegh.
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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In reply to Deluxe • 10:00a, 2/14/24
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Deluxe said:
I like the decisiveness (re closer situation)


I would have preferred they both being available 8 or 9 and we play the match ups accordingly. Seems silly to spend high dollar to not put them in the best scenario to help the team.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:10a, 2/14/24
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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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:13a, 2/14/24
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If JV isn't ready in time, this is just an opportunity for Arrighetti & Gordon to get a shot. If it's Bielak then he has to stay up the entire time. I believe he's out of options.


Pretty sure he's up regardless. You can't send him down at all without him being exposed.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:21a, 2/14/24
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Mathguy64 said:
Farmer1906 said:
If JV isn't ready in time, this is just an opportunity for Arrighetti & Gordon to get a shot. If it's Bielak then he has to stay up the entire time. I believe he's out of options.


Pretty sure he's up regardless. You can't send him down at all without him being exposed.
I think you're right. Last year it was the # of options within a year (5), but now he's out of option years.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 10:22a, 2/14/24
Ag_07 said:
Those orange hats are some kinda ugly.
Reminds me of these bad boys from the 80s.




Have my grandfathers hat that looks exactly like that.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:23a, 2/14/24
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Music to my ears to hear that pop of the leather!
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:24a, 2/14/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:
Sorry my ignorance, but why is France behind?
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In reply to Wabs • 10:25a, 2/14/24
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10:32a, 2/14/24
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SHORT HAIR FOR FRAMBER

Looks like we're not the only one with sore armed pitchers.

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10:36a, 2/14/24
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Yainer switching from All Star to Nike.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:40a, 2/14/24
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I think that helmet is still All Star. I don't believe Nike makes a mask that would meet MLB standards.
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In reply to WES2006AG • 10:41a, 2/14/24
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Yup. Glove is Rawlings too. I'm sure he's getting a few bucks to have a swoosh showing every pitch.
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10:52a, 2/14/24
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I too am reporting inflammation in my shoulder
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:55a, 2/14/24
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Farmer1906 said:
Yup. Glove is Rawlings too. I'm sure he's getting a few bucks to have a swoosh showing every pitch.


Looks like Nike does make a mask. I didn't realize how prevalent their gear was for catchers.


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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:02a, 2/14/24
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They make a fantastic Titanium mask in the traditional style. They only offer it to their players in professional ball and in colleges that they sponsor. Occasionally they will hit the secondary market and sell for about $500. I should have clarified that they don't make a helmet (hockey style mask) that would meet MLB standards.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:02a, 2/14/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:
The smaller lettering on the name plate looks like *****

Count me as one of the people that doesn't like what Fanatics and Nike have done to the onfield uniforms.
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He signs right handed but throws left? That's wild
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 • 11:52a, 2/14/24
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Mr.Bond said:



He signs right handed but throws left? That's wild


Wait until you find out about position players that throw left handed but bat from the right side
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In reply to bearkatag15 • 11:53a, 2/14/24
Baby steps. He just learned where Kansas City is.
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