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

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In reply to Beau Holder • 10:28a, 10/27/23
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Yep

And I'm convinced most folks couldn't care less about the sign stealing thing anymore. They just use it as an excuse to hate us without looking like they're jealous.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 10:35a, 10/27/23
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Ag_07 said:
IDGAF

Yall don't think Espada wasn't involved?

Besides everyone hates still always. Embrace the hate. Be the heel everyone wants us to be.

If Beltran were deemed to the best candidate I'd have no problem with it. I'd surely take him over Ausmus
He wasn't here in 2017.

We didn't do much in 18 or 19.


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2018 there was absolutely no banging scheme but we briefly attempted to still utilize the code breaker with runners on 2nd base. However, there was very little interest from the players on using that information and relaying it, so we just stopped doing it.
2019 there was absolutely nothing.

But I do agree people hate us to hate us now. Doesn't atter who was involved or not.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:50a, 10/27/23
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Ah ok...I thought he was here in 2017.

But yeah point stands that I don't care who was involved. If they're a good fit for whatever job it may be then hire them.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:55a, 10/27/23
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Farmer1906 said:
Today's Topic - Deals that Didn't Get Made...


These are the 3 that came to mind. I am sure there are more. If anyone is interested, throw some more out there are I will take a look.
Bryan Reynolds. I really like what I saw a year ago but didn't follow how he did this year. Thanks, Farmer!
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:55a, 10/27/23
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Didn't Mike Ivie have a mental thing going on? I just remember some kind of cloud over his brief time in Houston.

I'll also nominate Glenn Wilson. I assume he's still in the area. I had to stop at his place once in Montgomery and get a fuel filter replaced when I was driving to CS.
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11:04a, 10/27/23
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How/why could it NOT be espada??

I feel like culture and fit with these guys is incredibly important. He's been here a while.

Seems like a great, low risk, match. Are there any glaring concerns with him?
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11:05a, 10/27/23
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It is weird that November baseball used to be a rarity, but now it's a guarantee each year based on when playoffs start
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11:12a, 10/27/23
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Hank Conger.

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Formerly Willy Wonka
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 11:12a, 10/27/23
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Shawn Chacon would be the ace of that staff
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In reply to Mose Schrute • 11:13a, 10/27/23
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Mose Schrute said:
How/why could it NOT be espada??

I feel like culture and fit with these guys is incredibly important. He's been here a while.

Seems like a great, low risk, match. Are there any glaring concerns with him?


This is where I'm at.

Also, you have one of the best Texags usernames. Well done.
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In reply to scd88 • 11:35a, 10/27/23
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scd88 said:
Mose Schrute said:
How/why could it NOT be espada??

I feel like culture and fit with these guys is incredibly important. He's been here a while.

Seems like a great, low risk, match. Are there any glaring concerns with him?


This is where I'm at.

Also, you have one of the best Texags usernames. Well done.


Danke!
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 11:40a, 10/27/23
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The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams
Preston Tucker...maybe he can motivate his little brother.
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11:41a, 10/27/23
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Haven't had his name mentioned to me but he checks a lot of the boxes that I've been told the Astros are looking for
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 11:49a, 10/27/23
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texasaggie2015 said:


Haven't had his name mentioned to me but he checks a lot of the boxes that I've been told the Astros are looking for



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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 11:50a, 10/27/23
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texasaggie2015 said:


Haven't had his name mentioned to me but he checks a lot of the boxes that I've been told the Astros are looking for
interesting,, has a long history with houston, has managed at 5 minor league levels for the astros

https://www.milb.com/news/manager-rodney-linares-a-rising-star-for-houston-astros-290089670
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 11:50a, 10/27/23
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texasaggie2015 said:


Haven't had his name mentioned to me but he checks a lot of the boxes that I've been told the Astros are looking for
He eats a lot of boxes too.
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11:51a, 10/27/23
I like it. has a lot of past history with Bregs, correa, etc. all the young talent that was developed
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In reply to Prosperdick • 12:04p, 10/27/23
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Prosperdick said:
texasaggie2015 said:


Haven't had his name mentioned to me but he checks a lot of the boxes that I've been told the Astros are looking for
He eats a lot of boxes too.
Something wrong with eating lots of box?
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 12:05p, 10/27/23
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The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams


Carl Everett
With Julio Lugo on the bench
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12:06p, 10/27/23
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Ok Staph. Time to take out the trash. During the season and playoffs you were hyper banning Astros fans for absolutely any post on a rangers thread (even if the post was immediately edited because it was on the wrong thread). Let's see if the ranger fan mods care about this.

Anything but a week long ban is nothing but blatant hypocrisy.
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12:11p, 10/27/23
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Interesting, Astros head S&C coach is moving on. Can't tell exactly how long his tenure, but it was at least the last 3 seasons.
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In reply to [removed post] • 12:14p, 10/27/23
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No idea.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 12:15p, 10/27/23
The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams

Carl Everett
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12:31p, 10/27/23
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Dipping back into the TB well is never a bad thing.
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In reply to maca1028 • 12:36p, 10/27/23
Mitch Meluskey
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12:39p, 10/27/23
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How About Troy Smitker...............Braves Coaches son?
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In reply to irish pete ag06 • 12:47p, 10/27/23
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irish pete ag06 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams


Carl Everett
With Julio Lugo on the bench
Randy Knorr
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In reply to linkdude • 12:49p, 10/27/23
look for Weidman to come back to the astros to take the position.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 12:52p, 10/27/23
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The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams
Jake Odorizzi and Jason Jennings as co-managers
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12:52p, 10/27/23
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Wonder what Billy Haywood is up to nowadays?



He may be a good fit.

Young, fiery, had the balls to cut Jerry when he wasn't producing, dealt with Bowers and antics, and lead that Twins team to playoffs and went toe to toe with Griffey Jr.

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12:56p, 10/27/23
I was talking to a couple Astros fans in Arlington after the game last Friday and one of them was certain that Alex Cintron would be named the coach. I told him no way and he says that he's seen emails from board members discussing the hire. Turns out this guys dad is the second majority owner behind Crane. I told him I still don't believe that.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 12:56p, 10/27/23
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Ag_07 said:
Wonder what Billy Haywood is up to nowadays?



He may be a good fit.

Young, fiery, had the balls to cut Jerry when he wasn't producing, dealt with Bowers and antics, and lead that Twins team to playoffs and went toe to toe with Griffey Jr.

A Bill Haywood must be allowed to speak his mind to an umpire. Outside of game 5, Dusty never did that. Add that to the positive column for Haywood.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 1:02p, 10/27/23
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The Porkchop Express said:
Let's start a "ex-Astros I'd rather have manage the team besides Brad Ausmus" list.


I'll start: Mitch Williams
come on guys.....This Ain't Brain Surgery
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In reply to StEdsCOOG • 1:03p, 10/27/23
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Cintron gets a lot of hate on the board when the offense disappears but I wouldn't mind that hire.

Not as polished as Espada but dude is definitely in the fiery, got his players back camp that's for sure.
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