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

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Beat40
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In reply to Beau Holder • 12:50p, 1/11/24
Beau Holder said:
Years seem to be our problem with just about everyone (except Abreu and Montero…), whether homegrown or free agents. And I get why, but I'm afraid of the potential that the entire market may trend too far away from Crane's strategy soon.


Even it trends away, I think it will flux back within the next couple of years. A lot of these deals are going to not be good in two years.

Everyone thought what the Braves did with extensions to their young guys would become the trend.

I'm not worried about it as long as the farm can remain solid.
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12:51p, 1/11/24
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I've kind of waffled on what the plan of action should be to improve this offseason. If the team is good to go on offense, isn't really considering trading the top guys with short years left, and not willing to make a splash in the SP market (or SP trade market) then I think a loaded BP is the way to go. 7-8-9 of Hicks-Abreu-Pressly is arguable the best in baseball with a few othered in the mix.
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12:59p, 1/11/24
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Just give Hicks the 3 years already. Jeez man.
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1:14p, 1/11/24
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This is 125k under the projection.
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1:23p, 1/11/24
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:27p, 1/11/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:


250k under MLBTR projection.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:29p, 1/11/24
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Now that's some good damn news.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:41p, 1/11/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:


That's a lot of banana puddin'
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1:51p, 1/11/24
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Bryan Abreu and the #Astros have reached a settlement for $1.75 million contract for 2024, avoiding arbitration.
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1:54p, 1/11/24
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Arbitration is awful -- having to look at your players, then telling the arbitrator why they suck and they shouldn't be paid what they are asking.

Isn't that what really angered Tuck last year?
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In reply to Ags #1 • 1:57p, 1/11/24
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Ags #1 said:
Bryan Abreu and the #Astros have reached a settlement for $1.75 million contract for 2024, avoiding arbitration.
250k under MLBTR projection.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 2:07p, 1/11/24
Farmer1906 said:
I've kind of waffled on what the plan of action should be to improve this offseason. If the team is good to go on offense, isn't really considering trading the top guys with short years left, and not willing to make a splash in the SP market (or SP trade market) then I think a loaded BP is the way to go. 7-8-9 of Hicks-Abreu-Pressly is arguable the best in baseball with a few othered in the mix.


I think this is the way to go. It's why I'm more ok with giving Hicks the third year, especially with coming to the agreement with Abreu.

I think there could be some opportunity at the deadline if they need it.
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In reply to 2ndChanceAg96 • 2:12p, 1/11/24
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2ndChanceAg96 said:
Just give Hicks the 3 years already. Jeez man.


Maybe 2 years and a Tasso ham? Or case of Breggy Bomb salsa?


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In reply to 3B Paul 97 • 2:14p, 1/11/24
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Hicks doesn't look too cajun so I'm guessing the Breggy Bomb Salsa. LOL
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In reply to Beat40 • 2:15p, 1/11/24
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Beat40 said:
Farmer1906 said:
I've kind of waffled on what the plan of action should be to improve this offseason. If the team is good to go on offense, isn't really considering trading the top guys with short years left, and not willing to make a splash in the SP market (or SP trade market) then I think a loaded BP is the way to go. 7-8-9 of Hicks-Abreu-Pressly is arguable the best in baseball with a few othered in the mix.


I think this is the way to go. It's why I'm more ok with giving Hicks the third year, especially with coming to the agreement with Abreu.

I think there could be some opportunity at the deadline if they need it.


Good point about the deadline. If we have something in Coleman and/or Sousa or if we're feeling good about the return of Garcia & McCullers, maybe don't do anything at the deadline. If we're not, then the bullpen can be shored up.
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2:23p, 1/11/24
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Look! MLB social media is drunk!

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In reply to agproducer • 2:26p, 1/11/24
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The Rockies? Seriously? As long as they have their current owner they won't sniff the playoffs.
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2:27p, 1/11/24
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All that money and LA wins one WS. That's going to be hilarious is that happens.

And Pirates? Yeah. Someone is drunk.
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In reply to agproducer • 3:54p, 1/11/24
agproducer said:
Look! MLB social media is drunk!



Well that settles it. Start the rebuild
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3:55p, 1/11/24
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Obviously those predictions have zero validity and are just for fun on their part… but not picking us to win at least the AL at any point over the next 3-5 years is criminal

Hell I'd even say the Rangers likely win another pennant due to their upcoming prospects. The blue jays won't win one
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4:53p, 1/11/24
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In reply to carpediem13 • 4:54p, 1/11/24
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Now on to that extension. (I know, I know, but I a guy can dream).
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4:56p, 1/11/24
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What did Tucker get last year?
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5:01p, 1/11/24
I guess Tucker learned his lesson.
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In reply to redline248 • 5:13p, 1/11/24
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redline248 said:
What did Tucker get last year?


5 M after he asked for 7.5 M.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 5:26p, 1/11/24
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So 12 probably seems like a good number. I wonder if there were any extension talks before settling on this. Or will they start now?
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In reply to redline248 • 5:41p, 1/11/24
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I am guessing they're separate discussions and agreeing on a # probably has little impact on the extension.
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6:53p, 1/11/24
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How awesome would that be to make $12M salary in your 20s and know that's probably the least amount you'll make in a season over the next 10-12 years. What a life
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7:05p, 1/11/24
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Then sign Hicks!!
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In reply to 2ndChanceAg96 • 7:27p, 1/11/24
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Think he'll take 600k?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 7:30p, 1/11/24
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Lol. Keep squeezing!!
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