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

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In reply to Mathguy64 • 12:19p, 2/15/24
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Mathguy64 said:
So he needs TJ? And is trying to not have it? Pretty sure there is only one way that ends.


McCullers did it in order to help with the 2018 playoff run, but you're right. Seems smart to get it done now so he can be back for most of 2025.

This is the type of injury that Boras is waiting on. Banking on injuries to get Snell & Monty signed.
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12:23p, 2/15/24
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12:31p, 2/15/24
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GD Ryan Pressly may end up being one of my favorite Stros from this Golden Era.

IDGAF what inning it is...Just give me the ball and let me get outs.

What an absolute stud.
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12:34p, 2/15/24
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Pressly seems to be handling the situation well but it has to be hurting him inside to give up the de facto closer role.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 12:35p, 2/15/24
Mathguy64 said:
So he needs TJ? And is trying to not have it? Pretty sure there is only one way that ends.
Yea asl JV how that worked out.
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In reply to n_touch • 12:37p, 2/15/24
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n_touch said:
Mathguy64 said:
So he needs TJ? And is trying to not have it? Pretty sure there is only one way that ends.
Yea asl JV how that worked out.

His stubbornness may have been the difference between a title in 21. I doubt we win it, but having JV for the WS would have been a big boost.
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12:42p, 2/15/24
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"I'm just here so I get a ring"
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12:48p, 2/15/24
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The main character now rides an animal called a kebard (Drabek) named Staub. Her father's first name is Windell (Swindell)
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12:56p, 2/15/24
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 The Porkchop Express • 12:56p, 2/15/24
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How has Tony Eusebio not been utilized.
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12:57p, 2/15/24
I am honestly surprised the Rangers projected win total is so low, compared to last year and after winning a WS.
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
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In reply to All I do is Nguyen • 12:59p, 2/15/24
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All I do is Nguyen said:
I am honestly surprised the Rangers projected win total is so low, compared to last year and after winning a WS.


Speaks to the flukeness of 23 and just how bad their pitching is.
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In reply to Furlock Bones • 1:00p, 2/15/24
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Queen Makaza for the win
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:03p, 2/15/24
Well they will be without Sherzer for half the year and DeGrom for all of it, so I expected regression, but not that much. That's borderline not making the playoffs.
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
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In reply to All I do is Nguyen • 1:06p, 2/15/24
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All I do is Nguyen said:
Well they will be without Sherzer for half the year and DeGrom for all of it, so I expected regression, but not that much. That's borderline not making the playoffs.


I've seen them projected around 84-85 wins. That's only 5-6 fewer than last year. We're projected 4-5 more than last year. That's not a giant leap.
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In reply to All I do is Nguyen • 1:08p, 2/15/24
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Love this from their video.

And it wasn't just a bunch of fringe top 10. We have some top 1-2 types.
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1:13p, 2/15/24
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So, details on whomps per whiff -- it's basically barrelled balls compared to whiffs.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/whomps-per-whiff-is-a-real-stat-now/
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In reply to agproducer • 1:16p, 2/15/24
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3 Astros
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:21p, 2/15/24
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Wander Franco on a top 10 list for Whomps and Whiffs.

You cannot make this up.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 1:23p, 2/15/24
The Porkchop Express said:
On a lighter note, I'm writing a short fantasy novella for a guy in Kuwait today and I'm using some obscure Astro names (first or last) to populate some of the minor characters. If anyone has a suggestion, please throw one out.



Roger Metzger, but you'll need to work into the plot that he only has 4 fingers on one hand
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In reply to Lonestar_Ag09 • 1:26p, 2/15/24
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Lonestar_Ag09 said:
How has Tony Eusebio not been utilized.
Euse has been co-opted to the name of a month on the calendar.
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In reply to All I do is Nguyen • 1:27p, 2/15/24
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They could do it again but a lot of guys had career years
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1:30p, 2/15/24
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How about Ken Oberkfell?
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In reply to Project Gemini • 1:45p, 2/15/24
Project Gemini said:
Pressly seems to be handling the situation well but it has to be hurting him inside to give up the de facto closer role.


Maybe so. He has definitely already gotten close pay.

I think that's honestly the only real reason for the "closer" designation in today's game - pay.

Until bullpen guys get paid regardless of the closer designation, it will be a thing.

I do love Press though. Man just wants to get outs.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:56p, 2/15/24
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Farmer1906 said:
3 Astros


That's Yandy, not Yainer. Only 2
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In reply to AgSportsFan89 • 1:58p, 2/15/24
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AgSportsFan89 said:
Farmer1906 said:
3 Astros


That's Yandy, not Yainer. Only 2
Damn, looked too quickly on my phone.

3. Yordan
6. Tucker
33. Bregman
40. Altuve
60. Yainer
164. Chas
197. Abreu
222. Dubon
305. Meyers
326. Maldonado
381. Pena
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1:59p, 2/15/24
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How about John Bateman and/or Sonny Jackson?
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 2:01p, 2/15/24
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The Porkchop Express said:
On a lighter note, I'm writing a short fantasy novella for a guy in Kuwait today and I'm using some obscure Astro names (first or last) to populate some of the minor characters. If anyone has a suggestion, please throw one out.
Charlie Kerfeld
Andujar Cedeno
Pete Harnisch
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2:13p, 2/15/24
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Scipio Spinks
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In reply to iamtheglove • 2:26p, 2/15/24
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iamtheglove said:
The Porkchop Express said:
On a lighter note, I'm writing a short fantasy novella for a guy in Kuwait today and I'm using some obscure Astro names (first or last) to populate some of the minor characters. If anyone has a suggestion, please throw one out.



Roger Metzger, but you'll need to work into the plot that he only has 4 fingers on one hand
and also swallowed his tongue.
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In reply to chlavinka • 2:44p, 2/15/24
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Rangers have some prospects that could be ready to fill the void in some areas until they get some pitching back. Pretty much same lineup is back. Will be a challenge but I see no reason why they won't be near the top of the division all year.
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In reply to Taxman90 • 2:52p, 2/15/24
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What pitching prospects do you think can fill in for DeGrom & Scherzer?

That will be without Garver who had a massive year. But they should have bats to replace him.
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3:05p, 2/15/24
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Rangers situation is simple.

They overachieved last year and they haven't made any improvements. As mentioned above they're actually worse given the pieces they have out with injury.
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3:32p, 2/15/24
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Yg4oJJkK9/?igsh=MTZtNWJtM3Bob21hbA==
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:38p, 2/15/24
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Farmer1906 said:
What pitching prospects do you think can fill in for DeGrom & Scherzer?

That will be without Garver who had a massive year. But they should have bats to replace him.



Maybe I'm wrong but it sure seemed like every offensive player had career years for them. Hopefully there's some regression to the mean there. They'll still be good offensively but hopefully there's a drop off.

And to be clear I'm not accusing them of anything. Just that it seemed like lightening striking across the entire offensive lineup.
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