Jeremy's pretty bad at stealing bases if memory serves, but hopefully that changes this season.
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We're going to see a lot of stolen bases (or attempts at least) and hit and runs this year
Elly De La Cruz cracked Hunter Greene's car window with a foul ball, so they both signed it 😂
— MLB (@MLB) March 14, 2024
(via @reds) pic.twitter.com/hqbnRhG6rO
#Astros non-roster invitee Joey Loperfido cooked paella for his teammates at Spring Training today.
— Kenny Van Doren (@thevandalorian) March 14, 2024
Manager Joe Espada made a cameo on his Instagram story, pouring saffron into the pan, and Jose Altuve said it was “10 out of 10.” pic.twitter.com/mnKFMwI2aK
Not only does he show some serious promise but he's a good locker room guy.
I'm sure Julie will be the 1st OF called up when there is a need but I'm hopeful Loperfido gets a shot this year
bearkatag15 said:
I'm sure Julie will be the 1st OF called up when there is a need but I'm hopeful Loperfido gets a shot this year
Julie? That's either Julia or Julks.
If it's the first option I'm infinitely intrigued
Joey knows how the game is played off the field as well, evidently
Lmao I hate auto correct… I meant Julks
From last week. What are the odds Contreras makes the bullpen?
tjStuff+ Spring Training tjStuff+ Leaders
— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) March 9, 2024
2024-03-08
Luis Contreras 🥇
Jordan Romano 🔥
Mason Miller 🎯
Roansy Contreras 🏴☠️
Eury Pérez 🎣 pic.twitter.com/SpcNnAUw9g
Jeremy Peña appeared to aggravate something in his left arm after Joey Meneses slid into him on a stolen base. Peña got a visit from Joe Espada and Jeremiah Randall, but will remain in the game.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 14, 2024
Jake Meyers just hit a ball over the Astros' bullpen. He's having one hell of a spring.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 14, 2024
Farmer1906 said:Jake Meyers just hit a ball over the Astros' bullpen. He's having one hell of a spring.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 14, 2024
Save some for when it counts. You already locked up the starting CF job, Jake
I admit I haven't been able to watch much but when I have NOTHING has happened in any games.
It's quite annoying, I'm ready for regular nightly games on my TV again
It's quite annoying, I'm ready for regular nightly games on my TV again
Now I just want some paella. Anyone know where there is good paella in Houston or surrounding area?
Spending $95 million on Josh Hader didn’t solve the depth issue still present in an Astros bullpen that lost 207 1/3 innings from last year. They'll need other relievers to contribute. Assessing where the middle relief is after Dylan Coleman was optioned -https://t.co/g1wSyjuHGX
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 15, 2024
"We just have to figure out who's pitching in the middle for us in the bullpen." #Astros GM Dana Brown may not be done making moves 👀@Astros | #Relentless | #SpringTrainingTour pic.twitter.com/BxGUGNKuXy
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) March 10, 2024
Meson, bcn
edit: looking at bcn menu, no paella currently. could've sworn i've gotten it there before
edit: looking at bcn menu, no paella currently. could've sworn i've gotten it there before
https://ts.la/eric59704
Oporto as well.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache has agreed with Yankees team doctors that there is not a tear in Gerrit Cole's UCL and that he will not need surgery, per @JonHeyman
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 15, 2024
The timeline for his return is still 1-2 months pic.twitter.com/vW4nqaTYut
EastCoastAgNc said:Dr. Neal ElAttrache has agreed with Yankees team doctors that there is not a tear in Gerrit Cole's UCL and that he will not need surgery, per @JonHeyman
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 15, 2024
The timeline for his return is still 1-2 months pic.twitter.com/vW4nqaTYut
Riiiiight. Seen this before
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Ramps up and has surgery August or so and misses two seasons in allMr.Bond said:EastCoastAgNc said:Dr. Neal ElAttrache has agreed with Yankees team doctors that there is not a tear in Gerrit Cole's UCL and that he will not need surgery, per @JonHeyman
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 15, 2024
The timeline for his return is still 1-2 months pic.twitter.com/vW4nqaTYut
Riiiiight. Seen this before
Kinda sounds like JV in 2020 and 2021 all over again.
We can all say it…it's just spring training, but I hope this spring training has boosted Jake's confidence.
I think he will be a solid contributor this year.
I think he will be a solid contributor this year.
Eso si, Que es said:
Now I just want some paella. Anyone know where there is good paella in Houston or surrounding area?
Costa Brava in Bellaire does a good one.
I mostly consider ST useless unless I see a pitcher changing something up (new pitches, shapes, mixes) or a major mechanical change (Peña's swing). But if my options are that Jake plays poorly or Jake hits the living piss out of the ball, I'll choose the 2nd option. It shows a potential ceiling. Something he flashes a few years back.
Fangraphs thinks we have a better chance of winning the WS than the Rangers do of winning the AL West. Is that true? I have no idea, but do their fans realize where they stand? Or is any doubt just haters?
The Astros have a 63% chance to win the AL West in 2024, according to FanGraphs.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) March 14, 2024
Mariners 23.2%, Rangers 10.1%, Angels 3.4% and the A’s 0.3%
In regard to winning the World Series, Astros have a 11.6% chance, which is best in the AL and third best in MLB
Pena aggravated me constantly from July-October last year.EastCoastAgNc said:Jeremy Peña appeared to aggravate something in his left arm after Joey Meneses slid into him on a stolen base. Peña got a visit from Joe Espada and Jeremiah Randall, but will remain in the game.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 14, 2024
Feels like no fan base that just won a World Series is going to GAF about what a computer says. Their fans are on top of the world and rightfully so. Regardless of what happens this year. But for now they are the King Kong, and until we prove otherwise, we're just one of the airplanes trying to shoot them down from atop the Empire State Building.Farmer1906 said:
Fangraphs thinks we have a better chance of winning the WS than the Rangers do of winning the AL West. Is that true? I have no idea, but do their fans realize where they stand? Or is any doubt just haters?The Astros have a 63% chance to win the AL West in 2024, according to FanGraphs.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) March 14, 2024
Mariners 23.2%, Rangers 10.1%, Angels 3.4% and the A’s 0.3%
In regard to winning the World Series, Astros have a 11.6% chance, which is best in the AL and third best in MLB
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed RHP Jake Odorizzi to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp.
— Rays Communications (@RaysPR) March 15, 2024
The Astros remain engaged in the free-agent starting pitching market, multiple sources tell @TheAthletic. Owner Jim Crane coveted Blake Snell at last August's trade deadline. It's worth wondering if they may circle back - https://t.co/6kaUiYbv31
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 15, 2024
We've been in contact with Snell for a long time now and we remain in talks with his camp. I don't think he ends up in Houston, but it's absolutely possible from what I've been told. It wouldn't be a big surprise.
Also an edit to add: I've heard the Astros were talking to the Angels about Mickey Moniak as recently as about a week ago.
Obviously, Snell is the spicy headline but Moniak is the ideal platoon with Jake or when you want to give Chas a day off. He's basically, Melton or Loperifdo just a few years in the future.
Snell turned down 6/150, reportedly. Assume he is willing to accept the Rodon deal - 6/162.
That moves CBT payroll from 255 to 282. If I am doing the math right it would increase our tax bill from 3.6 M to 13.625 M. Its more like we'd be paying Snell 37 M this year instead of 27 M. I would think, Crane would want to offload salary at that point. Who makes sense to offload?
JV - 40.5 M (but only 17 M) - not happening. We need him.
Aluve - 23.3 M - LOL
Bregman - 20 M - not this late and without Chapman to replace him.
Abreu - 19.5 M - I wish but this contract is a boat anchor.
Alvarez - 19.1 M - LOL
Hader - 19 M - just signed
LMJ - 17 M - damaged goods will have no takers
Pressly - 15 M - i guess this is technically a possibility, but we can't take any hits to this bullpen.
Javier - 12.8 M - We'd be selling low. We have him 4 more years.
Montero - 11.5 M - Same as Abreu
Graveman - 8 M - IL
Caratini - 6 M - we need him
Valdez - 12.1 M - Would fetch a Cease like haul. But interested parties would be NY and Arlington. No thanks.
Tucker - 12 M - Would fetch an incredible haul. But we need him.
Everyone else makes less than 4 M.
No one to offload. If Crane wants Snell he's going to have to stomach a payroll we'd never been anywhere close to before.
That moves CBT payroll from 255 to 282. If I am doing the math right it would increase our tax bill from 3.6 M to 13.625 M. Its more like we'd be paying Snell 37 M this year instead of 27 M. I would think, Crane would want to offload salary at that point. Who makes sense to offload?
JV - 40.5 M (but only 17 M) - not happening. We need him.
Aluve - 23.3 M - LOL
Bregman - 20 M - not this late and without Chapman to replace him.
Abreu - 19.5 M - I wish but this contract is a boat anchor.
Alvarez - 19.1 M - LOL
Hader - 19 M - just signed
LMJ - 17 M - damaged goods will have no takers
Pressly - 15 M - i guess this is technically a possibility, but we can't take any hits to this bullpen.
Javier - 12.8 M - We'd be selling low. We have him 4 more years.
Montero - 11.5 M - Same as Abreu
Graveman - 8 M - IL
Caratini - 6 M - we need him
Valdez - 12.1 M - Would fetch a Cease like haul. But interested parties would be NY and Arlington. No thanks.
Tucker - 12 M - Would fetch an incredible haul. But we need him.
Everyone else makes less than 4 M.
No one to offload. If Crane wants Snell he's going to have to stomach a payroll we'd never been anywhere close to before.
I don't think we'll land Snell but it's fun to imagine him in the rotation
Arguably better than what we can out in 19 and 22.tjack16 said:
I don't think we'll land Snell but it's fun to imagine him in the rotation
Verlander
Framber
Snell
Javier
Brown/McCullers
If I try and sign him I legit say 5/120, take it or leave it. No other team gives you the shot to win we can, and no one else is giving you what you believe you're worth.