EastCoastAgNc said:EastCoastAgNc said:Astros pursuing Snell. Story with @Chandler_Rome. https://t.co/DMB3EX9reo
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 15, 2024
This is a recent story, not the one from this morningQuote:
Snell, 31, is believed to be seeking the same type of contract recently signed by two other Scott Boras clients, Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman a three-year deal with two opt outs.
Agree I'm not doing it for 1 years. Maybe 3 year deal with opt out after year 2.Farmer1906 said:
The problem with that kind of deal is that it costs you a draft pick for only 1-2 years of play and they will opt out if they're doing really well.
We're already losing one for Hader, so this would be the 2nd one we'd have to give up. The language Chandler is using here is very similar to what he put out right before Hader signed, so my guess is the deal is almost done already.Farmer1906 said:
The problem with that kind of deal is that it costs you a draft pick for only 1-2 years of play and they will opt out if they're doing really well.
texasaggie2015 said:
Trying to get more info but from what I was told about an hour ago I'm no longer doubtful. I think we're at 50/50.. maybe slightly better.
Blake Snell threw four simulated innings on Friday in Seattle in front of scouts from teams including the Giants and Astros, per source. Those in attendance were said to be impressed with how ready he looks.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 15, 2024
You mentioned Moniak earlier. I'm kinda confused by that one since we would probably have to give up something of value to get him that could probably be used to get a reliever now or someone else at the trade deadline.texasaggie2015 said:
I know they're actively talking to a few guys but don't have names as far as middle relief goes
Joe Loperfido is 2-for-2. Buy stock now.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2024
And he stole a base.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2024
Farmer1906 said:
The problem with that kind of deal is that it costs you a draft pick for only 1-2 years of play and they will opt out if they're doing really well.
Joey Loperfido just ripped a double off the right field wall and is 3-for-3. There's a chance he could make the team out of camp.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2024
Farmer1906 said:
If we beat the Gators, Cats, and announce Snell then it'll be a pretty decent night.
Ronel Blanco may be the next man up to join the rotation if Urquidy is out to start the season. He continues to throw well this spring, tossing three scoreless innings against the Phillies. He allowed two walks, struck out three batters (57 pitches).
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2024
I suppose that's the question. Can we get him enough ABs on the big league club or does he need to go to AAA to get consistent ABs? You left off 1B but he's played there as well. I don't think Abreu should be playing 150+ games again, both due to age and ineffectiveness.Farmer1906 said:
Loperfido is exactly what we need. Platoon option for Jake, Chas, & Jose (both of them). And a nice pinch runner. We need to develop him because who the hell knows what's going to happen with TED.
MaxPower said:I suppose that's the question. Can we get him enough ABs on the big league club or does he need to go to AAA to get consistent ABs? You left off 1B but he's played there as well. I don't think Abreu should be playing 150+ games again, both due to age and ineffectiveness.Farmer1906 said:
Loperfido is exactly what we need. Platoon option for Jake, Chas, & Jose (both of them). And a nice pinch runner. We need to develop him because who the hell knows what's going to happen with TED.
OKCAg2002 said:
This Snell negotiation sounds like Boras getting leverage for the Yankees to cough up more $$.
I was told verbatim shortly ago “Jim is the one who wants Snell. He usually gets his way when that happens.”
— Bonda (@BenOndaTop) March 15, 2024
CFTXAG10 said:
Problem is he said it to himself in the mirror
Free agent J.D. Davis in agreement with A’s on one-year, $2.5M contract with $1M in incentives. Will play third base. First with agreement: @ByRobertMurray
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 15, 2024
Love acquiring Snell for 2024 but these types of decisions can have really bad long-term consequences. Losing 4 of your top 6 picks in the draft with an already poor farm system is not healthy. Makes me wonder if the deal is all in for 2024 then rebuild a bit after the season by trading Framber and Tucker.Farmer1906 said:
The best source.I was told verbatim shortly ago “Jim is the one who wants Snell. He usually gets his way when that happens.”
— Bonda (@BenOndaTop) March 15, 2024
MaxPower said:Love acquiring Snell for 2024 but these types of decisions can have really bad long-term consequences. Losing 4 of your top 6 picks in the draft with an already poor farm system is not healthy. Makes me wonder if the deal is all in for 2024 then rebuild a bit after the season by trading Framber and Tucker.Farmer1906 said:
The best source.I was told verbatim shortly ago “Jim is the one who wants Snell. He usually gets his way when that happens.”
— Bonda (@BenOndaTop) March 15, 2024
Breggy tonight.🫡
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 16, 2024
4AB | 3H | 1R | 1RBI pic.twitter.com/9V9fwNie0j
With a line like that they should be shopping him while the value is highEastCoastAgNc said:Breggy tonight.🫡
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 16, 2024
4AB | 3H | 1R | 1RBI pic.twitter.com/9V9fwNie0j
Yordan Alvarez had an allergic reaction during the game that caused his left eye to swell. That’s why he exited - not the foul ball off his foot. Joe Espada said Alvarez is fine and didn’t require any extra medical attention
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 16, 2024
