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Ag_07 said:
Urquidy would make a very interesting trade option.
Is he good enough that a team would take him on for a rebuilding project post op?
He basically has zero value in a trade. At best he's back for a month next season. Fresh off of TJ. We'll probably have to non tender him.
His highest trade value was probably when Click wanted to move him, but Dusty said no.
To be fair, I love Urquidy, not the best stuff, but great make up.
To be fair, I love Urquidy, not the best stuff, but great make up.
EastCoastAgNc said:tremble said:
Honestly makes me glad we haven't shelled out any big contracts for pitchers other than JV (and LMJ in a lesser level). Just too hard to count on guys making it multiple seasons without blowing their arms out.
Javier got one
I think it was a pretty good contract even if he misses some time here, if it means he comes back looking like he used to.
Two TJ surgeries? Is his career done, realistically?
Ag_07 said:Beau Holder said:
Where would they rank without Kyle Tucker?
Why does that matter?
Because we should pay him.
missing him. 2020 was such a strange (baseball) seasonSome more Enoli Paredes propaganda for your timeline.
— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) June 2, 2024
Pitchers in MLB with 0 runs and 1 or less hits allowed, min. 7 IP:
- Enoli Paredes
End of list. pic.twitter.com/aNDTcBKCLs
I think he was the guy on the mound when Tommy Pham lost his mind yesterday
Ten years after his major-league debut, Astros’ Jon Singleton writing his career’s second act with a ‘different perspective’:https://t.co/EUB4dgLKYV
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) June 3, 2024
Some updates from Dana Brown:
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 3, 2024
- Jacob Melton should be back “in a week or so.” He suffered a wrist injury on a diving play at Double-A
- J.P. France is still not throwing
- Forrest Whitley has resumed throwing. Most recently threw 20 pitches in a live BP
It's time for Chas to go. Thanks for the major shining moment on the biggest stage.
Urquidy, imo, has never been a full time starter candidate. That short arm throwing motion where his arm hits the brakes not long after release is not sustainable. He has no trade value right now
What's the inside scoop on Whitcomb? Is he viable at 3rd next year? Swap for Kessinger and find out?
Not a lot of chatter regarding LMJ. Anyone w any news?
Nothing on Whitley. What's the latest injury? Is he done? Ok, just saw the previous post
Urquidy, imo, has never been a full time starter candidate. That short arm throwing motion where his arm hits the brakes not long after release is not sustainable. He has no trade value right now
What's the inside scoop on Whitcomb? Is he viable at 3rd next year? Swap for Kessinger and find out?
Not a lot of chatter regarding LMJ. Anyone w any news?
Nothing on Whitley. What's the latest injury? Is he done? Ok, just saw the previous post
The problem is TUck is sort of 2000 Richard Hidalgo right now. Having a massive year but we are still on pace to lose 90 games. Do they break the bank for him or committ that money to improving multiple deficiencies going forward. ? My gut tells me it won't matter, that Tucker is a free spirit and wants to play somewhere else, regardless of the offer.Beau Holder said:Ag_07 said:Beau Holder said:
Where would they rank without Kyle Tucker?
Why does that matter?
Because we should pay him.
Throwing bullpens.
I believe Urquidy is a free agent after the 2025 season
An idea I've heard floated on Twitter is signing Urqidy to a two year deal, buy out his last arb year and let him rehab where he's comfortable and then have a prove it year in 26. Don't know where I stand on it but it's an idea.
My first game to watch since I went down to see the BFR at Boca.
Sadly I'm afraid I have come back to a dead team walking.
Sadly I'm afraid I have come back to a dead team walking.
Urquidy had some good moments and I enjoyed watching him hammer that strike zone when he was on. Sorry to see him go down and hope he can make it back in the league somewhere.
Ag4life80 said:
Not a lot of chatter regarding LMJ. Anyone w any news?
Dude...His coffee shop is partnering with Crave cupcakes and offering coffee inspired sweets.
Cmon man...Are you living under a rock?
Ypu have to do that or DFA him. Can't offer him arbitration for a rehab year. I wouldn't do it unless it's dirt cheap (like a few million bucks over two years).linkdude said:
An idea I've heard floated on Twitter is signing Urqidy to a two year deal, buy out his last arb year and let him rehab where he's comfortable and then have a prove it year in 26. Don't know where I stand on it but it's an idea.
No, but I am in Georgetown, so Htown new flashes are not common.Ag_07 said:Ag4life80 said:
Not a lot of chatter regarding LMJ. Anyone w any news?
Dude...His coffee shop is partnering with Crave cupcakes and offering coffee inspired sweets.
Cmon man...Are you living under a rock?
the front office has quite a challenge to limit this downturn to just one season
payroll is tight for 2025
payroll is tight for 2025
W said:
the front office has quite a challenge to limit this downturn to just one season
payroll is tight for 2025
Leave out the pitching arm injuries. You can't predict that ahead of time and it just is what it is.
The rest of it is definitely a "team is less than the sum of its parts" issue. It was true for SD, the Mets and other teams. And it's not just the players. The back side (coaches, front office, nerds) all seem to be rotting as well. That's going to hard to fix.
W said:
the front office has quite a challenge to limit this downturn to just one season
payroll is tight for 2025
Yup. The Bregman money coming off is negated by arbitration raises.
We could ditch Pressly if we limit his appearances. Doesn't seem likely. We'd need to trade him because he's going to vest unless he gets injured.
Dana Brown doubled down on Monday, saying "I don't see any scenario where we're sellers."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) June 3, 2024
"If there’s any sign of hope, I can’t see us doing it." -https://t.co/6UYq7ue9Zy
Please don't waste what little prospects we have Dana
The Astros are 3-27 in games where they score 3 or less
There's no benefit to telling the world what they're gonna do
Yeah I hope that's code word for give me a big offer. Basically the same thing the Jays are saying.texasaggie2015 said:
There's no benefit to telling the world what they're gonna do
As long as we show signs of contending, I want to be buyers. Probably cheap bats and a reliever, buuuut if the opportunity came about to land a young arm with multiple years of control, I'd go all in for it.
I just do not believe in this organization to do a quick retool. I think we've weak on pitching depth in the minors. I'd ride Framber, Javier, JV, as long as possible. We better hope LMJ comes back and assumes his old role.
I ride this dynasty til the wheels fall off. Let Altuve have a farewell tour. Then build from the ground up with hopefully, a rebuilt baseball ops org. If it's Crane and his buddies then I think we're in trouble.
I just do not believe in this organization to do a quick retool. I think we've weak on pitching depth in the minors. I'd ride Framber, Javier, JV, as long as possible. We better hope LMJ comes back and assumes his old role.
I ride this dynasty til the wheels fall off. Let Altuve have a farewell tour. Then build from the ground up with hopefully, a rebuilt baseball ops org. If it's Crane and his buddies then I think we're in trouble.
For now, I'm going to just enjoy baseball and the team I've been following since 1962. No more high expectations. Just going to enjoy watching baseball.
(I'll let you know when I fall off the wagon.)
(I'll let you know when I fall off the wagon.)
I'd be interested in your definition of wheels fall off. If we just stay the course this team will be in for extended bad baseball starting in 2026 if they don't trade some vets for youth or commit to ridiculous free agent spending. The farm is too poor and that's too little time to rebuild it.
the standard issue JV homer
I wish we had a player in the minors who could rotate all the outfield positions and first base. Somebody who preferably bats lefty with some speed and power that could provide a spark and the team would play well while he's up
Don't know where we could possibly find that though…
Don't know where we could possibly find that though…
Might as well have gingerly placed that on a tee.
Wheels falls off = out of contention
Trading the key players for 2024 and 2025 will not fix 24 and 25. There is no guarantee it fixes things in 26 and 27.
Trading the key players for 2024 and 2025 will not fix 24 and 25. There is no guarantee it fixes things in 26 and 27.
um, how many standard issue homers are allowed?
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