High floor, low ceiling. His lack of variance in results is pretty wild.MaxPower said:
Yeah. Good trade for the O's. Basically just moved organizational depth. Elfin isn't elite so I didn't expect a huge return.
I'm reading into this as them looking at our guys and wondering what they are, since our farm seems to be a lot of "multiple position" guys.texasaggie2015 said:
The Rays are a pretty tough team to deal with. They have a pretty specific blueprint for the type of prospects they want.
From Joe Espada: Justin Verlander will throw another bullpen tomorrow. Luis Garcia threw a 35-pitch one today. Kyle Tucker is not progressing at the pace the Astros would like.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 26, 2024
if Joe is actually saying that out loud this close to trade deadline Tucker prolly done for this year imoFarmer1906 said:From Joe Espada: Justin Verlander will throw another bullpen tomorrow. Luis Garcia threw a 35-pitch one today. Kyle Tucker is not progressing at the pace the Astros would like.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 26, 2024
The Mariners and Phillies have been two of the most active teams in looking for right-handed OF bats.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 26, 2024
Randy Arozarena went to Seattle. Austin Hays went to Philly.
Both moves diminish the options for a Luis Robert Jr. trade; Robert has a .747 OPS this month. @MLBNetwork
Astros GM Dana Brown reiterated the team’s focus is acquiring a No. 3 or 4 starter. If they do that, Brown said it would be “good mission accomplished.” Asked if any prospect is untouchable, Brown said there are guys they’d prefer not to part with, but no one is untouchable.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) July 26, 2024
Astros GM Dana Brown said the club is “working our tails off” to get a starting pitcher.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 26, 2024
Also:
- He’d prefer not to trade anyone from Major League roster.
- He said no prospects are “untouchable.”
- Prices remain high. “It’s a seller’s market with a lot of buyers.”
Lollygagging on the field, lollygagging through rehabBeerosch said:
Why can't Ted just gut it out? What's the risk? Is he just a *****?
The Giants, 2-5 since the All-Star break, have indicated to teams that they're willing to trade some of their veteran players.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 26, 2024
One possible scenario: They could move an outfielder, Michael Conforto or Mike Yastrzemski, to open up playing time for Luis Matos. @MLBNetwork
Bruce Bochy said that Evan Carter is seeing a back specialist in California for a checkup. He’s effectively shut down until they get a report back.
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) July 26, 2024
“He’s just not quite coming along like we were hoping,” Bochy said.
Mathguy64 said:
Who comes back first?
A. Tucker
B. JV
C. Garcia
D. Lance
At this rate my money is on Lance.
Seriously, Garcia.
Idiotic. Going to end up getting nothing for him.Farmer1906 said:
No Bregman trades (duh)Dana Brown said on @WillKunkelFOX’s show that the Astros have NO interest in trading Alex Bregman.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) July 26, 2024
Also, they aren’t talking about any extension talk during the season but Brown said they will make an offer after the season. https://t.co/igbr4uXwwW
Astros 1st Rd. Pick Walker Janek taking cuts in the cage at Minute Maid Park pic.twitter.com/DivWFwe5Nd
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) July 26, 2024
linkdude said:
Does he go straight to A ball or a little warmup in Florida Complex League?
Jack Flaherty has been the subject of trade dialogue between the Tigers and Astros, sources say. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 26, 2024
Chef Elko said:
Bone bruise is the entire season now? Jeez, Tucker has been one of the most polarizing players for the Astros in recent memory.
Exactly. Would we even get more than our comp pick when he leaves? Probably something similar.texasaggie2015 said:
So you would rather trade him for a couple mid-level prospects and ride it out with a big hole at third base the rest of the year?
Erick Fedde is another starter the Astros are actively considering; he is a stronger candidate for the White Sox to move if Garrett Crochet is not dealt.@MLBNetwork https://t.co/vcd4QYqQAZ
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 26, 2024
Chef Elko said:
Bone bruise is the entire season now? Jeez, Tucker has been one of the most polarizing players for the Astros in recent memory.