Well, that's true, but I mean more the hype/expectation followed by dog **** performance
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I stopped caring about Aggie football on September 3, 2017. Two months later the Astros won the World Series. You're welcome.
Now, Astros need to announce Bregman signing.
And Tucker too!
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
We may be in a position where we need to extend Tucker to convince Bregman to stay so it wouldn't shock me if it's basically an all or nothing package deal.
I can't seem Tucker signing that now unless we do something major like 12/360.
If (big if) Soto gets something like 13/625 I can't see Tucker doing anything but laughing at 12/360. He's going to want 12/450. I'm not saying it's right of that he's worth it but that amount being reported for Soto (if true) will completely reset the market.
He can want that all he wants. Soto is in another league. Him and Ohtani are special for different reasons. Judge was close but he was older and doesn't pitch.
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Any industry chatter on what teams are offering or think is the value of Bregman? Not Boras, but executives.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
Marvin said:
Any industry chatter on what teams are offering or think is the value of Bregman? Not Boras, but executives.
Gonna be hard to figure out because a lot of what you're going to hear from media people (especially Jon Heyman) is going to be planted information from boras himself. Last rumor was he was looking for north of $200m. I don't imagine we'll hear to much until after soto signs.
From Ken Rosenthal:
Quote:
Both Bregman and Adames, however, are drawing attention outside of the Soto market. The Houston Astros are continuing their efforts to re-sign Bregman, while also setting up contingencies. The team is staying in contact with Adames, and has expressed interest in another free agent, Jorge Polanco, as a fallback option.
In the case of Adames, if the Astros are going to spend that kind of money, why not invest it in Bregman, a face of their franchise? The same logic would apply to a possible trade for Arenado, as The Athletic's Chandler Rome recently mentioned.
Adames would be a better fit for the San Francisco Giants, who desperately need a shortstop. As The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly reported, the Giants anticipate a reduction in payroll. Perhaps Ha-Seong Kim would be a more suitable fit, coming at a lower price as he recovers from shoulder surgery and without the additional cost of a draft pick (both Adames and Bregman received qualifying offers). But Kim, even when healthy, would not make as much of an offensive impact as Adames.
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New from me:
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) December 2, 2024
The Golden At-Bat rule could give us a Trout vs. Ohtani WBC moment in almost every game.
But is it worth it? https://t.co/P1tm7IFtnp
Absolutely hate this idea
Continually taking a dump on America's greatest game with gimmicky.Bull**** I'd expect from the nba........
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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Agree. This is Banana Ball stuff. It's tons of fun for that kind of show, but it's not remotely ok for the MLB.EastCoastAgNc said:
Absolutely hate this idea
F*** THE DOYERS!!!!
They signed our Lord and savior!
They signed our Lord and savior!
BREAKING 🚨🚨: The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing Jesus Christ to a $12B deal for eternity, with payment deferred to Judgment Day.
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"We thought we'd get a head start on Christmas shopping," manager Dave Roberts said.
Jesus will reportedly play every position, including middle… pic.twitter.com/8FbZoncAY8
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Cubs add Matt Boyd pic.twitter.com/IdHphjGSVj
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 2, 2024
I'm old enough to remember some people wanted to trade Tucker for Boyd.
There was an online comic in the 2000s called Alien Loves Predator in which they were roommates with Jesus, who played for the Yankees.All I do is Nguyen said:
F*** THE DOYERS!!!!
They signed our Lord and savior!BREAKING 🚨🚨: The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing Jesus Christ to a $12B deal for eternity, with payment deferred to Judgment Day.
— FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) December 1, 2024
"We thought we'd get a head start on Christmas shopping," manager Dave Roberts said.
Jesus will reportedly play every position, including middle… pic.twitter.com/8FbZoncAY8
The Blue Jays are reportedly serious in their pursuit of Juan Soto. 👀 https://t.co/P1VgdKNivy pic.twitter.com/JNklXxY0cy
— theScore (@theScore) December 2, 2024
Remember when Ohtani was on the plane to sign with them then signed with the dodgers the next day?
Farmer1906 said:The Blue Jays are reportedly serious in their pursuit of Juan Soto. 👀 https://t.co/P1VgdKNivy pic.twitter.com/JNklXxY0cy
— theScore (@theScore) December 2, 2024
Lol and they had Othani too
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
Scott Boras is playing the field.
Would love nothing more than for Soto to go to Toronto.
EastCoastAgNc said:New from me:
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) December 2, 2024
The Golden At-Bat rule could give us a Trout vs. Ohtani WBC moment in almost every game.
But is it worth it? https://t.co/P1tm7IFtnp
Absolutely hate this idea
This idea is so ******* ludicrous that Manfred should be banned from baseball for life for even entertaining the thought.
That takes into account resigning your own guys right? Guess it doesn't take into account extended your own guys before their contract is up
Off the top of my head
Altuve 125 M
Yordan 115 M
Hader 95 M
McCullers 85 M
Javier 64 M
Abreu 60 M
Brantley 32 and 16 M
Pressly 30 M (45 since it vested)
Verlander 25 M (would have been 50th if he didn't opt out)
Odo 24 M
Caratini 16 M
Clearly doesn't count extensions.
Altuve 125 M
Yordan 115 M
Hader 95 M
McCullers 85 M
Javier 64 M
Abreu 60 M
Brantley 32 and 16 M
Pressly 30 M (45 since it vested)
Verlander 25 M (would have been 50th if he didn't opt out)
Odo 24 M
Caratini 16 M
Clearly doesn't count extensions.
The Mets are among a few teams interested in signing Clay Holmes and making him a starting pitcher, per @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/wBW3Cacati
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 2, 2024
According to @RandyJMiller, the Red Sox have emerged as “a favorite - maybe the favorite” for Juan Soto.
— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) December 2, 2024
Apparently the FO told Soto they intend to sign 2 additional big money free agents. A bat and pitcher.
Red Sox, Mets, and Blue Jays have all made offers upward of $600 MM. pic.twitter.com/tyBVxCZWhM
The Astros are still very much in the running to re-sign Alex Bregman, per Ken Rosenthal. Something I have heard as well.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 2, 2024
Rosenthal said if Bregman decides to move on, the Astros will try to sign Willy Adames. Or Jorge Polanco as a fallback.
I fail to see how Polanco helps solve any of your problems at 3B. He's a terrible 2B so I cringe at the idea of him playing 3B.
I can't do Polanco. His eyes freak me out.
I can't do Polanco because he's not that good.
Unless the stat gurus have something to convince me I just don't see it.
His .650 OPS is a 100+ point drop off from Bregs.
Unless the stat gurus have something to convince me I just don't see it.
His .650 OPS is a 100+ point drop off from Bregs.
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