Matthews has played some CF -- I thinkBioish said:
What happens with Brice Matthews now? Do we trade Peña or can either play the outfield? Lol
***** Official Houston Astros 2024-2025 Offseason Thread *****
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Wabs said:
On a scale of 1-10 hurting as an Astros fan (10 the worst):
Springer 10
Correa 8
Tucker 3
Of all the players we've lost over the years, how many have gone on to win big? Springer and Correa haven't. Cole has. JV didn't do anything with the Mets and came back.
Trade Pressly to dump salary. Get a lottery ticket and a case of Gatorade.
Sign Profar and maybe Canha as a stop gap. Hope Chas bounces back. I don't like the rest of the free agents in the OF.
Alonso would be great but is a bit of a pipe dream. Walker is too old for me to feel comfortable. Might just stick with the platoon here while waiting on Smith.
The huge move would be trading Framber for young pitching and maybe some OF help. Idk on that one.
Sign Profar and maybe Canha as a stop gap. Hope Chas bounces back. I don't like the rest of the free agents in the OF.
Alonso would be great but is a bit of a pipe dream. Walker is too old for me to feel comfortable. Might just stick with the platoon here while waiting on Smith.
The huge move would be trading Framber for young pitching and maybe some OF help. Idk on that one.
Yeah if you are all in this year then Profar and Walker are dream adds. Might squeeze that below the luxury tax but definitely can if you trade Pressly.
Bioish said:
What happens with Brice Matthews now? Do we trade Peña or can either play the outfield? Lol
How does this look for 2026?
1st - Parades
2nd - Altuve
3rd - Smith
SS - Pena
LF - Melton
CF - Matthews
RF - Santander
C - Diaz
DH - Alvarez
Brown
Blanco
FA signing - Buehler maybe?
Arraghetti
Javier
I'm assuming we aren't resigning Framber
Ag_07 said:Johnsy3 said:The 2019 team was insane, and then there were 2…. pic.twitter.com/apltC6EoQb
— Astroholic (@AstroholicAnon) December 13, 2024
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but 2019 will always haunt me. BECAUSE I'm 100% certain that Manfred knew the Athletic article was coming out and couldn't have the Astros win. It was rigged.
I bet Astros pitchers were given juiced balls to throw while Nationals pitchers were given dead ones. Along with paid umps
What does that have to do with Hinch pissing down his leg?
Manfred had Mrs. Hinch tied up somewhere
Cam Smith is the No. 73 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, so he becomes the Astros' highest-rated prospect. Jacob Melton is No. 89.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) December 13, 2024
Cam Smith, acquired in the deal that sent Kyle Tucker to the #Cubs, is the #Astros' new No. 1 prospect.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 13, 2024
Complete scouting report, video, news, stats and more on the 14th overall pick from this year's Draft: https://t.co/o2uEjEzg7c pic.twitter.com/HVK2BFRDNp
Thank you for everything, King Tuck. Best of luck in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/VCgimxrf8Z
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 13, 2024
3x All-Star
— Houston Astros (@astros) December 13, 2024
1x Gold Glove Award Winner
1x Silver Slugger Award Winner
2022 World Series Champion
Six incredible years of King Tuck. 👑 pic.twitter.com/05B2VC4trU
kudos to Dana
seems like a very good trade -- because we all knew Tucker was leaving after the season
seems like a very good trade -- because we all knew Tucker was leaving after the season
I'm not a Peña fan. Not a good hitter and his d has taken a big hit. If Matthews is ready in 2026 I'm dealing Peña in a heartbeat.
Dana Brown said today's trade doesn't impact the Astros' pursuit of a reunion with Alex Bregman: "Alex Bregman's status is still the way it is. Nothing has changed since the last time I talked to you guys."
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) December 13, 2024
2025 Lineup
1. 2B Altuve - R (127 wRC+)
2. DH Alvarez - L (168)
3. 3B Paredes - R (117) - expected to bump with MMP
4. C Diaz - R (117)
5. platoon 1B Singleton - L (124) & Caratini - R (136)
6. LF Dezenzo - R (84) - first 65 plate appearances, has a .848 OPS in PR right now and a .998 OPS in SL last year
7. SS Pena - R (100)
8. RF McCormick - R (66) - down year, 120 wRC+ in 21 thru 23.
9. CF Meyers - R (86)
Issues:
Left-Handed & Switch Hitting OF FAs
The undeniable choice is to go after Profar or Santander. Neither will cost you crazy money (like Bregman) and they'll be an immediate need.
I am 100% fine rolling with the 1B platoon if Espada will stick with it. I'd also get Salazar up to be the backup C so Caratini can focus more on 1B. It also adds an LHH on the bench.
If you don't or can't get Profar & Santander, some trade options - Luke Raley (2029 FA), JJ Belday (2029 FA), Brendan Donovan (2028 FA), Parker Meadows (2031 FA). All controllable. All will not be cheap.
1. 2B Altuve - R (127 wRC+)
2. DH Alvarez - L (168)
3. 3B Paredes - R (117) - expected to bump with MMP
4. C Diaz - R (117)
5. platoon 1B Singleton - L (124) & Caratini - R (136)
6. LF Dezenzo - R (84) - first 65 plate appearances, has a .848 OPS in PR right now and a .998 OPS in SL last year
7. SS Pena - R (100)
8. RF McCormick - R (66) - down year, 120 wRC+ in 21 thru 23.
9. CF Meyers - R (86)
Issues:
- Lacking length (good top 5)
- Weak OF
- Too Right Handed
Left-Handed & Switch Hitting OF FAs
- Jurickson Profar - S (139) - Age 32, 3/45 M Fangraphs Crowdsource
- Anthony Santander - S (129) - Age 30, 4/80 M
- Jesse Winker - L (118, 124 vs RHP) - Age 31, 2/14 M
- Max Kepler - L (94, 92) - Age 32, 2/22 M, 113 wRC+ vs RHP from '21-'23
- Jason Heyward - L (94, 101) Age 35, 1/6 M
- Alex Verdugo - L (83, 87) Age 29, 2/16 M, 116 wRC+ vs RHP from '21-'23
- Ben Gamel - L (115, 114) Age 33, not included
The undeniable choice is to go after Profar or Santander. Neither will cost you crazy money (like Bregman) and they'll be an immediate need.
I am 100% fine rolling with the 1B platoon if Espada will stick with it. I'd also get Salazar up to be the backup C so Caratini can focus more on 1B. It also adds an LHH on the bench.
If you don't or can't get Profar & Santander, some trade options - Luke Raley (2029 FA), JJ Belday (2029 FA), Brendan Donovan (2028 FA), Parker Meadows (2031 FA). All controllable. All will not be cheap.
The Orioles are smarter than the Cubs, but any chance we can seize market stupidity and see if we can pry Kjerstad and McDemott away for Framber?
There were also some rumors of Casas from the Red Sox for Framber. If you think you can fix his defense I'd look at that very seriously.
Dana Brown called Cam Smith "an impact bat with power" who has a chance to play third, first or right field. The Astros plan to play him at all three positions.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
Dana Brown said Chas McCormick will "start off in right" and Jake Meyers will play center. Brown said the Astros have an opening in left field that "we could platoon or, if we get an opportunity to fill that spot, we do it."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
Do not like the "roll with what we got" approach
Dana Brown said the Astros will give Hayden Wesneski every opportunity to start.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
agproducer said:Matthews has played some CF -- I thinkBioish said:
What happens with Brice Matthews now? Do we trade Peña or can either play the outfield? Lol
Pretty sure he has a little bit. I can't find any speed metrics on him but his scouting report has his speed rated as a 60 which is above-average. All those same scouting reports say he projects more as a CF than a MIF.
My boys hit with the coach who was his instructor in HS and of course he raves about Matthews all the time.
Dana Brown: "With Valdez, we are not aggressively trying to move him, but we'll listen."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
"If you ask me do you think we're going to trade Valdez, I don't think we're going to trade Valdez."
I have looked at the teams and just don't see an obvious match. We would need a big league starter in return, which defeats the purpose for another team.Farmer1906 said:Dana Brown: "With Valdez, we are not aggressively trying to move him, but we'll listen."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
"If you ask me do you think we're going to trade Valdez, I don't think we're going to trade Valdez."
MaxPower said:I have looked at the teams and just don't see an obvious match. We would need a big league starter in return, which defeats the purpose for another team.Farmer1906 said:Dana Brown: "With Valdez, we are not aggressively trying to move him, but we'll listen."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
"If you ask me do you think we're going to trade Valdez, I don't think we're going to trade Valdez."
Sign Flaherty or Beuhler? We save money from Framber and get more young controllable position players.
#Astros have been in contact with OF Anthony Santander following the Kyle Tucker trade
— MLBScoops (@mlb_scoops) December 13, 2024
Pretty sure that acct is fake.
That's what I would do but if they are truly committed to 2025 then I could see them thinking they need him in a playoff series.
This says it's rumored Anthony Santander could be signing with the Astros pic.twitter.com/KijT80gnrE
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 13, 2024
I want the Astros to take a 2021 Braves approach from here. Sign some older boppers who don't need long contracts for 1B/OF.
Dream Astros offseason post KT trade
— Yoni Pollak (@YoniPollak) December 13, 2024
Let Bregman walk
Sign Teo/Santander for 3/4yr $20m AAV deal.
Trade Framber for Kjerstad and prospect
Trade Pressly
Sign Walker Buehler
Looks like this guy agrees. Works for me, though Profar prolly more realistic.
Thoughts on being able to get somebody like AJ Minter?
It's not a bad idea. Extend the window. Compete in 25.
TarponChaser said:
Thoughts on being able to get somebody like AJ Minter?
Probably not in the budget with Hader and already having Abreu. Dana likes adding a bunch of cheap guys who seeing who works out.
Think if you do that you target O'Hearn to be your 1B with Kjerstad rather than a prospect. That helps the O's on the money side as well.
EastCoastAgNc said:Dana Brown said Chas McCormick will "start off in right" and Jake Meyers will play center. Brown said the Astros have an opening in left field that "we could platoon or, if we get an opportunity to fill that spot, we do it."
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 13, 2024
Do not like the "roll with what we got" approach
If both Chas and Jake are starting in the OF on opening day, they struck out big time.
Was told this afternoon there's a plan and this is just the first domino. But of course, we've seen teams strike out on plans A, B and C before. Time will tell.
so with Tucker's departure...
the Astros could set the MLB record in 2025 for fewest outfield assists in a season
maybe the outfield will throw someone out by the all-star break
the Astros could set the MLB record in 2025 for fewest outfield assists in a season
maybe the outfield will throw someone out by the all-star break
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If both Chas and Jake are starting in the OF on opening day, they struck out big time.
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Was told this afternoon there's a plan and this is just the first domino. But of course, we've seen teams strike out on plans A, B and C before. Time will tell.
On the lighter side of things, I logged into Wikipedia today to update a client's page, and had a notification from Wikipedia. After almost 5 months, some astute Ranger fan noticed that I had changed the name of their stadium to Home Depot way back in March of this year and managed to get it changed back.
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