yep, the Super Bowl has come and gone...
and Bregman is still tbd
and Bregman is still tbd
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Walk off Triple - man, 2011 was a rough year. 56 wins.
Homer... but only because a couple of names had come up recently.
Probably the easiest one so far
EastCoastAgNc said:Where is Alex Bregman going?
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) February 10, 2025
I don't think anyone knows, honestly.
I don't think we'll know till end of February
That would be exhausting
I'm officially crossed into the apathy stage… If he comes back great, if he doesn't come back great. But all the "updates" are not updates at all.
I agree!
texasaggie2015 said:
Probably the easiest one so far
Easy walk off homerun for me, but man, I only remember 1 of those RPs. 2011 was a rough year.
tjack16 said:EastCoastAgNc said:Where is Alex Bregman going?
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) February 10, 2025
I don't think anyone knows, honestly.
I don't think we'll know till end of February
That would be exhausting
I'm officially crossed into the apathy stage… If he comes back great, if he doesn't come back great. But all the "updates" are not updates at all.
I wonder if he's thinking he'll hold out until the end of the month for a long deal at the AAV he wants and then switch to short deals after that.
He's not thinking, clearly anyway
Same. I had to use process of elimination on the RPs because I didn't recognize any of them.superaggie73 said:texasaggie2015 said:
Probably the easiest one so far
Easy walk off homerun for me, but man, I only remember 1 of those RPs. 2011 was a rough year.
New episode of @Crush_City_Pod has a special guest: Astros manager Joe Espada
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 10, 2025
Many topics covered and interesting insight shared on Cam Smith, Altuve, Peña, the OF and more
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Hell yeah
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Ag4life80 said:
He's not thinking, clearly anyway
I think Boras is the obvious problem representing and advising Bregman. I also think if Bregman really wanted to stay in Houston he would have already signed.
You say that, but multiple teams including us still have over priced offers sitting out there.Ag4life80 said:
He's not thinking, clearly anyway
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Our Player Development Department has announced its minor league field staff for the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/30jjDjxAMP
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If Alex Bregman doesn't return, Joe Espada could see Jeremy Peña step into an expanded leadership role. pic.twitter.com/NtbjMN2JD4
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No Astros trips planned but I should get to cross T-Mobile Park off this year when the Dodgers visit Seattle. To wear Astros gear or not is the question.tjack16 said:
Anybody doing any Astros road trips this year? Boston last year was 10/10 bucket list. This year we are doing Yankee stadium in August
Hoping to hit another 1 or 2 stadiums since I only did Cincy last year. Nats Park and/or Wrigley are the most likely.
speaking of Pena...
he begins his 4th year in the league...age 27...entering his prime
hopefully he can make the jump to a .750 possibly .775 OPS hitter
take more walks and hit more balls in the air
he begins his 4th year in the league...age 27...entering his prime
hopefully he can make the jump to a .750 possibly .775 OPS hitter
take more walks and hit more balls in the air
He's got his love life in order now. No distractions. Got extra motivation to earn a bag with a bigger arb and upcoming FA.
Espada reports Altuve using Yordan's glove in the OF. Feels like Altuve could fit his entire body in Yordan's glove.
Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Probably Toronto.agdaddy04 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Cubs: 3-4 years, high AAV, with opt outstxags92 said:Probably Toronto.agdaddy04 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Red Sox: 3-4 years
Tigers: rumored 4-5 years
Toronto: 6 years
Houston: 6 years $156M (plus some unknown increase)
Toronto is the only one that's offered an equivalent length, and I imagine they may offer higher AAV, but if they extend Vladdy at the figures currently being thrown around ($40M+ AAV), they likely won't have the budget to spend on him. Also, I don't think he wants to go to Chicago, Toronto, or Detroit.
Taxes that everybody assures me mean nothing to these guys will certainly make any offer by Toronto worth less than whatever the Astros are offering. And I agree with you. I think he is locked in on the Red Sox and wants them to match the Astros offer. The Astros are his fallback, but he would rather play in Boston if they will go 6 years.EastCoastAgNc said:Cubs: 3-4 years, high AAV, with opt outstxags92 said:Probably Toronto.agdaddy04 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Red Sox: 3-4 years
Tigers: rumored 4-5 years
Toronto: 6 years
Houston: 6 years $156M (plus some unknown increase)
Toronto is the only one that's offered an equivalent length, and I imagine they may offer higher AAV, but if they extend Vladdy at the figures currently being thrown around ($40M+ AAV), they likely won't have the budget to spend on him. Also, I don't think he wants to go to Chicago, Toronto, or Detroit.
another aspect of this...
it would be nice if Parades knew what position he was going to play upon his arrival at spring training
start building the chemistry with Pena, Altuve, and Walker
as opposed to changing positions on March 1st or March 15th or later
it would be nice if Parades knew what position he was going to play upon his arrival at spring training
start building the chemistry with Pena, Altuve, and Walker
as opposed to changing positions on March 1st or March 15th or later
I think Parades needs to work on both 3B & 2B regardless. We need flexibility if Altuve is going to get time in LF.
Farmer1906 said:
I think Parades needs to work on both 3B & 2B regardless. We need flexibility if Altuve is going to get time in LF.
This is correct. His workouts really won't change either way.
Only thing missing is the mystery team Boras/Heyman pulls out of their ass.EastCoastAgNc said:Cubs: 3-4 years, high AAV, with opt outstxags92 said:Probably Toronto.agdaddy04 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Red Sox: 3-4 years
Tigers: rumored 4-5 years
Toronto: 6 years
Houston: 6 years $156M (plus some unknown increase)
Toronto is the only one that's offered an equivalent length, and I imagine they may offer higher AAV, but if they extend Vladdy at the figures currently being thrown around ($40M+ AAV), they likely won't have the budget to spend on him. Also, I don't think he wants to go to Chicago, Toronto, or Detroit.
Farmer1906 said:Only thing missing is the mystery team Boras/Heyman pulls out of their ass.EastCoastAgNc said:Cubs: 3-4 years, high AAV, with opt outstxags92 said:Probably Toronto.agdaddy04 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
Who has offered him more guaranteed money than the Astros?
Red Sox: 3-4 years
Tigers: rumored 4-5 years
Toronto: 6 years
Houston: 6 years $156M (plus some unknown increase)
Toronto is the only one that's offered an equivalent length, and I imagine they may offer higher AAV, but if they extend Vladdy at the figures currently being thrown around ($40M+ AAV), they likely won't have the budget to spend on him. Also, I don't think he wants to go to Chicago, Toronto, or Detroit.
Colorado is always good for a head scratching deal
Joe Espada on Cam Smith: “This guy can carry your team for years. He has that kind of potential.”
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 10, 2025
Also sounds like Smith will start off big league camp playing third base, his most natural position. He will get time in both corner outfield spots this season. https://t.co/0jeDRRcLGc
Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I think he wants to get paid the most by the Astros. Not just be an Astro.
If he wanted to be gone it would be more apparent and we wouldn't still be in (see Springer)
The current Astro offer is the highest he has received.
Official from the Baseball Hall of Fame: Billy Wagner will be inducted with an Astros cap on his plaque.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 10, 2025
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