It's kind of funny that with our poor fielding DH we have to push to keep him off the field while they are asking their poor fielding DH to put a glove on. At least we would give him a consistent message (as long as he stays away from the training staff).

With the higher temps on the way, I'm looking forward to reading about how well the A/C is working at the stadium this week.

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Yordan for Devers and a few Sox prospects?

The Red Sox trading Rafael Devers at some point 'isn't all that far-fetched,' per @Ken_Rosenthal pic.twitter.com/dONEMeuWxd

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) May 12, 2025

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$28 million for the next 8 years? No thanks!

The hilarious thing about the Devers issue is Boston arguably backed the wrong horse.

They couldn't afford Bogaerts or Betts and had to unload them. Then they paid a career contract to Devers n

Hoping for good start from Gusto. With Arrighetti and Wesneski on the shelf and McCullers last start really need him now.

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After living in Denver and experiencing Coors Field for several years, the experience in Daiken with the roof closed is underwhelming.

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I'd wager the experience at coors is currently a little underwhelming seeing as they've been out scored like 60-20 in their last 5 games

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Most people aren't Rockies fans since most aren't from Denver. Then there's also the Rooftop where you go to drink and socialize and occasionally watch a little baseball.

Bogaerts is terrible. Completely agree on Mookie, specifically given he just won them a WS and an MVP. His contract looks like a steal with what Soto and Ohtani are getting.

MaxPower said:

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Last night it's even an option. Going to hit the 90's tomorrow and won't stop til November.

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Roof was open for the night games in Phoenix last week. It was in the 90's but that's pullover weather as opposed to 90's in Houston.

What's the expectation on Alvarez? Any time line?

Just for fun I played around with the trade simulator. Devers has a significant negative value, thanks primarily to the length of his contract. I put in Mayer and Perales (their 2nd and 4th ranked prospects, would immediately become our top 2) and it still says we are losing the trade and should get someone else.

MaxPower said:

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Just for fun I played around with the trade simulator. Devers has a significant negative value, thanks primarily to the length of his contract. I put in Mayer and Perales (their 2nd and 4th ranked prospects, would immediately become our top 2) and it still says we are losing the trade and should get someone else.

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I would do that trade immediately….and I love Yordan

Yordan Alvarez, who is eligible to come off the injured list tomorrow, hit in the cages before today's game, Joe Espada said.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 12, 2025

How should the Astros handle Lance McCullers Jr. moving forward after Saturday's start? pic.twitter.com/cjzHCkfQsK

— Crush City Territory (@Crush_City_Pod) May 12, 2025

Not trying to be snide…

Y'all wouldn't have a problem with Devers in the locker room? I thought he was trouble?

Folks. I don't post often, and typically only do to commiserate when Framber is having one of his classic meltdowns, but this is by far my favorite / most-followed thread on TA each season.

I realize this may not be the thread for it, but everyone here is a card-carrying Astro loyalist, and I swore off the ticket exchange forum after getting scammed for super regional tickets last season.

Anyways, I have suite tickets for the 5/22 matchup vs. the wild-card banner hanging Mariners. Just being up front, the ticket request will need to pass the smell test with my marketing team, but that won't be a problem if you work at a company with 500+ employees.

Shoot me a text if interested and let's see if we can't make something work!
Five-four-0 six-0-four 1-nine 4-three

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Not trying to be snide…

Y'all wouldn't have a problem with Devers in the locker room? I thought he was trouble?

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It will never happen anyway but we have had difficult players before. Jeff Kent comes to mind and he was critical to our first playoff series win.

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RC_57 said:

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Not trying to be snide…

Y'all wouldn't have a problem with Devers in the locker room? I thought he was trouble?

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It will never happen anyway but we have had difficult players before. Jeff Kent comes to mind and he was critical to our first playoff series win.

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He also wanted to win a lot, and I'm not sure if Espada could manage him, today.

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RC_57 said:

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Not trying to be snide…

Y'all wouldn't have a problem with Devers in the locker room? I thought he was trouble?

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It will never happen anyway but we have had difficult players before. Jeff Kent comes to mind and he was critical to our first playoff series win.

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Devers is the antithesis of the type of player the Astros look for. What about his reaction to Bregman screams team player and how does that fit in with the Astros' culture?

I dunno. There have been plenty of selfish ball players who helped teams win. Reggie Jackson comes to mind. I'm not in that locker room but it doesn't seem to have been a problem until this year when the team asked him to move positions twice in a few months. That's not an excuse but it's also not exactly great messaging by management either. You just kicked the guy off the position he has played for you for 7 years that you already know he wasn't happy about.

Is there an ETA on Spencer making (presumably) a rehab start?

Project Gemini said:

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Is there an ETA on Spencer making (presumably) a rehab start?

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My guess, don't expect to see him until near the all star break

Why are we trading Yordan?

Egads

Have we ever gotten Witt out?

Altuve follows up an amazing defensive play with a horrible defensive play.

Yordan on a contract that is approximately half his market value is something you build your team around not what you give away for magic beans

Altuve channeling Jordan doesn't hurt

Paredes walks

25th walk of the season

BadAggie said:

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Yordan on a contract that is approximately half his market value is something you build your team around not what you give away for magic beans

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Meh, the contract is part of value in any trade. Devers is not as good as Yordan but he's a pretty damn good hitter so I wouldn't call that magic beans.

Cookie and he did what he should have with it.

Ok Gusto don't throw that pitch again

Gusto leaving pitches over the plate

vintage Royals blooper

Bustos for Gusto

After a 50/50 check swing goes against us. Annoying but expected.