***** Official Houston Astros 2026-27 Off Season Thread *****
20,841 Views |
391 Replies |
Last: 38 min ago by CharleyKerfeld
Dekker_Lentz said:
Is it too early for off-the-wall off-season content?
As a thought experiment, I constructed a starting 9 of former Astros who played 2B at some point for the Astros and then played another position for the Astros:
C: Biggio
1B: Yuli Gurriel
2B: Billy Doran
SS: Dickie Thon
3B: Phil Garner
CF: Dubon
LF: Altuve
RF: Joe Morgan
DH: Kent
Who did I miss? I think this would be a pretty salty playoff contender. It may be better to flip/flop Joe Morgan and Dubon positions. What would be the optimal lineup?
As for the current Astros, I am ready for the full rebuild. It was an outstanding run and capping it off a division win is a great story. But I think there is too much wrong with the roster as constructed to just retool a few pieces.
Need a pitcher, grae kessinger played both
https://ts.la/eric59704
Astros need to cut Sousa before he gets an arbitration raiseEastCoastAgNc said:
Yep. Meyers and Sousa are a quick trim here.
SpaceCityAg05 said:
Yep. Meyers and Sousa are a quick trim here.
Meyers may be worth holding onto for the price. He was better than all our other options this season, despite not getting much playtime.
Sousa can pound sand though
I wouldn't waste cap space on crap production.
Upgrade (which is what we need to do) or else play someone like Spence who is cheaper.
Upgrade (which is what we need to do) or else play someone like Spence who is cheaper.
SpaceCityAg05 said:
I wouldn't waste cap space on crap production.
Upgrade (which is what we need to do) or else play someone like Spence who is cheaper.
Don't necessarily disagree.
Get rid of Jake but keep Spence and Joey
Ideally you upgrade at least one position in the OF to someone with a positive WAR
Could be nothin', could be somethin'Martin Maldonado posted this on instagram…..👀 He is coming in for an autograph signing so maybe it’s that….lol maybe not? #astros might want to put him in the dugout!
— Htown Wheelhouse™️2X World Series Champs '17, '22 (@HtownWheelhouse) October 2, 2026
Team he and Strom up! pic.twitter.com/SDYBzxJylA
Yordong gets us on the board
Yordong gives the Astros an early lead in the ALDS Invitational! 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/lFhz1T8PPK
— (Parody) FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) October 3, 2026
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
All I do is Nguyen said:
Yordong gets us on the boardYordong gives the Astros an early lead in the ALDS Invitational! 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/lFhz1T8PPK
— (Parody) FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) October 3, 2026
Salsa volcano sounds like what toilets in college station went through after late night Fuego runs
There's probably half a dozen AAAA guys on the 40 man that need to be cut loose. They've their shot here, couldn't get it done, so let them pursue other opportunities while creating some new blood competition within our system with free agent signings.
Agstro
Joined:
Jul 16, 2002
Posts:
590
How long do you want to ignore this user?
I'm in the camp of cleaning house and getting some fresh young players in the process. Keep Yordan and Jose only.
You need a complete overhaul in the outfield and half pitching staff needs to go.
Starts at the top, hire a good GM and new coaching staff.
Starts at the top, hire a good GM and new coaching staff.
Shayboy3 said:
You need a complete overhaul in the outfield and half pitching staff needs to go.
Starts at the top, hire a good GM and new coaching staff.
Yep. For this year I'd go pitching overhaul and then try to get some outfield prospects in trades, or focus your drafting on that spot
Pretty sure we won't see an OF overhaul.
Cam in RF isn't going anywhere.
Right or wrong Lucas will get every chance now in CF. He's the new Jake/Chas/Joey.
LF needs a real every day player.
Cam in RF isn't going anywhere.
Right or wrong Lucas will get every chance now in CF. He's the new Jake/Chas/Joey.
LF needs a real every day player.
If we get the right manager in place, or really almost anyone, Cam is the player I'm the most excited about for the next several years. There aren't many true power/speed combo guys out there anymore. I'd even bat him leadoff with Pena 2nd at some point to take advantage of his speed.
https://www.lookoutlanding.com/seattle-mariners-news/149957/mariners-news-ray-kerr-torey-lovullo-and-joe-espada
- Astros manager Joe Espada, who has also been thrown around as a potential M's target, expressed his desire to return to Houston next year.
CharleyKerfeld said:
If we get the right manager in place, or really almost anyone, Cam is the player I'm the most excited about for the next several years. There aren't many true power/speed combo guys out there anymore. I'd even bat him leadoff with Pena 2nd at some point to take advantage of his speed.
Cam is going to have to improve his OBP quite a bit for me to want him at leadoff.
My Christmas wish this year is for the Ms to hire Espada
redline248 said:CharleyKerfeld said:
If we get the right manager in place, or really almost anyone, Cam is the player I'm the most excited about for the next several years. There aren't many true power/speed combo guys out there anymore. I'd even bat him leadoff with Pena 2nd at some point to take advantage of his speed.
Cam is going to have to improve his OBP quite a bit for me to want him at leadoff.
While true, Cam's pitch recognition and swing and miss doesn't appear to be too much different than Pena's year 1 and 2. Improve those 2 things like Pena did and you have a real weapon.
No no no. Let's don't put a .208 hitter at leadoff in front of Yordan.
What we need is someone who has an OBA of .380 or higher. With speed.
What we need is someone who has an OBA of .380 or higher. With speed.
houag78 said:
I'm in the camp of cleaning house and getting some fresh young players in the process. Keep Yordan and Jose only.
I would also keep Wesneski, Cam and Hader. Abreu, Brown, Peña and Diaz should net decent returns, and hopefully trade Walker for something just to get his $20 million off the books.
redline248 said:CharleyKerfeld said:
If we get the right manager in place, or really almost anyone, Cam is the player I'm the most excited about for the next several years. There aren't many true power/speed combo guys out there anymore. I'd even bat him leadoff with Pena 2nd at some point to take advantage of his speed.
Cam is going to have to improve his OBP quite a bit for me to want him at leadoff.
That's why I said "at some point"
CharleyKerfeld said:redline248 said:CharleyKerfeld said:
If we get the right manager in place, or really almost anyone, Cam is the player I'm the most excited about for the next several years. There aren't many true power/speed combo guys out there anymore. I'd even bat him leadoff with Pena 2nd at some point to take advantage of his speed.
Cam is going to have to improve his OBP quite a bit for me to want him at leadoff.
That's why I said "at some point"
I mean, that sounds great, and I agree...if that point ever gets here. He did have a pretty good August
Astros are moving on to the Cancun ALDS!!
Houston is back in the Cancun ALDS!#CLINCHED 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/yxU8otBfHZ
— (Parody) FAX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFAX) October 3, 2026
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
Of course now we get to Cancun and guys hit with runners in scoring position and our pitchers go 6+ innings with zero walks
Starting the wishlist with a non starter. Gonna be a long few years for youCFTXAG10 said:
In
Wishlist
1) New GM that has FULL control (from outside the current org)
2) New manager that is hand selected by #1 (from outside the current org)
3) PITCHING. PITCHING. PITCHING.
4) Get a deal in front of JP asap and if he won't play ball find a trade partner
5) Take out the trash, looking at you Sousa
Michael Brantley was THE perfect LF for the Astros. He needs to be the template to fill that position.
We need to find a major league quality catcher. Diaz has been atrocious behind the plate. I would love to get Ali Camarillo from the A's organization at short. Very good numbers at the plate ( which got better upon being promoted to AA ) and the A's have their young SS in place. He reminds me of Dubon, but with pop.
We need to find a major league quality catcher. Diaz has been atrocious behind the plate. I would love to get Ali Camarillo from the A's organization at short. Very good numbers at the plate ( which got better upon being promoted to AA ) and the A's have their young SS in place. He reminds me of Dubon, but with pop.
MaxPower said:CFTXAG10 said:
In
Wishlist
1) New GM that has FULL control (from outside the current org)
2) New manager that is hand selected by #1 (from outside the current org)
3) PITCHING. PITCHING. PITCHING.
4) Get a deal in front of JP asap and if he won't play ball find a trade partner
5) Take out the trash, looking at you Sousa
Starting the wishlist with a non starter. Gonna be a long few years for you
Yeah, it is a reasonable list, but literally none of it can or will happen. Crane is not going to get a good GM with the reputation he and Bagwell have for meddling now.
He's the perfect LF for any team. He has 34 WAR and was a 5 time all star. Those don't grow on trees
txags92 said:MaxPower said:CFTXAG10 said:
In
Wishlist
1) New GM that has FULL control (from outside the current org)
2) New manager that is hand selected by #1 (from outside the current org)
3) PITCHING. PITCHING. PITCHING.
4) Get a deal in front of JP asap and if he won't play ball find a trade partner
5) Take out the trash, looking at you Sousa
Starting the wishlist with a non starter. Gonna be a long few years for you
Yeah, it is a reasonable list, but literally none of it can or will happen. Crane is not going to get a good GM with the reputation he and Bagwell have for meddling now.
I agree. It's a wish not an expectation
Wife doesn't want to go because it might rain, so does anybody want my extra for free for the Aggie game tonight?
Section 412, row 18. I'll be there in the seat next to you
Section 412, row 18. I'll be there in the seat next to you
tjack16 said:
Wife doesn't want to go because it might rain, so does anybody want my extra for free for the Aggie game tonight?
Section 412, row 18. I'll be there in the seat next to you
Only if you wrap the ticket in a $100 bill.
Guardians have left the bases loaded twice against the white Sox without scoring a run. I think Joe might be in the Cleveland dugout
Featured Stories
See All
Around CFB: Presumed 'elite' teams make their cases
by Olin Buchanan
3:28
4h ago
2.3k
Memories of and conversations with the late Dennis Franchione
by Olin Buchanan
56:48
2h ago
1.2k
EastCoastAgNc
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
85
redsquirrelAG
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
68
Gizzards
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
62
BBYD09
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
49
Infection_Ag11
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
42
aggie-man999
BenDaDonnn kicked out of locker room and later arrested???
in Billy Liucci's TexAgs Premium
29