***** Official Houston Astros 2024-2025 Offseason Thread *****

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In reply to Ag_07 • 12:41p, 12/20/24
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Ag_07 said:
Blue Jays overpaying for a beloved Astro who ends up not living up to his inflated contract.

We've seen this movie before.

I kinda hope he goes there because at least that will eliminate the case where we have to face him in the playoffs
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12:42p, 12/20/24
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If we could somehow dump Pressly and sign Santander, man what a frickin lineup that would be.
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12:46p, 12/20/24
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In reply to SpaceCityAg05 • 12:50p, 12/20/24
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SpaceCityAg05 said:
Yeah, we need one "significant" OF signing and then a cheap OF signing along the lines of Heyward/Gamel.


No money. It's gunna need to be a trade.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 12:54p, 12/20/24
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Ag_07 said:
Man this is not good for Bregs.

Boras loses leverage with the Astros no longer involved and Boston waffling.

Yankees swing and miss on Walker so guessing NY is where he ends up but probably for less that he wants. Although if the QO was scaring them away for Walker it may scare them from Bregman.


He had his chance and got a fair offer.

His string of playing in the postseason every year wasn't as important as chasing the biggest contract.
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12:56p, 12/20/24
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I ****in love this. Trade pressly and sign Santander or Hernandez....... shiiiiiiit
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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12:56p, 12/20/24
Getting a Teoscar Hernandez would make me so tingly. Dump Pressly and Caratini if you have to.
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In reply to MaxPower • 1:08p, 12/20/24
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MaxPower said:
Getting a Teoscar Hernandez would make me so tingly. Dump Pressly and Caratini if you have to.
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1:10p, 12/20/24
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Need a LHH OF more, but Teoscar would be exciting.
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In reply to MaxPower • 1:12p, 12/20/24
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MaxPower said:
Getting a Teoscar Hernandez would make me so tingly. Dump Pressly and Caratini if you have to.


I really do not want to dump Caratini but I guess backup catcher is going to be handed to Salazar and we don't need a backup at 1B. He's only $6MM but it's $6MM we can use. Move Pressly and I guess it's goodbye to Big Jon. Although he's only costing $850k. Between those three that's $20MM if you can move Pressly and not eat the money.
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1:13p, 12/20/24
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Teoscar and Santander both declined QO also so more future draft capital would be lost there?
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1:14p, 12/20/24
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Pressly is expensive but he's still a top 10 level closer. Some contender out there has that need
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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1:16p, 12/20/24
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Outfields I want to target in a trade.
  • Brendan Donovan
  • Cedric Mullins
  • Victor Robles
  • Luke Raley
  • Brandon Marsh
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1:17p, 12/20/24
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I know everyone is excited, but I think the Santander, Hernandez, & Profar ship has sailed.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:19p, 12/20/24
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Farmer1906 said:
I know everyone is excited, but I think the Santander, Hernandez, & Profar ship has sailed.
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1:20p, 12/20/24
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Excellent
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:20p, 12/20/24
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Farmer1906 said:
Outfields I want to target in a trade.
  • Brendan Donovan
  • Cedric Mullins
  • Victor Robles
  • Luke Raley
  • Brandon Marsh

Pretty sure the Mariners aren't trading with us, so that rules out Robles. Isn't Raley with Seattle too? What about Lane Thomas or Ward with the Angels?
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1:23p, 12/20/24
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Who are we offering up in this trade for an MLB starter caliber OF?

Arighetti?

Pressly isn't getting that done.
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1:23p, 12/20/24
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Mullins makes a lot of sense. Lefty bat and will match Tucker's ability on the bases. He's had some real up and downs at the plate though.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:24p, 12/20/24
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EastCoastAgNc said:
Farmer1906 said:
Outfields I want to target in a trade.
  • Brendan Donovan
  • Cedric Mullins
  • Victor Robles
  • Luke Raley
  • Brandon Marsh

Pretty sure the Mariners aren't trading with us, so that rules out Robles. Isn't Raley with Seattle too? What about Lane Thomas or Ward with the Angels?


You're probably right, but they love making trades and we have dealt with them before (Graveman).

I was targeting a left handed hitter. Someone who can pair with Meyers/Mccormick/Dezenzo.
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In reply to tylhair • 1:25p, 12/20/24
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tylhair said:
Who are we offering up in this trade for an MLB starter caliber OF?

Arighetti?

Pressly isn't getting that done.


I would send Melton packing before everyone realizes he's not a dude.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:27p, 12/20/24
I'm dangling Melton for Donovan but I doubt we have the bullets to get him. Marsh is the only other one that has much appeal to me but I also doubt the Phillies have much interest in moving him.
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In reply to Sher Thing • 1:27p, 12/20/24
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Sher Thing said:
Mullins makes a lot of sense. Lefty bat and will match Tucker's ability on the bases. He's had some real up and downs at the plate though.


He has. But you start him vs RHP and then use him as a PH or defensive replacement in a corner late in games.

4 of the last 5 years, he's been damn good vs RHP.


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1:31p, 12/20/24
If we can get an OF bat then this offseason won't hurt so bad with trading tuck and losing Breggy
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
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1:32p, 12/20/24
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If we acquire a plus MLB bat for an OF spot, I think the lineup is improved from 2024.

Would be pretty impressive after trading Tucker.

Unsure if we'll be able to maneuver that acquisition though.
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1:41p, 12/20/24
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okay, things coming together

Walker at 1st base

Paredes at 3rd base
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1:48p, 12/20/24
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I wouldn't mind moving Caritini if it meant getting a OFer.

Salazar actually impressed in the limited time he had on the club last season. Albeit it was a small sample size but dude was actually PH RBI machine.

You lose some flexibility since he doesn't play 1B but with Walker in the fold I don't think that's a concern anymore.
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1:53p, 12/20/24
Astros executing offseason plans well so far.
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In reply to Mr. Awesome Time • 1:56p, 12/20/24
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Astros executing offseason plans well so far.
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In reply to n_touch • 1:57p, 12/20/24
I'm having a good time. Great job, STROS.
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2:08p, 12/20/24
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Joined June 16,2016. 11 posts. Long time to bake that cake.
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2:19p, 12/20/24
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Oooooo! I was working all morning with an upset customer. I like the Walker deal! I'm wondering if that signals they are done with waiting on Breggy?
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In reply to Hornbeck • 2:20p, 12/20/24
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100% done.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 2:21p, 12/20/24
Let Dana cook!
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