I sold at 20.00…agdaddy04 said:
Regretting more and more every day that I sold PLTR for $24.80 in February
***** Official Houston Astros 2024-2025 Offseason Thread *****
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The only way Arenado makes even a very tiny bit of sense is if we have to give up nearly nothing to get him and STL eats ALOT of his salary. I just don't see STL doing that or honestly why we're even interested after yesterday's trade.
I'm okay with Arenado if they eat a lot of his salary.
I don't think he will be as bad as Abreu at all. First off he's younger (33) and more athletic. Part of Abreu's problem I felt was he was slow in his swing and behind everything. Nolan hasn't hit that yet and probably won't for another 2-3 years
I don't think he will be as bad as Abreu at all. First off he's younger (33) and more athletic. Part of Abreu's problem I felt was he was slow in his swing and behind everything. Nolan hasn't hit that yet and probably won't for another 2-3 years
Reread my post guys… it's not limited to Arenado.
Am I missing something on Santander? Looks like an absolute steal for money that's been talked about. Why are we not more involved?
We're among a few teams that are.
Depending on who is projecting, we are $15-25M under the tax threshold. If that is indeed our self imposed cap then we may have to move someone else to get Santander.mAgnoliAg said:
Am I missing something on Santander? Looks like an absolute steal for money that's been talked about. Why are we not more involved?
Wabs said:
On a scale of 1-10 hurting as an Astros fan (10 the worst):
Springer 10
Correa 8
Tucker 3
Have to say this is about right for me as well. Yuli hurt me more than Tucker.
On a scale of 1-10 hurting as an Astros fan (10 the worst):
Springer 10
Correa 8
Tucker 3
Have to say this is about right for me as well. Yuli hurt me more than Tucker.
Arenado is under contract thru 2027
the Rockies are still on the hook to pay $5 MM of his 2025 salary (per baseball reference)
and $5 MM of his 2026 salary.
if the Cardinals would likewise pick up $5 MM for 2025 and 2026...
it would reduce the Astros portion to $22 MM for 2025...and $17 MM for 2026
the Rockies are still on the hook to pay $5 MM of his 2025 salary (per baseball reference)
and $5 MM of his 2026 salary.
if the Cardinals would likewise pick up $5 MM for 2025 and 2026...
it would reduce the Astros portion to $22 MM for 2025...and $17 MM for 2026
I'm hoping Isaac Paredes will do this over and over to the Crawford Boxes pic.twitter.com/IkV7ercS59
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
Here's Isaac Paredes at 3B from a defense perspective pic.twitter.com/Jag1VwCrRr
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
This is Hayden Wesneski. He has absolutely disgusting movement on his pitches. He's an Astro now @PitchingNinja 📹 pic.twitter.com/geYjOHeTv2
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
I appreciate the Cubs fans in the comments who have provided some insight.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
His fastball apparently needs some work, but to me pitch selection and emphasis on location can help. Astros have a history of making pitchers better who join the club. https://t.co/tmtF32twh1
Here are the Astros top 5 best prospects after the Tucker trade.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
Cam Smith to the top at #1.
Smith and Melton are both in the top 100 pic.twitter.com/TIStRfpvok
I'm at a 7. We're going to miss his left handed bat, his base stealing, and his ability to battle the best pitchers in the game.Big Bucks said:
Wabs said:
On a scale of 1-10 hurting as an Astros fan (10 the worst):
Springer 10
Correa 8
Tucker 3
Have to say this is about right for me as well. Yuli hurt me more than Tucker.
All the best Ted.
Melton, Smith, and Matthews could make that 2026 roster nasty with the money we will have available.EastCoastAgNc said:Here are the Astros top 5 best prospects after the Tucker trade.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
Cam Smith to the top at #1.
Smith and Melton are both in the top 100 pic.twitter.com/TIStRfpvok
Man I hope I'm wrong. But I'm not high on Melton at all
Man, it would be nice to work something with the Mets and get Gilbert back.
Agreed. I'd be willing to move him (not for Arenado).
I wonder if we regret not signing Kooch now. Given the market he looks like a good deal and they'd be able to trade Framber without worrying about needing to backfill the rotation.
My favorite Tucker moment was the 2021 ALCS game 6 homerun he hit in the 8th inning. Being at the park that night was awesome because that homerun sealed the pennant and those last 3 Boston outs after that were so stress free.
It's also the only time I've seen us win the AL or WS in person. (Missed 2019 ALCS G6 due to Aggie football road trip to ole Miss)
It's also the only time I've seen us win the AL or WS in person. (Missed 2019 ALCS G6 due to Aggie football road trip to ole Miss)
For me it's not the money.
After doing a brief look at his numbers I don't want Arenado because he's declining.
He's AbreuV2.0 that you'd be giving up assets to get. Hard pass.
After doing a brief look at his numbers I don't want Arenado because he's declining.
He's AbreuV2.0 that you'd be giving up assets to get. Hard pass.
tjack16 said:
My favorite Tucker moment was the 2021 ALCS game 6 homerun he hit in the 8th inning. Being at the park that night was awesome because that homerun sealed the pennant and those last 3 Boston outs after that were so stress free.
It's also the only time I've seen us win the AL or WS in person. (Missed 2019 ALCS G6 due to Aggie football road trip to ole Miss)
Have to go with his catch to win the WS. There was such a mix of joy, validation, and relief in that moment.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
This one doesn't hurt like Springer. I hated to see him go. To me he was the heart and soul of the team.
Correa was the spine. Literally.
Tucker was the embodiment of his broken shin.
The club will miss Bregman's fire and lower skill set way more than Tucker.
Correa was the spine. Literally.
Tucker was the embodiment of his broken shin.
The club will miss Bregman's fire and lower skill set way more than Tucker.
Important to note that Nolan Arenado has a full no-trade clause and can dictate where he goes. It's currently unclear whether he'd waive it to join Houston. Also, the Astros will ask the Cardinals to help pay down some of Arenado's $74 million across the next three years https://t.co/MWrqLdFaYz
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 14, 2024
To me this reeks of Crane chasing names again.
EastCoastAgNc said:This is Hayden Wesneski. He has absolutely disgusting movement on his pitches. He's an Astro now @PitchingNinja 📹 pic.twitter.com/geYjOHeTv2
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024I appreciate the Cubs fans in the comments who have provided some insight.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 14, 2024
His fastball apparently needs some work, but to me pitch selection and emphasis on location can help. Astros have a history of making pitchers better who join the club. https://t.co/tmtF32twh1
I'm kind of excited to see what the Astros analytics and pitching lab do with him. Seems prime for the kind of guy they look at and say "this is your best pitch but you only throw it 32..4% of the time, why not throw it 62.7% of the time?" Then he goes out and just deals.
We better not do something stupid like trade Cam Smith for him. If you trade peanuts and Cards are eating half that I will hold my nose and stomach it.EastCoastAgNc said:Important to note that Nolan Arenado has a full no-trade clause and can dictate where he goes. It's currently unclear whether he'd waive it to join Houston. Also, the Astros will ask the Cardinals to help pay down some of Arenado's $74 million across the next three years https://t.co/MWrqLdFaYz
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 14, 2024
To me this reeks of Crane chasing names again.
That is my hope too. Kind of how we did with Kukuchi last year
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
So the master plan is: trade for Arenado and try to sign Santander.
2B Altuve
DH Yordan
1B Parades
LF Santander
C Diaz
3B Arenado
SS Pena
CF Meyers
RF Chas
That doesn't look good to me.
2B Altuve
DH Yordan
1B Parades
LF Santander
C Diaz
3B Arenado
SS Pena
CF Meyers
RF Chas
That doesn't look good to me.
I'm not opposed to Arenado but am opposed to giving up anything more than a couple high variance prospects for Arenado
tylhair said:
So the master plan is: trade for Arenado and try to sign Santander.
2B Altuve
DH Yordan
1B Parades
LF Santander
C Diaz
3B Arenado
SS Pena
CF Meyers
RF Chas
That doesn't look good to me.
It could be… But it depends on Peña being better and Chas going back to his 2023 production
If both of those things happen, then we have a really solid lineup with the two additions you posted, but if we get their 2024 production, it's gonna be a rough one
The A's are finalizing a trade to acquire left-hander Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell ESPN. Multiple players are going in both directions, but with the A's looking to spend, they get a rotation piece in Springs under club control for three more seasons.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 14, 2024
My worst nightmare of having Chas and Meyers in the lineup is going to come true, isn't it?
Come on Dana. Please.
Come on Dana. Please.
Crane's gonna Crane and give Alonso like $400 mil no?
BadAggie said:
Crane's gonna Crane and give Alonso like $400 mil no?
I'd rather pay Alonso than other things I've heard rumored.
Fair number of free agent options in OF if Crane is willing to spend that wouldn't require breaking the bank but would be upgrades from current post Tucker trade situation.
Still lol last season that Heyward and Gamel were picked off the scrap heap and brought better production than the Meyers/Chas duo
Stros use free agency wisely and they're still a contender
Stros use free agency wisely and they're still a contender
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