Now imagine it without Profar and SantanderAustinCountyAg said:
The lack of depth in that lineup is scary. If one of Altuve or Yordan is down for some time we've got major problems.
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Wabs said:Now imagine it without Profar and SantanderAustinCountyAg said:
The lack of depth in that lineup is scary. If one of Altuve or Yordan is down for some time we've got major problems.
Name a team other than the Dodgers or Yankees that has great lineup depth if a star bat or two goes down.
Wait what? That would arguably be the best 1-7 in baseball.AustinCountyAg said:
The lack of depth in that lineup is scary. If one of Altuve or Yordan is down for some time we've got major problems.
TarponChaser said:Wabs said:Now imagine it without Profar and SantanderAustinCountyAg said:
The lack of depth in that lineup is scary. If one of Altuve or Yordan is down for some time we've got major problems.
Name a team other than the Dodgers or Yankees that has great lineup depth if a star bat or two goes down.
It's really team Deferred Salary and everyone else.
The Astros and free-agent first baseman Christian Walker are in serious talks and progressing toward a deal, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 20, 2024
I love Christian Walker. If it is a 4-year deal, as being reported, that will be a bit tough to stomach. But C Walk is the real deal.
tylhair said:
I love Christian Walker. If it is a 4-year deal, as being reported, that will be a bit tough to stomach. But C Walk is the real deal.
Would only feel comfortable with 4 years if there's an opt-out in year 2 or 3.
Sources: #Astros closing in on signing 1B Christian Walker. Deal not done yet. pic.twitter.com/hY1fnhkd7m
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) December 20, 2024
After the Astros' failed pursuit of Nolan Arenado, they pivot to Christian Walker, which would leave Isaac Paredes at third and all but shut the door on a reunion with Alex Bregman. Worth noting, too, that the Astros hired longtime DBacks infield coach Tony Perezchica this winter https://t.co/aJenvZtmfy
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 20, 2024
tylhair said:
I love Christian Walker. If it is a 4-year deal, as being reported, that will be a bit tough to stomach. But C Walk is the real deal.
Yeah not signing 31 year old Bregman to 7 years but getting 33 year old Walker for a 4 year deal would be weird
BREAKING: Free-agent first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros are in advanced talks on a contract, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) December 20, 2024
tylhair said:
I love Christian Walker. If it is a 4-year deal, as being reported, that will be a bit tough to stomach. But C Walk is the real deal.
Who said 4 years?
This tells me they think Dezenzo can play OF. Still need an OF bat though.
I tried telling you guys.
Do we have the best INF in baseball?
Walker
Altuve
Pena
Paredes
Diaz
Walker
Altuve
Pena
Paredes
Diaz
texasaggie2015 said:
Christian Walker is still their number one target which hasn't changed since I mentioned him back around September. The tricky part is.. how long are they willing to wait?
texasaggie2015 said:
If I had to guess who the next move would be? That's tough. I'll call my shot and say the Yankees get Bregman and Walker signs here shortly after.
texasaggie2015 said:
I tried telling you guys.
If this happens and Paredes is at 3rd for the next 3-4 years, do you try and get Cam Smith some outfield experience? Can't see waiting 3 years to bring him in at 3rd.
23-24 Seasons
That 1-2 will play. Let's get smart with OF moves and finish off the roster.
That 1-2 will play. Let's get smart with OF moves and finish off the roster.
Depends on the money involved.tjack16 said:tylhair said:
I love Christian Walker. If it is a 4-year deal, as being reported, that will be a bit tough to stomach. But C Walk is the real deal.
Yeah not signing 31 year old Bregman to 7 years but getting 33 year old Walker for a 4 year deal would be weird
There have already been reports of him getting OF work. This is a problem you deal with whenever it needs to be dealt with.
Another source said the Astros and Walker are “down the road” though no agreement has been reached yet.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 20, 2024
Must be close, the analogies are coming out
Christian Walker declined a qualifying offer from the DBacks, so if a deal with the Astros gets done, Houston will lose its second and fifth-highest selections in the 2025 draft. However, if/when Alex Bregman signs elsewhere, the Astros will get a comp pick after the fourth round
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 20, 2024
Christian Walker deal is done with #Astros pending physical
— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) December 20, 2024
Love to see it. Walker can play.
We going to do anything in the OF?
We going to do anything in the OF?
EastCoastAgNc said:Christian Walker declined a qualifying offer from the DBacks, so if a deal with the Astros gets done, Houston will lose its second and fifth-highest selections in the 2025 draft. However, if/when Alex Bregman signs elsewhere, the Astros will get a comp pick after the fourth round
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 20, 2024
I think that's one of the dumber rules in baseball is losing 2 picks just because he declined with a different team
Hope it's only 3 years.
Now you gotta think we move Press and sign one of Santander, Teo, or Profar. Still need to address the bullpen.
Now you gotta think we move Press and sign one of Santander, Teo, or Profar. Still need to address the bullpen.
If they can move someone else and get a compensatory pick back as part of a deal, then the draft hit doesn't hurt as bad.
There is approximately the Crawford Boxes for Daikin Park. The Astros are going after pull heavy hitter like Paredes and Christian Walker. I see the vision.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 20, 2024
Both players could have 30 homers this year. pic.twitter.com/bkUU2OfZ7m
They aren't done.
Christian Walker is going to the Astros pic.twitter.com/BFhV3Gi0qP
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 20, 2024
Weird how no one else is reporting this yet.
Thanks. Love to see it. Any names?