If we free up money and move Presley / VC, we need to spend some on addressing the bullpen. I agree OF would likely need to be either a bargain bin player or trade. Can't Salazar pay some outfield too?
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We have to take risks somewhere. We have a lot of guys coming back from injury who may be better served in bullpen roles and our high end minor league pitching talent has bullpen stuff (Ullola is mainly a two pitch guy with command issues while Brito is a buck 75).
If you're trying to upgrade from Chas and Jake, moving Salazar to the outfield would be moving in quite the opposite direction in a big way lol
the first paragraph reads like propaganda
almost laughable
almost laughable
Is the team still looking at Whitely as a bullpen option? Or rather, will he start the season on the active roster?
texasaggie2015 said:
If you're trying to upgrade from Chas and Jake, moving Salazar to the outfield would be moving in quite the opposite direction in a big way lol
Yeah I'm just grasping for straws to find anyone left handed so can play outfield in the organization.
Haven't heard much about him recently but it's certainly possible
I want to make Salazar a dude then flip him next year when Walker is ready. Keep the influx of new talent in.
What does the pitching even look like to start the season?
Valdez
Brown
Blanco
Arrighetti
then a bunch of starters on or coming back from IL?
Hader
Press
Abreu
Scott
Valdez
Brown
Blanco
Arrighetti
then a bunch of starters on or coming back from IL?
Hader
Press
Abreu
Scott
Don't forget Wesenski
The guy we picked up from the Cubs likely starts the season in the rotation. On paper, LMJ and Luace could be contributors, but we'll have to see.
EastCoastAgNc said:
On paper, LMJ and Luace could be contributors, but we'll have to see.
And I could be too
Can we not completely **** on LMJ and dismiss him completely every time he's mentioned? We all see the risks and know the history.
When he starts contributing I'll stop dismissing him every time he's mentioned.
Farmer1906 said:
Can we not completely **** on LMJ and dismiss him completely every time he's mentioned? We all see the risks and know the history.
I will bet you $10,000 he throws less than 50 IP this season
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Quo Vadis? said:
I know Pressly isn't that great but do we even have any decent arms in the bullpen without him, other than Hader and Abreu?
Move Blanco back to the pen after some starters come off IR.
I love what Blanco did last year, but he got tired towards the end of the season.
Farmer1906 said:Ag_07 said:
When he starts contributing I'll stop dismissing him every time he's mentioned.
I'll do the same with your posts.
Hornbeck said:Quo Vadis? said:
I know Pressly isn't that great but do we even have any decent arms in the bullpen without him, other than Hader and Abreu?
Move Blanco back to the pen after some starters come of IR.
I love what Blanco did last year, but he got tired towards the end of the season.
His back was hurting from carrying us the first half of the season
Love Bregs as a player and he's a top-10 Astro for sure. But I think he's declining. He's just not the elite athlete and was able to get every bit of success possible from his talent. The lack of athleticism has caused his body to break down a bit. Astros are smart to not overpay in money and years to take away from the overall potential to win championships.
Will miss his leadership and the way he plays the game but time to move on.
And Boras can EAD.
Will miss his leadership and the way he plays the game but time to move on.
And Boras can EAD.
Don't forget JP France is coming off shoulder surgery too
Are we really expecting Javier back this season? Elsewhere I thought I saw that he was expected to be out for all of 2025?EastCoastAgNc said:
Don't forget JP France is coming off shoulder surgery too
txags92 said:Are we really expecting Javier back this season? Elsewhere I thought I saw that he was expected to be out for all of 2025?EastCoastAgNc said:
Don't forget JP France is coming off shoulder surgery too
He's expected back in 25 like McCullers & Garcia were expected back in 24.
So "expected to, but not going to"?Farmer1906 said:txags92 said:Are we really expecting Javier back this season? Elsewhere I thought I saw that he was expected to be out for all of 2025?EastCoastAgNc said:
Don't forget JP France is coming off shoulder surgery too
He's expected back in 25 like McCullers & Garcia were expected back in 24.
Garcia had TJ in May 2023 & missed all of 2024. Javier had it in June 2024. 12-18 month recovery so 2nd half of next year at best...but doubtful IMO
here's the thing with Lance...
hopefully he does not magically want to start "spending more time with family" after the 2026 season
because that would call into question a bunch of things
hopefully he does not magically want to start "spending more time with family" after the 2026 season
because that would call into question a bunch of things
I'll guess we get Garcia and Lance back in June. One goes to the rotation and one the pen for long relief. Javier not at all this season.
Like what? That he wanted to get paid?
Mathguy64 said:
I'll guess we get Garcia and Lance back in June. One goes to the rotation and one the pen for long relief. Javier not at all this season.
Why do you think June? They should be ready to start the season unless there is a new injury.
If Lance makes it out of spring training without a setback i'll kiss an old lady's ass
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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Mr.Bond said:
If Lance makes it out of spring training without a setback i'll kiss an old lady's ass
Bookmarked x2
Will be shocked if Lance ever pitches in the majors again.
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