***Official Houston Astros 2025-26 Offseason Thread***

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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:21a, 3/5/26
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CFTXAG10 said:
I have two tickets to the following games for the WBC in random sections for free if anyone wants them. FCFS. Just shoot me a PM.

3/6 Mexico vs. Great Britain - Noon - section 425
3/8 Great Britain vs. Italy - Noon - section 222
3/9 Brazil vs. Great Britain - Noon - section 118
3/10 Italy vs. USA - 8pm - section 424
3/11 Italy vs. Mexico - 6pm - section 430



my wife just informed me she got us tickets for Tuesday USA v Italy. i will send these 2 back to you for someone else to enjoy!
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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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:22a, 3/5/26
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#ChaseTheFight is just so, so, so bad.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:23a, 3/5/26
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EastCoastAgNc said:


No tv again. Was hoping to watch Imai.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 10:26a, 3/5/26
texasaggie2015 said:
The Pena injury is just a fluke thing that could have happened while fielding ground balls during the offseason.

I get the injury concerns regarding the WBC - but this one was just one of those things. Fortunately it's very minor.. at least that's the word right now.

It could have happened at any time, but it didn't. It happened while Pena was doing something that does nothing to help the success of the 2026 Houston Astros. That's why people have an issue with it. He's on the Astros' dime, but playing for another team and getting injured with that team.

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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 10:28a, 3/5/26
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Yeah it's rough.

I like the yearly slogans but also wouldn't be upset if they just chose a Houston based one and stuck with it.

#ForTheH was good. Or something space themed
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11:01a, 3/5/26
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Imai pitching today and no TV
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11:04a, 3/5/26
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Pena injured his finger or hand
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In reply to tjack16 • 11:07a, 3/5/26
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tjack16 said:
Yeah it's rough.

I like the yearly slogans but also wouldn't be upset if they just chose a Houston based one and stuck with it.

#ForTheH was good. Or something space themed


#throwthedough would be better than what they came up with. Sure it doesn't make sense, but neither does chase the fight
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In reply to CharleyKerfeld • 11:35a, 3/5/26
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CharleyKerfeld said:
texasaggie2015 said:
The Pena injury is just a fluke thing that could have happened while fielding ground balls during the offseason.

I get the injury concerns regarding the WBC - but this one was just one of those things. Fortunately it's very minor.. at least that's the word right now.

It could have happened at any time, but it didn't. It happened while Pena was doing something that does nothing to help the success of the 2026 Houston Astros. That's why people have an issue with it. He's on the Astros' dime, but playing for another team and getting injured with that team.



You don't want your short stop taking ground balls in preparation for the season?

Seems about as minor as it comes.

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11:39a, 3/5/26
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Glad to see Whitcomb tearing it up so far in the WBC
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In reply to OKCAg2002 • 11:46a, 3/5/26
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Maybe I'm in the minority, but I love the WBC despite the injury risks. Baseball needs to expand its reach around the world, and the tournament helps achieve that. Plus, the way the Latin countries rally around their teams is really amazing. This means A LOT to those players and fans.

We're going to Spring Training in West Palm Beach next week. We'll also be attending a couple WBC games in Miami since it's pretty close to WPB. We are going to Dominican Republic vs Israel and Venezuela vs Nicaragua. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere that I hope the DR and Venezuela fanbases will bring. Plus, similar to the US team, those 2 teams are absolutely loaded with all stars, so it will be cool to see them all in 1 place.
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11:47a, 3/5/26
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Yeah. We are going to the quarterfinals at Daikin. Should be really fun baseball.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:27p, 3/5/26
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60 days minimum.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:50p, 3/5/26
Farmer1906 said:
CharleyKerfeld said:
texasaggie2015 said:
The Pena injury is just a fluke thing that could have happened while fielding ground balls during the offseason.

I get the injury concerns regarding the WBC - but this one was just one of those things. Fortunately it's very minor.. at least that's the word right now.

It could have happened at any time, but it didn't. It happened while Pena was doing something that does nothing to help the success of the 2026 Houston Astros. That's why people have an issue with it. He's on the Astros' dime, but playing for another team and getting injured with that team.



You don't want your short stop taking ground balls in preparation for the season?

Seems about as minor as it comes.


I want him practicing with the other Astros, not with guys he plays with 8 times a year.
I realize I'm in the minority and won't belabor the point.
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12:53p, 3/5/26
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Don't trade him
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:07p, 3/5/26
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EastCoastAgNc said:

Don't trade him

What if we trade him for a guy who can work a 15-pitch at bat and end it with a single?
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 1:08p, 3/5/26
EastCoastAgNc said:

Don't trade him


My guess is Dana would trade Christian in a heartbeat.

The entire point of shopping Isaac was to try and get comparable OF help, which is an area the Astros still need.
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In reply to CharleyKerfeld • 1:51p, 3/5/26
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CharleyKerfeld said:
Farmer1906 said:
CharleyKerfeld said:
texasaggie2015 said:
The Pena injury is just a fluke thing that could have happened while fielding ground balls during the offseason.

I get the injury concerns regarding the WBC - but this one was just one of those things. Fortunately it's very minor.. at least that's the word right now.

It could have happened at any time, but it didn't. It happened while Pena was doing something that does nothing to help the success of the 2026 Houston Astros. That's why people have an issue with it. He's on the Astros' dime, but playing for another team and getting injured with that team.



You don't want your short stop taking ground balls in preparation for the season?

Seems about as minor as it comes.


I want him practicing with the other Astros, not with guys he plays with 8 times a year.
I realize I'm in the minority and won't belabor the point.

I Dr Stranged it.



If he had stayed in Astros camp, he would have torn his ACL, gotten hit by a truck, or had a Walker line drive while he wasn't looking straight to the dome.



This was the only way to get him to opening day.
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2:19p, 3/5/26
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Who are the new hitting coaches for the Astros? Because the veteran players aren't hitting well at all.
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In reply to BCEDAg • 2:24p, 3/5/26
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BCEDAg said:
Who are the new hitting coaches for the Astros? Because the veteran players aren't hitting well at all.

I don't think any starter outside of JP has double-digit AB's, and I always take ST with a grain of salt. You never know what guys are working on with their swing
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In reply to BCEDAg • 2:26p, 3/5/26
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Who are the new hitting coaches for the Astros? Because the veteran players aren't hitting well at all.


I thought we would make it until at least the first weekend of the actual season.

I should have known better, TexAgs.
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2:32p, 3/5/26
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:34p, 3/5/26
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EastCoastAgNc said:


No Peña opening day
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 2:44p, 3/5/26
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CFTXAG10 said:
BCEDAg said:
Who are the new hitting coaches for the Astros? Because the veteran players aren't hitting well at all.

I don't think any starter outside of JP has double-digit AB's, and I always take ST with a grain of salt. You never know what guys are working on with their swing

I realize that and agree with you, however I've noticed other team's vets are playing and some are hitting just fine.
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In reply to BCEDAg • 2:48p, 3/5/26
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I've never once in the past or will in the future be concerned about ST stats.

You shouldn't either. They mean absolutely nothing.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 2:59p, 3/5/26
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EastCoastAgNc said:


No chance we should allow our guys to play in this bull**** tourney.
What do you boys want for breakfast BBQ ?.....OK Chili.
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3:02p, 3/5/26
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When thinking about Spring Training stats, remember Tyler White.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:04p, 3/5/26
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or had a Walker line drive while he wasn't looking straight to the dome.

I believe you until this. Walker can't hit a line drive.
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3:19p, 3/5/26
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And I'm assuming Paredes will get reps at 3B....
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In reply to CharleyKerfeld • 3:21p, 3/5/26
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But he did get two strike calls overturned in the same at bat to work a walk.
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In reply to Wabs • 3:29p, 3/5/26
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Wabs said:
And I'm assuming Paredes will get reps at 3B....

He already was, no?
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In reply to Wabs • 3:30p, 3/5/26
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Wabs said:
And I'm assuming Paredes will get reps at 3B....

May as well give him reps at SS. Hes basically becoming Dubon before our very eyes.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 3:33p, 3/5/26
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Ag_07 said:
I've never once in the past or will in the future be concerned about ST stats.

You shouldn't either. They mean absolutely nothing.


100%.

It's not spring training but didn't the Detroit lions go 4-0 during the preseason and proceeded to go 0-16?
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 4:02p, 3/5/26
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Farmer1906 said:
Wabs said:
And I'm assuming Paredes will get reps at 3B....

He already was, no?

Maybe I should have said more reps....
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