2020 astros offseason

[formermav43 4,599]

22 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Still can't believe they didn't trade Tucker and Whitley for Yelich.

Meh. That was the right move based on what they knew at the time. 

[HtownHorn 14,468]

40 minutes ago, formermav43 said:

Meh. That was the right move based on what they knew at the time. 

Yes, that Yelich was on the cusp of being one of the best players in baseball. Lulz, you are an idiot.

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

2 hours ago, kevwun said:

If Whitley does figure it out, it's probably going to be on another team after the Astros have given up on him.

JD Whitley !

[formermav43 4,599]

51 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Yes, that Yelich was on the cusp of being one of the best players in baseball. Lulz, you are an idiot.

And if you claim you saw Yelich being what he is now, you’re a liar.

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

Yelich no doubt puts us over the top in 2019. 

[UTexasFight 9,375]

So does leaving Greinke in a for a few more batters
And who knows, maybe Tucker/Whitley put us over the top in 2021

In short, f the offseason

[Storm the Field 5,271]

JV has a "mild lat strain" and will be shut down for a while. Questionable to be ready by Opening Day.

[Scraps 13,538]

Just throw left handed

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

Rest him up 

[WBT 20,411]

groin, triceps, and lat?  We can rebuild him.  We have the technology.

[kevwun 15,608]

Even JV can't escape Father Time.  It's just one kick to the balls after another.

Edited March 9, 2020 by kevwun

[TonyTexas 10,481]

Pruitt with a nice outing. With the JV news, he’s probably locked in an opening day roster spot

[runthebone 7,931]

At least there's a few off days the first 2 weeks of the season.

[henrygandorf 29,174]

greinke looked good today.

nice to have 2 aces.

we're still not hitting much this spring.

[TonyTexas 10,481]

MLB.com ranks the Astros farm system at #28. Future is not so bright. 
https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-farm-system-rankings

[runthebone 7,931]

1 hour ago, henrygandorf said:

greinke looked good today.

nice to have 2 aces.

we're still not hitting much this spring.

We don't steal signs until the games count!

[The Dog 43,785]

58 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

MLB.com ranks the Astros farm system at #28. Future is not so bright. 
https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-farm-system-rankings

we kind of went all-in on the current group. will take some time to re-stock the farm system. 

[David Dennison 18,646]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

MLB.com ranks the Astros farm system at #28. Future is not so bright. 
https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-farm-system-rankings

Ouch.

[HtownHorn 14,468]

11 hours ago, The Dog said:

we kind of went all-in on the current group. will take some time to re-stock the farm system. 

Going to be interesting to see the new approach from Click. 

[Ichabod 184]

I’ve got that Big Click Energy. I think we’ll be fine.
 

Yordan’s status for opening day is still up in the air with knee problems. All good. Let’s just all be healthy at the end of September 

[henrygandorf 29,174]

pets heads, and so forth.

[Mo Horn 8,807]

Both starting pitchers in our two games are getting lit up. 

[clapclapclap 9,000]

29 minutes ago, Mo Horn said:

Both starting pitchers in our two games are getting lit up. 

Best to get it out of our system now.

[IDIOTsavant 8,437]

2 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

Both starting pitchers in our two games are getting lit up. 

I feel like this is going to be a problem every time we have to start two pitchers simultaneously this season.

[HtownHorn 14,468]

I used to be interested in Spring Training results, but like the preseason in the NFL/NBA they really are meaningless. Get your work in and don't get injured. Though this ST, Verlander getting hurt really sucks.

 

Buccholz, Cashner, and A. Sanchez still available, though Aaron would be more for next year, when starting pitching is again likely an issue.

[Bregs 225]

nevermind

Edited March 11, 2020 by Bregs
nm

[Scraps 13,538]

I used to be interested in Spring Training results, but like the preseason in the NFL/NBA they really are meaningless.

Yep. Baltimore being 3 games over .500 should tell you everything you need to know about Spring Training

[runthebone 7,931]

20 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

I used to be interested in Spring Training results, but like the preseason in the NFL/NBA they really are meaningless. Get your work in and don't get injured. Though this ST, Verlander getting hurt really sucks.

 

Buccholz, Cashner, and A. Sanchez still available, though Aaron would be more for next year, when starting pitching is again likely an issue.

15-15 in 2017

[Ichabod 184]

I'm beginning to feel more and more that Opening Day is gonna get canceled unfortunately 

[IDIOTsavant 8,437]

10 minutes ago, Ichabod said:

I'm beginning to feel more and more that Opening Day is gonna get canceled unfortunately 

Watch the Astros jump out to a 10 game lead at the quarter season mark after playing in empty stadiums. People will be pissed they didn't have to deal with the hecklers.

[utxmike05 1,825]

29 minutes ago, Ichabod said:

I'm beginning to feel more and more that Opening Day is gonna get canceled unfortunately 

Damn that's my thoughts now...with Houston canceling all permitted events in March.  I had bought tickets for the Sunday game of that opening series.

[Mack Tripper 696]

[clapclapclap 9,000]

Can someone who speaks emoji translate?  Prayers Chargers wolf?

[Mo Horn 8,807]

Saw that Tucker played 1st today, interesting. Also, Whitley had another meh outing. I know it's spring training and maybe he's just working on stuff, but he has not been good so far.

[kevwun 15,608]

19 minutes ago, clapclapclap said:

Can someone who speaks emoji translate?  Prayers Chargers wolf?

He's praying for lightning to strike a wolf that has been terrorizing his neighborhood.

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

5 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

Damn that's my thoughts now...with Houston canceling all permitted events in March.  I had bought tickets for the Sunday game of that opening series.

Have tickets for Opening Day. Was going to be my first time to attend Opening Day in 8 years. 

Edited March 12, 2020 by Seasick Sailor

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

5 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

Saw that Tucker played 1st today, interesting. Also, Whitley had another meh outing. I know it's spring training and maybe he's just working on stuff, but he has not been good so far.

he's getting called up until June, no worries 

[TexArcher 37,506]

9 hours ago, Ichabod said:

I'm beginning to feel more and more that Opening Day is gonna get canceled unfortunately 

I'm worried about the entire season at this point.

[utxmike05 1,825]

I'm worried about the entire season at this point.

100% they will do something, but doubt they will cancel it all. I bet they just postpone the start until shit calms down. Like a May start..


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[FondrenRoad 4,378]

15 minutes ago, utxmike05 said:

100% they will do something, but doubt they will cancel it all. I bet they just postpone the start until shit calms down. Like a May start..


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So you think short season or full slate with the playoffs pushed back, and fewer off days?

Short season would probably be good for JV and Greinke. 

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

weird fucking times we live in 

 

[henrygandorf 29,174]

m’s not starting the season in home stadium. peoria likely alternative. 

[utxmike05 1,825]

So you think short season or full slate with the playoffs pushed back, and fewer off days?
Short season would probably be good for JV and Greinke. 

Oh ya JV could benefit. I’m sure there would be issues with playoffs pushing past October. So I think a shortened season...hell maybe baseball will continue with 100 game seasons. 162 sucks.


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[Scraps 13,538]

Oh ya JV could benefit. I’m sure there would be issues with playoffs pushing past October. So I think a shortened season...hell maybe baseball will continue with 100 game seasons. 162 sucks.


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You really don't want 100 game seasons forever because if they did that ticket prices will double per game and concessions will go up. They are still gonna get their $$$.

[WBT 20,411]

5 hours ago, utxmike05 said:

Oh ya JV could benefit. I’m sure there would be issues with playoffs pushing past October. So I think a shortened season...hell maybe baseball will continue with 100 game seasons. 162 sucks.


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[Rockethorn1978 6,061]

So can't they just keep opening day and play in empty stadiums or will they punt the season a month? 

[tx 3 putt 76,296]

2 hours ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

So can't they just keep opening day and play in empty stadiums or will they punt the season a month? 

Empty stadiums would trigger massive refunds 

[Rockethorn1978 6,061]

So we thinking a month off? This blows.

[HtownHorn 14,468]

Verlander got his "miracle."

[David Dennison 18,646]

2 hours ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

So we thinking a month off? This blows.

It's time to start contemplating no season at all.