Astros 2020-21 offseason- can't be any worse than last year, right? RIGHT?

[Scraps 13598]

Charlie Morton to the Braves 

[n64ra 1118]

52 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Charlie Morton to the Braves 

Would prefer to have read "Charlie Morton to the Astros," but at least he's out of the AL.

Edited November 24, 2020 by n64ra

[HtownHorn 14922]

I think if the Astros are looking to bring in some rotation reclamation projects, Michael Wacha and Trevor Williams would be 2 decent candidates. I also would like them to try and get Aaron Sanchez back as well.

[David Dennison 19120]

3 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2919588-carlos-correa-trade-rumors-astros-star-floated-in-talks-ahead-of-contract-year

He's going to make a boat load of money no matter what. I have a sinking feeling he wants to be a free agent.

[WBT 20744]

3 hours ago, Scraps said:

Charlie Morton to the Braves 

1 year, $15 million.  Good for him.

[tx 3 putt 77927]

Glad to CFM cashing in. He was great in Tampa 

 

we win a 2nd WS if we would have kept him 

[HtownHorn 14922]

2 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Glad to CFM cashing in. He was great in Tampa 

 

we win a 2nd WS if we would have kept him 

I think we win both 2019 and 2020.

[kevwun 15943]

[tx 3 putt 77927]

45 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

I think we win both 2019 and 2020.

Palabra !

[UTexasFight 9606]

1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

I think we win both 2019 and 2020.

While the suspensions were for other reasons, I’m going to convince myself Luhnow’s was punishment for not re-signing Morton and Hinch’s was punishment for pulling the guy Luhnow traded for to make up for his error in not re-signing Morton.

 

...nope didn’t work. I’m still fucking pissed 

[WBT 20744]

8 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

While the suspensions were for other reasons, I’m going to convince myself Luhnow’s was punishment for not re-signing Morton and Hinch’s was punishment for pulling the guy Luhnow traded for to make up for his error in not re-signing Morton.

 

...nope didn’t work. I’m still fucking pissed 

too soon

[Wulaw Horn 19238]

I thought I had an extensive back and forth on here expecting to see Correa shopped, but must have been season thread or else maybe on crawfish boxes. Oh well. Let’s just say I’m not surprised to see Correa being shopped, even though that and Springer are both heartbreaking. 

[Mack Tripper 696]

Rosenthal walked back the report from earlier today but we shall see.

[Mez2 4036]

10 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

I think if the Astros are looking to bring in some rotation reclamation projects, Michael Wacha and Trevor Williams would be 2 decent candidates. I also would like them to try and get Aaron Sanchez back as well.

Lemme see if I can get in throwing shape and I'll submit my name as a reclamation project

[HtownHorn 14922]

55 minutes ago, Mez2 said:

Lemme see if I can get in throwing shape and I'll submit my name as a reclamation project

Brent Storm is really good, but there is a limit to his golden touch.

[HtownHorn 14922]

Cy Sneed to the Yakult Swallows.

[WBT 20744]

Never heard of them.  California penal league?

[Scraps 13598]

First thought was it was an Eskimo league where he would be Nolan Ryan, then realized it was Japan...where he will still suck 

[Rip76 4986]

Looks like Springer may meet Geddy Lee before I do.

[Scraps 13598]

Could potentially be a few more OF guys added to the FA list tomorrow.  Schwarber, Pham, Rosario to name a few.

[Guest]

On 11/24/2020 at 2:39 PM, tx 3 putt said:

Glad to CFM cashing in. He was great in Tampa 

 

we win a 2nd WS if we would have kept him 

hard case to make when Gerrit Cole couldn't get on the bump during that Game 7.  Hell, CFM might have been a spectator too.

[TexArcher 38420]

I would love to get Eddie Rosario.  If you project last season over 150 games played, he's averaged around 30 HR for the last 4 seasons, and he just turned 29.  I feel like he could just about replace Springer's production.

[UTexasFight 9606]

20 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

Cy Sneed to the Yakult Swallows.

I’m sure the Alaska plates on his Silverado will turn some heads in Japan... just like I’m also sure his 92 mph fastball will turn his outfielder’s heads watching it sail 20 rows deep in to the bleachers.

[HtownHorn 14922]

9 hours ago, TexArcher said:

I would love to get Eddie Rosario.  If you project last season over 150 games played, he's averaged around 30 HR for the last 4 seasons, and he just turned 29.  I feel like he could just about replace Springer's production.

Yep. Straight up claim him off waivers and deal with ARB price. Probably cheaper than resigning Brantley.

[Js1 85754]

Nice goodbye message from Reddick

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIR7vyLsDF7/?igshid=pnbec8n7axbl

[Hank Chinaski 6324]

Rosario would be fine. Not much difference between he and Puig. 

[Gourmand 7775]

I know he was a favorite whipping boy around here, but I will miss Reddick. I appreciate those moments he gave us, especially with his defense, and I love Jett's defense of all things Woooston. Jett Reddick and Ashley McHugh are my favorite Astros wags because they take no shit online from opposing fanbases and can dish it out.

[UTexasFight 9606]

And because they are batshit crazy

[Scraps 13598]

I am ready for Reddick to go, but yeah I always appreciated that he gave max effort all the time.  Will be cool to see him back during the 20 year reunion of the 2017 championship team if I haven't drank myself to death by then.  

[tx 3 putt 77927]

per Stros411.com ::

SPRINGER NEWS (we’ll sorta)

@mikelucianosup reported on FanSided that the Blue Jays used Cavan Biggio in their pitch to George Springers team in their presentation to encourage him to come up North. @LockedOnAstros #astrostwitter

It’s also believed that the Mets are going after Springer very aggressively and Jake Odorozzi. Possible contract in the 200 million range for 5-7 years.

(This is speculation and rumor, but the stove is heating up.)

Unfortunately we know it’s an inevitable conclusion that Springer plays for the Mets or Blue Jays. Red Sox a distant 3rd. Home and family in Connecticut a strong pull. I think Mets present a win now option more so than the Blue Jays.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

[Wulaw Horn 19238]

3 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

per Stros411.com ::

SPRINGER NEWS (we’ll sorta)

@mikelucianosup reported on FanSided that the Blue Jays used Cavan Biggio in their pitch to George Springers team in their presentation to encourage him to come up North. @LockedOnAstros #astrostwitter

It’s also believed that the Mets are going after Springer very aggressively and Jake Odorozzi. Possible contract in the 200 million range for 5-7 years.

(This is speculation and rumor, but the stove is heating up.)

Unfortunately we know it’s an inevitable conclusion that Springer plays for the Mets or Blue Jays. Red Sox a distant 3rd. Home and family in Connecticut a strong pull. I think Mets present a win now option more so than the Blue Jays.

200 million for springer sounds insane. 7 years at 28 and change for a 32 year old?  Crazy. 
hope he gets it- good for him. 

[FondrenRoad 4378]

13 hours ago, Wulaw Horn said:

200 million for springer sounds insane. 7 years at 28 and change for a 32 year old?  Crazy. 
hope he gets it- good for him. 

If he isn't gonna be an Astro, it would be nice to have him on the Mets.  

[kevwun 15943]

I hope he gets it because I love him, but that is a crazy contract for a dude who most likely isn't going to age gracefully.  I think he's likely to drop off a cliff once he starts losing bat speed.

[IDIOTsavant 8522]

2 hours ago, kevwun said:

I hope he gets it because I love him, but that is a crazy contract for a dude who most likely isn't going to age gracefully.  I think he's likely to drop off a cliff once he starts losing bat speed.

Agreed, but just in case, let's hope he's in the NL half of the playoff bracket if he's not here.

[tx 3 putt 77927]

On 12/4/2020 at 9:43 PM, Wulaw Horn said:

200 million for springer sounds insane. 7 years at 28 and change for a 32 year old?  Crazy. 
hope he gets it- good for him. 

The Mets are still paying Bobby Bonilla, numbers confuse their front office 

[TonyTexas 10569]

 

[Scraps 13598]

This is still a thing?

[Wulaw Horn 19238]

3 hours ago, Scraps said:

This is still a thing?

People are stupid.

There is an inner troll that lives in all of us.

[David Dennison 19120]

7 hours ago, Scraps said:

This is still a thing?

It's going to be a thing for a long time.

[Pasken 1309]

14 hours ago, Scraps said:

This is still a thing?

It’s objectively funny.

[Scraps 13598]

It would've been funny 6 months ago. Now it is just tired.

[Hank Chinaski 6324]

On 12/4/2020 at 8:43 PM, Wulaw Horn said:

200 million for springer sounds insane. 7 years at 28 and change for a 32 year old?  Crazy. 
hope he gets it- good for him. 

I'd be stunned if anyone gives Springer close to $200MM. I'd expect something in the 5 yr/$120MM ballpark. But we'll see, I suppose. 

[Wulaw Horn 19238]

32 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said:

I'd be stunned if anyone gives Springer close to $200MM. I'd expect something in the 5 yr/$120MM ballpark. But we'll see, I suppose. 

That’s be my guess as well. 

[Guadaloopy 11039]

On 12/7/2020 at 4:12 AM, TonyTexas said:

 

Pretty rich from a Red Sox fan.  

[Scraps 13598]

I wonder where we are going to go to replace Quad Cities and Tri City

[UTPhil2006 3828]

Asheville one of them

[Scraps 13598]

Asheville one of them

Welcome back....fuck off Rockies

[Mo Horn 8899]

 

 

[Scraps 13598]

Does not tingle my nether regions