2022 Houston Astros Thread

[TexArcher 38409]

Sure, that works.

[Guadaloopy 11039]

15 minutes ago, Macklemore said:

We need another move. Mancini is not enough to get us a WS. Click needs to pull the trigger on Bell.

 

Bell is redundant now.  Get Vazquez and let’s run it back.  

[The Dog 44180]

 

[tx 3 putt 77921]

astros trade for vazquez 

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Passan saying Vazquez deal about done. Will be trading clubhouses 

Done.

Edited August 1, 2022 by Mitch Hedberg

[tx 3 putt 77921]

 

[rvm96 1643]

So now does Urquidy get dealt for prospects?

[Macklemore 2881]

1 minute ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

[Guadaloopy 11039]

That’s the two most pressing needs met. A lefty bullpen arm would be nice, but not essential.  Well done, Click.  

[HtownHorn 14916]

Just now, Guadaloopy said:

That’s the two most pressing needs met. A lefty bullpen arm would be nice, but not essential.  Well done, Click.  

We had 3 pressing needs. C, 1B, and OF. Ideally a lefty in the bullpen is also a need, but not pressing. No sense in stopping now.

[The Dog 44180]

 

[Guadaloopy 11039]

Just now, HtownHorn said:

We had 3 pressing needs. C, 1B, and OF. Ideally a lefty in the bullpen is also a need, but not pressing. No sense in stopping now.

Mancini is a 2-fer when you consider a platoon with Yuli.  I’m not ready to put Yuli to pasture yet.  

[tx 3 putt 77921]

[TonyTexas 10568]

3 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

He doesn’t have the best sources but  sometimes nails it  Rental that certainly will be cheaper than Contreras

 

 

Ok. Schwab has gained some credibility 

[HtownHorn 14916]

6 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

Mancini is a 2-fer when you consider a platoon with Yuli.  I’m not ready to put Yuli to pasture yet.  

That replaces Brantley. We still have a hole in CF.

[runthebone 8131]

That is great news on Vazquez.

[Scraps 13598]

Vasquez didn't want to be traded and spoke out about Chaim recently, so hopefully he doesn't come over with Graveman bitchboy disease

[HtownHorn 14916]

Vazquez deal must be complete now, was just mobbed by the press and he looks pissed. This has a Graveman feel.

Edited August 1, 2022 by HtownHorn

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Lol I’m not sure how I would feel or most feel about being traded but Vazquez didn’t look or sound that happy when he was told. Playoff checks should ease the shock.

[Scraps 13598]

Vazquez deal must be complete now, was just mobbed by the press and he looks pissed. This has a Graveman feel.

This was the mob. He doesn't really know for sure yet i don't think

[TonyTexas 10568]

3 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Vasquez didn't want to be traded and spoke out about Chaim recently, so hopefully he doesn't come over with Graveman bitchboy disease

Nm. Beat me to it. He’s certainly not dancing with joy

Edited August 1, 2022 by TonyTexas

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Maybe he’s pissed and takes it out on the Red Sox next three days

[Guadaloopy 11039]

Just now, Mitch Hedberg said:

Lol I’m not sure how I would feel or most feel about being traded but Vazquez didn’t look or sound that happy when he was told. Playoff checks should ease the shock.

Winning is a wonderful balm for bitchass.  

[elfenix 34385]

Little bit of frenzy down at minute maid

[kevwun 15943]

He's been with the Red Sox a long time.  He's not gonna be crazy about it at first.

[Gut Wagon 8105]

1 minute ago, Mitch Hedberg said:

Maybe he’s pissed and takes it out on the Red Sox next three days

Yeah, they're the ones who threw him overboard. We're just the rescue yacht. 

[YChang 3472]

Seriously... you wanna win? Or do you want to be on a team losing with football scores?

[runthebone 8131]

He probably has just been reading what surly says about Dusty

[Amos Moses 795]

14 minutes ago, runthebone said:

That is great news on Vazquez.

I really disliked him on the Red Sox.

Which probably means I’ll love him on my team.

So far so good.  Still need a lefty for the pen.

Edited August 1, 2022 by Amos Moses

[tx 3 putt 77921]

14 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Vasquez didn't want to be traded and spoke out about Chaim recently, so hopefully he doesn't come over with Graveman bitchboy disease

he’s Latino, Spanish speaker. Yuli will get him in line asap

[Scraps 13598]

he’s Latino, Spanish speaker. Yuli will get him in line asap

:eyeroll:

[kevwun 15943]

He does not appear to have great hands.  Lots of passed balls.

[Rockethorn1978 6153]

2 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

he’s Latino, Spanish speaker. Yuli will get him in line asap

[APMP 688]

Need to know who we gave up for Vazquez

[perfectchaos007 6713]

I was disappointed when I heard we traded away Siri, but way less disappointed when I learned he's 27. For some reason I thought he was like 23. Best of luck to him

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

And then the Red Sox trade FOR a catcher from the White Sox. Oh yeah Vazquez gonna be fired up like a woman scorned

[TonyTexas 10568]

1 minute ago, Mitch Hedberg said:

And then the Red Sox trade FOR a catcher from the White Sox. Oh yeah Vazquez gonna be fired up like a woman scorned

And traded for Tommy Pham. Not sure wtf they’re doing. 

[Pimphand 6049]

4 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

And traded for Tommy Pham. Not sure wtf they’re doing. 

Trying to fuck the Jankees?

[APMP 688]

Wasn't long ago that Mancini was a home run derby participant. And he's obviously gone through a ton of adversity in his life, kicking cancer's ass and putting a comeback player of the year award on his mantle. He won't be fazed by the booing idiots on the road.

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

3 minutes ago, APMP said:

Wasn't long ago that Mancini was a home run derby participant. And he's obviously gone through a ton of adversity in his life, kicking cancer's ass and putting a comeback player of the year award on his mantle. He won't be fazed by the booing idiots on the road.
 

Orioles put up a nice little video for him on Twitter and everything others have said about him sounds like a good guy and a good fit. I hope he kicks ass 

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

If Rays were just going to DFA Brett Phillips they should have just thrown him in the deal to the Astros.

[tx 3 putt 77921]

 

[tx 3 putt 77921]

4 minutes ago, Mitch Hedberg said:

Orioles put up a nice little video for him on Twitter and everything others have said about him sounds like a good guy and a good fit. I hope he kicks ass 

 

for the first time, he's playing for a ring, in the best clubhouse in baseball. i hope he's pumped

[dr99 560]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Brown and Whitley?

Edited August 1, 2022 by dr99

[clapclapclap 9000]

Gotdam, just tried watching Baseball Tonight for the first time this season and it's literally been 5 minutes straight of commercials and promos.

Edited August 1, 2022 by clapclapclap

[TexArcher 38409]

8 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Oh, cool, so maybe we can win by 9 instead of 7.

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Emmanuel Valdez and Wilyer Abreu to Red Sox for Vazquez

[rvm96 1643]

Just now, Mitch Hedberg said:

Emmanuel Valdez and Wilyer Abreu to Red Sox for Vazquez

Astros future not happy

 

 

[kevwun 15943]

11 minutes ago, rvm96 said:

Astros future not happy

 

He's hit at every level, but he plays 2nd.  They were gonna have to move him at some point as he'll be ready for a shot in the majors pretty soon.

Edited August 1, 2022 by kevwun

[Chuckie Finster 22759]

Astros future not happy
 
 

Josh Rojas all over again. Someone prospect nerds geek out over who is putting up decent numbers in the minors but likely has a ceiling of 24th man on the roster. We can find a Valdez every single year in free agency.