2023 Official Astros World Champs Offseason Thread

[Guadaloopy 11126]

Somewhat different landscape than when they tried to do this more than a decade ago.  A huge part of the inventory was made up of a tanking Astro team pulling a zero share.  Things are a bit rosier these days.  The Rockets will still be an anchor, though.

[The Dog 44775]

24 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

 

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The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros’ and Rockets’ carriage deals with AT&T, Comcast, and DirecTV run through 2032, part of the reason they’re so interested in acquiring the RSN.

 

[Frank Drebin 5825]

7 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

Yep

 I’m an idiot 

[UTexasFight 9790]

4 hours ago, The Dog said:

 

2032?!?!

I haven’t seen the length on a TV deal that stupid since espn and a certain university.

[HtownHorn 15243]

5 hours ago, Guadaloopy said:

Somewhat different landscape than when they tried to do this more than a decade ago.  A huge part of the inventory was made up of a tanking Astro team pulling a zero share.  Things are a bit rosier these days.  The Rockets will still be an anchor, though.

Not if they somehow get the #1 pick and sign Harden.

[HtownHorn 15243]

5 hours ago, The Dog said:

 

First, thing they need to do is create a streaming option for the non-cable people.

[tx 3 putt 78477]

6 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Not if they somehow get the #1 pick and sign Harden.

They need to stop winning games 

 

 

5 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

First, thing they need to do is create a streaming option for the non-cable people.

Edited March 15, 2023 by tx 3 putt

[TonyTexas 10685]

I miss Zack. One of the most entertaining players ever. Whenever he pitches, you’ll probably see something you’ve never seen. These are all from last night  

 

[Guest]

"There's that slow curve."

 

LOlz.

Grienke is one of the best 'characters' in the game.

[WBT 20887]

Looks like Urquidy will get the start tonight against Canada.  The winner of that one will be guaranteed to advance.

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

Pitch your clutch dude in the most important game.  I was surprised DR used Javier against Nicaragua instead of saving him for Puerto Rico.  Now they have Cueto going in the elimination game.

[Wulaw Horn 19561]

15 hours ago, Guadaloopy said:

Somewhat different landscape than when they tried to do this more than a decade ago.  A huge part of the inventory was made up of a tanking Astro team pulling a zero share.  Things are a bit rosier these days.  The Rockets will still be an anchor, though.

The carriage is already negotiated and would go to the teams. 

[Gourmand 7778]

  

 days until the home opener.

 

 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[Mo Horn 8933]

Love this. Blanco has been great so far and excited to see how he does a a starter. We are deep with SPs, which is a great problem to have. 

[WBT 20887]

nm

Edited March 15, 2023 by WBT
read to the end before posting moron

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

30 minutes ago, Mo Horn said:

Love this. Blanco has been great so far and excited to see how he does a a starter. We are deep with SPs, which is a great problem to have. 

And you can never bee too deep at SP or relief pitching for that matter.  An injury or two and it's good to be in a "next man up" situation.

[billfromlaketravis 11786]

9 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

I miss Zack. One of the most entertaining players ever. Whenever he pitches, you’ll probably see something you’ve never seen. These are all from last night  

 

I’m calling bullshit on 92 mph fastball. Wasn’t he topping out at like 89 as an Astro?

It’s a shame Greinke wasn’t born/developed as a leftie. He’d either be a Hall of Fame RF or he’d pitch into his late 40s. 

Edited March 15, 2023 by billfromlaketravis

[henrygandorf 29223]

 

[rvm96 1643]

41 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m calling bullshit on 92 mph fastball. Wasn’t he topping out at like 89 as an Astro?

It’s a shame Greinke wasn’t born/developed as a leftie. He’d either be a Hall of Fame RF or he’d pitch into his late 40s. 

I can't find max pitch speeds for his Astro years. Last season he averaged 89.1 on his fastball but it topped out at 93.0

[TonyTexas 10685]

47 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m calling bullshit on 92 mph fastball.

Always go with the old eyeball test. 

[rvm96 1643]

Machete got a bunt base hit lol

[WBT 20887]

Yeah, he needs to cut out the head first slide into 1st though

[rvm96 1643]

Bryan Abreu comes in with first and second occupied. Lindor got an RBI single. Add another RBI single. Second one was unfortunate. It was a high hopper that bounced over the third basemen. 

Edited March 15, 2023 by rvm96

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

Kike bounces one over Machado’s head to drive in another run.

[TonyTexas 10685]

Abreu not doing his job. 

[rvm96 1643]

Another RBI on a groundout 

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

You don’t want to have to try to make a big comeback against PR’s bullpen.

[runthebone 8323]

33 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Abreu not doing his job. 

His job is to pitch for the Astros.

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

Machete doing Machete things got two called strikes on back to back pitches out of the zone by a considerable margin.

[Wulaw Horn 19561]

For anyone that likes free money we are doing a contest on the basketball board for a little free money (it’s usually more- but shit- pimping ain’t easy this year in the real estate world) in the NCAA tournament. It’s free and not a normal bracket deal- kind of fun imo. 

[Wulaw Horn 19561]

I don’t know if anyone read the Gm article on Brown on MLB but he actually talked up Whitley, said he’s doing what he needs to do and they are excited about him. 
I know JL loved him. I know the last GM/development guys did not. 
FWIW. This is totally not a pump and dump scheme for my Whitley stock.  

[HtownHorn 15243]

4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m calling bullshit on 92 mph fastball. Wasn’t he topping out at like 89 as an Astro?

It’s a shame Greinke wasn’t born/developed as a leftie. He’d either be a Hall of Fame RF or he’d pitch into his late 40s. 

He will have to settle for being a HOF RHP.

[Wulaw Horn 19561]

10 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

He will have to settle for being a HOF RHP.

Yeah that was odd. 

[Fudge Nuggets 19408]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

FWIW. This is totally not a pump and dump scheme for my Whitley stock.  

We’re going to convince Cohen that Whitley can be Diaz’ replacement and get Francisco Alvarez and Starling Marte in return.  Hell, get them to throw in Verlander to make it even.

[The Dog 44775]

 

[tx 3 putt 78477]

 

[CycleTex87 3005]

8 hours ago, HtownHorn said:

He will have to settle for being a HOF RHP.

And pitch into his late 40’s. 

[tx 3 putt 78477]

 

[Gourmand 7778]

Abreu goes deep

[tx 3 putt 78477]

2 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

Abreu goes deep

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Blanco throws 3 scoreless innings with 4 Ks and 0 BBs. 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

6 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

Abreu goes deep

 

[kevwun 16311]

It's gonna be a real fun season I think.

[tx 3 putt 78477]

I’m ready for the season to start 

Edited March 16, 2023 by tx 3 putt

[henrygandorf 29223]

12 hours ago, The Dog said:

 

the american starting staff leaves a lot to be desired, but the bullpen is no joke.  says a lot that pressly is getting the 9th, and it's much preferred to the way relievers are used during regular spring games.

also nice to see us fucking with flaherty pretty good today.  he's had a good bounceback spring and was once an ace.

[henrygandorf 29223]

also is "ronel blanco" the two-word answer to why was whitley sent down so quickly?

[Gourmand 7778]

Great outing for Ronel today!

3.1 IP 3 H  O ER 0 BB 5 K 

threw 50 pitches, 35 strikes

[henrygandorf 29223]

3 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

Great outing for Ronel today!

3.1 IP 3 H  O ER 0 BB 5 K 

threw 50 pitches, 35 strikes

do we tandem start with hunter to keep innings down in april/may?  i don't know what we do with this dude.  even with lmj out, there's no real role for him.

[Gourmand 7778]

16 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

do we tandem start with hunter to keep innings down in april/may?  i don't know what we do with this dude.  even with lmj out, there's no real role for him.

Six man rotation?