2023 Houston Astros Thread

[texashorne 1177]

I think the bat will indicate some truth about Brantley. If we make a run for Robert Jr, Brantley is definitely not coming back in time for the playoffs. 

We need a pitcher desperately, maybe even 2. 

[texashorne 1177]

12 hours ago, Scraps said:

Verlander talk heating up now that Mets traded Robertson

He is going somewhere, but has a no trade clause so pretty much gets to decide on the spot

Is there any way we could have Verlander for the remainder of the season then give him to the Rangers for the playoffs? 

 

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Verlander accepting a trade to the Rangers would be…something. Money is the same either way. Does he think they have legitimate chance to win? Does he want to send a message of some sort to the Astros? Does he just want to play on all the same teams Nolan did? I don’t see it happening but stranger things have happened. It’s not like he owes the Mets a solid to get them a better trade package. I think he would help us and I also think Yordan would hit one 470 feet off of him in the playoffs.

[Saint Tacky 1614]

1 hour ago, LebongJames said:

Stop with Singleton. He is a AAAA star. He should not see the Astros lineup. He had a .325 ops with Milwaukee this year

Dude. Stop. Daryle Ward is NOT walking through that door. 

[UTPhil2006 3806]

18 minutes ago, Saint Tacky said:

Dude. Stop. Daryle Ward is NOT walking through that door. 

Don’t be giving away one of my immaculate grid hidden gems 

[Scraps 13561]

Lynn is most likely going to TB. They’re pretty deep in talks. 

[henrygandorf 29189]

also lol teams are fighting over lance fucking lynn. 

[Scraps 13561]

also lol teams are fighting over lance fucking lynn. 

Lol yeah....posted in the mlb thread but the dodgers are trading for dudes who will end up getting then eliminated because these dudes suck

As long as it wasn't us getting him

[henrygandorf 29189]

lynn is the guy you sign for cheap and let him eat innings during the season then trade or put on the il when shit gets real.  if someone in the nl wants to trot lynn out as sp2 or sp3 against atlanta, best of luck.

[runthebone 7967]

It's going to be awesome to see the WS winning home run hit off of Joe Kelly, especially when we accidentally hit him in the face repeatedly with a bat during the celebration.

[tx 3 putt 76880]

10 minutes ago, runthebone said:

It's going to be awesome to see the WS winning home run hit off of Joe Kelly, especially when we accidentally hit him in the face repeatedly with a bat during the celebration.

[Gut Wagon 8065]

Kelly to the Rangers was my hope, as that would have increased our chances of being the ones to eliminate him. But I'm OK with him back in LA. 

[HtownHorn 14671]

15 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

lynn is the guy you sign for cheap and let him eat innings during the season then trade or put on the il when shit gets real.  if someone in the nl wants to trot lynn out as sp2 or sp3 against atlanta, best of luck.

I think the Dodgers are trying their best to hang onto the #2 spot. Big difference between having to play a short series with their current rotation vs. getting to rest a week and setting up a rested Kershaw.

[Chuckie Finster 22694]

42 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

also lol teams are fighting over lance fucking lynn. 

If I'm the Mets thinking about a deal with Arlington, this chart terrifies me.

[Planet Houston 4930]

 

Edited July 28, 2023 by Planet Houston

[henrygandorf 29189]

 

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

But did he cry?

[cabowabo 4484]

Hopefully he won't cry like a little bitch this time and play ball.

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

That’s a good get. We need another reliable reliever. 

[henrygandorf 29189]

Just now, Mitch Hedberg said:

That’s a good get. We need another reliable reliever. 

we just need a pool of available arms and then go with whomever is hot.  you never know who's gonna be right in october.

[kevwun 15770]

Yeah, I am good with this one.  Needed a solid bullpen arm.

[Scraps 13561]

Sent them Lee

[kevwun 15770]

Good use of a backup catcher.

[cabowabo 4484]

Korey Lee we hardly knew yee....

Did we at least offer Maldonado?

Edited July 28, 2023 by cabowabo

[Hank Chinaski 6314]

Lee for Graveman is a fucking terrible deal for the Astros. 

[The Earl of Texas 3132]

Gave up Korey Lee to get him but with Diaz showing major potential and already being tutored, I’d say it’s probably not a big deal.

[Planet Houston 4930]

That seems like a lot. In other news, Yainer is clearly the everyday catcher of the future. But also seems like Lee could have commanded more than just Graveman. 

[LCHorn 2615]

1 minute ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Lee for Graveman is a fucking terrible deal for the Astros. 

My position, too.  Lee was going to be very useful as a platoon mate next season and Graveman’s peripherals are terrible and he’s about been used heavy this year so not a great solution to an overworked bullpen.  
 

This smacks of “well, we did something,” when all the alternatives appeared worse.  

[Scraps 13561]

I mean Graveman still has another year so it's not a rental. He is going to be here next season

[Hank Chinaski 6314]

1 minute ago, The Earl of Texas said:

Gave up Korey Lee to get him but with Diaz showing major potential and already being tutored, I’d say it’s probably not a big deal.

They have to get rid of Maldy after the season. Nobody catches every day. Lee probably catches 40-50 games per year for the next 5/6 years if Diaz sticks. He’s a good defensive catcher with decent power. And he costs almost nothing.

Graveman and his 4.85 FIP doesn’t match the value.

[kevwun 15770]

Signing a backup catcher costs almost nothing also. 

Edited July 28, 2023 by kevwun

[Hank Chinaski 6314]

3 minutes ago, kevwun said:

Signing a backup catcher costs almost nothing also. 

Signing a decent one costs a lot more than Lee will for several years.

 

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

I said it was a good get earlier but that was before I heard Lee. I’m not sure we got enough value. I was thinking a package with Lee would get us a top starter or bat.

We need to trade Meyers for a reliever. Or pain relief Tylenol. He gives me a headache.

[Scraps 13561]

Mets don't need Catchers

[uoftorange 1386]

Some of y'all act like y'all haven't seen Korey Lee play in the majors.  He hasn't been good in admittedly limited at bats.  He was the heir apparent and couldn't do it, so got passed by Yanier.  He has some potential still, but his trade value wasn't super high.

 

[LCHorn 2615]

4 minutes ago, kevwun said:

Signing a backup catcher costs almost nothing also. 

Not one that might be MORE valuable after a couple of years of service time.  
 

I mean, look at some of that trade suggestions online for Jake fucking Rogers, who is basically Lee with service time and maybe 5% more pitch selectivity.  
 

 

[LCHorn 2615]

1 minute ago, uoftorange said:

Some of y'all act like y'all haven't seen Korey Lee play in the majors.  He hasn't been good in admittedly limited at bats.  He was the heir apparent and couldn't do it, so got passed by Yanier.  He has some potential still, but his trade value wasn't super high.

 

If his trade value isn’t high why trade him?

[HtownHorn 14671]

9 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said:

They have to get rid of Maldy after the season. Nobody catches every day. Lee probably catches 40-50 games per year for the next 5/6 years if Diaz sticks. He’s a good defensive catcher with decent power. And he costs almost nothing.

Graveman and his 4.85 FIP doesn’t match the value.

Decent power. He has 5 HRs this season. He's a backup catcher for the Astros and backup catchers are a dime of dozen in MLB.

[texashorne 1177]

6 minutes ago, Mitch Hedberg said:

I said it was a good get earlier but that was before I heard Lee. I’m not sure we got enough value. I was thinking a package with Lee would get us a top starter or bat.

We need to trade Meyers for a reliever. Or pain relief Tylenol. He gives me a headache.

I don't think anyone wants Jake Meyers.. I would love to trade him for Shohei, so does my 9 year old who did it on the Playstation yesterday. But he's going to be a throw in at best. 

Edited July 28, 2023 by texashorne

[HtownHorn 14671]

Graveman likely takes Martinez's spot on the 26-man roster.

[Mitch Hedberg 2090]

Meh. It’s done. I can see both sides. If Graveman strikes out Rangers in the 7th or 8th for the next year and a half and I’ll never miss Lee.

[Hank Chinaski 6314]

5 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Decent power. He has 5 HRs this season. He's a backup catcher for the Astros and backup catchers are a dime of dozen in MLB.

And 25 last year. He will almost certainly be far more valuable over the next 5 years than Graveman will over the next 1.5. Graveman is completely ordinary. 

Edited July 28, 2023 by Hank Chinaski

[uoftorange 1386]

If his trade value isn’t high why trade him?

Say what?

You trade him because they agreed to give you someone that you want for someone you don’t.

[closetojumping 62568]

You guys are worried about losing Korey Lee? Okay then. 

[UTPhil2006 3806]

Fire Dana Brown

[Saint Tacky 1614]

1 minute ago, closetojumping said:

You guys are worried about losing Korey Lee? Okay then. 

More worried about what we didn't get for him.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

10 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

If his trade value isn’t high why trade him?

Just because his trade value isn't high doesn't mean it isn't as high as it will ever be. 

[cabowabo 4484]

10 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

If his trade value isn’t high why trade him?

Kendall Motherfucking Gravemen.  That's why.

[David Dennison 18851]

1 minute ago, Saint Tacky said:

More worried about what we didn't get for him.

That assumes we could have gotten more. 

[Rockethorn1978 6072]

I really want a SP now.