THSfanatic Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, topher805 said: We have Kyle and that is the only Tucker that matters... That IS the fact Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Seen where the Astros season tickets went from 14,000 to 19,000 sold. Not to bad in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Wild74 said: Seen where the Astros season tickets went from 14,000 to 19,000 sold. Not to bad in my view. Buy us a couple of sets and swing by and pick me up on your way to the games. I'll spring for a soda for both of us .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Where do you see [Dallas] Keuchel in 2019? He has one year remaining before free agency, but what are the chances of the Astros signing him to a bigger/longer contract? -- Wes G., Spring, Texas Houston will try to lock him up, but I think Keuchel will test free agency after next season. He turns 30 on New Year's Day, so that would likely be his only chance at a huge contract on the open market. Also, he recently hired Scott Boras as his agent. That wasn't an accident. Boras likes his clients to test free agency. If the Astros are going to lock him up, they'll have their work cut out for them. Enjoy the beard for at least one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 As terrible as it is to think or say.........I think it is best if we just let Keuchel go. He has been GREAT for this organization, but with the ongoing health issues his pitching seems to have peaked and started to regress. He is still a valuable pitcher & I'd love to keep him. But trying to look at him objectively I really don't think he will be worth what he will get. More power to him though. You've got to grab the big contract when it becomes available. He's earned it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I’m actually in complete agreement........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I don't want to lose him either but I hate junk ballers, they depend on the ump to give them the corners and when they don't get it then it usually right down the middle with no speed or movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Astros accept invitation to visit White House: 'We'll have a good showing' CBS Sports | Jan 3 0 0 Traditionally, championship teams from the majors sports visit the White House to be feted and honored by the sitting president. Since President Trump's inauguration, however, the custom has become tinged with controversy. Most notably, President Trump rescinded his invitation to the NBA-champion Golden State Warriors after their star Steph Curry made some comments critical of the president. Now, though, it appears the World Series-winning Houston Astros will go through with the planned visit to Washington. Here are the details from Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle: The Astros recently received their formal invitation to visit the White House, as customary for reigning World Series champions, and plan to attend, according to team president of business operations Reid Ryan. ... "This is a tradition and an honor. For many people, this might be their only time to ever be invited to the White House," Ryan said Wednesday in an interview with the Chronicle. "And as the representatives of baseball and the World Series champs, when the White House calls and invites you to come up, it's something that as an organization we felt both a responsibility and an obligation to be part of." Kaplan's story has more, including when the Astros might make their visit to the White House. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Saw a Bleacher Report where the Stros were looking at Carlos Gonzalez. He might not be the triple crown threat he once was but as a lefty bat with some pop who can play some defense at one of the corners & DH he might be worth kicking the tires on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 23 hours ago, stoneykelly said: Saw a Bleacher Report where the Stros were looking at Carlos Gonzalez. He might not be the triple crown threat he once was but as a lefty bat with some pop who can play some defense at one of the corners & DH he might be worth kicking the tires on. He would be a decent addition, but I think with Derek Fisher being up & Kyle Tucker projected as early as late this year we are pretty well set in that direction. Barring an injury Tucker will be starting in the OF in 2019. Unless we get an unbelievable bargain on Gonzalez I would pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Crane said the Astros are after a top tier starter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 10 hours ago, topher805 said: Crane said the Astros are after a top tier starter... And I truly believe they are. Which makes sense because most of us feel Keuchel will be gone after this year. I will continue my tirade of last year. DON"T TRADE KYLE TUCKER.....DON'T DO IT.... and they better blow me away if they trade Whitley. I'd prefer to stand pat actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Gerrit Cole is the apparent pitcher rumored to be pursued by the Astros... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, topher805 said: Gerrit Cole is the apparent pitcher rumored to be pursued by the Astros... Surprise.....I would prefer Darvish. Cole has been trending down. Yu still has serious stuff.....but evidently has been tipping his pitches. That can be corrected. But who knows what is best. It is all an educated guess. The Astros scouts sure know more than I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 15 hours ago, topher805 said: Gerrit Cole is the apparent pitcher rumored to be pursued by the Astros... Said the Yankees have the inside track on Cole, but with the Astros in the mix it makes the Yankees pay more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 https://climbingtalshill.com/2018/01/09/astros-forrest-whitley-and-kyle-tucker-should-not-be-traded/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 22 hours ago, Wild74 said: Said the Yankees have the inside track on Cole, but with the Astros in the mix it makes the Yankees pay more. Several sources on Twitter saying a Cole trade to Houston is imminent.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Fisher rumored to be gone...Not surprised. All about keeping Forrest Whitley and Kyle Tucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Ken Rosenthal said on MLB Network that the package is likely Fisher and Martes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Jerry Crasnick reporting that Cole has not been notified of a trade and the teams don't appear to be on the verge of an announcement...Pirates fan site saying Whitley is the centerpiece of the trade. A lot going on right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Fun stat if the trade goes through: Cole was the #1 overall pick in 2011. That would give the Astros the #1 overall pick in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I wouldn't trade Whitley .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 8 hours ago, topher805 said: Ken Rosenthal said on MLB Network that the package is likely Fisher and Martes... I would be fine with that. Cole is not a sure-fire 100% hit.( Archer is the only trade I would say that on & he would be way too expensive). That is very good value for the Pirates & 2 major ready players. I have a feeling it would take another player (like Perez or Paulino) for the Pirates to take that. As long as it is not Tucker or Whitley I'm ok with it. The fact that in some ratings Whitley is equal or actually above Tucker tells me they'd be better off keeping what they have. I'm all in on Tucker & almost there on Whitley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: I would be fine with that. Cole is not a sure-fire 100% hit.( Archer is the only trade I would say that on & he would be way too expensive). That is very good value for the Pirates & 2 major ready players. I have a feeling it would take another player (like Perez or Paulino) for the Pirates to take that. As long as it is not Tucker or Whitley I'm ok with it. The fact that in some ratings Whitley is equal or actually above Tucker tells me they'd be better off keeping what they have. I'm all in on Tucker & almost there on Whitley. A name that I saw that was interesting was Colin Moran. Pirates need a 3B and with the explosion from Bregman there really isn't a spot for him in Houston anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Moran has no future in Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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