THSfanatic Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 and a truckload full of money for an extended contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 That trade was crazy and some kind of game changer. The names Houston is linked to right now are pretty crazy. Still in the hunt for Harper. I'm hearing names like Goldschmidt, Paxton, Miller, and Realmuto. Obviously we aren't getting all of these guys, but the fact ownership is showing a willingness to pay, and we are constantly looking to build, it's hard not to be excited about the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Astros acquire Aledmys Díaz from Toronto The Houston Astros added a utility infielder to their roster on Saturday as Aledmys Díaz, 28, was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor- league RHP Trent Thornton. “He’s got some versatility, got some power and can do a lot of things. It seems like it’s an opportunity for us to improve our team,” Jeff Luhnow told reporters. Across Díaz’s three Major League seasons (2016 and 2017 with St. Louis; 2018 with Toronto), he appeared in 269 games at shortstop, 42 games at third base, three games in left field and two games at second base. “He can play short, he can play second, he can play a little bit of left, can play third. This is a guy about as versatile as any of the other guys on our roster,” Luhnow added. It’s clear his plug-and-play approach is going to be an asset to the team on the field—the same can be said about his production at the plate. Last season with the Blue Jays, Díaz played in 130 games batting .263 (111x422) with 26 doubles, 55 RBI, a .756 OPS (.303 OBP/.453 SLG) and a career-high 18 home runs. While that’s certainly an impressive stat line, Luhnow has reason to believe he’ll continue to progress. “He’s a good hitter and we think he can be better. He’s still coming into his prime.” A native of Santa Clara, Cuba, Díaz made the National League All-Star Team as a rookie in 2016, batting .300 with 28 doubles, 17 homers, 65 RBI and an .879 OPS (.369 OBP/.510 SLG) in 111 games for the Cardinals. With the acquisition of Díaz, the Astros 40-man roster stands at 35 players, giving them some room to fill the holes left by free agents Evan Gattis, Marwin Gonzalez, Dallas Keuchel, Martin Maldonado, Brian McCann, Charlie Morton, and Tony Sipp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Seems like a good pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Definitely. They need somebody to replace Marwin. Between him & Yuli I think they've got the utility roles covered now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yankees get James Paxton in a trade tonight. Mariners rejected the Astros final offer due to Houston not including Forrest Whitley. I am A-OK with Houston holding onto Whitley... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Astros, Cardinals are the front runners for Goldschmidt as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, topher805 said: Yankees get James Paxton in a trade tonight. Mariners rejected the Astros final offer due to Houston not including Forrest Whitley. I am A-OK with Houston holding onto Whitley... Absolutely.yes. Wouldn’t trade them straight up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Former Astro Luis Valbuena and Pittsburgh Pirate Jose Castillo were killed yesterday in a car accident in Venezuela. https://sports.yahoo.com/reports-former-mlb-players-luis-valbuena-jose-castillo-killed-car-crash-venezuela-064611522.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 8:31 PM, Stoney said: Astros, Cardinals are the front runners for Goldschmidt as of now. Cardinals land him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Stoney said: Former Astro Luis Valbuena and Pittsburgh Pirate Jose Castillo were killed yesterday in a car accident in Venezuela. https://sports.yahoo.com/reports-former-mlb-players-luis-valbuena-jose-castillo-killed-car-crash-venezuela-064611522.html Sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Michael Brantley working on a 2yr/$32m deal to play 1B and some OF for the Stros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 On 12/7/2018 at 6:16 AM, Stoney said: Former Astro Luis Valbuena and Pittsburgh Pirate Jose Castillo were killed yesterday in a car accident in Venezuela. https://sports.yahoo.com/reports-former-mlb-players-luis-valbuena-jose-castillo-killed-car-crash-venezuela-064611522.html R. I. P, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Stoney said: Michael Brantley working on a 2yr/$32m deal to play 1B and some OF for the Stros. This is a definite upgrade in left field. If Brantley can stay healthy you are talking about a legit .300+ hitter and plus defender. Also adds a much needed left handed bat. He has a very high contact ratio with few Ks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Think they’ll move Reddick now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Stoney said: Think they’ll move Reddick now? I'm sure they would like to. I don't see anybody taking that contract though. Can't help but like Reddick because his personality fits the team. A plus defender but a liability with his bat. I'd rather have Tucker or Kemp in the lineup. I do think this could open a possibility of moving Tucker though. I wouldn't be for it unless you blew me away. I considered him untouchable last year. Now I would only rate Whitley as absolutely off-limits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 9 hours ago, THSfanatic said: I'm sure they would like to. I don't see anybody taking that contract though. Can't help but like Reddick because his personality fits the team. A plus defender but a liability with his bat. I'd rather have Tucker or Kemp in the lineup. I do think this could open a possibility of moving Tucker though. I wouldn't be for it unless you blew me away. I considered him untouchable last year. Now I would only rate Whitley as absolutely off-limits. Definitely seems like someone will be moving. I think this also signals that we are officially out of the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Maybe this is the sign we move on from Marisnick. He is one of my favorites, and I really wished his bat came around, but maybe this is the sign he is gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Everybody likes Jake. But business is business. Gotta let Marisnick or Reddick go. With Reddicks contract it will be Marisnick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 2 hours ago, THSfanatic said: Everybody likes Jake. But business is business. Gotta let Marisnick or Reddick go. With Reddicks contract it will be Marisnick I would rather keep Marisnick and let Reddick move on. I would like to give Tucker a shot at opening the season and see what he can do, didn't show much last year but knowing he will start might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I agree 100%. The contract is what makes Reddick harder to let go of. I’d rather have Jake all day every day than Reddick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I think Tucker is going to be traded before the season starts. Apparently we have reengaged with Miami in talks for Realmuto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 9 hours ago, topher805 said: I think Tucker is going to be traded before the season starts. Apparently we have reengaged with Miami in talks for Realmuto I seen that, looks like they are also trying to get Nelson Cruz for a DH role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 Brantley, I don't know much about him but seems to be a good fit for the Astros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 If healthy Brantley will be a perfect fit. I just can’t make up my mind on Tucker/Realmuto I still think Tucker is going to be another Springer . It would be good for a year or 2 then I think we will rue the day he left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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