THSfanatic Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I have more hope now for the next 3-4 years than I did at the start of the year. Even though I think we may/probably will lose Springer this year I can't help but be excited about the talented young arms that have seemingly appeared out of nowhere. If we can just hold one of either Springer or Correa in the next 2 years I like our position. Verlander and Greinke's contract will be off the books after next year freeing up lots of money to add some talent to the Tucker/Bregman/Altuve base. But.......we've gotta get Alvarez back. Having double knee surgery this young is a bad sign. He would be the difference maker offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Astros made their qualifying offer to Springer yesterday...Houston did not extend a qualifying offer to Michael Brantley, Brad Peacock, or Josh Reddick... Osuna, Devenski, De Jong, and Garneau all cleared waivers and have elected to enter Free Agency. This will be a very good, but a very different team in 2021... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I'm not the biggest Correa fan. I think he has been suspect in some of his injuries to say the least. But he was absolutely robbed of a Gold Glove this year. I've read the articles pro and con. Supposedly it was done with a computer & not by a vote. But nobody can make an argument on why he didn't win and I haven't really seen anybody try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The band is officially broken up...Springer has agreed to a 6-year deal worth $150 million with the Toronto Blue Jays Now the Astros need to focus on resigning Correa to a long term deal, and getting McCullers set to a long term deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Brantley will be joining Springer in Toronto after signing a 3-yaer deal with the Blue Jays today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 11:14 AM, topher805 said: Brantley will be joining Springer in Toronto after signing a 3-yaer deal with the Blue Jays today In a shocking & very rewarding turn of events Brantley has signed a 2 year extension with the Astros !!!! What an exciting turn of events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Saw that...Lineup still looks strong LF - Brantley 2B - Altuve 3B - Bregman DH - Alvarez SS - Correa RF - Tucker 1B - Gurriel C - Maldonado It was announced that Jason Castro has signed with the Astros and will be making his triumphant return to Houston. Now they need to find a CF. I know they are in the market for Jackie Bradley Jr. and Marcel Ozuna. Jake Marisnick has also been mentioned as a guy that could return to Houston. I say save the money and add Marisnick, and invest that money into the bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, topher805 said: Saw that...Lineup still looks strong LF - Brantley 2B - Altuve 3B - Bregman DH - Alvarez SS - Correa RF - Tucker 1B - Gurriel C - Maldonado It was announced that Jason Castro has signed with the Astros and will be making his triumphant return to Houston. Now they need to find a CF. I know they are in the market for Jackie Bradley Jr. and Marcel Ozuna. Jake Marisnick has also been mentioned as a guy that could return to Houston. I say save the money and add Marisnick, and invest that money into the bullpen. I was surprised to see Brantley resign with the Stros very happy about that, Castro is little hit but a solid backstop, haven't heard that rumor about Marisnick but he was always a crowd favorite with great defense with spurts of offense. Alvarez playing a full year should make up for the lost production that Springer had. Pitching looks solid and the bullpen is coming along. Should be a good year if MLB decides to play baseball and not politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 30 minutes ago, Wild74 said: I was surprised to see Brantley resign with the Stros very happy about that, Castro is little hit but a solid backstop, haven't heard that rumor about Marisnick but he was always a crowd favorite with great defense with spurts of offense. Alvarez playing a full year should make up for the lost production that Springer had. Pitching looks solid and the bullpen is coming along. Should be a good year if MLB decides to play baseball and not politics Apparently the pitching staff was elated about the signing of Castro. Gives them two above average defensive catchers that can call the heck out of a game. Won't be like last year when there was a big drop off. I would love Marisnick, especially with Alvarez back and the emergence of Tucker at the plate. Doesn't put as much pressure on Jake at the plate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, topher805 said: Apparently the pitching staff was elated about the signing of Castro. Gives them two above average defensive catchers that can call the heck out of a game. Won't be like last year when there was a big drop off. I would love Marisnick, especially with Alvarez back and the emergence of Tucker at the plate. Doesn't put as much pressure on Jake at the plate. I always liked Jake he is top notch hustle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I agree. Everybody loves Jake. But you have to hit over .200 to be a regular starter in MLB But I for sure want him on the team. Just not as an everyday starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Astros resign catcher Jason Castro. I’m not a fan of this move and shows how the Astros have neglected the catcher position in the minors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Whitley has turned out to be a dud, TJ surgery and out for the season before the season even started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 It's 2021....start a new one......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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