topher805 796 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, AllGoodNamesRGone said: I know their still will be haters but Houston gained some respect by being consistently competitive. Even without the whole sign stealing they are good enough as a WS type of team. I think that is the toughest pill to swallow. The Astros were good enough without the sign stealing. When the news broke, it kind of negated the Astros run in 2019 even through it was done without cheating. It took this season to get people to realize how good this team is. Plus I think their grit against TB won back a few haters. Best part? I don't think the window is closed yet. The young pitchers stepped up big and will keep that window open a little longer. Just depends on how we handle Brantley (Gone IMO), Springer (Gone IMO), and Correa (Staying). Started a podcast today called The Edge: Houston Astros that does some digging into the whole ordeal. So far it is good. Has people from around the organization and obviously people outside. A lot of different perspectives instead of the lazy take we get from mainstream media... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
THSfanatic 444 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 post Share on other sites
topher805 796 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 post Share on other sites
THSfanatic 444 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 post Share on other sites
topher805 796 Posted Wednesday at 02:44 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:44 PM 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 post Share on other sites
topher805 796 Posted Wednesday at 05:14 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:14 PM Brantley will be joining Springer in Toronto after signing a 3-yaer deal with the Blue Jays today Link to post Share on other sites
THSfanatic 444 Posted Thursday at 03:39 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:39 AM 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 post Share on other sites
topher805 796 Posted Thursday at 03:06 PM Share Posted Thursday at 03:06 PM 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 post Share on other sites
Wild74 1,495 Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM 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 post Share on other sites
topher805 796 Posted Thursday at 04:12 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:12 PM 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 post Share on other sites
Wild74 1,495 Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM 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 post Share on other sites
THSfanatic 444 Posted Friday at 02:09 AM Share Posted Friday at 02:09 AM 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 post Share on other sites
THSfanatic 444 Posted yesterday at 12:12 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:12 AM 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 post Share on other sites
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