Stoney Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/justin-verlander-blocked-trade-astros/391691/amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 He might have helped us this year, but I was never a fan of his acquisition. Too much money tied up for the next 2 years for a pitcher of his age. It MAY have made a difference this year, but I doubt it. I don't want to tie up that money & give prospects for 2 months of pitching........ ***the guy that broke this retweeted just a few minutes ago that it was unclear whether he vetoed trade or the Astros pulled back at the last second........I was say it was more probable he vetoed it though. I can't see the Astros going that deep unless they were ready to pull the trigger*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 ESPN REPORTING VERLANDER IS NOW AN ASTRO 11:45pm somebody did some shoddy reporting trying to get the scoop.......gonna look like a fool tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 ESPN REPORTING VERLANDER IS NOW AN ASTRO 11:45pm somebody did some shoddy reporting trying to get the scoop.......gonna look like a fool tomorrow Y'all been using the sources I got rid of, evidently........:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Y'all been using the sources I got rid of, evidently........ :lol: lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRangers2023 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 ESPN REPORTING VERLANDER IS NOW AN ASTRO 11:45pm somebody did some shoddy reporting trying to get the scoop.......gonna look like a fool tomorrow Now you love the trade right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Now you love the trade right? We kept Tucker and Fisher, so THS has nothing against it.......:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRangers2023 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 the move may not get the Astros to the WS but it won't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Makes you wonder why this didn't happen a month ago... Also, both players that tweeted selfies saying they werent traded, were eventually traded (Darvish & Verlander). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Now you love the trade right? Nope.....didn't say or infer that. No doubt he will help this year. Every trade scenario we heard at the initial deadline had us giving up Tucker, Fisher, or Whitley which I was 100% against. Perez is the only prospect we gave up that I was somewhat high on. I still think we are paying too much money to a short-term pitcher, but I was much more concerned about the prospects than the money (especially since it is not my $). I was never against acquiring a pitcher. I was against over-paying prospects for one. IMO this is MUCH better than any deal was at the deadline because we didn't hurt the farm system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nope.....didn't say or infer that. No doubt he will help this year. Every trade scenario we heard at the initial deadline had us giving up Tucker, Fisher, or Whitley which I was 100% against. Perez is the only prospect we gave up that I was somewhat high on. I still think we are paying too much money to a short-term pitcher, but I was much more concerned about the prospects than the money (especially since it is not my $). I was never against acquiring a pitcher. I was against over-paying prospects for one. IMO this is MUCH better than any deal was at the deadline because we didn't hurt the farm system. We have him for TWO MORE YEARS!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 We have him for TWO MORE YEARS!!!!!!!! I get that. But he is also not the pitcher he once was. You expect there to be somewhat of a continual decline. I'm excited about having him, but we are not getting the CY Winner he once was. But he is instantly our #2 (and maybe #1 if Keuchel doesn't rebound) for this year at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I get that. But he is also not the pitcher he once was. You expect there to be somewhat of a continual decline. I'm excited about having him, but we are not getting the CY Winner he once was. But he is instantly our #2 (and maybe #1 if Keuchel doesn't rebound) for this year at least His fastball is statistically better than it has been in years. Like 3+ mph better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 His fastball is statistically better than it has been in years. Like 3+ mph better. Exactly....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 His fastball is statistically better than it has been in years. Like 3+ mph better. I heard it's because he switched to Diet Dr Pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I heard it's because he switched to Diet Dr Pepper. We gotta get Kirt, wild, and THS some of whatever it was.......:lol: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 We gotta get Kirt, wild, and THS some of whatever it was.......:lol: My wife says I am too fast now. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 My wife says I am too fast now. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I heard it's because he switched to Diet Dr Pepper.Upton has a few curves...Maybe he is getting a few more workouts in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 His era isn't bad at 3.82, and maybe he can rebound with the Astros to his old form. Many pundits down here have him as the #1 now. I wonder about that. I think he helps the Stros, but is it enough to push them to the World Series ? I hope so, but we'll find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Upton has a few curves...Maybe he is getting a few more workouts in Stuck in a flood with Upton. That poor poor man. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Stuck in a flood with Upton. That poor poor man. ;) I've heard only 35% of Houston is still flooded, so it will probably be all gone by the time he gets down here to find a home. I hope he chooses well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I heard it's because he switched to Diet Dr Pepper. I haven't noticed anything getting any better on me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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