RETIREDFAN1 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Signed Dusty for another season .... Crane says he's going to try to re-sign Verlander.....also targeting catcher Wilson Contreras from the Cubs and a couple of other as of yet unnamed players....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Centerfield and 1st base are the needs. I'm not sure about Verlander. Want him back but SP is a strength. A good case can be made for extending Tucker, Pena, and some of the young pitchers who will take less money now and not have to wait years for good money. It is a tough call. Would love Brantley back but not sure where he would fit in as he has never wanted to be an everyday PH. Interesting decisions ahead. And I won't pretend to know what is best. But I know whichever way we go we still have a nice window for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blesseddaily Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Verlander opts out of contract and will be a free agent! Personally I would not spend a ton of money to get him back. We have the talent in our bullpen already. Spend the money on a good hitter!! Definitely need that!! Justin Verlander opts out of contract with Astros (msn.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Definitely expected he would opt out. I think the Astros will make him a good offer but it won't be the biggest. He is a gamble and I'm ok with him coming back but certainly not breaking the bank for him. If he is all about the biggest offer he will be gone. If he is all about having the best chance to win another ring he stays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wild74 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Abreu is a great pickup, they are even talking about keeping Yuli as a utility man if Yuli wants to stay, Diaz is probably gone he can't stay healthy anyhow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 MAJOR upgrade in consistency and batting average. Probably comparable in defensive scooping ability. This is a great move by the Astros. Will definitely take the everyday job of Yuli. I still see a slight path to keeping Yuli at a much reduced price as a utility guy. He can play 1st and 3rd so if Bregman needs to slide to SS to cover Pena 3rd is covered. I doubt he is versatile enough though. I loved Diaz as a utility guy but way too many injuries to be reliable. I'd much rather extend guys than keep adding at this point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blesseddaily Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, THSfanatic said: MAJOR upgrade in consistency and batting average. Probably comparable in defensive scooping ability. This is a great move by the Astros. Will definitely take the everyday job of Yuli. I still see a slight path to keeping Yuli at a much reduced price as a utility guy. He can play 1st and 3rd so if Bregman needs to slide to SS to cover Pena 3rd is covered. I doubt he is versatile enough though. I loved Diaz as a utility guy but way too many injuries to be reliable. I'd much rather extend guys than keep adding at this point. Agree completely!! Very exciting pick-up!!! Would like to see them pick up another cf to take Myers place...not a fan of he and Maldonado are big holes at the bottom of what will be a very good hitting line-up!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blesseddaily Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Wow!! What a great addition this would be!!!! RUMOR: Astros’ Willson Contreras pursuit heats up, with a twist (msn.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, blesseddaily said: Wow!! What a great addition this would be!!!! RUMOR: Astros’ Willson Contreras pursuit heats up, with a twist (msn.com) Definitely........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 4 hours ago, blesseddaily said: Wow!! What a great addition this would be!!!! RUMOR: Astros’ Willson Contreras pursuit heats up, with a twist (msn.com) This would be an addition almost too good to be true. I don't see him yielding playoff time to Maldanado and splitting position time. I'd sure love the pick up, but it wouldn't make sense unless you plan to use him as your primary catcher......which would not be the case. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: This would be an addition almost too good to be true. I don't see him yielding playoff time to Maldanado and splitting position time. I'd sure love the pick up, but it wouldn't make sense unless you plan to use him as your primary catcher......which would not be the case. IMO Actually if they sign him, Maldonado will be expendable....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) That was kinda my point. I dont believe Dusty will allow Maldonado to be expendable. I believe they see him as too valuable for to the pitchers. Maldy and McCullers have been so outspoken about ride or die with the Astros I don't believe that would go over with the fans. I tend to agree with you. This would definitely be a big offensive step forward. I just don't feel like the organization will demote Maldanado. I'm also holding out faint hope that Brantley could be back as a DH as a 1 year deal to test his health. Such a great guy you hate to see him go. I'm not a fan of leaning on McCormick or Meyers are permanent CFs either so I'd like to see something creative there. Edited December 1, 2022 by THSfanatic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: That was kinda my point. I dont believe Dusty will allow Maldonado to be expendable. I believe they see him as too valuable for to the pitchers. Maldy and McCullers have been so outspoken about ride or die with the Astros I don't believe that would go over with the fans. I tend to agree with you. This would definitely be a big offensive step forward. I just don't feel like the organization will demote Maldanado I do ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, RETIREDFAN1 said: I do ...... I hope you are. You gotta put on you big boy business pants and make that move (in my opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: I hope you are. You gotta put on you big boy business pants and make that move (in my opinion) Business is business....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 10:06 PM, THSfanatic said: That was kinda my point. I dont believe Dusty will allow Maldonado to be expendable. I believe they see him as too valuable for to the pitchers. Maldy and McCullers have been so outspoken about ride or die with the Astros I don't believe that would go over with the fans. I tend to agree with you. This would definitely be a big offensive step forward. I just don't feel like the organization will demote Maldanado. I'm also holding out faint hope that Brantley could be back as a DH as a 1 year deal to test his health. Such a great guy you hate to see him go. I'm not a fan of leaning on McCormick or Meyers are permanent CFs either so I'd like to see something creative there. I think we the up coming rule changes allowing only two throws to first base to hold the runners there might be more stealing going on, the Maldonado's throwing abilities he might become even more valuable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 Verlander signs with the Mets..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Congrats and good wishes. Thanks for the memories. Would have loved to have him back but not at those numbers. Next man up (Brown) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, THSfanatic said: Congrats and good wishes. Thanks for the memories. Would have loved to have him back but not at those numbers. Next man up (Brown) At least he's in the NL.......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RETIREDFAN1 Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 Most aggressive 3rd base coach in baseball back for another season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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