Would probably throw up if we gave up our first round pick for Gallardo. Would think that there would be a more significant addition that Luhnow would make that would already give it up before signing Yo. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Astros interested in Yovani Gallardo. Probably takes four-year deal. Mexican star power, upgrades rotation <a href="https://t.co/uejVeD4l0U">https://t.co/uejVeD4l0U</a></p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/status/674719841572552704">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MLB sources confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> n talks w/ Phillies about closer Ken Giles.Philly has interest n RHP Vince Velasquez who could be part of a deal</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/674720816752275456">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Luhnow has a master plan. This is gonna be fun. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> continue to work on deal for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Phillies?src=hash">#Phillies</a>’ Giles and much more. Looking at SPs, RPs, hitters - the full gamut.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/674726842700533761">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
7 out of Gallardo's 8 seasons he has posted an ERA between 3.42 and 3.84 , the last two years being his career best. Turned down Rangers QO offer. Still only 29 years old. 7 consecutive years with 180+ innings. Consistent, durable. I would sign him over Kazmir for sure. 3 years 50 million? That would be a good signing in my opinion. His agent is Bobby Witt, the ex-pitcher. Maybe he wants 5yrs/100mil?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> are trying to bring back Scott Kazmir while other teams including the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nats?src=hash">#Nats</a> have shown interest</p>— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/674736092675903488">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Anybody else going to be sad about losing vince Velasquez? I don't mind him being a piece in a deal for a stud but if the return isn't great then I'm not sure. I feel like the injury concerns are behind him and he's gonna be a really solid starter. He's a tough kid
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> pursuing relievers in addition to Giles. Among them: Free-agent LHP Tony Sipp.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/674742033374961664">December 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Really anxious to see how this plays out... mainly because it can either prove or dis-prove my theory that these leaks indicate the deal is not close at all or will fall apart due to some snag.
won't really disprove it. you're already right more often than not. but the sheer volume of the nonstop, rampant rumors...eventually there are bound to be some that end up actually happening.
True... but mainly looking at these specific types of tweets coming out now... "Trade is close, not there yet.", "Trade is imminent... but not quite ready to happen.", "team x in serious talks with player y..." Those are being leaked by a "source" for some purpose... the least of which (IMO) is just innocently spreading news to keep reporters up to date.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Second source confirms only details remain for Astros deal for Ken Giles to be done.</p>— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanDrellich/status/674751065137410048">December 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I heard the devil's in there <a href="https://t.co/hQCKYYrgv8">https://t.co/hQCKYYrgv8</a></p>— keithlaw (@keithlaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/674751683906420736">December 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Getting a closer like Giles would be fantastic. Pushes Gregerson to the 8th, which really helps. Still need 1-2 more bullpen arms, especially if VV is gone.
