I think too big of a deal is being made of this. 1) Its not like they have no shot of signing some of those outfielders, with springer being most likely sign 2) you have tucker and Alvarez waiting in the wings (I understand Alvarez is not a legit fielding option right now but I do not think it is unrealistic for 2021)
Boyd isn't worth Tucker, but given that he came out of nowhere this season maybe the Tigers will be satisfied with less. I am very intrigued by this.
lol do i get to take out his worst month from 2018 for this comparison? Just to humor you, he has a 65 wRC+ over his last 100 PA.
The Astros have valuable chips in the minors. Guys don’t have to be in the top 100 rankings. Astros have a good system to which has prepared ML level guys; just Look at JD Davis, Moran, Musgrove, Loreano, guys who were seen positively but not elite. There is enough depth to merit a good return. Problem is other teams know Astros have a window with Cole and Miley hitting free agency, so there may be a perceived urgency for a legit #4 Starting pitcher, and some hard ball negotiations... “Tucker and/or Whitley or hit the road”
Bauer - I just believe that Astros are looking elsewhere because of his character issues. Plus, Indians are in the race and don’t see them letting him go at this time.
The Astros have a better chance to win the World Series this year as compared to next year. Get a stud. The time is ****ing now. We still have just as good as shot next year as anyone. But Cole's dont grow on trees and he will not be on the team next year.
If this were a year ago, I would have agreed with you. But after they added Osuna, I think it would pretty absurd for them to ignore a guy like Bauer based on "character issues." Lunhow clearly is a guy who cares about making the right moves to help the team win—character may be a factor, but I think we can all agree it must not be that much of a priority if they felt OK about adding Osuna.
Would love the Arizona trade, but think we would have to lessen the money demand and add another really good prospect, like JBB. What would we need to give up to get Syndergaard, Lugo, and Wheeler?
We might never have this great opportunity to get another WS rings for another 20-30 years. Let’s go for it while we have an explosive lineup and JV/Cole anchoring the pitching staff. We will be fine next year too. Trade tucker or Whitley if we have too to get another #1. JMHO!!
How about these proposals: Astros get Mancini Orioles get Kemp, Abreu, Armenteros, Mayfield, Reddick Astros get Lugo, Diaz, Thor Mets get Tucker, Beer, Bukauskas, Valdez, Schroeder Astros get Maldonado Cubs get PTBNL
I doubt Astros have an issue with Bauer's character if it wasn't for the Astros-specific character issues. Calling the Astros cheaters implicitly and being the sworn nemesis* of Cole may be issues. *hyperbole warning.