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If you're in charge, do you let Gerrit Cole walk or pay him?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Marteen, Sep 18, 2019.

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Do you let Gerrit Cole walk or pay him?

Poll closed Sep 30, 2019.

  1. Pay the man.

    194 vote(s)
    91.9%

  2. Let him walk.

    17 vote(s)
    8.1%
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  1. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Contributing Member
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    who is this Cole guy? is he any good?
     
    #1101 Os Trigonum, Dec 11, 2019
  2. Nick

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    Keep making overreaching statements based on only recent playoff sample sizes... by that logic, the Yankees rotation is in just as much disarray, with no pitchers able to go past 7. Also by that logic, Urquidy is set to dominate profusely.

    Also one GM and coaching staff has proven to be able to find MLB talent and make them better.
     
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  3. Mr.Scarface

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    The Yankees have always been about spending a bunch of money to get Championships. We’ll see if it works this time.

    Astros are a victim of their own success in turning around pitchers’ careers.
     
    #1103 Mr.Scarface, Dec 11, 2019
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  4. J.R.

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    Garrett Coal? Never heard of him.

    Probably ain't even that good.

     
    #1104 J.R., Dec 11, 2019
  5. J.R.

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  6. vince

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    Good for Cole. He pitched fabulous for the Astros. We made it to another World Series for the 3rd time in franchise history.

    It was a great 2 years. Baseball happens, and the Nationals were red hot at the right time.

    I’m assuming the networks are thrilled that this version of the Yankees are the good guys, against those villainous Astros who use metrics and have been tried in public opinion regarding allegations not yet proven.

    Yankees have again outspent the rest of the MLB, and have probably become the number one team favored to win the World Series.
     
    #1106 vince, Dec 11, 2019
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  7. solid

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    That is an absurd contract, no insane is a better description. Cole had two great years. That does not mean he will have nine more just like them. Life happens. There are likely tweaks, twists, and turns ahead. I am glad the Astros didn't offer that. On the other hand, our upcoming rotation doesn't look that impressive. We need some additions.
     
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  8. cmoak1982

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    Cole - Verlander = pretty much a wash
    Greinke - Tanaka = edge to Greinke
    LMJ - Severino = both injured studs
    Urquidy- Paxton = edge to Paxton no doubt but Paxton wasn’t as good last as year as he was for Mariners
    Who cares about 5th guy.
    I’d say the rotations are more closer to even now. It was a clear advantage last year for Astros and this year maybe a slight advantage for Yanks
     
    #1108 cmoak1982, Dec 11, 2019
  9. bloodwings19

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    Imagine if Cole was World Series MVP. He probaly would of gotten even more. No hating on getting made in baseball for Cole, but giving pitchers that many years on a contract is good for the Astros. I hope we weren't the mystery team because this has the potential of a Bobby Bonilla contract that the Mets maybe still paying him. Yanks has the money, or gonads to pay a steep price. This could of bankrupt the Stros or set the franchise back decades.
     
    #1109 bloodwings19, Dec 11, 2019
  10. steddinotayto

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    Assuming it's a 3% agent commission fee, Scott Boras would rank around 7th in average player salary next year just from the deals for Strasburg, Cole and Rendon (Cole, $36 AAV; Strasburg $35AAV; Rendon maybe ~$30 AAV ? ) alone
     
    #1110 steddinotayto, Dec 11, 2019
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  11. Jay713

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    except the Yankees would have brought Cole in the 7th inning of game 7. Cole is younger and more dominant than Verlander thus can play the closer role in the playoffs whenever necessary.
     
    #1111 Jay713, Dec 11, 2019
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  12. Joe Joe

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    While it is risky to sign pitchers for that many years, Yankees aren't expecting 9 years of great play. Basically, if Yankees get three Houston like seasons, three Pittsburgh like seasons, and three crappy seasons out of Cole, deal will be worth it.
     
    #1112 Joe Joe, Dec 11, 2019
  13. edwardc

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    Oh well next man up gotta keep going forward.
     
    #1113 edwardc, Dec 11, 2019
  14. cmoak1982

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    Let them bring him in in the 7th now. That’s their problem if they blow his arm up. They gotta pay him regardless.
    Cole may have more dominant stuff (Verlander is no slouch) but JV is a better pitcher and also has the Astros pitching staff to help.
    Yanks pitching staff doesn’t have the same track record as Strom
     
    #1114 cmoak1982, Dec 11, 2019
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    Would accept this better if he had went "home". Now he's on the opposite coast.

    Hope he regresses and Lance stays healthy.
     
    #1115 Houstunna, Dec 11, 2019
  16. soxfan01

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    Woke up to see the contract he signed with the Yankees. I legit puked and had diarrhea all at the same time. Jesus.
     
    #1116 soxfan01, Dec 11, 2019
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    At that price the Astros never had a chance and the Angels dodged a huge bullet. Astros also get a draft pick.

    Angels can probably sign a solid SP like Keuchel plus fill their holes at 1B, 3B, and RF all for less than what Cole will make.
     
    #1117 Snake Diggit, Dec 11, 2019
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    Well at least the Yankees lost Didi, a player a lot of Yankee fans think is the heart of the team.
     
    #1118 AB423, Dec 11, 2019
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  19. J.R.

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  20. dmoneybangbang

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    What? The Yankee fans are happy getting a cheating Astro?
     
    #1120 dmoneybangbang, Dec 11, 2019
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