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Astros reportedly pursuing Carlos Gonzalez

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Jan 4, 2018.

  1. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    It appears that they've made an offer to him. The Giants and Padres look to be the Astros' primary competition for him.

     
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  2. Joe Joe

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    Is your name Carlos? Have you lost the ability to hit? Well, here at the Astros, we've started the Carlos Relief Fund. We've funneled over $25 million into the hands of Carlos Gomez and Carlos Beltran.
     
  3. juicystream

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    Do you play the OF?

    Before them there was Carlos Lee (who could at least hit).
     
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  4. Rockets FTW

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    Interesting. I could see it work. Maybe the Astros believe they can turn his swing around and put him on a two-three year deal (maybe one) and package Fisher in a deal for pitching. Gonzalez also has the GG status to his name. Fun guy added to an already "fun" clubhouse. He's from Venezuela, so I'm sure Altuve has been in his ear. Maybe a discount? I like it. Checks all the boxes.

    Imagine if he had a resurgence...
     
  5. MadMax

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    Guy was an All Star in 2016...disappointing 2017. I have no idea what to expect from him in 2018, but I trust Luhnow.
     
  6. Rockets FTW

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    I trust him too. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a Reddick type of offer.
     
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    Marwins brother
     
  8. FLASH21

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    He'd be a good DH candidate. Supplant Marwin in the outfield every so often against NL teams.
     
  9. BMoney

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    Yes, please.
     
  10. Daddy Long Legs

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    Astros targeting guys with the most stereotypical names

    White dude : joe smith
    Hispanic dude: carlos gonzalez
     
  11. Rockets12

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    Hopefully he can learn to hit outside of Coors field if he moves to the AL. Not a big fan of this unless it's a very cheap deal
     
  12. Snake Diggit

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    Less than $10M/yr and I like it. Plenty of upside, downside mitigated by Marwin and Marisnick.
     
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    This would definitely be a good move
     
  14. Air Langhi

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    His home/away splits are pretty drastic.
     
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    MMP isn't exactly Petco Park
     
  16. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Carlos would start in the outfield over Marwin.
     
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    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Sixteen posts and no one has mentioned his wife yet. CF is slowing down.
     
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  18. kaleidosky

    kaleidosky Your Tweety Bird dance just cost us a run

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    i don't mind (the real) CarGo. I think he's drastically overrated and has been extremely streaky the last couple of seasons (in addition to the aforementioned home/road splits). I'd be happy to take a chance if he comes at < $10M/yr for maybe 2 years. More than that I think is an overpay or an unnecessary risk given the future guys coming anyway
     
  19. Snake Diggit

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    If they get Gonzalez or another starting caliber OF signed for 2-3 years it really frees them up to trade Fisher. Things start to get pretty awesome when considering what Houston might be able to get with some of the “extra” guys they will have in AAA. Using Fisher, Martes, Musgrove, Paulino, Feliz, and Moran, they could add at least 1 and probably 2 star quality players with multiple years of control. And there are a ton of guys on the market who could really help Houston: Realmuto, Archer, etc.
     
  20. CometsWin

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    If this is true then it seems they know something about his swing or some inside info. Dude seems like he's always hurt.

    Home/Away OPS splits for his career.
    .977 / .735
     

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