2012-2013 Astros Offseason: Trade & FA Speculation

I like Berkman a lot, but it just doesnt make sense unless:

1) The money we sign him for doesn't prohibit us from any other financial move or moves in the future.

2) No "no trade" clauses in his contract

3) No other younger healthier player becomes available in his price range

 

I can see the vet angle. But do you really think there is much tread left on his tires?

 

Brian T. Smith (@ChronAstros): Luhnow said Wednesday that #Astros have several potential deals on table, including trades for DH. With roster at 39, fun's just begun. #MLB

 

Claimed Mickey Storey off waivers from Yankees.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> claim RHP Mickey Storey off waivers from the Yankees. The addition gives the Astros 40 players on their 40-man roster. @<a href="https://twitter.com/moneymick17">moneymick17</a></p>&mdash; Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/status/276772287317958656" data-datetime="2012-12-06T19:37:10+00:00">December 6, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Welcome back.

@moneymick17 is his Twitter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> claim RHP Mickey Storey off waivers from the Yankees. The addition gives the Astros 40 players on their 40-man roster. @<a href="https://twitter.com/moneymick17">moneymick17</a></p>&mdash; Houston Astros (@astros) <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/status/276772287317958656" data-datetime="2012-12-06T19:37:10+00:00">December 6, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Looks like I lost by a few seconds.

 

We both included the tweet for reference which I like.

 

Mickey Storey could be our closer.

 

Count me as one that doesn't like the idea of dealing for a "true DH." To me, you use the DH spot for someone like a young player that might be without a true position or for someone who is blocked at his position.

Just like a closer, a true DH is a luxury item for a team that is ready to contend, like Edgar Martinez back when the Mariners were contenders or David Ortiz when the Red Sox were winning championships. It's not really a piece I think the Astros should be spending a lot of time trying to acquire.

 

Press conference with Luhnow for today at 2. Berkman, perhaps? Probably wishful thinking, but press conferences with the GM aren't exactly a routine thing, especially in the offseason.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Samsung Lions have signed RHP Aneury Rodríguez. Rodriguez pitched for the Houston Astros in 2012.<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23KBO">#KBO</a></p>&mdash; Dan (@MyKBO) <a href="https://twitter.com/MyKBO/status/280835611722670080" data-datetime="2012-12-18T00:43:22+00:00">December 18, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Please listen to Clutch.

Anuery Rodriguez deserves his own thread!:grin:

 

On the other hand, as an Astros fan in another country, very little baseball news makes it over here. Clutchfans is an awesome tool for me.

My favourite thing about this thread every year is that every bit of news is in it. I can check out for a month or 2 in the offseason, come back and just read this thread through and be up to date.

I agree big stories should have their own thread, but I notice all the Pena posts have been removed from this thread, I don't think it should be a bad thing to mention it in this thread, or have left some reference to it in this thread for us who like to use it to catch up

Not sure if I made my point well lol, but thanks if you understand me

 

Baseball-Reference

Ely only made 2 major league appearances (both in relief) in 2012, going 0-2 with a 20.25 ERA. With AAA Albuquerque, he went 14-7 with a 3.20 ERA, throwing a 7-inning complete game shutout on August 8 against Tucson. In 168.2 innings, he allowed 150 hits (18 homers), 68 runs (60 earned), walked 36, and struck out 165. Opponents hit .238 off of him.