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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.

    91.9%
  2. Let him walk.

    8.1%
  1. Roc Paint

    Roc Paint Member

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    Home is where the heart is, and I’m sorry to tell everyone here but it’s not Houston
     
  2. Roc Paint

    Roc Paint Member

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    I lived in California for two years, and cannot stand the people there. I wasn’t making $300 million though
     
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  3. Roc Paint

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    Give me the trophy and get the hell out of here!!!!!!!
     
  4. Roc Paint

    Roc Paint Member

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    When he said that he wanted to go home with nothing left in the tank. He meant California not Houston
     
  5. cmoak1982

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    I don’t understand wanting to go play for the Angels, close to home and filthy rich, but no chance at winning.
    He can be rich wherever he goes
     
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  6. Chamillionaire

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    Can't we get rid of ZG and Reddick and keep Cole?
     
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  7. Sweet Lou 4 2

    Sweet Lou 4 2 Member

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    The Astros will let him walk. They don't want to be a dynasty when they can make more profit by just being good. Why try to be the greatest?
     
  8. Severe Rockets Fan

    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

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    He’ll cost a lot, but he’s incredible and probably has, what, 5-7 good years in him? I’d hate to have to face him on the Yankees or Dodgers. Ugh.
     
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  9. cmoak1982

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    Aren’t you a ray of sunshine lol
     
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  10. Brando2101

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    He’s going to be an Angel.
     
  11. Phillyrocket

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    If so he’ll watch the playoffs from his couch for the term of that contract.
     
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    I lived in Texas for 25 and dealt with racism on a daily basis in high school (try being brown in Texas on 9/11), being in CA for 7 years I find the people more accepting and it to be a much better place to raise a family (you can actually do things outdoors without suffering from a heat stroke). I now live in the city that Cole grew up in, and I can't see myself leaving.
     
  13. Roc Paint

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    I couldn’t stand the fact that everybody in Los Angeles thought they were somebody when they were not
     
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    A lot of that, its fun to call them out though. Newport is different,but can be pretentious as well though.
     
  15. Roc Paint

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    Don’t get me wrong. I had a great time there!
     
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  16. deb4rockets

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    I spent about 8 years off and on out there while in the Navy and couldn't wait to get back to Texas any time I could get away. I wasn't making 300 million either.
     
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  18. Nick

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    Whatever happens... I do not think Gerrit Cole will ever have another season greater than what we all just witnessed.
     
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    Or any other pitcher for that matter
     
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  20. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Well Cole is somebody.
     

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