1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Astros Off-Season Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Oct 31, 2019.

  1. prospecthugger

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2018
    Messages:
    1,090
    Likes Received:
    1,354
    The report indicated that there wasn't any cheating in 2019 when Springer had a career year, and Correa was on pace for a 6+ win season. I'm not sure the value on those guys is down.
     
  2. Snake Diggit

    Snake Diggit Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2012
    Messages:
    10,956
    Likes Received:
    14,704
    Their value is down due to the reputation hit. Any team that trades for Correa or Springer is going to catch hell from fans for trading for a known cheater.
     
  3. prospecthugger

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2018
    Messages:
    1,090
    Likes Received:
    1,354
    I don't think that's a big deal. None of the remaining players were specifically named in the report, so there's room for the team to claim that they weren't heavily involved or whatever. Teams value winning, and there's not too many superstar players available right now. Fanbases will welcome them with open arms as soon as they see them in spring training.
     
    jklb, The Beard, lw17 and 1 other person like this.
  4. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    17,969
    Likes Received:
    13,116
    no they won’t.
     
    The Beard and lw17 like this.
  5. Nick

    Nick Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    47,915
    Likes Received:
    14,156
    After you make a statement like this, I have serious concerns about anything you will post in the future that tries to pass off as "analysis"...
     
    The Beard, lw17, crose and 1 other person like this.
  6. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2007
    Messages:
    11,188
    Likes Received:
    15,822
    Anyone going to Astros Fan Fest this Saturday? I got my free vouchers a few weeks ago. I always like attending the speaker sessions (players, coaches, broadcasters) in the Diamond Club. Those might have a weird vibe if they continue to allow fans to ask questions during those sessions.
     
  7. Snake Diggit

    Snake Diggit Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2012
    Messages:
    10,956
    Likes Received:
    14,704
    cool, guy.
     
    astros123 likes this.
  8. raining threes

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    12,576
    Likes Received:
    8,199
    I dont think these players value is at an all time low at all. I'm for keeping Correa now and hoping Correa/Altuve/Bregs/Alvarez/Springer have MVP type yrs. It very well could happen.

    With a little luck Urquidy/Whitley could become future studs for this rotation and in the future. This is why I'm not for making trades until the deadline. The young guys may have Wacha/Buehler type rookie seasons.
     
  9. raining threes

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    12,576
    Likes Received:
    8,199
    Who give a Fvck what the national media thinks.

    BTW, I'm glad Osuna is on this team

    Kiss the ring and hopefully despite what all Manfred/Owners are doing to bring the Stros org down there will be many more to come. Talent is there, just gotta find the next Luhnow to run the show.
     
  10. raining threes

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    12,576
    Likes Received:
    8,199
    You think fans care about this ****, they wont if say Correa is traded and it helps their team win. There may be a few fans out tere that think like you do but they are few and far between.
     
    The Beard and everyday eddie like this.
  11. astros123

    astros123 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2013
    Messages:
    9,412
    Likes Received:
    6,763
    I have tickets to go but dont know if I'll go though. Seems like a very precarious situation. Going to be awkward as fk in my opinion. Ive gone previous years and it was mostly kids and families. I wonder if that will change now that the investigation is complete.
     
    VanityHalfBlack and marks0223 like this.
  12. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
  13. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 1999
    Messages:
    23,839
    Likes Received:
    13,895
    I am having second thoughts. Last year, they had a Fan Forum segment with Bregman and Kemp that was great. This year, Tucker, Stubbs, and James may be the most interesting session. Biagini is in the Biggest Moments of 2019 group. Was Devo not available?
     
  14. jev5555

    jev5555 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2002
    Messages:
    4,353
    Likes Received:
    2,013
    Terrible take. Not the case at all.
     
  15. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
  16. sugrlndkid

    sugrlndkid Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Messages:
    11,480
    Likes Received:
    1,648
    Just have a couple of thoughts on the Astros and the disastrous situation they put our city through.
    1. why werent any players punished for this?? Players were culpable for this bull ****.
    2. The sports industry and the lapdog media needs to get off their high horse. The hypocrisy of MLB and other pro sports organizations is just astounding. Cheating happens on a daily basis in sports. Its how betting lines are set in Vegas. Inside information send to a select few which result in billions made off of an "educated guess". And to the hypocritical players that are speaking now in the media, often have some dark secrets that just havent come out yet. This problem wasnt just a Houston Astros problem, but they were stupid enough to get caught.
    3. I believe that the Astros would likely have been forced to vacate their title if it wasnt for the Cardinals screwing around with our franchise.
     
  17. sealclubber1016

    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2010
    Messages:
    18,999
    Likes Received:
    27,530
    Players tend not to cooperate if they fear punishment.

    There was never any chance they were gonna be forced to vacate their title.
     
    The Beard and kaleidosky like this.
  18. htwnbandit

    htwnbandit Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,202
    Likes Received:
    1,733
    F@CK does that WS loss to the Nationals hurt that much more, as if it wasn't painful enough without this **** show of a scandal.
     
  19. Jeremy Williams

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2016
    Messages:
    1,166
    Likes Received:
    878
    I have been thinking--what would all this have felt like if we HAD won the WS this year?
     
    dmoneybangbang and htwnbandit like this.
  20. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Messages:
    17,969
    Likes Received:
    13,116
    the same... but with 2 championships!
     
    elrond, JayGoogle, htwnbandit and 4 others like this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now