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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    I don’t work for the Astros, but I have played and followed baseball for over 30 years. I have a pretty good grasp pf the skill sets needed to...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Because you need more lateral mobility to play second base than you do third base. That trumps the advantage of having Correa’s arm at third base....
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Nothing I said is conjecture. Isaac Paredes was fine at third base before tearing his hamstring to shreds. If his hamstring recovery doesn’t rob...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    No. If Paredes heals enough where he can stick at third base, Correa will be the Astros primary second baseman next year. If he doesn’t, the...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    The Return of Carlos Correa

    Another reason why I love having Jim Crane as the Astros’ owner. It is so refreshing to have the team run by someone who is willing to make big...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    The Return of Carlos Correa

    If Paredes recovers enough to play third base, he’ll remain there, and Correa shifts to second base. If not, Correa is at third base and Paredes...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Astros acquire Jesús Sanchez

    No. The Astros needed a left-handed bat and this allows them more flexibility to play Altuve at 2B or DH until Alvarez returns. If Alvarez does...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    The Return of Carlos Correa

    I hope it was. Carlos Correa is back home where he should be and represents a big lineup upgrade. The Astros also only gave up one prospect to...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    The Return of Carlos Correa

    Love it! My mood right now: [MEDIA]
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    You’re correct. My apologies.
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    You’re right. He was suspended and fired after the 2019 World Series. That said, Click was partly fired because he pushed back against Crane’s...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    The Astros are owned by Jim Crane. They will be making a major move today. Remember James Click? One reason he got fired is he refused to go...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Kris Bubic is out for the season with a rotator cuff strain. There’s no reason for the Astros to acquire him now.
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Getting Urias doesn’t stop the Astros from acquiring Correa, if Crane green lights it. Urias is a backup caliber player. Correa is an impact bat...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    If the Correa deal happens, it’s because the Twins are willing to eat a ton of his salary, like the Astros made the Mets do when they brought...
    Post by: DVauthrin, Jul 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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