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  1. punkoholic liked Buck Turgidson's post in the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    The biggest thing MLB could do to even things out (without a salary cap and floor, we can dream, right?) is to pool all (and I mean ALL)...

    Jan 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM

  2. punkoholic liked CisBuds4U's post in the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    Walter and Blanco are also in the mix and Wesnieski should be bsck - any of these guys could slot in. Pretty deep pitching bench

    Jan 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM

  3. punkoholic liked Buck Turgidson's post in the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    I'm still highly intrigued by the idea of a Roger Clemens-like deal for the 2nd half of the season.

    Jan 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM

  4. punkoholic replied to the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    Possible?? Probably not with money tight and have other needs. But then again Crane loves him so who knows lol. But.... 1)Brown 2)Imai...

    Jan 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM

  5. punkoholic liked Nook's post in the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    While there is some risk with the pitchers added, the total cost is low and the upside is quite high. I was told they will still talk...

    Jan 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM

  6. punkoholic liked Jake Tower's post in the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    Will he be Imai-zing?

    Jan 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM

  7. punkoholic liked Buck Turgidson's post in the thread [Official] Astros Offseason.

    Sweet So much for the "Japanese players will never sign with Houston" canard

    Jan 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM

  8. punkoholic replied to the thread Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros.

    The guy who said he wants to join a team and help them take down the Dodgers. Not be the one who joins them. So excited to have a...

    Jan 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM

  9. punkoholic liked Rockets34Legend's post in the thread 2026 Astros Minor League Thread.

    [MEDIA]

    Dec 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM

  10. punkoholic liked raining threes's post in the thread [Official] Astros Offseason.

    If it was me I would sign Giolito (What's his injury history look like last yr?) and trade for one of the Cards OF.

    Dec 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM

  11. punkoholic liked No Worries's post in the thread [Official] Astros Offseason.

    Just a WAG on my part but the MLB FOs with money to spend may have their doubts wrt Imai ... or he would be signed by now ... but WTF do...

    Dec 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM

  12. punkoholic replied to the thread [Official] Astros Offseason.

    Hard to say. You never know how Japanese pitchers will do once they come to the MLB. Yamamoto turned out well but Sasaki struggled. If...

    Dec 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM

  13. punkoholic replied to the thread [Official] Astros Offseason.

    How's the grocery prices in Houston? Apparently he was in LA and was shocked at the prices in America (yes, it was in LA. Isn't lots of...

    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM

  14. punkoholic replied to the thread Astros starting Rotation 2026.

    Update...he retired

    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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