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    Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros

    The Astros are not the Dodgers. As we have all seen, a bad $20M contract seriously hurts the Astros. A bad $20M contract to the Dodgers just...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Jan 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros

    Completely disagree 1) Correa filled the single biggest need and 2 of the top 3 this team had at the deadline last year. They had no clubhouse...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:30 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Unless the Astros have changed their ideology about Yordan in LF this offseason, I am confident he can be expected to start about 1/3 of all his...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Solid and well thought out post. I still think the best option is playing Yordan more in LF and keeping everyone. My next option would be to...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros

    That has been an absolute 100% certainty for at least 2 years.
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:16 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I like to play this card game calked "Play 9" Without boring you too much the idea is to draw cards and replace your down cards with lower...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    I think you are both bring extremely hopeful. Several owners are hell-bent on a salary cap and the player's are steadfastly against it. I hope,...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Astros starting Rotation 2026

    Chandler Rome has stated it on his podcast multiple times.
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Astros starting Rotation 2026

    It has been reported that the Astros do not have confidence that Blubaugh can face a lineup multiple times consistently. Couple that with the...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I hope I'm wrong. I hope my post ages as one of the stupidest this site has seen in a while. As for following this franchise - Joe Sambito was...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2026 Astros Minor League Thread

    The thing that stands out is that Melton has (had) the best strike-zone in the system and he strikes out as much as he does, what does that say...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    Astros starting Rotation 2026

    I realize this is a realistic and legitimate option as well as one they may be considering, but it is also a perfect example of what I hope does...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    I agree with all your player evaluations. I simply don't think Joe Espada and Dana Brown will put the best players on the field ahead of other...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 26, 2025 in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros Offseason

    Its simply a matter of perspective and opinion. Would I like him to be the starting 1B, 3B, or DH? - YES. Do I want him to sit on the bench 2-4...
    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 26, 2025 in forum: Houston Astros
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    Astros starting Rotation 2026

    Post by: IdStrosfan, Dec 26, 2025 in forum: Houston Astros