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Astros to pursue Edwin Encarnacion

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by rocketpower2, Nov 9, 2016.

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  1. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    He's staying with the Jays.
     
    #121 Houstunna, Nov 30, 2016
  2. Fantasma Negro

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    This is starting to feel very Tom Herman to LSU-ish
     
    #122 Fantasma Negro, Dec 1, 2016
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    We will get screwed as usual. Left at the altar....Houstons style.....
     
    #123 cwebbster, Dec 1, 2016
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  4. Zacatecas

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    I think only way Astros get screwed is if they are being used as sheer leverage to sign somewhere else, with no intention to sign with Houston. But if the negotiations are in good faith, it's just business. Encarnación has let it leak out its about total highest compensation. Astros seem to think they are in on this negotiation, so we will see...
     
    #124 Zacatecas, Dec 1, 2016
  5. Nick

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    There's only one reason for a party to leak an offer from another team... they're looking for some place else or more money (and not necessarily more money from the team that was leaked).

    This screams of being used as sheer leverage. The Astros don't leak stuff.
     
    #125 Nick, Dec 1, 2016
  6. Rowdy4Life

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    Maybe they forgot to change their passwords again.
     
    #126 Rowdy4Life, Dec 1, 2016
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  7. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    You must believe!
     
    #127 TheRealAllpro, Dec 1, 2016
  8. Commodore

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    it doesn't hurt Houston if they are being used as leverage (other than perhaps lost time)
     
    #128 Commodore, Dec 1, 2016
  9. tmacfor35

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    I don't think they are being used for leverage.

    Sounds to me like Houston is about to ink a deal.
     
    #129 tmacfor35, Dec 1, 2016
  10. rocketpower2

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    I feel as though if they were being used as sheer leverage we would be hearing about the talks by people more reputable. Agents want their message to be sent through 'truthful' reports.
     
    #130 rocketpower2, Dec 1, 2016
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    Yeah, I have a hard time believing that agents are leaking numbers to random johnny nobodies on twitter.
     
    #132 Buck Turgidson, Dec 1, 2016
  13. Houstunna

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    If the tweet regarding EE's signing means Bregman or Springer is gone, but we add a top pitcher, are you down?
     
    #133 Houstunna, Dec 1, 2016
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    Springer yes. Bergman no.
     
    #134 Rowdy4Life, Dec 1, 2016
  15. tmacfor35

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    Sign Edwin

    Trade Springer, Martes, etc for Cabrera.

    Bergman
    Altuve
    Cabrera
    Edwin
    Correa
    Gurriel
    McCan
    Reddick
    Xxx

    One can dream right? Murderers row?
     
    #135 tmacfor35, Dec 1, 2016
  16. houstonstime

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    So have 2 1B/DHs, an extra Gattis, and no one in CF?
     
    #136 houstonstime, Dec 1, 2016
  17. juicystream

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    Why do people want Sean Bergman back? He wasn't even that good in his prime. Can't imagine he'd be worthwhile in his late 40s.
     
    #137 juicystream, Dec 1, 2016
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    Marisnick would be in CF and the one hole in the lineup. That said, the team won't be acquiring 2 new 1B/DH guys.
     
    #138 juicystream, Dec 1, 2016
  19. bobrek

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    I was thinking of Dave Bergman, except he's dead. :(
     
    #139 bobrek, Dec 1, 2016
  20. houstonstime

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    I would rather not go into next season with Marisnick as an everyday starter... I want EE or Beltran along with Fowler. Then Springer, Martes, Reed, and someone else for Sale.

    CF Fowler
    3B Bregman
    2B Altuve
    SS Correa
    1B/DH EE/Beltran
    LF Gurriel
    C McCann
    DH Gattis
    RF Reddick

    Still playing with the order, but that is a pretty ridiculous lineup...

    Rotation:
    Sale
    Keuchel
    McCullers
    Musgrove
    McHugh

    Pen:
    Devinski
    Morton
    Sipp (or a better lefty somewhere)
    Harris
    Gregerson
    Giles
     
    #140 houstonstime, Dec 1, 2016
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