[Official] Astros Off-Season

I sense he is close to a lock for opening day, but has to show something by May 1 when the rosters go back to normal (13 pitcher maximum.) By that time, we'll have a much better idea of who is performing and who and how many get injured. I doubt he can be optioned to the minors without his consent unless there is a provision in his contract.

 

in random front-office news:

 

Random- but VERY good news nevertheless. Played a huge role in scouting Yordan, Yuli, and many others

 

This dude has had the most bizarre career path. Seems like a great role for him.

 

Great news but really weird. He was only gone for 2 seasons.

 

Perhaps some loyalty to Luhnow?

 

Justin Upton designated for assignment, would not mind if the team looked into acquiring him. Looked good so far this spring.

 

Astros have less margin for error this season than in past years…hopefully we can avoid the injury bug and our star players show out and show up…it’s a long season but our 13 man offensive unit has taken a hit. Fingers crossed, not panicking but it’s hard to ignore that our depth looks more suspect now than it has since around 2015 or so

 

Looks like Bielak, Abreu, and, yes…Baez, made the club

 

While this is true, I really believe the 2022 opening day roster is on par with the opening day rosters of 2015-2017 and 2020-2021. 2018 had such a stacked rotation and 2019 was one of the most talented rosters in MLB history. But this roster has about as many questions as most of the other contending teams of the Crane era. And unlike the 2020 and 2021 teams, this year features more financial flexibility and possibly even more tradable prospects.

 

Just checking out last years opening day active position roster:
Starters

Altuve 2B - same
Brantley LF - same
Bregman 3B - same
Tucker RF - same
Correa SS - gone
Alvarez DH - same
Gurriel 1B - same
Straw CF - gone
Malonado C - same

Bench

McCormick OF - same
Robel Garcia IF - gone
Castro C - same
Diaz IF - same

New

Pena - SS
Siri - OF
Goodrum - Utility IF/OF

I don't see much difference in depth. Goodrum/Garcia ?

 

I'm all over Upton if money is reasonable... Meyers being out and Siri unproven does it for me... Not seeing a downside other than some player development taken from younger guys...

 

Siri is on the roster because he can play CF. Upton does not

 

At the deadline there could be five serviceable center fielders to sort through. Trading one could be a nice move.
Leon
Meyers
McCormic
Siri
Brinson

 

#FreeUpton

 

Has their payroll increased or decreased this off-season?

 

But have they kept their players?

 

No trolling, but nice try at deflecting and not answering the question.

 

I'm glad he's brought back most of the Luhnow guys. What I don't like is the fact that he hasn't been supplementing Luhnows guys. More especially after letting Correa/Springer walk. It's not just those guys either. It's letting guys like Graveman walk.

 

They have re-signed Brantley and Verlander as free agents. They've extended Pressley, Altuve, Bregman, Yuli, McCullers and Maldonado.