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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Nov 7, 2022.

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  1. H-Town Info

    H-Town Info Member

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    Dude is always at risk for injury. Has only pitched more than 112 innings once since 2017.

    No thanks
     
    #3441 H-Town Info, Dec 4, 2022
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  2. Marshall Bryant

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    Several ifs, Does JV return? What's his work ethic and clubhouse presence? Can everyone get over it? Is he comfortable coming out of the pen in a long relief role pending a need at SP?
     
    #3442 Marshall Bryant, Dec 4, 2022
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    He's a switch hitter.
     
    #3443 aristophanes34, Dec 4, 2022
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    Yeah, he's switch hitter. My fault
     
    #3444 H-Town Info, Dec 4, 2022
  5. Marshall Bryant

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    Made me look it up. Power hitting left handed and BA hitting right handed making his OPS close with a slight edge toward Left side..
     
    #3445 Marshall Bryant, Dec 4, 2022
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    Just a matter of time before we sign Aaron Judge, JV and trade for Ohtani and Trout.
     
    #3446 STR8Thugg, Dec 4, 2022
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    With the Abreu signing fixing the biggest hole in the team last year, I’m okay being patient with JV and LF/DH/backup C signings.
     
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    Probably after winter meeting
     
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  9. Marshall Bryant

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    While not likely, they are also not impossible. Even more likely is we scare some teams by discussing it.
     
    #3449 Marshall Bryant, Dec 4, 2022
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    https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...deliver-unparalleled-pandemonium/10827700002/

    The Astros, aggressive since winning the World Series with the signing of Abreu and reliever Rafael Montero (three years, $34.5 million), are strongly pursuing All-Star catcher Willson Contreras and talking to outfielder Andrew Benintendi.

    "Going into spring training, we knew we had a special team, and a special group," said Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who was the AL Championship Series and World Series MVP during his rookie season, "and then we sign Montero and add Abreu. Unbelievable. It just speaks to what the front office is trying to do, keep winning, keep that winning culture, and keep that World Series streak going."

    The Astros would like to retain Verlander, but have shown no inclination of competing with the Mets and Dodgers for his services, particularly with their deep and talented rotation.
     
    #3450 J.R., Dec 4, 2022
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    Competing with the Mets and Dodgers is one thing. But a key is not to compete with yourself because of an Agent's rumors spread though accomplices in the press.
     
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    You guys know the navy jerseys the Framber loves? Why isn't there an offwhite or cream version with rainbow trims on the sides? They would look amazing. Make it happen, Bagwell!
     
    #3452 conquistador#11, Dec 4, 2022
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    or - and hear me out - why don’t they just bring back the tequila sunrise colors and call it a day. It’s the crowd favorite uniform anyways
     
    #3453 CisBuds4U, Dec 4, 2022
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    It's kind of weird how slow free agency is in baseball. You would think that Judge and Verlander would be signed by someone by now. There are only a few teams that can afford them.
     
    #3454 rockbox, Dec 4, 2022
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    We have already upgraded at Catcher via Castro's retirement :D
     
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    He's a switch hitter.
     
    #3456 IBTL, Dec 4, 2022
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    I’d be very happy with contreras and Beni - holy Toledo
     
    #3457 CisBuds4U, Dec 4, 2022
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    Interesting retort...
     
    #3458 aristophanes34, Dec 4, 2022
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    Contreras and Benintendi make this team a OMG we have to play the Astros! Moment.



    I would love these additions
     
    #3459 SKYGODZ187, Dec 4, 2022
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    Hes better than Contreras in LF
     
    #3460 Mr.Pringles, Dec 4, 2022
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