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He came back later and retracted. The braves are NOT involved.
When asked about the Astros' most pressing needs now that a void has been filled at first base, Crane said "we have to look at the catching and...
Yep, Yadi is retiring.
I guess the Astros must be dazed and confused as well. Shrugs.
The challenge with carrying 3 catchers would be finding room for Meyers. I’d love to see him compete with Chas for CF. We would have to cut Dubon...
70 games of Contreras at DH and Maldy at C without a C3 would mean we would be without a C for injury replacement or pinch hitter replacement for...
Contreras as a 110-125 game catcher isnt a great hitter because his production is limited due to wear and tear. Contreras with a reduced catching...
If Contreras is signed there will be MANY games where Maldanado and Contreras are starting in the same lineup. That means we will have to carry...
So you dispute multiple reports that the Astros are strongly pursuing Contreras? Or you really think they are going to give him 80 games in LF?
Unique dynamics. Trying to get K Lee playing time.
2B Altuve 140 SS Pena 150 DH Alvarez 75/75 DH/LF 3B Bregman 150 RF Tucker 150 1B Abreu 140 C Contreras 60/70 C/DH LF Benentendi 85/15/10 LF/DH/CF...
Although it would only be for a part of the season, wRc+ 132 v. 70 would be massive. And i think Contreras for the 3 years following would be...
Astros GIDP leaders (on roster): Bregman 20 Abreu 19 Altuve 17 Tucker 12 Alvarez 12 I like the idea of Tucker’s speed in front of Abreu. Im sure...
3 years remain. He is not a good CF or OF in general.
The Astros are fully committed to Maldanado as the primary C for 2023. They also have plans for Lee to become the next generation and i believe...
Any new info @Nook ?
I agree. Reading the time we are in currently, it seems to make sense to go for the jugular.
It does seem like just about every option carries quite a bit of risk, doesnt it?
