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Dubon will be in there.
1B was the biggest priority. Verlander would be a nice bonus.
The numbers are probably going to be higher once the time comes. It will be interesting to see what other things need to be addressed once the...
Altuve made it all the way through Arb before he signed his 7 year deal. That was the longest contract the Astros have ever given. Bregman made...
I agree in theory, although when you have a large amount of core players, you have to choose, and that choice is often which players will settle....
A problem I see with this is that currently Tucker only counts against the AAV for a bit over 6M. If he was given an Alvarez type extension, his...
If Crane thought this way he would be locking up Peña already. It’s not the Astros philosophy.
I agree, but I’ll say this—almost every trade feels to one fan base like a deal was lopsided. It’s rare that an actual trade occurs AND merits...
I’m saying that if the Astros front office pays that much for those 3, they haven’t done their job of negotiating and making wise decisions.
All 3: Verlander a year too long (and 2 years at 40/per is already a lot of risk). Contreras doesn’t have the defense for 20/per. Bell a...
That would be a massive overpay.
I do not like the Astros return in that scenario.
Josh James was non-tendered. I also have high hopes for the others you mentioned.
My opinion: Hensley has earned a spot based on 2022 performance. Lee struggled in his first attempt. I’m ok with giving him a chance in Spring...
It feels like if Crane wants Verlander badly enough, Verlander is likely going to go that much over the tax.
@Nook what do you think FA spending will be like without an official GM in place? Does Crane go crazy or do we keep our conservative spending...
Yeah, that is where most fans go that don’t want to see Yuli and Maldy on the team. My concern is the opposite direction—why pass up value due to...
I’m not sure it’s favorites as much as it is x-factors and gut feel. With Dusty, who is to say what he will believe and feel next year.
2022 (min 350 PA) Maldanado WRC+ 70 (21st/24 C) Maldanado WAR 0.5 (16th/24) Maldanado xwOBA .253 (24th/24) Yuli xwOBA .271 (38th/39 1B) Yuli WAR...
