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2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Snake Diggit, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. Wulaw Horn

    Wulaw Horn Member

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    It’s the point I was making some time ago that if the Astros wanted to suck for 2 years (the obviously can’t do that this year) that wombat you could part our roster out for would be pretty absurd. Well, until Yordan and some other guys got hurt.
     
  2. Castian Crew

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    DJ LeMahieu looks to be available. Can't play third but would be better at 2nd than Rodgers.
     
  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I don't know how much of his salary they would eat but I would mind if we can stay below the tax.
     
  4. Redfish81

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    If he is waived you only owe him the prorated share of the league minimum. I doubt anyone is taking on much of his contract in a trade.
     
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  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Is that how it works. I thought if a vet clears waivers, he is free agent and can negotiate anything he wants.

    Since DJ qualifies for a no trade clause, he can dictate the team they can trade him to. He can force a trade to the Astros because it's better to have someone eat part of his salary and get something from us than nothing at all.
     
  6. Genericbaseballfan

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    Vets can sign for whatever they want, but anything they make gets subtracted from what their previous team pays them. So getting paid more than minimum doesn't net them anything unless some team pays them more than their original contract, which never happens.
     

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