Astros Need Commitment by Clemens

Ok, thanks for the update.

 

Okay, I read through every post for 4 pages. The article was a good read, thanks for posting.

This is starting to get me excited. So many good names out there this offseason. And if we can manage do bring Willis to houston!

This is the first thread about the stros I've gotten in since our season ended. I just couldn't think about it. We ...were....soooo...close.

Anyways, I completely agree with you guys and the article. A deadline must be set in stone for Clemens. No more controling our franchise.

 

Good post. I don't think Clemens will decide before a set deadline, nor make a decision at all for Houston. And to deal with the off-season; The Astros need to make some moves. We rarely go sign big names, and this time..we need it. D-Train, Tejada, A-Rod..Go get one of them, bottom line. Want a World Series, need a strong pitcher, and a strong run producer.

Houston Astros Division Champs 08

 

Oh good lord.

Clemens, Pettitte, and Kent all say hi. And that's just off the top of my head. It didn't pan out, but Wilson was a huge stick until he disappeared in Houston.

Not that big signings aren't needed at this point; I agree with you about that.

 

Shoot, Drabek and Swindell (at least Drabek) were considered fairly big signings in Drayton's first year as owner.

I love how Drayton has acquired this big reputation as unwilling to spend any money depsite years of evidence to the contrary and a top 5 payroll this year.

 

I'm not talking about 40 year old men ending they're career, I'm talking about young talent similar to Beltran who have many years ahead of them. We've done a great job to lock Berkman and Oswalt, but it's time to bring in another strong player.

 

You're right; I forgot about Pettitte and Kent being 40 and at the end of their careers! How foolish of me! I wonder what Jeff Kent is doing this year without the thrill of October baseball?

 

I REALLY don't think the Marlins have much of a need for a 30 year-old backup OF who spent time in the minors this year and barely hit over .200. The idea that some people here think Lane has any value to the Marlins is a joke.

 

I seriously doubt Clemens will set a decision date right now. This would imply he would entertain the thought of putting up Cy Young numbers exept instead of 20 wins he would get 20 no decisions. All the while Drayton sells out every game he starts even if we're in last place. Pick up Tejada/Arod via trade and sign Soriano by promising him 2nd base after Biggio hits #3000, resign Pettite, and maybe he'll comeback for 10 million.

As for Willis, there's about 30 other teams that wouldn't mind putting him on their roster. That includes a guaranteed bidding war with Boston and New York.

 

NY and Boston can't get into a bidding war if it involves a trade. There isn't enough young, low-cost talent on either team to send the Marlins way. Perhaps the Yanks could send Wang, Cano, Cabrera, cash/whatever for Willis.

The BoSox just don't have any trade ammo.

I'm afraid Soriano would cost way too much to bring in. As a 2B with his power and speed, he should cost a pretty penny despite his inadequacies in the field.

 

Well, were gonna have to pay for a bat eventually if we want to win. Since the market is limited, we may have to overpay. However, it's either that or miss the playoffs again. Any suggestions? Trade for Arod or Tejada? One had no confidence in the clutch and the other has steroid rumors fllying around him.