Backe headed for surgery

Major · Jul 10, 2009

Big Shot Bob said:

Everytime that a team like the Cardinals, Cubs and Rangers go for someone with question marks all over them but a chance to reap high rewards, it makes me hate Drayton more and more for not even considering those types of players.
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How well has that strategy worked for the Cubs and Rangers?

MadMax · Jul 10, 2009

Big Shot Bob said:

I agree and the point I'm trying to make is that the more that Houston fans buy into his Good Old Boys showcase, the more likely he is to keep making the same mistakes over and over again.

In response to that other dude. I honestly don't give a damn if they are a cancer or a choir boy. That shouldn't matter in the scheme of things. If a player wins then they win. Its just ridiculous that we avoid that sort of player all together though. And what makes me sick is that this dude led the league last year in home runs allowed and had a sky high ERA and we decided to give him a million dollars this year. That would be like giving your worst salesman a nice fat bonus just because he's from your neighborhood. I mean its a business, if he's underperforming consistently for 3 years, he needs to go.

I've been an Astros fan for some 20 odd years, and seen them be successful for only two of those years despite having talented teams. Everytime that a team like the Cardinals, Cubs and Rangers go for someone with question marks all over them but a chance to reap high rewards, it makes me hate Drayton more and more for not even considering those types of players. I wouldn't compare the Texans to the Astros at all by the way. Completely different sports with completely different player issues. You don't have baseball players involved in murders, gambling, fighting and the other crazy ***** that football players get into.
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if you're jealous of the Cubs and Rangers and criticizing Drayton and the Astros relative to them...you MIGHT be missing the big picture.

RunninRaven · Jul 10, 2009

We avoid shady character guys altogether? Remember Carl Everett? The Astros were the reason his character was repaired enough to continue his career. His rep was not good coming out of New York. Derek Bell wasn't exactly the most pleasant guy all the time either. Billy Wagner could be a real jerk as well, but they kept him for a long time.

What are some examples of guys that the Astros didn't go after that you are quite convinced was because of character issues?

juicystream · Jul 10, 2009

Major said:

How well has that strategy worked for the Cubs and Rangers?
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It hasn't even worked out that great for the Cardinals. Pujols is the reason they've been good, and the combination of Dave Duncan/Tony Larussa.

BrooksBall · Jul 10, 2009

juicystream said:

It hasn't even worked out that great for the Cardinals. Pujols is the reason they've been good, and the combination of Dave Duncan/Tony Larussa.
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Speaking of Duncan, is this guy some kind of magician? Joel Piniero is looking like an ace recently.

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