re: DAT 5/17: Astros (McCullers) @ Marlins (Urena), 11:10 CDT

The last couple years have changed the prospect market, with Boston, Texas and Washington giving up some huge pieces. I think we are shifting back towards contenders taking a more conservative approach and not being willing to give up their superstar kids.

I think that if it comes down to us competing with the Yankees for Cole, we should start coming to terms with Tucker having to be part of the deal. Like Adam said, Watson being included in the deal would certainly cushion the blow.

The thought of Dallas leaving is depressing. I'd hate to lose any of our young guys but I know it'll happen with every one clearing arbitration around the same time.

Whitley has gone 5 innings of 1 hit, 6K, 1 BB baseball tonight

You're not dumb

The discussion my Bregman comments stirred up in this thread after reading posters opine over the loss of Tucker is what inspired me to respond

I'm ignorant for questioning the possibility that holding on to Bregs instead of getting the missing piece for the next 2 years, at the very least, ends up costing us both short and long term.

Not saying that's the case, just posed the possibility, and made the obvious observation that he no longer commands the same potentiality he did during the Winter Meetings due to his present lack of power he showed to finish last season.

We both may be wrong, but definitely not dumb for making our educated opinions known. I've enjoyed the discussion nonetheless.

Hold up baw. You're not ignorant for suggesting it. Not at all.

We are all dumb this is the DAT dammit.

There are some who would question my seriousness, baw.

You're good people though, Jwho77

I had 24 WS tickets if Astros had made it this past year. Got 4 in Chicago. Demand was a little higher there.

I've got 2 for you if we make it this year.

What about poor Ole ryno? I got many mouths to feed.

I only care about the stros.