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re: DAT 7/21: BOS @ Astros | 7:10
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:09 am to Tiger Ryno
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:09 am to Tiger Ryno
I would be fine with trading Phillips for someone with control, just don't want to do it for someone who is leaving after the year. I don't think there's anyone in the system now is Correa level talented and untouchable, there's just a bunch of solid players like Phillips, Reed, Bregman etc
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Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:11 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Linhow is not going to trade Phillips or reed for rentals. Believe that. He will try to move kemp...santana...singleton..hoes...maybe Devinski or gregor.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:12 am to Tiger Ryno
Or Carter? Please say "or Carter."
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:12 am to Jwho77
Or carter....pleas lawd.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:21 am to Tiger Ryno
So Luhnow was on 610 this morning.
Some quotes:
I don't like the sound of that... I really hope Crane isn't going to be a cheapass.
Some quotes:
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“If we were going to trade for a player whose contract expired at the end of this year we would all have to assume that that player is not going to return,” Luhnow said. “I think that is the wise thing to do. It’s a bonus if the player enjoys being in Houston and wants to stay here but some of the names that are being discussed and some of the guys we are talking about are going to command hundred plus million dollar contracts next year. And we might not be the best team for those players, but we might be the best team for those players in the playoff run this year. We’re going to have to evaluate it player by player and really see what we have to give up and see what we are getting in return. Everything is a gamble if you go for one of these short term guys, you are going to have to give up some future potential to do it.”
I don't like the sound of that... I really hope Crane isn't going to be a cheapass.
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“My approach is that no one is untouchable,” Luhnow said of any player in the Astros Minor League system. “I’ve got to listen. We have a robust minor league system. We’ve got a lot of prospects. Different teams like different guys so I’ve got to listen to who they like and what their proposals are and see if they make sense for us.”
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 10:24 am
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:28 am to texastiger38
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“If we were going to trade for a player whose contract expired at the end of this year we would all have to assume that that player is not going to return,” Luhnow said.
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I don't like the sound of that... I really hope Crane isn't going to be a cheapass.
That's not what Luhnow is saying at all. He is saying that you have to assume a rental is nothing more than that. A rental is a free agent who can do anything he wants in the offseason so you cannot assume acquiring him will give any benefit in attempts to sign him long-term.
Example: We could match whatever anyone offers for David Price, but he may have his heart set on playing again for Maddon with the Cubs.
This post was edited on 7/21/15 at 10:30 am
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:35 am to Jwho77
It was really just the comment about the 100+ million dollar contracts that makes me leery.
I'd just hate for us to get a rental, and have a chance to match an offer and didn't because they don't want to spend the money.
Probably just flashbacks to the last ownership.
I'd just hate for us to get a rental, and have a chance to match an offer and didn't because they don't want to spend the money.
Probably just flashbacks to the last ownership.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:40 am to texastiger38
This org won't be doling out any 100 mil contracts until Correa is due his second one.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:45 am to texastiger38
I was half way listening to that interview as well. He also said something along the lines of the only "untouchables" on the big club are Correa, Keuchel, Springer, and Altuve. Everyone else seems to be fair game for the right deal.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:46 am to dhav14
My boy is making the start tonight!!! 
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:47 am to texastiger38
I hear ya. But I think that means more along the lines of them wanting to rent a Cueto or Price and then sign a more fiscally reasonable starter like Kazmir in the offseason. If they think LMJ is going to be an ace type and already have Keuchel, it makes sense.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 10:53 am to Jwho77
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If they think LMJ is going to be an ace type and already have Keuchel, it makes sense.
I can agree with that. I'm not really concerned with the pitching, (Although I'd like to add Kazmir) outside of another Lefty in the Bullpen, Thatcher needs to GTFO. We are currently 10th in Starter ERA, and 4th in BP ERA.
I think if they can get more consistency out of the offense, the team will be fine (for this year).
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:20 am to texastiger38
We have all of these guys like Feldman, Obie, Peacock, Fausto, etc. that you have no idea what to expect when they take the hill and are likely always going to be 4.50+ ERA guys. That has to change, whether it's before the deadline or in free agency.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:22 am to texastiger38
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@DAVIDPRICE14 As rough as some of the roads are in the D I LOVE these highways!!! 4 or more lanes everywhere
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@LMcCullers43 We have 4 lanes in #HTown too #justsayin
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:28 am to Lsuhoohoo
I love that him and Keuchel are actively recruiting PricePosted on 7/21/15 at 11:34 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
He is a pipe dream. He ain't signing with Houston in the off-season given what he will.command. even if he wanted to be here we aren't going to pay him his market value.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:36 am to Tiger Ryno
I forgot you have that weekly conference call with Ludlow baw
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:40 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Just got off the line with him. Interesting covers atom
..sounded like a little buyers remorse already on bregman.
..sounded like a little buyers remorse already on bregman.
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:49 am to Tiger Ryno
You're right Ryno, we will never ever spend big money on a free agent again
Posted on 7/21/15 at 11:51 am to Tiger Ryno
Zimmerman & one of Kazmir/Doug Fister/Wei-Yin Chen/Mike Leake
Outfielder deal similar to Rasmus
Best lefty reliever on the market
Call it a successful offseason and book World Series tickets
Outfielder deal similar to Rasmus
Best lefty reliever on the market
Call it a successful offseason and book World Series tickets
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