DAT Off-season Thread: YWCHA Edition

Any of y’all going to the parade? It’s 3 miles long this year

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Free Agents:
Yuli
Brantley
Montero

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I want them all back, but Yuli as a coach.

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Diaz
Castro
Vazquez

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Vazquez is gone, and I don't blame him since Maldy is still signed. Diaz is a toss up and Castro I don't want back as a player, but if he is done playing and wants to stay in the organization then there should be a spot for him.

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Pending Options (likely all free agents):
Verlander
Will Smith
Mancini

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JV needs to retire as an Astro. Mancini should be on the list of veteran 1B to replace Yuli, but ultimately I wouldn't be shocked if he signs elsewhere. Will Smith, congrats on two rings in a row, TYFYS.

ETA: "YWCHA Edition" feels good, man.

Feels good to be champs

First domino that needs to fall is JV. If he’s back it opens up a ton of possibilities in the trade market. Should be able to get a pretty damn good bat for Urkel or Luis.

I’d like Montero back too but I bet somebody overpays to get him.

It's been 5 years I almost forgot how nice it is to win the whole thing.

Everyone going to the parade yall enjoy. Wish I was going.

Yuli was getting his shite together at the end of the year and into the playoffs, so I'm kinda on board with him coming back for a year - just keep him at the bottom of the lineup instead of the two hole that Dusty hardhead had him in for most of the season.
I want JV back. Pay that man - the only way I'd not be upset about him leaving is if he goes back to Detroit to finish out his career.
I want Uncle Mike back. Pay that man.
Mancini would be awesome - I'm on board with him staying. Not really sure what the market would be for him but I'm sure he is like Vaz and wants to play everyday. Can't blame him if he walks.

Will Smith can gtfo.

Tucker needs a long term deal. Obtaining anyone through trade or FA should be secondary to locking him down.

My recommendations/predictions (probably not worth a dam)

Free Agents:
Yuli-will be offered 1 year deal, same $$. Will turn down if anyone else out there offers a 2 year deal
Brantley-gone
Montero-gone
Diaz-gone
Castro-retires
Vazquez-Astros will make an offer but someone else will get by overpaying

Pending Options (likely all free agents):
Verlander-offer 2 year deal for similiar money now ($20-$25 mil per year) but don't seriously pursue
Will Smith-gone...we hardly knew you
Mancini-gone, especially if Click is gone

Astros need to save their $$$ to sign Yordan & Tucker to long term deals. I would not be surprised nor sad if Tucker ultimately walks

Happy Thanksgiving to all the DATers and the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros