re: DAT: 2017 World Champions Houston Astros offseason discussion: ASTROS ACQUIRE GERRIT COLE

Give them Whitley and let's be done with it.

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Are you thinking of Carlos Gomez?

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Why yes, yes I am. I will not update the original text out of shame for half reading a post and commenting.

Let this be a lesson to all, shame bell upon me.

Astros and Gattis settle at $6.7 million, avoiding arbitration.


Also, Luhnow says it's unlikely that we'll acquire another catcher and Max Stassi will get the first shot at the backup role.

$13.6 million settlement for Keuchel.

Everybody but Jabroni, Giles, and Springer reached settlements


Jabroni files at $5M, Astros at $4.55M

Giles files at $4.6M, Astros at $4.2M

George files at $10.5M, Astros $8.5M




Kind’ve a big difference for George’s numbers. I hate when arb cases don’t get settled because I always fear it will lead to bad blood between player and the team

It’s basically the team saying they don’t think you’re worth that amount and them presenting their argument I know players understand the whole business aspect, especially seeing how Luhnow has worked over the years...but Springer is most valuable member of that locker room imo

Giles hearing:

Player's side: "Regular season!"

Team's side: "Playoffs..."

Hard to believe Astros couldn't have settled w Springer. I would think they could have went to 10 just to avoid any chance of bad blood.

And maybe they did, but Springer knows he wins in a slam dunk, regardless of his number.

Astros may have low balled it with a wink, ensuring he gets his number.

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Asked who would be the #STLCards closer if the season opened today, John Mozeliak said it'd likely be Luke Gregerson.

Hunch made an edit to Marwin’s name tent

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