DAT 4/24: Houston Astros @ the Damn Oakland A&#39;s

Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler

Member since Dec 2011

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:49 am to ShaneTheLegLechler

Also I noticed Kazmir is a free agent the last time the 2015-16 FAs were posted. If they stay out of the race for the big guns or lose out on them I think Kazmir would be a great "cheaper" option to look at. He's 31, but he's really had a resurgence with Oakland and I think Strom could do wonders with him. He's also from Houston which would help with signing him

This post was edited on 4/24/15 at 10:51 am

Posted by Prominentwon

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 10:58 am to ShaneTheLegLechler

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Great pitching matchup. I have three major sporting events I want to watch tonight between this, the Rockets and A&M-LSU, I'll have to divide my time up accordingly

PiP like a boss

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Posted by msutiger

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 11:39 am to TXGunslinger10

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Posted by LSUFanNTX

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 11:41 am to msutiger

Maybe we should let Qualls sit the next 3 out.

Posted by gotigers9204

Houston, Tx

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 11:59 am to TXGunslinger10

Dallas:30

Posted by Jwho77

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 1:41 pm to TXGunslinger10

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Keuchel vs Kazmir

Prediction: They are going to be teammates at the Juice Box next season.

Posted by TTownTiger

Austin

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 1:54 pm to Jwho77

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Prediction: They are going to be teammates at the Juice Box next season.

I hope not. He'll be 32 before next season and he hasn't posted an ERA under 3.5 in what, 8 years? And I don't see him giving much of a discount on money nor length since he knows this will be his last shot at one more big contract considering his age.

I wouldn't mind him on our staff, obviously. I just hope they are overly cautious on what they would pay him if he is considered. You can already argue that Dallas & Jabroni are better pitchers than him right now if you are looking at just last years numbers.

Posted by Jwho77

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 2:01 pm to TTownTiger

Dallas and Jabroni are top of the rotation guys. Appel is going to be a No. 3 or better. I just don't think they are going to pay the money it'll take for a Zimmerman or Price. Adding another rock solid option like Kazmir who I think can be even better under Strom makes the most sense, especially if he gives a little better deal to be in his hometown.

Do I want Price or Zimm? Hell yeah. I just don't see it.

Posted by TXGunslinger10

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 3:12 pm to Jwho77

I don't think we necessarily need a number 1 guy added. I think Keuchel is doing a fine job in that role. But I would love a solid 2 or 3 man added. One more good arm makes this rotation extremely salty

Posted by Warheel

Member since Aug 2011

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Posted on 4/24/15 at 4:55 pm to TXGunslinger10

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I don't think we necessarily need a number 1 guy added. I think Keuchel is doing a fine job in that role. But I would love a solid 2 or 3 man added. One more good arm makes this rotation extremely salty

I sorta understand the money and agent issues behind why it didnt happen but imagine of you will Rodon and his nasty slider in the rotation this year.