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re: DAT: Offseason Thread - Spring Training THIS WEEK!
Posted on 12/4/18 at 2:52 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
Posted on 12/4/18 at 2:52 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
His agent is putting asany teams names in the hat as possible but there are really only 3-4 teams in on Bryce.
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Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:09 pm to Tiger Ryno
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#Astros making significant progress toward signing free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos, sources tell The Athletic. Deal is believed to be in place, pending physical.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:20 pm to bearkatag15
Wat
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:22 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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Still don’t see how we would be a realistic player money wise
Is it possible Crane says screw it, and writes a check?
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:25 pm to tiggerthetooth
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Can confirm the Astros have agreed to to a deal with C Robinson Chirinos for one year, pending physical. He played the last 6 six seasons with the Rangers.
-McFaggart
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:25 pm to bearkatag15
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Chirinos
Intriguing
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:26 pm to bearkatag15
Odd move. I don’t hate chrinos but from my understanding he graded out poorly in framing? would seem more of a platoon guy and given how they viewed stassi in the second half he’s a no go. Surprising if he’s our full time catcher
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:28 pm to Adam Banks
Yeah if he’s our backup option then it’s a great signing
If the thought process is him platooning with Stassi then we riot
If the thought process is him platooning with Stassi then we riot
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:30 pm to Adam Banks
Maybe they're opening the door for Stassi and Stubbs to compete for the job. Seems so with a one-year deal for Chirinos.
This also makes me think they are about to spend significant money on a bat, likely left-handed, while perhaps using Tucker to get a pitcher. Just spit-balling.
This also makes me think they are about to spend significant money on a bat, likely left-handed, while perhaps using Tucker to get a pitcher. Just spit-balling.
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:36 pm to Jwho77
I was thinking possibly more along the lines of they know Stassi/Stubbs ain’t it and this is a depth move?
No idea. Will be very interesting to see how next 10 days play out
No idea. Will be very interesting to see how next 10 days play out
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:40 pm to 5 Deep
Yeah, I don't think Stubbs has any chance with his build beyond backup. Stassi is JAG.
Catcher isn't that important if you are good everywhere else. That means DH, 1B and LF must be better, if Chirinos really is the top option.
Catcher isn't that important if you are good everywhere else. That means DH, 1B and LF must be better, if Chirinos really is the top option.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 3:47 pm to Jwho77
Yea chirinos isn't a bad get if we are getting more, either another catcher or some bigger bats.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 4:09 pm to Pnels08
Chirinos is kind of gross.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 4:14 pm to Jwho77
Why not just keep Maldonado?
I don’t see the point in chirinos at all.
Just a bit better bat than Marisnick.
Just a touch better behind the plate than Gattis.
I don’t see the point in chirinos at all.
Just a bit better bat than Marisnick.
Just a touch better behind the plate than Gattis.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 4:18 pm to Floating Change Up
He cant be our starter. And If he's a backup, why? Stassi is younger, cheaper and better defensively.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 4:28 pm to Lsuhoohoo
If you’re looking for an interesting insight into the Astros player development stuff, take a look at Kyle Boddys (Driveline Guy). He went on a rant about how far we are head of most, if not all teams.
Interesting stuff. I guess he worked for the Astros at one time?
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Most - if not all - MLB teams drastically underestimate just how far behind they are the Astros when it comes to a unified scouting and player development system, especially the latter with regards to investment. It is staggering how far behind the median MLB team is.
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In baseball, GMs just... ignore these things. The Astros having their pitching staff that rivals the Indians' staff, not all developed, but traded for with prospects that were NOT their #1 hitter and #1 pitcher should cause any GM to wonder just how the frick that was possible.
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Sig is the smartest person I've ever met, and I've met some brilliant people. Elias was my boss' boss when I worked there; he was great as well. But Jim Crane deserves a lot of credit. Jim made it possible for Luhnow to embark on scorched earth. To reinvent a front office.
Interesting stuff. I guess he worked for the Astros at one time?
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 12/4/18 at 4:31 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Chirinos is around league average for a starting (100 ish games) MLB catcher. Suzuki would have been a nice move with what he got from Washington but I don’t see a problem with this and don’t think it takes us out of the running for Realmuto. Chirinos>>>Stassi, I don’t know what Stassi’s numbers were after like May last year but it had to be horrific
This post was edited on 12/4/18 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 12/4/18 at 5:01 pm to Floating Change Up
I love the Chirinos move. Great value. He's better than people think. Selling the farm for realmuto is not the wise move. Land a big Of bat or goldschmidt and sign a starter.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 5:45 pm to Tiger Ryno
Well, we are either going cheap to save assets and money for a big bat or we’re settling.
Posted on 12/4/18 at 5:56 pm to Tiger Ryno
Me and Ryno agree. That’s odd.
I think the most important piece right now is a starter. I don’t like the full rotation right now.
McHugh is a perfect bullpen, long relief guy. He’s not a starter anymore. I don’t like relying on a second year guy that hasn’t pitched a full season in the majors in James. I don’t care he throws 100. That’s a great novelty and all but can he be consistent when hitters figure him out?
Starter at this point is the most important piece. I’m praying Eovaldi is signed.
I think the most important piece right now is a starter. I don’t like the full rotation right now.
McHugh is a perfect bullpen, long relief guy. He’s not a starter anymore. I don’t like relying on a second year guy that hasn’t pitched a full season in the majors in James. I don’t care he throws 100. That’s a great novelty and all but can he be consistent when hitters figure him out?
Starter at this point is the most important piece. I’m praying Eovaldi is signed.
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