I think you will see a trend of teams trying to limit pitchers to 150 innings.

The trick will be getting the aces to buy in on the trend as it relates to compensation, championships, and longevity of career.

The Astros had the luxury of having their most innings pitched from a guy who didn't even make the playoff roster. But we didn't have a pitcher w more than 150 maybe outside of Verlander.

If the Astros sign a significant SP to a multi-year deal, the writing is on the wall that Keuchel will not be re-signed.

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Posted by 5 Deep

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:04 pm to TigerChief10

World Series odds after Stanton trade. Guess Vegas is expecting Boston to spend big?

Can’t believe the Cubs are that low

Los Angeles Dodgers +475
New York Yankees +500
Cleveland Indians +650
Houston Astros +700
Boston Red Sox +950
Washington Nationals +1000
Chicago Cubs +1050
Los Angeles Angels +2000
New York Mets +2300
Arizona Diamondbacks +2300
Seattle Mariners +2600
St. Louis Cardinals +2800
Milwaukee Brewers +3000
Tampa Bay Rays +3300
Toronto Blue Jays +3500
Colorado Rockies +4000
Atlanta Braves +5000
San Francisco Giants +5000
Chicago White Sox +5000
Baltimore Orioles +6000
Minnesota Twins +6000
Texas Rangers +6500
Cincinnati Reds +6500
Miami Marlins +7500
Kansas City Royals +7500
Oakland Athletics +8000
Philadelphia Phillies +8000
Pittsburgh Pirates +9000
San Diego Padres +10000
Detroit Tigers +20000

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Posted by 5 Deep

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:06 pm to wahoocs

quote:
If the Astros sign a significant SP to a multi-year deal, the writing is on the wall that Keuchel will not be re-signed.

Him signing with Boras yesterday was pretty telling imo

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:07 pm to wahoocs

quote:
the writing is on the wall that Keuchel will not be re-signed.

Absolutely. I think it’s already there and that’s fine. I don’t really want a part of a long term large money deal for him.

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Posted by papz

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:13 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler

Poor guy deserves a big money contract he's unlikely to get. When he hits the market, he'll probably be throwing 86-87 mph by then and on the wrong side of 30.

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Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:16 pm to papz

I am very curious to see what kind of deal he ends up getting next winter

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Posted by RollDatRoll

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 2:38 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler

Profar for Harvey is apparently getting discussed.

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Posted by GeauxAggie972

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 4:29 pm to RollDatRoll

And to think the Rangers could have had Stanton five years back for Profar, Mike Olt and Martin Perez...Thanks JD

This post was edited on 12/11/17 at 4:33 pm

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Posted by WestCoastAg

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 4:44 pm to GeauxAggie972

its kind of crazy how what was supposed to be a franchise altering group of prospects for the rangers fell flat on its face

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Posted by 1ranter1

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 4:52 pm to barry

I’ve seen

Gardner
Judge
Stanton
Sanchez
Bird
Didi
Hicks
Headley
Torres

But I would kind of expect Bird or Didi to split up the three righties. And Frazier has to be in the plans somewhere.

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Posted by 5 Deep

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Posted on 12/11/17 at 4:54 pm to 1ranter1