Why bother with facebook when you can buy them at any one of 30 places on Harwin? Pick up a Rolex while you're there.
If they're legit then why not just share the link? Or do you also sell stereo speakers out of the back of your van?
Harper, Marwin, Carlos Gonzalez, Gio Gonzalez, Keuchel, Span, Holliday, Moustakas, Wieters, Martin Maldonado, possibly some others of note. I could be wrong about some, it's hard to track down their agent affiliation. He got well below what was projected for JD Martinez and Arrieta last year when they signed late. Thought this was interesting: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...r-the-bryce-harper-and-manny-machado-markets/
I was thinking before you shared this article that a 3-year deal with Harper, with YR4 Option for Player, and YR5 Option for Astros might be one way to structure a contract that gives player and team flexibility and options. We would have to shed some salary, but having his bat in the heart of our line-up with give us the pop we really wanted for next season.
Never been a big Tags fan, but a good writeup on Brantley: https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/michael-brantleys-bat-has-astros-buzzing/c-303743262. Brantley is one of the best pure hitters in the game. His contract may be a steal when it's all said and done. Personally, I think he's in for a monster year in 2019. He's going to fit perfectly in our lineup. I mean, cmon: Springer Bregman Altuve Correa Brantley Gurriel White Reddick Churassi It'll be interesting to see how Hinch structures the lineup (swap Brantley and Correa?), but I'd take that over any lineup in the MLB. We are stacked. Professional hitters across the board. Plus our bench and farm are stupid strong. Honestly, 2019 could be the best Astros team ever. Luhnow is right, the state of the franchise is strong. Eno Harris wrote about how HOU's biggest need is a 1B. Fangraphs has HOU's 1B situation as the 23rd best in baseball (with Yuli at the helm). Brantley may just be the solution at 1B for HOU. It'll be interesting to see how this season plays out. It sure would be exciting if Tucker forced his way into the OF, pushing Brantley to 1B/DH, and Yuli/White to more reserve roles.
Im curious to what on the board think. Are we done and taking what we have to camp. Or will something happen before or in or durring spring training?
It struck me today that the 3 weakest everyday hitters in Houston’s lineup (Reddick, Gurriel, Chirinos) are all players on free agent contracts, 2 of which signed $50M+ contracts. Factor in that Houston’s 2 best position player prospects (Tucker and Alvarez) are already in AAA and project to replace Reddick and Gurriel, and the offense should be absolutely stacked for at least the next 2 seasons. And you never know, maybe Stubbs blossoms into an everyday caliber hitter to replace Chirinos (although I do not expect that).
I will be very surprised if they make another significant move prior to opening day. They very well could add 1 or 2 NRI relievers to compete with the young guys for the 2 unsettled bullpen spots, especially since they will have 3 40 man roster spots open up as soon as they can place McCullers, Smith, and Martes on the 60 Day IL.
Note from Fangraphs chat yesterday signaling that Tyler White might be due regression: Jeff Sullivan: Let me first say this about Tyler White — last year, there were 355 players with at least 200 plate appearances. White had the third-biggest gap between his wOBA (.377) and his expected wOBA (.324). I’m still a believer in White. He may not duplicate last season but a .260/.330/.480 line is what I expect and that’s still a legit middle of the order hitter even on a good team.
Has anyone ever ran in to him in public? I go to top golf out in Katy and have seen him there. He doesn’t look like a professional athlete.
Over last 2 years including playoffs, White has a better xwOBA than Gurriel, Reddick, Marwin, and Gattis. I'm not expecting White to be a star, but he looks like he can hit MLB pitching well enough to stick in majors.
