Biggest offseason priority outside of resigning Astros?

Won 103 games and made it to the ALCS but underwhelmed. Yall are some picky ass fans.

 

Clayton Kershaw might be a free agent this offseason and the Dodgers may not want to pay. He is from Texas. Go out and get him.

 

Yeah, agree. After Tucker and Whitley we've still got guys like Alvarez, Bukauskas, etc. Would really hate to let go of Martin as I really love him but this is the one trade I'd be okay with that. Elite two-way catchers with all five tools do not grow on trees. It would address our need at catcher AND significantly bolster our hitting lineup. I do believe we need to make a big splash to help us next year.

 

I want a real power bat, even if its a one year type deal. Are there any aging vets that can still mash but not very good in the field that want a one year deal?

 

Nelson Cruz is the guy I can think of who checks all those boxes. Not super big on getting him but not opposed either, I guess.

 

I don't want the Astros to pay either.

He is a great pitcher of course but the kind of money/years he will be looking for can be franchise crippling.

 

Wait... it was the fans' fault?

Losing to a 108-win team that is probably going to win a World Series is... embarrassing? They have the best pitcher and position player in baseball on their roster; by MVP vote, they may very well have the top 2 position players.

And, FYI, the Astros stomped the **** out of Boston... let's see... Oh, that's right: 12 months ago. Now I see why you'd rather focus on 50 years rather than, you know, one year - it undermines your entire reason for being in this thread.

Who are you screaming this "no ****" nonsense at, exactly?

 

More offense. From any position we can get it. Too many holes this postseason.

Altuve may need surgery so he may not be in top shape next year. Nor Correa.

So a reliable DH. And 2 veteran consistent bats to plug the holes in the hitting line-up.

 

Interest in Sonny Gray? Can Strom work his magic on him? Or Yankees won't trade him to a potential playoff match up?

Anyone know if any Japanese ftee agents or potential players to be posted?

As for eovaldi, think they had interest I'm him before he went to the Sox so still might have interest.

 

Yikes brother. I feel bad for you and your cynicism.

 

Bleacherreport on Astros free agents.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2798384-best-landing-spots-for-top-mlb-free-agents#slide6

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What about health concerns with Eovaldi?

 

How about signing Adrian Beltre to a one year deal to DH and play the occasional 3b. A tough vet who can still hit.

 

Goldschmidt would make the Sox and Yankees wet themselves

 

Offseason priorities should be tied to 2018 shortcomings. When I think about the regular season and the playoffs, unlike the last few years, there are no glaring weaknesses in a broad sense like offense, defense, pitching, ect. (IMO).

In a more specific sense, surely certain players may come to be deemed expendable and others not. Certain positions as well. But I think its probably obvious we are not going to plug a superstar FA into every weakness, even if we could afford to.

So it seems it might be a wait and see. See who becomes available. See if someone emerges out of the winter games. See who demands a trade. See who has offseason surgery. And so on.

I do think there is somewhat more need/motivation than last year to at least do one big deal in the winter. More likely doesn't mean it will happen though.

 

How bad is his health? Prior to signing Morton, he was always getting injured but it didn't stop them from signing him. I guess the interest in him could have been just for a rental and not for a full season/multi years. I guess it depends on what they feel.


Other random thoughts in my head.

Another catcher option is Salvy Perez. Royals might entertain the idea of trading him. He knows what it takes to win. Good numbers, good leader? Might cost just as much as Realmuto, maybe a little less. Not sure if he's good on defense though. Anyone know?

Some said Goldschmidt. Would you rather....
A)just him for good prospects and picks or
B)him and Greinke but for much lesser prospects because of the contracts? Although not sure how Greinke would fit in the lockerroom.

Morton said he wants to stay. Do you give him a fat raise for all he's done and throw a qualifying offer which he'll probably accept. Or be cheap and not. Offer him more than what he's making now but less than the qualifying offer? Although that's an insult and could possibly piss him off. He signs elsewhere and we don't get a compensation pick.

Someone said Beltre. Honestly I think he stays in Texas or retires. But maybe he can be convinced.

 

The “All-In for 2019” roster:

Trade Alvarez, C Martin, Stassi, and Bukauskas for Realmuto
Trade C Perez, AJ Reed, Derek Fisher, and Bryan Abreu for Goldschmidt, Greinke, and $10M
Sign Maldonado, Morton, and Zach Britton
Dump Smith for lotto prospects

CF Springer
3B Bregman
2B Altuve
SS Correa
1B Goldschmidt
C Realmuto
RF Reddick
DH Gurriel
LF Tucker
Bench: Maldonado, Marisnick, White
Rotation: Verlander, Cole, Greinke, Morton, McHugh
Bullpen: Peacock, Devenski, Harris, Rondon, James, Pressly, Osuna, Britton

 

Man. Wtf is that? Health wasn’t bad? Do you even comprehend the ignorance you’re spitting out? One measly title???? **** off with your self righteous sorry ass.

Winning that title was the greatest sports moment for most Houston fans life to date. Not to mention the catastrophic weather event that destroyed so many people lives a few months prior.

That’s the greatest Cinderella story I’ve witnessed in my lifetime. A team bringing pride to a city that just went through hell. You sound like a guy that needs a reality check by a fist or two.