[Official] Astros Off Season

Which is why I'm so glad we traded for a guy that has a sub .300 OBP away from Dever.

 

This annoys me, I will assume the kid isn't healthy because a guy picked so high would normally sign for MUCH more but if he does get healthy the Rangers got a steal. Why didn't Wade/Smith not gamble a bit here, make the signing and if it doesn't work out then its a low cost move...

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/texa...96/rangers-come-to-terms-with-rhp-barret-loux

 

I cant say I saw that coming but on the other hand, A&M guy signing in-state and team coming off a WS appearance, I'm not shocked and nor can I blame him. Oh well...I guess.

 

I feel better....

keithlaw I've been told he needs two major operations. Glad he got paid RT @Albert_Ragland: @keithlaw what are your thoughts on Rangers signing Loux?

 

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/7303128.html

 

God dangit. The Astros couldn't afford 400 k? We need all the young pitching we can get.

 

Zach Duke got designated for assignment tonight, I'm almost sure he is going to be a FAgent and refuse the assignment. This is a guy the Stros SHOULD be all over, a good pitching coach can help this guy get his act together and it wouldn't cost much at all.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-louxdiamondbacks080310

In the Diamondbacks’ eyes, Loux is damaged goods. Their medical staff’s customary MRI on Loux’s arm turned up two red flags. The first: Loux has a tear in his labrum, a shoulder injury that has ended careers. The second: Loux’s elbow, which had bone chips taken out in 2009, showed signs of eventually needing Tommy John surgery.

I would not be surprised if this is the last time we will hear Loux's name in the national media.

 

Yea, I saw the tweet from Keith Law stating he will need two major procedures...doesn't annoy me so much.

 

If I were Ed Wade, I would take a look at signing Zach Duke. He was just let go by the Pirates. Still young at 27 years old, left-handed, and almost 1000 innings under his belt in the bigs. I think he is a guy who could flourish with a change of scenery. He could compete for the 5th spot in the starting rotation.

 

Not an attack on the Zach Duke idea, but just a random question. Is it unheard of for a team to start three lefties in their rotation? I remember us having some problems with that at the end of the year last year. We already have Wandy and Happ, and I know most managers like to break up their lefties, but if you start three of them, you're not going to be able to avoid starting back-to-back lefties.

 

I don't know if it's unheard to start three lefties but if they happened to be 3 of your best 5 starters than why not? I also think that Wandy could be moved at the deadline if this team is out of contention since he will be a free agent in 2012.

 

Colorado looking for a big bat. We've got a big, fatty they can have

I wonder what we can get back from them if we take on a lot (all?) of Carlos' remaining contract?

 

Carlos Lee + 28 million

for

Delta Cleary (Single A prospect)

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2010/1/16/1253995/colorado-rockies-top-20-prospects

 

What would be the point of trading him if they were to still pay all of his contract?

 

So we could start looking forward for his replacement and so we could get decent prospects for rebuilding.

 

you're trolling the wrong league. the junior circuit has a special provision by which ****** has-beens who can only play half the game can continue padding their career statistics. perhaps we can quickly find a suitor there?

 

The more money you pay usually the better the prospects you get.

 

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/...ospect_mccarthy_drawing_wide_interest/3657203

Not sure how well he'd fit being an extreme fly ball pitcher in MMP but worth a shot, dude has good stuff just needs to stay healthy (Sound familiar?).

 

I'd be ok doing it while paying some of his contract. All is not worth it, IMO.