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10 Dec 2015 23:06:25
Okay I'll throw something out there. Houston will acquire a starting pitcher either by trade or free agency. I think Drew Smyley of Tampa Bay or Carrasco or Salazar of Cleveland fits the bill. Michael Feliz, Jon Singleton, and Jake Marisnick gets one of those? If not, sign Leake or Gallardo.
1.) 11 Dec 2015 00:05:08
Giants inquired about Carrasco and Salazar and the asking price was Brandon Belt and Joe Panik.
I'd imagine they'd want 2 young, MLB guys with high value from Houston as well. think: Gomez and Springer.
As far as Mike Leake goes, I'd imagine he stays in the NL. Besides, he relies heavily on his defense and Houston's defense is less than stellar (19th in baseball last year) .
2.) 11 Dec 2015 00:38:26
For any of those guys, a good young MLB player should be it.
3.) 11 Dec 2015 01:35:17
It should be, but Cleveland wants more than just one guy. That being said, Houston has to add more, WAY more.
4.) 11 Dec 2015 02:54:30
Want does not equal reality.
5.) 11 Dec 2015 04:21:40
That's true, but they aren't going to ask for two premium MLB players from one team and a bunch of lottery tickets from another.
10 Dec 2015 01:13:20
I'm calling it. Ken Giles to Houston for Vincent Velasquez, Michael Feliz, Derek Fisher, and Tony Kemp.
1.) 10 Dec 2015 01:39:01
somewhat close.
24 Nov 2015 06:54:03
Houston Astros acquire RP Ken Giles from the Philadelphia Phillies for P Michael Feliz, P Asher Wojciechowski. OF Derek Fisher, and IF Tony Kemp.
1.) 24 Nov 2015 06:59:04
I am a big fan of Ken Giles, but I'm not sure I'm this big of a fan of Ken Giles.
Seems like an overpay.
2.) 24 Nov 2015 07:07:56
I think Appel and Fisher would do it.
3.) 24 Nov 2015 11:58:17
Some of you really have a boner for Giles.
4.) 24 Nov 2015 13:16:41
To much for Giles.
5.) 25 Nov 2015 03:43:11
I think the price for Giles will be high because of the team control before he is eligible for free agency. Frankly I don'y think Kemp, Wojciechowski, and Feliz have no future in Houston. Fisher, maybe because they could lose Gomez after next season. But defensively he is limited to LF and the OF cupboard is far from bare for Houston. Feliz shows flashes but is a ways off. Houston will not be hurt that much to lose those guys.
30 Jul 2015 06:36:22
Houston Astros acquire Tyson Ross from San Diego for Domingo Santana, Tony Kemp, and Adrian Houser.
25 Jul 2015 01:11:45
Houston Astros acquire Jake McGee from Tampa Bay for Jonathan Singleton, Teoscar Hernandez, and Adrian Houser.
1.) 25 Jul 2015 16:38:20
Houston is giving up way too much for a closer.
2.) 26 Jul 2015 04:40:50
What about that package for Boxberger?The way I see it is that my Astros' bullpen could use a younger,although experienced bullpen arm in the back end.McGee or Boxberger would fit that bill and would have some team control for the near future I think.Also Houston is going to have to move some prospects and get something in return or risk losing them in the rule 5 draft and get nothing in return.
3.) 26 Jul 2015 04:42:54
Also wanted to add I don't think any of those 3 guys really have a future with the Astros.Houston has so much depth it wouldn't hurt to lose any of those three.
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02 Feb 2016 06:25:12
With the Yankees losing Greg Bird for the year I say they now sign Pedro Alvarez.
1.) 02 Feb 2016 12:53:32
They have already stated they will not sign any major leaguers to replace him. Bird was going to be in Triple A and they will look for a replacement there.
2.) 06 Feb 2016 03:39:10
Ike Davis is possible.
10 Dec 2015 10:27:50
For Clark K and Natedub. You both gave me a lot of grief with my trade proposal for the Astros to get Ken Giles from Philadelphia. I was accused of "posting stupid stuff" and was even accused of really being Crazysull. I listed untouchables in the Houston organization and I was blasted because I said they were untouchable. I was blasted because I "wanted to win the trade". I was told that another GM would not even speak to me without including one or more of those untouchables. I was accused of trying to fleece the Phillies. Well it feels good to be vindicated. I got the guy I wanted and didn't give up any of my untouchables (which you both claimed would never happen) . I say I won the trade and it feels great!
1.) 10 Dec 2015 13:10:20
no one likes a gloater, Craig. I don't remember what you proposed, but I do remember the backlash. The thing about it is you seem to care more about winning a trade than making your team better. Which shouldn't be the case. You were compared or called Crazysull because your proposal seemed to be something he would post and then you defended it just like he would. We do believe that he has several accounts on here. Next I don't like how you we, you aren't apart of the team or the organization. We, us, and ours to me implies you own something. No one on here is apart of the team and shouldn't be using those terms.
2.) 10 Dec 2015 15:40:19
Woo hoo, you won, want a cookie?
Must be a first based on your need to gloat in a long-winded post.
3.) 10 Dec 2015 18:58:29
Just listen to your selves. Don't like a gloater. But you guys get to say a lot of crazy things and insult some people acting like you guys are experts. I admit I've seen some crazy things on here (especially Crazysull) who maybe deserves some bashing. But I'm a new guy who came on here and proposed a trade involving my Astros that I thought was solid and made a lot of sense. It turns out I was basically right and some of you guys were wrong and they can't handle it. And really anyone thinks that the Giles trade doesn't make the Astros better? /.
4.) 10 Dec 2015 19:01:26
Like said in a previous post. When I propose a trade I'm Acting as if I'm the Astros GM.
5.) 10 Dec 2015 19:04:43
Insult? Its called criticism.
6.) 10 Dec 2015 19:23:35
Once again, you're gloating. As I said before, it's becoming obvious you aren't right very often, otherwise, you wouldn't be as obnoxious about this.
You were right, we were wrong. Run along now.
And I'll add to Batman's statement, we criticize posts, because, quite frankly, 99% of them are absolutely putrid and asinine.
7.) 10 Dec 2015 20:00:06
Also, this isn't 4th grade. We don't need to play "make believe GM". Just post a trade.
8.) 10 Dec 2015 22:53:36
Okay I'll drop the issue after this. I'm not right very often? This was only the first or second time I've posted.4th grade "make believe GM"? Actually guys plying make believe GM is the right way to participate in this forum. For a proposed trade to make sense people should put themselves in the role of a GM and give some thought of these proposed trades. That is really the correct way to do this.
9.) 10 Dec 2015 23:58:08
"This was only the first or second time I've posted"
Never mind the handful of posts that show up when I click your name and see the history. Nice try, though.
10.) 11 Dec 2015 00:53:49
I believe natedub is saying that it appears other than on hear you are never right at everything around. And you have posted more than two or three times.
11.) 11 Dec 2015 01:39:29
What I'm saying is that if he were right more often, he wouldn't have the need to gloat.
That he's gloating proves to me everything I need to know.
02 Dec 2015 17:35:23
I've been thinking about this. When It was announced that Dallas Keuchel won the Cy Young Award I think Drew Smyley of the Rays was with him. They are good friends and I think were roommates in college. Keuchel has expressed that he feels it would be great to have Smyley as a teamate once again. Astros also need a closer. What about an Astros deal with Tampa Bay for Smyley and Boxberger. What about Jonathan Singleton, Mark Appel, Michael Feliz, and Jake Marisnick for those two?
1.) 02 Dec 2015 18:18:26
To much for them.
2.) 02 Dec 2015 18:44:14
It seem the price is a bit high, but is it really? Houston would receive two proven ML pitchers who have a track record. One being a second lefty in the rotation. Another a closer that they really need. They give up three players that are unproven with no track record and a fourth outfielder who really would not receive much playing time and can be replaced by Andrew Aplin. Houston can then move one of Feldman. Fiers, or Velasquez and still have starting depth. Also still have Strailey and Wojochowski in AAA.
3.) 02 Dec 2015 19:05:19
I know but do they really want to trade Apple? I doubt it. I think they should include someone else instead of him if they were smart.
4.) 02 Dec 2015 20:50:35
I agree, but I would trade Appel before Bregman, Reed, Cameron, Kyle Tucker, or Francis Martes. Yes I would hate to lose Appel but the Astros have sufficient starting pitching depth to withstand that. Maybe Velasquez instead. Depends on who Houston values more.
5.) 03 Dec 2015 01:10:18
I think the rays would take this deal but the don't really need marisnick.
6.) 03 Dec 2015 04:23:37
I thought about that. Maybe the Rays would prefer a prospect who may me a couple of years away such as Derek Fisher or JD Davis.
25 Nov 2015 04:17:13
As an Astros fan i would like to make a few points. First of all I think it's quite clear the #1 priority is acquiring a closer. The options would be Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman, Ken Giles, Arquimedes Caminaro, and the combo of Brad Boxberger or/and Jake Mcgee. I would not give up much for Chapman because his impending free agency. My target would be Giles because of his team control but any of the others would do. From the Astros standpoint I say untouchables are AJ Reed, Daz Cameron, Kyle Tucker, Francis Martes, and for the time being Alex Bregman. Reed because he is the first baseman of the future and that is a need. Cameron, Tucker, And Martes because of the upside and youth. They would be ready at a time when others are getting really expensive. We don't need them now but will in the future. Bregman will have even more value in another year or two. Any others prospects are fair game I say.
1.) 25 Nov 2015 05:42:08
So what you're saying is that no one of any value is available for trade from Houston?
Hope you enjoy one of the various free agent relievers.
2.) 25 Nov 2015 07:26:56
I get your point. Mark Appel, Colin Moran, JD Davis, Joe Musgrove, Michael Feliz, Derek Fisher, Tony Kemp, Riley Ferrel, David Paulino, Asher Wojciechowski, Akeem Bostick, Jason Martin, Andrew Aplin, Nolan Fontana, are prospects that are available as well as Jon Singleton. Remember Houston's farm system is so deep that their 10th thru 15th rated guys might be equal to many teams 5th thru 10th guys.
3.) 25 Nov 2015 13:44:34
No, you don't get my point. I was aware you left name off your post.
I loathe when people say, "we need to acquire (Player X) . " And then proceed to say all the guys who are completely unavailable.
If we were trading baseball cards, and I put my best card on the table, and you proceeded to say "not that one, or that one, or this, and oooh I like this one too much. " I'm probably going to move on and trade with someone else.
If you want upgrades, you have to leave all your options on the table, or teams won't waste their time.
4.) 25 Nov 2015 15:32:03
Natedub didn't crazysull go on and on about Red Sox prospects he didn't want to trade like a week ago? Crazysull isn't as prominent as usual and this Craig Luke guy comes back saying basically the same thing as Sull. Weird right? Could be a coincidence but both have 9 letter usernames and post stupid stuff. I've said it before Giles is worth a lot like a daz or tucker and probably Appel or Bregman.
5.) 25 Nov 2015 17:25:45
Craig could be another Crazysull alias, we have or at least I have been assuming he has multiple accounts on here.
6.) 25 Nov 2015 18:52:58
Personally I agree I think he has maybe 3 or 4, but it's hard to tell since a whole bunch of people started posting because of the offseason and most of the posts are equally bad. Who knows he might have 10.
7.) 25 Nov 2015 21:52:33
So if I say Ken Giles for Mark Appel, Michael Feliz, and Derek Fisher, that's stupid? Well good luck to the Phillies if they can get more than that. I'm trying to make a trade that benefits my team and win the trade. I get it if the Phillies hold out for more. Why don't you guys give me some scenarios where the Phillies get more from other teams. And believe me I'm just Craig Luke a new guy to this site who happens to be an Astros fan. I really enjoy the discussion.
8.) 25 Nov 2015 23:16:13
Well Crazysull no one said it was stupid it's going to take a ton more than that sorry package to get him. Phillies will get at least 1 top 100 prospect and 2 more very good prospects.
9.) 26 Nov 2015 01:57:56
Well Clark K in an above post you said I post stupid stuff. Appel is a top 100 prospect and the Astros' #2,Feliz is #6,and Fisher is #8 in a deep farm system that is definitely in the top 3 in all of MLB. I would say that meets your above criteria. One again I ask some of you guys out there tell me a realistic and better package that the Phillies could possibly get from other teams.
10.) 26 Nov 2015 01:58:59
"I'm trying to make a trade that benefits my team and win the trade. "
Thank you for blatantly ignoring the reason you make a trade.
11.) 26 Nov 2015 06:30:40
Are you saying my rational makes no sense. I'm proposing a trade that I don't think is unreasonable. Maybe I should explain myself better. I'll probably only ever propose a trade involving the Astros. I'm playing the role as GM of the Astros ( that's why I say "win the trade") . My scenarios above reflect my thoughts about my team. I get what you guys are saying. I'm saying an elite closer is more valuable to the Phillies as a trade piece because of the Phillies plan to rebuild. Hey That's my feeling of who's untouchable for Houston. I'm still waiting on suggestions of better packages from other teams that are realistic. If the Phillies can get a better deal then I would like to see it and my offer could change.
12.) 26 Nov 2015 20:50:55
Trying to make trades that benefit my team and wins the trade naturally assumes you're trying to fleece the other team.
Yes, you want the better end of the deal, but the moment a GM intentionally tries to fleece another team is the moment he never gets a blockbuster trade done.
If the Astros pull back a good amount of their trade pieces, they will have a hell of time trying to make any significant upgrades. you might see some deals, but nothing that will stop the presses or make the team much better.
13.) 27 Nov 2015 04:53:26
Bull. Three top ten prospects in a system as deep as the Astros is fleecing the Phillies? Teams try to win in trades all the time. I've seen lots of opinions from baseball analysts that say that Boston overpaid for Craig Kimbrell, who has a lot more skins on the wall than Ken Giles. I agree about the fleecing part and a GM slamming the door on another team. But I can't believe that you feel that my offer is so weak that you call it fleecing.
14.) 27 Nov 2015 15:25:04
you're problem about the Boston/San Diego trade is that no one is saying the San Diego swindled the Red Sox. The Red Sox have a ton of good prospects they could deal from every area in the field. Kimbrel is proven, Giles has been around for a limited time.
15.) 27 Nov 2015 15:27:06
Of course you want to win a trade. And no, that particular trade is not fleecing anyone. but the moment you start holding back ll your tradable pieces and assume you can get top quality players is the moment you're talking about fleecing the other team.
The Astros have to leave all their cards on the table if they want to play. As would any team.
16.) 27 Nov 2015 15:39:01
As for the Phillies trading Giles, you have to consider: a rebuilding team trading away young, controllable pieces is going to demand a lot.
I don't even like it when teams give up major pieces for relievers, but for Giles, considering his age and his talent and the Phillies' scenario, they are going to demand A LOT for Ken Giles. It will be up there with what Boston gave up for Kimbrel, if not worse, honestly.
Why else would a GM trade away young talent on a rebuilding team unless he is getting young talent that is near MLB ready as well?
If I'm Philly, here's what I ask from Houston: A. J. Reed, Mark Appel, and one mid-level POSITIONAL prospect.
They need a 1B, pitching, and a lot of help around the field and at the plate. And if Houston doesn't accept it, I tell them to enjoy giving up an equal or worse package for 1 year of Chapman or for an overpaid Andrew Miller.
28 Jan 2016 07:04:36
Every season that passes and the Indians, White Sox, and especially the A's don't make the postseason they lose another year that that could begin the process of getting to the postseason, and adding to the disenchantment of an ace pitcher who has no hopes of getting to the postseason. Then they have to sell even lower or lose them to free agency. I get your point but who blinks first?
27 Jan 2016 04:43:43
We'll see. If the White Sox have a bad season with with no hope on the horizon they could be sellers. What if Bregman has a big year and he projects a tick below Correa. Maybe a package of Bregman, Musgrove, Feliz, and one other not named K Tucker, Cameron, Martes or Reed gets it done. Also how long will Oakland go without dealing Gray. I can't see Oakland finishing better than 3rd in the division for the next 5 years. Eventually the Mets are going to have to deal one of their studs.
27 Jan 2016 04:32:17
Jason Castro could be an upgrade for quite a few teams. The market will shake itself out.
26 Jan 2016 05:30:56
I just feel that Houston has the prospects to get an elite top of the rotation guy. Such as Gray, Sale, Archer, Degrom, Strasburg. I'm saving Bregman for one of those. More than likely Bregman will eventually be moved. I think that with a big year this season his value could be super high and land a really big fish.
26 Jan 2016 05:24:02
If I were in charge I give Castro a qualifying offer. Here's why. there are very few catchers who give the total package, offense and defense. Castro, even though he isn't perfect represents an above average catcher. His value is set by the market. If he accepts the QO the Astros could do much worse. If he doesn't accept and goes elsewhere Houston gets the draft pick.
09 Jan 2016 02:03:23
I'm assuming you mean the Rangers. Or are you just looking at it from different Angles?
10 Dec 2015 22:53:36
Okay I'll drop the issue after this. I'm not right very often? This was only the first or second time I've posted.4th grade "make believe GM"? Actually guys plying make believe GM is the right way to participate in this forum. For a proposed trade to make sense people should put themselves in the role of a GM and give some thought of these proposed trades. That is really the correct way to do this.
10 Dec 2015 19:01:26
Like said in a previous post. When I propose a trade I'm Acting as if I'm the Astros GM.
10 Dec 2015 18:58:29
Just listen to your selves. Don't like a gloater. But you guys get to say a lot of crazy things and insult some people acting like you guys are experts. I admit I've seen some crazy things on here (especially Crazysull) who maybe deserves some bashing. But I'm a new guy who came on here and proposed a trade involving my Astros that I thought was solid and made a lot of sense. It turns out I was basically right and some of you guys were wrong and they can't handle it. And really anyone thinks that the Giles trade doesn't make the Astros better? /.
04 Dec 2015 06:08:03
Got to be an AL team. I say Cleveland.