2018 Astros Off-Season thread

[MassMan]

CFM signs with Rays 2 years $30 million [emoji1532]

Sad day. He will be missed.

[Chew]

Vaya con dios, CFM

[krausejmk]

I really like Uncle Charlie and sad to see him go. Hope he tears it up for the Rays

[rtp]

I think it will be interesting to watch how successful these guys that are leaving will be with their new teams in 2019.

[systemnt]

Happy cfm got paid..
Sad to see him not in htown any longer..
Hope he has success.

Dont think stros are too worried about off season grabs.. owner has stated the budget has growing room..and the late season pickups seem to be a trend they want to repeat rather than spending a wad early...
As rtp would say... trust.

[MassMan]

I think it will be interesting to watch how successful these guys that are leaving will be with their new teams in 2019.

I don't think we've made a mistake yet.

[mr. buck]

gotta think that one of the mets or indians starters will be available at the trade deadline if we need a starter because Forest not quite ready yet...

Also, there will be a team thats projected to be a playoff contender that will be under .500 midseason that we can pick up a slugger from. Craine totally committed to spending the money but in a judicious manner.

Ideally Ted will rake like he did in the minors and we will not feel compelled to look for a bat at all.

Btw a rotation of Verlander, Cole, James, McHugh, Whitley doesn't exactly stink if youre projecting post mid-season.

Biggest concerns for me are an aging Yuli and the possibility Correa's back issues are a chronic condition.

[systemnt]

Yuli will be fine... his age is not a factor. Trust me. Thats a road not to be travelled. Ever. Old cuban will continue to rake.
Carlos back issue will be something to watch for but u can bet the off season hasnt been an off season for him...
A gun at the plate and injuries to not come all at once would be something to hope for.

[rtp]

I don't think we've made a mistake yet.

I dont either. It will just be interesting if Keuchel and Morton can sustain the success with another team. Or if they will revert to what they once were.

[zztex]

So far we’ve lost 2 guys in Rule 5 draft. Riley Ferrell and Drew Ferguson

[El General]

So far we’ve lost 2 guys in Rule 5 draft. Riley Ferrell and Drew Ferguson

Fairly predictable losses and not players that were likely to hit the major league roster any time soon. Both have a decent chance to stick as the Giants OF is hot garbage and the Marlins are in full tear it down mode.

[gingib]

I don't think we've made a mistake yet.

Happy cfm got paid..
Sad to see him not in htown any longer..
Hope he has success.

Dont think stros are too worried about off season grabs.. owner has stated the budget has growing room..and the late season pickups seem to be a trend they want to repeat rather than spending a wad early...
As rtp would say... trust.

I agree. In Lunhow We Trust!!!!

CFM is worth $30 mil but that shows me they don't think he will stay healthy

[systemnt]

[RINCON]

I like it....just stay healthy.

[zztex]

I like it....just stay healthy.

Agreed 100%. Now sign Cruz to Dh