Maybe edge rusher Danielle Hunter took a hometown discount after all. The Indianapolis Colts offered Hunter more money to play for a different AFC South team, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder before the veteran ultimately decided to take a two-year, $48 million deal with the Houston Texans. Hunter is a Houston native who played high school in nearby Katy, Texas. He noted in … [Read more...] about Texans DE Danielle Hunter took less money to play in Houston, per report
Archives for March 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 27, 2024
Cristian Javier | Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to the final offseason Boil. It’s the final boil of the offseason. Long live baseball! Houston Astros News Injuries & Moves: Kessinger takes part in Verlander’s live BP Justin Verlander injury update ahead of 2024 Opening Day Astros favored to win AL West division (Tyler Morning Telegraph) These … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: March 27, 2024
Did the Astros Do Enough to Keep Pace in the Wild (AL) West?
Ryne Stanek is now part of the Seattle Mariners. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Texas Rangers are defending World Champs, and the Seattle Mariners addressed some shortcomings to close the gap with the Astros. We’re all very conversant about all things Houston Astros, but how did the other four teams in the AL West change from last season? Seattle … [Read more...] about Did the Astros Do Enough to Keep Pace in the Wild (AL) West?
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in ’24-25 class
There will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years. But there are All-Star sluggers and Cy Young Award winners who could be available next offseason. Big hitters Juan Soto from the New York Yankees and Pete Alonso from the Mets are going into their final … [Read more...] about MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in ’24-25 class
Texans save $6.4M in salary cap space with Shaq Mason contract restructure
The Houston Texans have a little more salary cap space after restructuring offensive lineman Shaq Mason’s contract. While news of the decision to rework Mason’s deal came days into the free agency, the numbers weren’t clear yet. Now, it’s being reported that the Texans will have $6.4 million more in salary cap space this season after the team converted Mason’s base salary into … [Read more...] about Texans save $6.4M in salary cap space with Shaq Mason contract restructure