Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Bregman reportedly looking for “Machado type money” but will that happen? With all eyes around the league this offseason on Juan Soto and where he will end up, everyone in Houston is thinking about one name and wanting to know where he will go and for how much. Well, it may take longer than we thought it would. Coming off the worst season of … [Read more...] about Can Bregman get the money Boras wants for him?
Off-Season Thought Experiment: The Houston Astros get Juan Soto
Imagine if both of these guys wore the same team colors? | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Not saying they could or should, but what if they did? Welcome to the “Hot Stove” season, when the main baseball action focuses on free agency and trades. For the Houston Astros, this figures to be one of the more critical off-seasons in recent memory. The status of players … [Read more...] about Off-Season Thought Experiment: The Houston Astros get Juan Soto
Astros Crawfish Boxes: November 21, 2024
Ryan Pressly | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Welcome to the Thursday Boil. Welcome to the Thursday Boil! Houston Astros News Bregman declines qualifying offer from Astros Astros dream Opening Day Lineup after free agency: Alex Bregman is back, and is joined by new faces (FS) Houston Astros Star Pitcher Could Be Trade Fit for Atlanta Braves This Offseason (SI) Scott Boras’ … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boxes: November 21, 2024
Looking at Astros Projections and Team WAR
Astros players react to Wild Card series Game 2 loss. | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images As the Astros construct their team this off-season, the projections are a good starting point We all know the challenges that the Astros face this off-season: Can they afford to re-sign Bregman, and, if not, who will play 3d base? With the payroll straining against the competitive … [Read more...] about Looking at Astros Projections and Team WAR
Reviewing the Jam-Packed 2025 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 1
Philadelphia Phillies former player Dick Allen during Phillies alumni ceremony prior to game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images With the 2024 Postseason in the books, we can now officially move on to the off-season. And one of the first orders of business will be the Veterans Committee portion of 2025 Hall of Fame voting: this … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Jam-Packed 2025 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 1