SoCalTiger

Maybe but Issac could play first..interesting...

As for Bregman Boras is probably using us as a prop but the fact is I keep checking the internet too damn much to see if we got him not even knowing if I want him 🤣😆

I Loved watching Aurelio play. Just like you said he would just load up, wait and unload his cannon. What an impact him and Eddie Brinkman were on the left side of the diamond defensively. That McLain trade got us a great season in 1972 with them , Hondo and the aging stars from 1968. Maybe the best year of all with Billy Martin giving the Umpires hell. What fun.

I also never knew that. Makes sense. Thanks.

So the Boston front office is against Bregman, Cashman has been calling Houston cheaters and NY insiders say no way on Bregman That leaves Houston who wants five years and Toronto. Would we then have a window at 7 years 189 and if so should we ?

So far this off season has me a bit bummed out.

TB. Grrrr

Especially since they DFA Badoo and Englert still on 40.

Hope Workman gets sent back

Excellent.

"In Harris we Hope"

I now feel better. Thanks.

Good point and I think he has strong numbers in Citi field as well. Or maybe he prefers the National League or Cohen will keep adding players.

Why leave the Yankees for essentially the same money ? Legacy must not matter at all I guess.

True but we don’t have to trade him for an established third baseman. That can come in a separate deal. Maybe a real good pitching prospect equally rated.

If Ha-Seong-Kim's right arm heals 100 % and he can play short I would go four years for him since he could be our shortstop until McGonigle is ready and at worst be a super upgrade for McStinky. But will his arm heal ? If he an't play shortstop we do not need him. Again I see him returning to SD on a one year prove he's ok deal. Or LA snagging him.

You are correct as usual I wouldn’t have any problem trading Jung. In fact given the high rating he has I would be inclined to trade him soon before he exposes himself more as an over rated prospect by playing in the show. In hindsight, which even blind squirrels are good at, we could have gotten a nice haul for Torkelson after his 30 homer season. Easy to say I know but back to Jung he might bring us a player who fits our needs better. Indecision is a losing proposition.

Your observation is astute as always and for my limited and humble evaluation I agree. My opinion is not fair because he just screams linebacker to me and not an agile defender. Limited range and arm without the foot speed for the outfield and too short for first base. I doubt the current admin would have drafted him. He has a good eye and seems like a “baller” but unless he starts slamming home runs I’m not feeling it perhaps unfairly and incorrect.

Agree with this.

Let's hope not. Kevin McGonigle is our BEST minor leaguer in my book. I'm betting he handles shortstop just fine and Rainer plays third. Clark, McGonigle,Greene, Carpenter, Briceno, Liranzo, Keith, Rainer and Meadows 1-9. Nobody gets traded to disturb this. They rest can all be bartered. 2027 mid season latest for all to be activated. Something to be hopeful for. In the meantime let's get some 1 to 2 year veterans to keep us in the playoffs.

everybody but Hamm or Lee would be great but probably not that simple although they are saving $$ Thanks.

What are the Cubs looking for in return ? Who do you think it would take to get him ?

He should take it. The ballpark fits him and he seems comfortable being an Astro and they are a winning organization. Plus no State taxes.

I've always liked Kim but it's dicey due to his right shoulder injury might limit his effectiveness on the left side of the diamond. I guess it's a low cost gamble.

Haha 🤣 you’re welcome. Agree Arenado at first is a nonstarter. I think it only works short term in an emergency if during the season Tork bombs out and Jung blossoms at third beyond our greatest expectations.