Sockin Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/805114765320265734 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 01:23 PM) https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/805114765320265734 Yup Source confirms: Beltran in agreement with the #Astros, one year, $16M, full no-trade clause. First on agreement: @Buster_ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMule2545 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 No Edwin now for the Stros? Or do they double down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Astros really need starting pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 01:26 PM) Astros really need starting pitching. If I'm the Astros I say to myself, "We have a window to win and need an ace. We can afford to give up Bregman and make a two year run. If it doesn't work, we can always deal Sale at the end of year 2 & recoup half or more of what we traded away" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Beltran is a half assed move. They should have ponied up for EE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I guess in theory, they can use Beltran at DH and play Gurriel and Bregman between 3B and LF. Seems like a waste to have Gattis on the bench though if Beltran were to DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:32 PM) Beltran is a half assed move. They should have ponied up for EE. It was a half assed move and it wasnt cheap either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:32 PM) Beltran is a half assed move. They should have ponied up for EE. I wouldn't be shocked if they still signed EE honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Very unlikely Bregman in play now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:52 PM) Very unlikely Bregman in play now Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:54 PM) Why? If Beltran DHs, Gurriel likely plays first leaving Bregman 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:54 PM) Why? Agreed. Beltran is a dh/occasional of at this point. I think this only increases the chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Rabbit tweeted that he heard Astros wanted Encarnacion plus Beltran or Holliday so they should still be in play for Edwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) If Beltran DHs, Gurriel likely plays first leaving Bregman 3B. Gurriel can also play 3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:59 PM) Gurriel can also play 3B I know but as the way things stand right now, I think he's slated for first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) If Beltran DHs, Gurriel likely plays first leaving Bregman 3B. Gurriel can also play 3B. I think this signing only increases the chances of Sale going to Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I'm just curious as to why anybody thinks gurriels bat would stick at first? He didn't exactly light the world up. You aren't winning with that bat at first and with that pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (ron883 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 01:02 PM) I'm just curious as to why anybody thinks gurriels bat would stick at first? He didn't exactly light the world up. You aren't winning with that bat at first and with that pitching. They're paying him and running out of positions for him. We just gotta hope Houston still adds another bat for 1B like Edwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (ron883 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 02:02 PM) I'm just curious as to why anybody thinks gurriels bat would stick at first? He didn't exactly light the world up. You aren't winning with that bat at first and with that pitching. If they have Altuve, Correra and Bregman to his right I'm sure his bat would be just fine...add in Springer's power from CF and anybody's bat can play at 1st. I think right now their biggest question could be LF. Are they content with an Aoki/Gattis split there? Beltran can't play LF much anymore and Gattis hasn't really played 1B much in his career. I honestly think signing a true C would be their best bet. C- Weiters/McCann/Gattis 1B- Mcann/Gurriell 2B- Altuve SS- Correra 3B- Bregman/Gurriell LF- Gurriell/Aoki/Gattis CF- Springer RF- Reddick DH- Beltran/Gattis Wouldn't want to face that lineup...if I'm their GM I'm moving AJ Reed, Paulino, and Martes for the best SP I could get and not messing with those hitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 02:05 PM) They're paying him and running out of positions for him. We just gotta hope Houston still adds another bat for 1B like Edwin. Rumors that Boston or Yankees may be landing spot for EE. Morosi thinks New York https://twitter.com/jonmorosi?ref_src=twsrc...7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) Rumors that Boston or Yankees may be landing spot for EE. Morosi thinks New York https://twitter.com/jonmorosi?ref_src=twsrc...7Ctwgr%5Eauthor red sox still looking for a hitter, but i hear they do not plan to take the big plunge and make it EE https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/805130667822563328 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 02:01 PM) red sox still looking for a hitter, but i hear they do not plan to take the big plunge and make it EE https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/805130667822563328 Sale + Abreu for Boston's entire system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 12:56 PM) If Beltran DHs, Gurriel likely plays first leaving Bregman 3B. Where are you sticking Gattis/McCann on the day they don't catch? Just sitting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 03:01 PM) red sox still looking for a hitter, but i hear they do not plan to take the big plunge and make it EE https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/805130667822563328 Not sure I understand what Boston's strategy is right now. They're very confusing. EE would be a perfect replacement for Papi & they need starting pitching. But all rumors seem to be them not really doing anything this offseason. Bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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