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Astros Trade option(s)

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by ZeroPoint, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Rockets FTW

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    Like MLB Network stated, I don't know if I trust him because of his walk rate. Could I trust him? Probably.

    But maybe we can work some magic with him and turn him into that lefty specialist out of the pen.
     
  2. samtaylor

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    I agree
     
  3. leroy

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    Would be really nice it it was a package with Stroman.
     
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  4. Rockets FTW

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    I hope we don't overpay but I would like to think this isn't the only move.
     
  5. LongTimeFan

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    Maybe its lets them move Peacock back in to the rotation and use Liriano in long relief?
     
  6. J.R.

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    On the 2yd line?
     
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  9. samtaylor

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    Astros get Liriano
     
  10. NIKEstrad

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    Only thing I could think of... Could you duct tape Tony Sipp and a B-grade prospect for him?

    Liriano's annual salary this year is 13.7 million. Sipp makes $6 million both this year and next... the pro-rated portion of Liriano is basically Sipp's 2018 salary. Otherwise, I think you end up cutting Sipp as dead weight.
     
  11. SS0101

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    I actually like liriano as a lefty specialist out of the pen. Thinking outside the box on luhnows part. Could be a huge steal and acquisition based on the price tag on some of these relievers.
     
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    Touchdown! lol
     
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    Liriano has been dominant against LHHs this season. Like the move a lot, think someone like Jason Martin could be the headliner going to Toronto. Small chance of Laureano.
     
  15. Rockets FTW

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    Hmm maybe. I don't think we mind paying up for him. I hope we didn't give up Fisher. Maybe it's Kemp?
     
  16. samtaylor

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    Liriano stats vs. Left-handed batters for 2017:
    • .230 BA (14-61)
    • 17 Ks, 1 BB
    • 1 HR allowed
     
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    after Harris' continued issues with inflammation, just liriano wouldn't do it for me. Have to get the Britton deal done.
     
  18. NIKEstrad

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  19. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I am not disappointed...read the post I was responding to.

    My point was the poster said the trade deadline was disappointing the past 2 years. The poster can't have it both ways.
     
  20. Joe Joe

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    Agree. Only Phillips had made a Top 100 list prior to that deadline. I'm guessing he got traded because Astros were low him.
     

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