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Joe Smith returns on 2 yr deal

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Jeremy Williams, Dec 16, 2019.

  1. Jeremy Williams

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    #1 Jeremy Williams, Dec 16, 2019
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    Welcome back, he was so unexpectedly fantastic in the playoffs, especially ALCS Game 2.
     
    #2 SuraGotMadHops, Dec 16, 2019
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    delete
     
    #3 Jeremy Williams, Dec 16, 2019
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    Love this
     
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    I like him. and his wife.
     
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    Welcome back Mr. and Mrs. Allie LaForce!

    2 years and 8 million. That's a solid deal for Astros.

    Good for our 6th/7th inning and situational guy.
     
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    Great deal for both parties. Situational reliever that gives the batter a different look. Now let’s get a lefty in the pen this year please.
     
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    Joe Smith was a beast in the playoffs. Hopefully Harris returns as well.
     
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    Blake Taylor will get a shot at making the team in spring training. He came over in the Marisnick trade and is a lefty.
     
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    Had pretty good WAR for missing a lot of the season. Probably top 10 in the reliever free agent class.
     
    #11 Mr.Pringles, Dec 16, 2019
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    We paid him Hector Rondon money... can't complain about this signing
     
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    If we have one it will be because he is one of the best 8 relief pitchers we have, not because he is left handed. Especially with the 3 batter rule going into effect, left hand specialists are going to be mainly a thing of the past
     
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    Good point, I forgot about the three batter rule coming.
     
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    I agree, can't complain about this at all.

    8/2 is a lot less than his last contract, and frankly, less than I think he could have received elsewhere. Guess he likes it here. Very good job by Luhnow to get this done at this amount.
     
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    And just in case, a possible point guard...

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