Astros

[HPF Bob]

Carlos didn't "agree" to go anymore than a tenant agrees to be evicted. I doubt the Marlins were on his no-trade list because, back in 2006, the Marlins were still living on the cheap and would have never traded for somebody expensive like Carlos Lee.

When you veto a trade, teams don't generally react well. Yes, it was within Carlos' rights but it's like refusing a favor to the Godfather. You may win temporarily but the don won't forget.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Carlos didn't "agree" to go anymore than a tenant agrees to be evicted. I doubt the Marlins were on his no-trade list because, back in 2006, the Marlins were still living on the cheap and would have never traded for somebody expensive like Carlos Lee.

When you veto a trade, teams don't generally react well. Yes, it was within Carlos' rights but it's like refusing a favor to the Godfather. You may win temporarily but the don won't forget.

Seems Carlos had something like 16 teams that he could veto the trade with, and as you pointed out, the Marlins were not on that list. Thus he had no say in the trade.

[Nconroe]

Good luck in future and a big thanks for the many years as a contributing Astro to Wandy Rodriguez.

Seems Astros have now dumped all the guys they could to get prospects into their farm system and hopefully begin rebuilding fairly soon.

Guess we will see how patient everyone is with the rebuilding. I do think the new GM seems to know what he is doing and so it won't be too long.

[Keith]

Astros cleaned house with yet another trade, Chris Johnson to Arizona.

Frankly, I love what they're doing this year. I don't care if they lose 125 next year letting these kids develop. Time to stockpile some early picks.

They goofed in prior years giving up such good talent for middling returns, but this new administration is taking a risk worth taking. Should be fun watching these guys grow up over the next 3-4 seasons.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Keith

Astros cleaned house with yet another trade, Chris Johnson to Arizona.

Frankly, I love what they're doing this year. I don't care if they lose 125 next year letting these kids develop. Time to stockpile some early picks.

They goofed in prior years giving up such good talent for middling returns, but this new administration is taking a risk worth taking. Should be fun watching these guys grow up over the next 3-4 seasons.

Ditto this. I loved watching the era of Bagwell, Gonzalez, Kile and Casey Candaele. It was fun watching those guys grow up together.

[Arky]

Let's see:

3-24 since the All-Star break.

4-34 in their last 38 games.

Heroes wanted - Please apply at Minute Maid Park....

[Nconroe]

Ok, getrting rid on current coaches now, so, just about ready to start adding back the new winning team now. or maybe that starts in off-season. might as well lockup first choice in draft and set a few badness records on the way.