Originally posted by SwampRabbit
View Post
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
2018 Astros Off-Season thread
Collapse
X
-
Originally posted by gingib View PostMakes no sense. Unless using him in a JT trade.
I wouldn't be surprised if he is the opening day catcher or Stassi's back up. I would be surprised if he was the #1 catcher for a playoff series.
I also wouldn't be surprised if they sign or trade for a different catcher between now and opening day.
Chirinos has no value in a JTR trade.
The Astros are patient. JTR's price has nowhere to go but down. Grandal is likely to get a really big contract that they don't want to take on with guys like Springer, Correa, Verlander, and Cole nearing free agency.
There will be a good defensive catcher available at the deadline that they can pick up for minimal prospect cost if they need one.
Comment
-
One of the knocks on Chirino is the lower scoring defensive metrics. However, a portion of those depend on the pitcher, as well as the catchers ability. Given that Chirino handled a sub-par pitching staff with the Rangers, and the Astros current pitchers are far superior, I think we’ll end up liking Chirino. I think we’ll see a nice improvement in his defensive measurables.
Now go get Eovaldi and Goldy!
Comment
Comment