***** Official Houston Astros 2025 Season Thread *****

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Prosperdick
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In reply to linkdude • 11:26a, 8/6/25
linkdude said:
SIAP get well soon Joey

Sadly the Astros injury curse stayed with him.
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In reply to Wabs • 11:31a, 8/6/25
Wabs said:
What is the purpose of Paredes not getting the surgery right now? Are they thinking he'll be back for the postseason?

I think Farmer already provided the answer. We can't force him to go under the knife and as long as he has a physician that says he can heal without surgery this is where we are.

I agree he should just rip the bandaid off and get the surgery to be ready for next year but he's a gamer and has only played in 6 playoff games his entire career.

Interesting note, dude has raked in limited action in the post-season:
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Isaac Paredes has played in 6 playoff games in his career. He participated in two playoff series, one in 2022 and another in 2023. In these games, he has a batting average of .455 with 5 hits, according to StatMuse. In 2023, he had a batting average of .375 with 3 hits in 2 games.

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In reply to Prosperdick • 11:34a, 8/6/25
Prosperdick said:
Wabs said:
What is the purpose of Paredes not getting the surgery right now? Are they thinking he'll be back for the postseason?

I think Farmer already provided the answer. We can't force him to go under the knife and as long as he has a physician that says he can heal without surgery this is where we are.

I agree he should just rip the bandaid off and get the surgery to be ready for next year but he's a gamer and has only played in 6 playoff games his entire career.

Interesting note, dude has raked in limited action in the post-season:
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Isaac Paredes has played in 6 playoff games in his career. He participated in two playoff series, one in 2022 and another in 2023. In these games, he has a batting average of .455 with 5 hits, according to StatMuse. In 2023, he had a batting average of .375 with 3 hits in 2 games.


I mean I get it, but man we've been down this road before. Just hope that he's fully ready for 2026 and doesn't **** that up trying to come back to soon.
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11:35a, 8/6/25


Cam's price just went up.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:41a, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.

16.25M per year seems like a great deal for the Sox for Anthony. I know anything can happen, but that is alot of control at a reasonable cost for a guy that has been impressive.
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In reply to wmitchell • 11:45a, 8/6/25
wmitchell said:
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.

16.25M per year seems like a great deal for the Sox for Anthony. I know anything can happen, but that is alot of control at a reasonable cost for a guy that has been impressive.

That's not exactly how this works.

He's under to control for 6 years. His pay for those years would look something like 1 M, 1 M, 1 M, 10 M, 16 M. 21 M. He's basically under contract for 5/60 M. This would be more like locking him up for a 3/80 M during his prime.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:47a, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.


I think we need to see what the full season looks like before we offer Cam 100 million+.
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In reply to Faustus • 11:49a, 8/6/25
Faustus said:
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.


I think we need to see what the full season looks like before we offer Cam 100 million+.

This mindset means you'll never get a deal done. Either you believe in him and get a deal or you wait to confirm he's good and he's out of your price range.
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In reply to tjack16 • 11:49a, 8/6/25
tjack16 said:


Terrible interviewer but cool moment for her.

Marlins reporter in disbelief that anyone would go to another city for a baseball game.

Was like having Chris Farley do the interview.



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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:50a, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:
Faustus said:
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.


I think we need to see what the full season looks like before we offer Cam 100 million+.

This mindset means you'll never get a deal done. Either you believe in him and get a deal or you wait to confirm he's good and he's out of your price range.

See Pena....
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Farmer1906
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In reply to Wabs • 11:51a, 8/6/25
Wabs said:
Farmer1906 said:
Faustus said:
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.


I think we need to see what the full season looks like before we offer Cam 100 million+.

This mindset means you'll never get a deal done. Either you believe in him and get a deal or you wait to confirm he's good and he's out of your price range.

See Pena....


Hunter Brown
Kyle Tucker
Carlos Correa
George Springer

We got lucky and got Bregman extended when we did. But he's the exception.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 11:51a, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:
Faustus said:
Farmer1906 said:


Cam's price just went up.


I think we need to see what the full season looks like before we offer Cam 100 million+.

This mindset means you'll never get a deal done. Either you believe in him and get a deal or you wait to confirm he's good and he's out of your price range.


We have him for 5 more years, so I'm willing to wait if it means not making a $100 million mistake. His OPS+ is down to 95, and his OPS is closing in on Walker.
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11:54a, 8/6/25
Yeah, there has to be an aggressive gamble somewhere to retain talent. If you won't bet on a players 30s with a long term xontract, then you have to bet on their 20s before they are fully proven.

Otherwise, the ONLY players you will ever be able to retain long-term are the rare Altuve types who don't look to maximize their payout.
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11:55a, 8/6/25
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11:56a, 8/6/25
If he's part of the future, lock him up.
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In reply to Faustus • 11:56a, 8/6/25
I have seen enough of Cam to know he is going to be an outstanding player.

The bad we have seen reflects his rush to the majors and hitting the wall. He is a five-tool player who has the hit tool confirmed at the major league level, which is usually the part you are left guessing on with elite toolsy prospects.

With at-bats and maturation, the HR power will take off. I think he is lock 25-25 or 30-30 type future player.

Bet on it NOW.
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Mr. Awesome Time
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11:57a, 8/6/25
The biggest thing for me with Cam is his durability. He's got the tools and athleticism; that much is evident. Crane needs to pivot at some point and find another player to lock up beyond what he's offered contract-wise in the past i.e. someone for Altuve to pass the baton to when he's ready to hang em up.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:01p, 8/6/25
EastCoastAgNc said:
Farmer1906 said:
Beautiful


Supposedly judge is coming back for them today. He's gonna mess up his elbow even further, or he's gonna be incredibly ineffective


Nudge was back yesterday. 0-4, 3K I think
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12:09p, 8/6/25
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:26p, 8/6/25
Hate it.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:27p, 8/6/25
My guess is he'll be back after his rest
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:29p, 8/6/25
I saw this one coming. They can't afford to send a pen arm down. Not after last night using 4 and Spencer just coming back. If he only goes 4 IP they need every arm they have down there.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:30p, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:
Hate it.

Great win, kid! Now go back to AAA.
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In reply to Prosperdick • 12:31p, 8/6/25
Prosperdick said:
linkdude said:
SIAP get well soon Joey

Sadly the Astros injury curse stayed with him.

"I used to be an Astro as well, until I took an arrow ball to the knee..."

~egon
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12:31p, 8/6/25
My guess is he'll be back next week for a spot start? Since he won't be able to pitch for a few days then it could make sense but given how he pitched I'd like to see him back
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12:33p, 8/6/25

No Pena.... But the opening pitcher is Junk
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:34p, 8/6/25
If they keep too many guys with on the roster as these rehabbing starters come back, we are going to have a clogged up pitching roster that is full of pent up starters who need more innings than the occasional 1-2 inning outing they might get in relief. Can't have the roster full of Blubaughs needing the release of pitching more innings more regularly.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:34p, 8/6/25
EastCoastAgNc said:

No Pena.... But the opening pitcher is Junk

Oh boy. In coming no hitter, followed by the geniuses on social media making countless jokes about the Astros not hitting Junk since they got rid of the trash cans.

Houston you have a problem, LOL
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12:35p, 8/6/25
so who are the Astros trotting out for the rematch vs. the Red Sox?

both HB and Framber are pitching vs the Yankees
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12:36p, 8/6/25
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:37p, 8/6/25
Espada manages like a college coach

once you win the series...apply the brakes for the finale
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In reply to tjack16 • 12:41p, 8/6/25
tjack16 said:
My guess is he'll be back next week for a spot start? Since he won't be able to pitch for a few days then it could make sense but given how he pitched I'd like to see him back

Cant come back unless there is an injury. He's gotta be down for at least 15 days.
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:42p, 8/6/25
EastCoastAgNc said:

they need to think about the future and shut him down for the year if 44 really is coming back healthy

theres really no spot for him. And if you work him in it doesnt make us much better than what we can field with Yordan.

It just doesnt feel worth it right now. Do the surgery or full rehab and get ready for next year.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:43p, 8/6/25
Farmer1906 said:
tjack16 said:
My guess is he'll be back next week for a spot start? Since he won't be able to pitch for a few days then it could make sense but given how he pitched I'd like to see him back

Cant come back unless there is an injury. He's gotta be down for at least 10 days.

Did you even read that before you hit "post"? This is the 2025 Astros we are talking about here. It will be a miracle if there is NOT an injury before next week...
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In reply to W • 12:44p, 8/6/25
W said:
Espada manages like a college coach

once you win the series...apply the brakes for the finale

I think it has more to do with Thursday being an off day. Joe likes to get guys off their feet for 48 hours.
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