***Official Houston Astros 2025-26 Offseason Thread***

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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 11:10p, 10/17/25
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He had 8 Ks in 3 innings. Janek was 2-5 with a HR and 7 RBI.
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In reply to jja79 • 9:14a, 10/18/25
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jja79 said:
He had 8 Ks in 3 innings. Janek was 2-5 with a HR and 7 RBI.


Janek is the new Dumper. There, I said it.
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9:51a, 10/18/25
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:05a, 10/18/25
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Astros catcher coach was dismissed. Maldy would be a great fit for that position to work his way to bench coach.
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In reply to agproducer • 10:29a, 10/18/25
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Astros catcher coach was dismissed. Maldy would be a great fit for that position to work his way to bench coach.

I agree. Maybe he could get Diaz back on track.
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10:35a, 10/18/25
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I loved what Maldy brought to the team in terms of catching, pitcher management, and clubhouse presence. I'd take him in a heartbeat.
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10:56a, 10/18/25
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Per LockedOnAstros - Houston signs RP Nate Pearson (age 29) to a 1 year deal.

While he has only started 6 games out of 123 for his career, it is believed the Astros are going to try and make him a starter.

156.2 total innings, 5.17 ERA, 160 K, 74 BB, .255 avg, 1.45 WHiP

https://www.mlb.com/player/nate-pearson-663878
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11:24a, 10/18/25
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In reply to jkag89 • 11:36a, 10/18/25
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Shame it was on the golf course in October..
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11:51a, 10/18/25
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Man that Ohtani is overrated post from a while back…. Yikes
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In reply to tjack16 • 1:13p, 10/18/25
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Man that Ohtani is overrated post from a while back…. Yikes

I bet so!
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1:53p, 10/18/25
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In reply to linkdude • 2:06p, 10/18/25
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Saw the headline earlier and did a double-take.
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2:21p, 10/18/25
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Didn't Ketch say the Astros wanted him? Would probably be cheaper than Mackenzie Gore
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In reply to linkdude • 2:23p, 10/18/25
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linkdude said:

I thought that's where Boche was going from the rangers
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In reply to linkdude • 2:46p, 10/18/25
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Rosenthal, Kendall and Brauny confirming this as well… wow
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2:49p, 10/18/25
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Huh. Was hoping maybe A&M could poach him at some point.
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In reply to BadAggie • 2:52p, 10/18/25
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Maybe after he flames out in SF
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2:52p, 10/18/25
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Not very common for college coach to become mlb manager. Looks like Pat Murphy was the last, but he was also in MiLB for awhile.
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2:53p, 10/18/25
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Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market
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In reply to tjack16 • 2:55p, 10/18/25
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tjack16 said:
Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market


And Aggie Bucks will be waiting
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In reply to tjack16 • 2:59p, 10/18/25
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tjack16 said:
Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market


Yeah. His schtick won't go over well in MLB.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 5:52p, 10/18/25
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Mathguy64 said:
tjack16 said:
Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market


Yeah. His schtick won't go over well in MLB.
Maybe not, but the players are getting younger and younger, or rather more from this mold of high energy bordering on arrogance. More bat flips and all that.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 6:48p, 10/18/25
Mathguy64 said:
tjack16 said:
Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market


Yeah. His schtick won't go over well in MLB.


I thought his schtick is what everyone wanted Espada to do more of? Which is it?
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In reply to The Sun • 6:53p, 10/18/25
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The Sun said:
Mathguy64 said:
tjack16 said:
Vitello in the MLB will either be great or a colossal failure. I don't think he's a good fit there.

I'd imagine in about 3 years he's back on the job market


Yeah. His schtick won't go over well in MLB.


I thought his schtick is what everyone wanted Espada to do more of? Which is it?


Vitello's schtick is he's a loudmouth meathead who has very good asst coaches. I just don't see that playing well with pros over 162 games. He is Boone but without an off switch. Maybe I'll be wrong.
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7:09p, 10/18/25
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Vitello also has no pro experience unless I'm missing something

Edit: I mean as a player
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8:19p, 10/18/25
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They only have a salary of $700MM. They still have $300MM left to go.

Get tucker to agree to $450 MM/10 years with $420MM deferred and is a$3MM/yr. Then they have plenty of room to sign three other FA plus the best 2 Japanese players.

I see nothing to stop that.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 8:57p, 10/18/25
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Mathguy64 said:
They only have a salary of $700MM. They still have $300MM left to go.

Get tucker to agree to $450 MM/10 years with $420MM deferred and is a$3MM/yr. Then they have plenty of room to sign three other FA plus the best 2 Japanese players.

I see nothing to stop that.


Be serious…Tucker is the last player in the league who would take deferred money
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In reply to superaggie73 • 9:01p, 10/18/25
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superaggie73 said:
Mathguy64 said:
They only have a salary of $700MM. They still have $300MM left to go.

Get tucker to agree to $450 MM/10 years with $420MM deferred and is a$3MM/yr. Then they have plenty of room to sign three other FA plus the best 2 Japanese players.

I see nothing to stop that.


Be serious…Tucker is the last player in the league who would take deferred money


That is true. He wants the full Monte.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 10:07p, 10/18/25
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Mathguy64 said:
They only have a salary of $700MM. They still have $300MM left to go.

Get tucker to agree to $450 MM/10 years with $420MM deferred and is a$3MM/yr. Then they have plenty of room to sign three other FA plus the best 2 Japanese players.

I see nothing to stop that.

This is why nothing will happen. I hate it, even if it means "growth" for the "sport"

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