Author Topic: So, what's the major press conference at 9:30 all about? (Read 7624 times)

Jacksonian · « **on:** July 12, 2006, 10:58:17 am »

The Link

Only thing of note I can find is that Milo's daughter died from stroke complications.

mihoba · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:13:41 am »

The Count is involved. Trade?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:15:20 am »

Quote:

The Count is involved. Trade?

Saw that only McLane and Purpura would attend. I've seen rumors all over the place but none substantiated so I won't repeat them.

Fredia · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:18:01 am »

poor milo. the man has been though a lot lately..hope the conference is a good deal type thing not a fire someone thing

ybbodeus · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:24:09 am »

Milo retires early or the trade rumor 610 is drumming up? I mean, that's a REALLY OLD trade rumor they think they've scooped, isn't it?

JJxvi · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:28:15 am »

I doubt its anything that will be a big deal for this current season.

Fredia · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:28:59 am »

would milo retiring be worth a trade conference. and i dont know on the firing just so many things have been going wrong with the team.. and i thought someone might have to take the blame. and what is the 610 rumor i am in austin

ybbodeus · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:32:24 am »

The old Tejada for Lidge, Everett and maybe Lane. HOPE that's bogus, at least from the glove of Adam aspect, but Miguel is a hitter.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:33:06 am »

Oswalt Extension?

Bagwell "Official" Retirement?

Actual trade? Astros talking about Aubrey Huff rumors all over the place.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:34:02 am »

Fine...the Astros are picking up Tejada and Huff.

Why not?

Astroholic · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:34:49 am »

I thought it was against team policy to do mid season extensions?

the KEG · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:39:30 am »

The link

Looks like the Huff deal...

Andyzipp · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:39:36 am »

Oswalt extension would be great, and I wouldn't be disappointed, but I'm really a-hoping for some sort of impact move for this year.

How displeased would the pitching staff be to lose Everett in a deal?

I'm thinking that Tejada at 3rd might fit if you can hold onto Everett.

jaklewein · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:42:42 am »

The Link - Involves Huff

The Link,0,3886202.story?coll=sfla-sports-front - Involves the D-Train - sounds mostly like rumor, but it does point out that the Astros have been actively shopping Tavares.

In regards to the old Tejada deal...I can't remember where I read it, but it was stated that Everett and Lidge were no longer looked at as targets.

JimR · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:43:28 am »

exactly what i was thinking, Zipper.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:44:16 am »

Huff & Cash for Zobrist/Talbot

ybbodeus · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:46:29 am »

Why the "ughs" on Huff? Is he huffy? Bad team guy?

My apologies in advance.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:13:24 pm »

I am liking this trade. A good move that gives you a better option than Jason Lane. A nice piece.

Check out Huff's June and July stats.

S.P. Rodriguez · « **Reply #26 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:21:07 pm »

Good, bad, who knows? What is interesting is what impact this has on the daily lineup. Although, JDJO may have done some reporting, for a change, with this comment at the end of his article:

Purpura also made it clear that Huff's acquisition "will cut into (slumping Morgan Ensberg's) playing time."

JDJO

Not sure if the "Slumping Morgan Ensberg" was stated, implied, or simply assumed. If it was stated, that has me wondering if Ensberg is hurt?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #27 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:22:16 pm »

Sending Lane to the minors is the best part of the deal, for him and the Astros. He needs the AB's.

This sounds like a nice move to me.

What is Huff's contract situation?

mihoba · « **Reply #29 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:24:41 pm »

FA after this year. Huff is a hoss, I like this move... alot.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #32 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:33:56 pm »

Any thoughts on Talbot or Zobrist?

pravata · « **Reply #34 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:37:52 pm »

I resisted posting this as a headline in NYCU, but "Lane leaves in a Huff", thanks Gerry.

Froback · « **Reply #36 on:** July 12, 2006, 12:54:59 pm »

Put me in the camp of "Hope there is more moves in the near future, than just this."

I was a big fan of Zobrist, who looked to me like another Chris Burke. I was hoping he could improve his defense enough to replace Everett, but I guess the Astros felt that wasn't going to happen and Burke is already being penciled in as Biggio's replacement once he retires, so 2B was out for him too.

Talbot is not that big a loss given how much other pitching talent the team has, but he was really doing well this year (much like Albers did last year). So they didn't just give up scraps as some comments seem to indicate.

But I would feel alot better if another move was made for a bat (and only involving Ensberg if Huff is extended, as there are ZERO 3B prospects in Astros system that will be ready soon).

JackAstro · « **Reply #37 on:** July 12, 2006, 01:03:28 pm »

I like this deal an awful lot. Gives Garner plenty of roster flexibility with Huff's ability to play IF and OF corners, and he has been a slow start / strong finish hitter for most of his career, IIRC. Purp didn't sell the farm to get help, either. I think my favorite fringe benefit is the we may never again see Clank play third. I like Lamb a-plenty, and I'm well aware that Huff is not Rolen out there with the glove, but I think it's better for all concerned that Lamb is not on the left side of the infield in any capacity. Some variation of Lamb 1B, Huff 3B, Berkman RF, Burke CF seems like it'll get a fair amount of use as long as all 4 are going well. (edited to note that there's a whole thread on this that I hadn't noticed until too late)

Hey, when do the Purp-bashers weigh in on this, and what's the angle? Is it "about time, I've been saying he should do this all along, why wouldn't he listen to me"? Or is it "Huff is not a franchise player"? Or more of the "1 trade doesn't make him competent" variety? I'm truly curious.

Russ99 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 12, 2006, 01:22:24 pm »

Nice deal. I don't think the Astros gave up much either, but with Hun calling the shots in TB, who knows.

Could Ensberg be on the way out? I'd rather Huff sub at 3B and 1B and give Berkman some outfield starts.

Agreed. Lane going to AAA is the best thing for him and the team at this point.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #44 on:** July 12, 2006, 01:24:36 pm »

Funny stuff. some of this radio trashing. I love it.

Actually the baseball section of my college website has a Hun-worshipper or two speculating about whether or not PupPurp's been "wheeled" by him. Most don't think so, though it's always in the back of your mind when you think about some of the work he was able to pull off in Houston.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #47 on:** July 12, 2006, 01:37:43 pm »

Sorry to have to ask this again, but why the "ughs" on Huff? Are they personal, or did some of you just hope for something more substantial?

ybbodeus · « **Reply #49 on:** July 12, 2006, 05:14:31 pm »

Eek! There goes that ADD kicking in again. Double up on the ritalin, I guess. Hate sharing my meds with my kids!

Thanks, Green Waver!

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