2026 : Around the League

The best part is they told the fans they were focusing on defensive runs saved to improve the team.
The real best part is they used that argument in defense of hte Semien for Nimmo trade. Not only is Semien worse offensively than last year he is also a negative defender this season. His entire skillset is just gone. Meanwhile Nimmo has a 121 WRC+ in Texas and already worth 1 WAR.
 
The real best part is they used that argument in defense of hte Semien for Nimmo trade. Not only is Semien worse offensively than last year he is also a negative defender this season. His entire skillset is just gone. Meanwhile Nimmo has a 121 WRC+ in Texas and already worth 1 WAR.
They got rid of em to keep Lindor happy
 
Buster Olney's trade deadline preview piece mentioned Yordan Alvarez as someone the Astros could trade if they decide to sell. Man, I know the fit is tough, and I know we don't necessarily want to lock ourselves into another full-time DH, but that dude can absolutely bomb. I'd be awfully tempted by that.
 
Buster Olney's trade deadline preview piece mentioned Yordan Alvarez as someone the Astros could trade if they decide to sell. Man, I know the fit is tough, and I know we don't necessarily want to lock ourselves into another full-time DH, but that dude can absolutely bomb. I'd be awfully tempted by that.
If you have a chance to get a future hall of fame bat, you take it.
 
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