Astros Sign Jose Abreu - 3 yrs $20M/yr

[Tanko]

Wow. They sign the 2020 AL MVP.
He's a little older but he's still batting exceptionally well.

Astros Sign José Abreu To Three-Year Contract

The Astros have found their new first baseman, announcing agreement Monday evening on a three-year deal with José Abreu. He'll …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Looks like Yuri Gurrial is gone....

 

[Tanko]

Asros getting better and better at the plate with this move.

 

[BigJay]

Agree. I like this signing

 

[BobbyFK]

This is definitely a big pickup for them. They are only getting better

 

[Tanko]

Replacing Verlander is the only hole to another championship.
Maybe he'll return.

 

[BigJay]

Replacing Verlander hole

Not sure you can replace Verlander’s hole

 

[Tanko]

Not sure you can replace Verlander’s hole

Probably not BigJay. Probably not.

 

[Bettor Days]

Replacing Verlander is the only hole to another championship.
Maybe he'll return.

At this stage in his career I don't see him leaving.

 

[Bubbles]

has abreu ever won a ws ring?

 

[Tanko]

has abreu ever won a ws ring?

Nope. Only 2 playoff appearances (with White Sox).

2020 lost to A's
2021 lost to Astros

Guy has been a White Sox since 2014 when he started in MLB.

 

[sharpsquare]

Solid pick-up for the Astros!

And indications that they aren't done spending yet. Not sure we see JV return but some other upgrades seem possible.