Valverde Could Return To Astros

Hawk proved he could close and had most of the same periph's, also going to be much cheaper. I think the 'Stros should go that route, 2 year deal 6M

The Astros need to just go ahead a start the rebuilding process. But as a Reds fan I sort of hope they just let the ship sink.

yoyo: I believe the name says it all

Just disregard those comments there is no sense in wasting time on idiot yankee fans.

yoyoyo, youre making us reasonable intelligent yankee fans look terrible.

Every time u see that name disregard the comments just look at all his comments that he has posted and you can realize that he is probably just a kid or a real idiot.

Count the Phillies out: Amaro has (stupidly) committed to lidge as the closer. The Rays would love to have him, although he might be too pricey for their taste. I think you would have to consider the Cubs the favorite if he doesn't re-up in houston.

Yeah, as awesome as it was having him in the 'pen the last two seasons, I don't think bringing him back at the rate he'll command is the best thing for us right now.

If the 'Stros were a closer away from contending, it'd be the obvious choice, but we've got bigger problems than that right now. I would just as soon have Ed Wade spend that money on a REAL 3B (i.e. NOT platooning Geoff Blum and at the hot corner) rather than bringin back a closer who will be way out of our range. I'm sure he'll get FEW SVO's if he comes back...just stupid, doesn't make sense.

I like how this is a Jose Valverde thread and the guy doesn't even list him in the Yankees bullpen. It's pitiful yet entertaining.

Can anyone see Lance Berkman or Roy Oswalt resigning with the 'Stros once their current contracts expire? Can anyone see the 'Stros being REAL contenders in the next year or two with a limited budget to fill their holes and a farm system devoid of talent on the upper levels? If not then why not start trading off some of the vets? Berkam can be a FA after 2010 (assuming they decline his $15 mil option). Oswalt has 2 more years left and will be 34 when his contract expires (assuming they decline his $16 mil option for 2011). Carlos Lee might be tough to move as he is owed 3/54. Why hold on to these guys when the team is stuck in mediocrity?

I know Berkman is ultr-religous but would he really give up a chance to play for a contender if say...the Sox, Giants or Braves came knockin'?

I do not understand the point of having an expensive closer, if the Astros are never up going into the ninth. Let Val walk, and give the position to Fulchino. My 'stros have much larger holes to fill. As for Berkman, I can see him possibly going to the Rangers, but that's about it. And Oswalt would most likely Retire or sign with the Cards for a year or so, in hopes of returning to the WS.
PS YOYO, you're an idiot.

For the record I was suggesting that Berkman should go the Yanks or that the Yanks would want him. Obviously, he's a good 1B and we already have Tex, even though he would probably be a great DH in NYS.

I was just wondering why the 'Stros hadn't begun the rebuilding process.