Signing(s): Houston signs Jake Odorizzi (2 years, $20.5 million)

[punk_o_holic]

Odorizzi has a player option for a 3rd year.

Not a bad replacement for Valdez although obviously I would prefer a healthy Valdez. My hope is Valdez will be back but because they didn't do a in house replacement, is he out for the season? Astros wanted a 2nd opinion but haven't heard anything. Interested to see the dollars. The Astros were concerned with the luxury tax. Odorizzi was asking for more than what the Astros had before hitting the luxury tax line and now won't have much or any money for in trade acquisition unless they decide to go over. Can't wait to see if Strom can work his magic.

Also good to have him for next year as well since the Astros could lose Verlander, Grienke, and McCullers.

Report: Jake Odorizzi agrees to two-year deal with Astros

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[MMC]

Of course he did. Why would the Angels sign him when we can let him go to our main competition instead

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Of course he did. Why would the Angels sign him when we can let him go to our main competition instead

Main? Who won the West last year??

 

[darko]

Tigers and Pirates are main competition for Angels.

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

Tigers and Pirates are main competition for Angels.

Don't think we're a playoff team but it's still the best team we've had in the past 5 seasons or so

 

[MMC]

 

[SSF]

best Angels team in 5 years? so that means Brewers and Phillies level then

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Don't think we're a playoff team but it's still the best team we've had in the past 5 seasons or so

I mean, does that really say much?

 

[Terry Yake]

if ohtani can return to his pre-injury form and adell takes that next step in his development, i think the angels could make the playoffs. really just comes down to their pitching as usual. their offense (when healthy,) is one of the best in baseball

west is shaping up to be a 3 team race

 

[darko]

Adell probably starts in AAA.

 

[MMC]

Adell probably starts in AAA.

He 100% will along with Marsh, nowhere near ready