Signing(s): Colby Rasmus returns to Houston after becoming the first player ever to accept a QO

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[Quid Pro Clowe]

Smart. He isn't worth nearly what the qo is paying and at max he would have gotten 2-3 years at a significantly lower annual rate.

 

[DougieSmash]

Happy for him. Underrated player - useful bat, good glove.

 

[hockeykicker]

Hes really the first one?

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

He had a good playoffs but he's not worth almost 16 million at all. Silly move by the 'stros when he could have been had for less.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Smart move. Take the big pay day now. He'll literally get the exact same offers next offseason as he would this offseason so this doesn't really hurt him at all.

Outisde of some horrific injury or a historically bad low season.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Hes really the first one?

Yes. It's only been in place for a few years.

 

[SirPaste]

Astros are gonna regret that

 

[TootooTrain]

Almost as much money as he'll make in the following two years. No brainer on his part.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I think 15.8 matches the Astros payroll from 2013.

 

[darko]

Little surprised there was no market for him. Then again he's a risky guy to commit multiple years to.

 

[darko]

I think 15.8 matches the Astros payroll from 2013.

Everybody gets a minimum. Minimum's all around.

 

[hockeykicker]

Little surprised there was no market for him. Then again he's a risky guy to commit multiple years to.

im sure there was. there just wasant a team willing to pay him 15.8 million for a year

 

[darko]

im sure there was. there just wasant a team willing to pay him 15.8 million for a year

Someone could've gave him 3/30 - 3/40 type deal. 10-13 mill per year range.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Someone could've gave him 3/30 - 3/40 type deal. 10-13 mill per year range.

I could see him passing on a 3/30 deal as he would only have to make 2/14 to achieve that after this 1 year deal and he would certainly get that but 3/40 would be too rich too pass up I think.

 

[punk_o_holic]

Damn, there goes my dream of landing Gordon.

Some positives/negatives

Positives
-It's only for 1 year. He's still playing for a new contract for next year. Allows the Astros to still see if he fits in long term. If he plays poorly, you let him walk. Has another decent season/playoffs and you offer him another contract.

-You can still renegotiate the contract. $15.8 is a lot but maybe he goes lower for a multi year deal.

-Outfield is set. Had he signed elsewhere and didn't find a replacement their outfielders would have been Tucker(not great on defense)/Marisnick in LF. Gomez at center, and Springer in right. But Rasmus,Gomez,Springer with Marisnick as the 4th outfielder looks so much better. Tucker could now be used as trade bait.
*bad thing though, both Rasmus and Gomez are free agents next year. Might not be able to keep both

-Get a player who really enjoys the team/wanted to stay.

Negatives
-He's 1 of many players on the team who hits homers but also strikeout a lot. Also, low batting average. Would have been nice to find a replacement that has a higher batting average and gets on base more, even if it meant less homers.

-Speaking of replacement, there were reports that they had interest in Gordon but I'm sure that is no longer the case.

-$15.8 million is a lot. Does that change their game plan regarding free agents?

-Can't trade him until June 15th.


I'm sure there are other negatives but can't think of any right now. Will edit post if I come across any others.

 

[KaylaJ]

I'm sure there are other negatives but can't think of any right now. Will edit post if I come across any others.

His play may in fact lead to a heart attack.

 

[eyetest is useless]

Astros are gonna regret that

Regret what? Offering a QO? They shouldn't regret that at all.

 

[darko]

Astros are gonna regret that

If he becomes a distraction they can trade him at the deadline and get a prospect for him.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

He'll get a ton next offseason.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

He'll get a ton next offseason.

I have my doubts.

 

[JS19]

If he becomes a distraction they can trade him at the deadline and get a prospect for him.

Pretty costly for another team to take on 15.8mil for a distraction.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

He's worth about 1/3 of that by the deadline and the Stros could always retain some salary.

 

[robert terwilliger]

a one year deal is great for the astros, not sure why they're going to regret it. they don't have anyone to fill rasmus's spot in 2016. if he sucks and goes down from last year (when he was very good) he's gone without any messy contract issues to be fixed.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

He'll get a ton next offseason.

Really? Which team is giving Colby big money on a 3 year deal or longer?