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Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

You give them whichever one brings back the most.

82birds wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:17 am Siani

Thiis is about the level of bat their farm system will fetch right now.

They would take Noot, Gorman or Siani????? Would they be interested in my swamp land?

Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:18 am

82birds wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:17 am Siani

Thiis is about the level of bat their farm system will fetch right now.

On a more serious note, Matt Koperniak or Cesar Prieto might be bats they could come up with prospects for.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

82birds wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:17 am Siani

LOL only the cardinals are knocked over by the offer you cant just trade away franchise talent like that

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

And I know some are really down on Noot at this moment but for his career he's 111 OPS+ hitter (Burly & Gorman: career 101 OPS+ hitters), solid OF'er, good teammate and has two years of control left.

He'd bring back a solid prospect.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:40 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

And I know some are really down on Noot at this moment but for his career he's 111 OPS+ hitter (Burly & Gorman: career 101 OPS+ hitters), solid OF'er, good teammate and has two years of control left.

He'd bring back a solid prospect.

Yep, he would. And teams that like the EVs and everything would still be all over Noot. He’s still got a really good EV (92 mph), hard hit % (52%), zone contact rate. He’s chasing a bit more and his LA is way up (17 vs 7 last year) leading to a 46% FB% which is way higher than past years. Some team would probably love to have him. IMO I’m not sure we’re willing to part with him yet and I’m not sure we really should, yet.

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:40 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

And I know some are really down on Noot at this moment but for his career he's 111 OPS+ hitter (Burly & Gorman: career 101 OPS+ hitters), solid OF'er, good teammate and has two years of control left.

He'd bring back a solid prospect.

Exactly. I'm not a strong Noot fan, but he does have a career .760 OPS. He has enough of a track record that he will typically rise or fall to that level over time. It's easy to be down on him right now, but he will level out. There is defintely a market for Nootbaar if the Cardinals want to explore it.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:45 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:40 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

And I know some are really down on Noot at this moment but for his career he's 111 OPS+ hitter (Burly & Gorman: career 101 OPS+ hitters), solid OF'er, good teammate and has two years of control left.

He'd bring back a solid prospect.

Yep, he would. And teams that like the EVs and everything would still be all over Noot. He’s still got a good EV, hard hit % (52%), zone contact rate. He’s chasing a bit more and his LA is way up (17 vs 7 last year) leading to a 46% FB% which is way higher than past years. Some team would probably love to have him. IMO I’m not sure we’re willing to part with him yet and I’m not sure we really should, yet.

He's still and always has been a statcast star, you're right teams will still have a lot of interest given even now there's something there metrics wise.

I'm in no hurry unless the offer is really good.

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

all of a sudden ops means nothing to you future pretend gm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 14:08 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

all of a sudden ops means nothing to you future pretend gm

You fool no one, Sybil. Errrrr, Shady.

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 14:08 pm

Futuregm2 wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:18 pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 13:15 pm

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025 11:07 am Astros general manager Dana Brown candidly indicated yesterday in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM that he hopes to add a left-handed bat prior to the July 31 trade deadline (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Brown acknowledged that there are other items on his wish list but called a left-handed bat the “big issue.”

-Noot?
-Gorman?
-Burleson?

Wonder what one would bring back?

If they want a bat that eliminates noot

Noot: 13 2B 9 HR 31 RBI
Burleson: 11 2B 8 HR 30 RBI
Gorman: 8 2B 4 HR 18 RBI

I guess it eliminates all 3 then

all of a sudden ops means nothing to you future pretend gm

It doesn’t mean nothing to me.

Career OPS
Nootbaar: .760
Burleson: .729
Gorman: .730

Entering June Nootbaar had a better OPS this season than Burleson by 30 points. Burleson has had a really nice run.