James A. Watkins

@JaysonBraddock Now give Meco his LB

Texans signing Logan Hall to feast at the 3-tech allows the addition of Kayden McDonald to come in as the 1-tech The new duo joins Sheldon Rankins & Tommy Togiai at the top of their 4-man, heavy rotation How do you block the Texans defensive line?

@HtownWheelhouse Classic Turkey Stearnes reference

But but Yordan is done! I was told this offseason!

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How many hitters are better than Yordan Alvarez right now?

@MLB Yeah. Against the White Sox

Sandy Alcantara completes a 93-pitch SHUTOUT! 👏

Anybody else having issues with @SpaceCityHN app just going to commercials mid inning?

@badbuckets_ @jalex_819 You tryna give Cam a top 3 MVP year? 👀

@jalex_819 would really help if we could get an extra pick through PPI again 👁️👁️

Most important draft since 2015 coming this summer

@JaysonBraddock Gimme Mike at #106

Due to need these RBs will most likely get pushed up Love going Top-5 Price should go back half of 2nd round but likely to be pushed up into Top-50 Really, no other RB should go Day 2 but 2-3 probably pushed up into 3rd round Best value for a RB is on Day 3

@GregRajan Or to just have again 😌

Wilyer Abreu isn’t a “one who got away” guy for the Astros because they won a World Series with contributions from the dude they acquired for him. But Abreu would be a nice guy to still have right now.

@Chandler_Rome Am I crazy to think Blubaugh can handle a high leverage bullpen role this season and beyond?

Bryan Abreu said the Astros haven’t approached him about an extension, but unless Houston has an incredible offer, it would make little sense to sign one. Abreu could reset the market for non-closer relievers this winter. Some comps here - nytimes.com/athletic/71135…

Bryan Abreu will start the season as the Astros closer, which should help the pending free agent demonstrate to teams that he’s prepared to close next season. On Abreu and a fascinating free agency ahead - nytimes.com/athletic/71135…

@JaysonBraddock Setting up nicely to add OT, DT, C in the top 70 of this draft

I like this line of thinking. Pencil in Smith at LG for now with current OL configuration, knowing it could change with another signing in FA or high draft pick. Fluid

@LanceZierlein @MrOptimisticHou The other FA additions at S and LB really make this draft board flesh out nice for a DT, OT, and even another OG in the top 70

@MrOptimisticHou To me he IS a vet guard. He's a guard who had to move to tackle but played in a downhill running game. The move to guard would mitigate his short arms and strengthen the run blocking. This team MUST get better at running the football. Period.

Still want to see a vet guard even if this is the plan.. Love the versatility though

@LanceZierlein @TexansCap So we're Ersery, Smith, Andrews, Ingram, Brown + shopping for OT in the draft

@TexansCap They moved him to tackle one spring at Auburn and it didn't work. I was shocked the Colts were able to turn him into a full-time tackle.

Braden Smith comes over from the Colts where he played RT and is likely the new LG (played guard at Auburn) for the Texans. He obviously could be competing for a spot at RT as well. He's a very strong and has a good background as run blocker in gap or zone schmes. Better than what the Texans have had for sure.

@JoshPateCFB Pretty obvious it's @LanceZierlein

I’m considering a Pate State Mock Draft™️ but I’ll need to collab with an expert on it Whomst?

@tylercstafford @Chandler_Rome Jesus

@Chandler_Rome making fettuccine Alfredo with full noodles the way god intended

@LanceZierlein Dumbest mock ever. See a therapist. 😅

Turning in Mock 2.0 later tonight. The last mock was a hit because I played the hits with easy plug-ins. I'm going to see if I can't piss you off this time since drafts are never that chalky and many teams won't pass on a great player for just a good one at one position of need.

@Chandler_Rome Yordan in LF sure clears up that IF glut too

Everyone involved in the Astros' roster puzzle has now spoken ... including Yordan Alvarez, who offered a reminder that "I've never gotten hurt playing left field." On the eve of Houston's full-squad workout, all of the awkwardness fit for print - nytimes.com/athletic/70486…

@JaysonBraddock Love DT 1st then Max

Texans 6-RD Mock Draft exercise Wanted to lean more into BPA with need obviously still factored in at each selection 🤪 (At least 7 of the 8 players probably won't be available at the selection where I picked them but fun exercise during the process)

@TheAstrosLocker Same

@TripleWindsor I would rather do no deal.

Position players are set to report to camp tomorrow, but there’s still a strong sense that the Astros are looking to trade Isaac Paredes. Does a deal get done today or will we have some really awkward interviews tomorrow? Yes, there’s probably a way for all of the infielders’ playing time to get figured out, but it involves a lot of days off and some pretty bad defensive alignments. HOU seems focused on an everyday outfielder who can hit left handed. There’s not a lot of straight swaps that make sense. Paredes is a perfect fit for the Astros lineup with his patient approach and pull side power potential. They cleared $6M in payroll this week so they could take on at least $15M in AAV in a trade, assuming Paredes and his contract head out. Some names that make sense for the Astros but don’t necessarily make sense for their current team include Kwan, Wallner, Frelick, Nootbar/Burleson, Stowers, and the entire Boston outfield situation. If you squint really hard, maybe Cronenworth. All this to say… I don’t know how a deal gets done. Even with a third team I think it’s going to be hard to get any of these guys. I think the more likely scenario is the Astros feel forced to sell low and take someone a step down for Paredes. I hope not, but that is just a gut feeling I’m getting watching things play out.

@TheAstrosLocker I think my point is I'd rather take a loss on Walker than Paredes in a trade

@TripleWindsor There’s no point to moving him without getting something in return.