February 7, 20242 yr -- Jose Altuve, one of the most accomplished and popular players in Astros history and a cornerstone of a pair of World Series championship teams, will likely end his career in Houston. The star second baseman agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Astros on Tuesday, his third extension with Houston. The deal will start in 2025 and will take Altuve through his age-39 season. The deal is worth $125 million, including $30 million each season from 2025-27, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club did not confirm the terms of the deal.
February 7, 20242 yr He was the most likely to have received an extension, over Tucker and Bregman. Still see them trying to lock in Valdez and Tucker, with Bregman walking unless he signs a more team friendly deal. Would be nice for the Sox to have stars for life on the team. All the best White Sox of the past 75 years have not stayed with the White Sox their entire careers, with multiple unnecessary dust-ups between management all time MLB stars. There are only four Top 50 bWAR Career White Sox Hitters and Pitchers in the modern era who played their entire career with the White Sox. They are near the bottom of the Top 50 of their respective lists, with two of the four likely dropping off the list before 2025. 20.2 John Danks 16.2 Tim Anderson (until he signs elsewhere which is likely) 14.6 Ron Karkovice 11.8 Dylan Cease (also likely gone sometime this year) Edited February 7, 20242 yr by South Side Hit Men
February 7, 20242 yr 1 hour ago, South Side Hit Men said: He was the most likely to have received an extension, over Tucker and Bregman. Still see them trying to lock in Valdez and Tucker, with Bregman walking unless he signs a more team friendly deal. Would be nice for the Sox to have stars for life on the team. All the best White Sox of the past 75 years have not stayed with the White Sox their entire careers, with multiple unnecessary dust-ups between management all time MLB stars. There are only four Top 50 bWAR Career White Sox Hitters and Pitchers in the modern era who played their entire career with the White Sox. They are near the bottom of the Top 50 of their respective lists, with two of the four likely dropping off the list before 2025. 20.2 John Danks 16.2 Tim Anderson (until he signs elsewhere which is likely) 14.6 Ron Karkovice 11.8 Dylan Cease (also likely gone sometime this year) In fairness Konerko and Buehrle spent the vast majority of their careers in Chicago.
February 7, 20242 yr 18 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said: In fairness Konerko and Buehrle spent the vast majority of their careers in Chicago. It was impossible to “undo” Konerko playing briefly before coming here. I appreciated Jerry keeping Pauly through the end. Among the players who began their MLB careers with the White Sox, the seven during my life I would have loved to have seen Sox for life who played during my fandom are Abreu, Baines, Beuhrle, Lemon, Sale, Thomas, and Ventura. They still have two potential current players if they continue to play outstanding baseball (Cease and Robert Jr.). Tim was on that list as well until things crashed the past two seasons. Made sense for both to move on, though I’d be happy if Tim would like to return this season, turn things around, and remain a Sox for life.
February 7, 20242 yr Love that Spanky is on this list. Five of the nine played in the postseason. Nine White Sox For Life for 10 + Seasons Player bWAR (# of seasons years) Division and League Titles plus World Series Championship Teams (4) Segregation Era Red Faber 63.9 (20 Seasons 1914-1933) 1917 World Series Championship Team & 1919 American League Pennant Team Ted Lyons 70.6 (21 Seasons 1923-1942, 1946 + 3 Years WWII Military Service 1943-1945) Johnny Mostil 24.4 (10 Seasons 1918, 1921-1929) Lee Tannehill 20.9 (10 Seasons 1903-1912) 1906 World Series Championship Team (2) Split Eras Luke Appling 77.5 (20 Seasons 1930-1943, 1945-1950 + 1 Year WWII Military Service 1944) Orval Grove 1.7 (10 Seasons 1940-1949) (3) Modern Era John Danks 20.2 (10 Seasons 2007-2016) 2008 American League Central Division Title Ron Karkovice 14.6 (12 Seasons 1986-1997) 1993 American League West Division Title Mike Squires 0.3 (10 Seasons 1975, 1977-1985) 1983 American League West Division Title Edited February 7, 20242 yr by South Side Hit Men
February 7, 20242 yr Altuve ,since the beginning when Houston signed him for 10K , has always been appreciative of the opportunity they gave him when no one else would because of his size. He hasn't forgotten his roots.
February 10, 20242 yr @South Side Hit Men Excellent list with Abreu, Baines, Beuhrle, Lemon, Sale, Thomas, and Ventura. I wouldn't argue any of those names. Now look at the reality. $19 million plus per year for Abreu. Does it make sense for this team and for Abreu to be playing in Chicago next season? Sentimentality, sure it would have been nice, but it works out well for both.
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