Astros: Will window stay open at Daikin Park with RoFlo
Join Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey for the first Locked On Astros podcast of 2025 with special guest Robert Flores of MLB Network. With Alex Bregman likely playing elsewhere in 2025 and beyond, what is in store for the Astros?
Are the Houston Astros losing their edge in the AL West? With recent trades and potential signings, the Astros’ offseason moves are stirring up conversations about their future in Major League Baseball. Join hosts Eric Huysman and Brett H-Town Wheelhouse Chancey as they engage with MLB Network’s Robert Flores to dissect the Astros’ strategy, including the impact of Kyle Tucker’s departure and the ongoing negotiations with Alex Bregman. The discussion also touches on potential outfield additions like Anthony Santander and the competitive landscape of the AL West, featuring insights on teams like the Oakland Athletics.
Will the Astros maintain their dominance, or are they facing a new era of challenges? Tune in for expert analysis and insider perspectives that you won’t want to miss.
Does Flores think the Astros are still the team to beat in the AL West? Does he see Justin Verlander returning to Houston? Will the Astros do anything to upgrade the outfield? Join us LIVE with RoFlo to see what he says.
Locked On Astros is a daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. It is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
0:00 Intro
5:41 Kyle Tucker’s departure and trade analysis
11:17 Astros’ transformation and playoff chances
17:12 Alex Bregman’s contract situation
22:39 Astros’ outfield needs and potential signings
29:11 Prospects and young talent for Astros
34:24 City Connect jersey design ideas
38:48 Closing thoughts and future Hall of Famers
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14 comments
RoFlo needs to be on more often.
Good talk.
Great show.
today I did see an article saying the yankees were moving on from Bregman as they predict Bregman will resign with the stros for 175 mil
Listening to Talkin Yanks, they looked and saw Yankee Stadium is the worst AL ballpark for Breggy. He’s a pro hitter and could adapt, but that’s gotta be something the yankees will hold against him
There were rumors that the Astros tried to extend Tucker the last couple years, but I never heard any numbers. A lot of us forget that these players are not from Houston or even Texas. We are Astros fans. Most of the players are not. They may have dreams of playing for a certain team. I don't blame Tucker or Bregman for going FA. They gave us a lot of years. Now we need to find their replacement. If you've been an Astros fan for a while, you know that players come and go all the time. I'm a fan of the team, and not as much for specific players. Tuckers gone and I'll find a new favorite. Maybe it'll be Paredes. I still have pictures of Carlos Lee, Springer bobblehead, and a Jason Lane jersey. I have a Berkman jersey. Just because the Astros aren't winning 100 games a season doesn't mean they can't go to the WS. Look at the 2005 team. They weren't very good.
If you make it to Oct and get hot at the end of season anything can happen. Who thought AZ and the Rangers were going to the WS in 2023?
We need Santander YES or YES. Our outfielders are a joke
The Rangers are an emotion team and that can wear them down in 162 games. In 2023 they got hot in the first have and then fell off a cliff until the playoffs. I think they'll crash after the AS break again.
I actually like Verdugo
Great show! Got the Htown bro RoFlo in here 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Brett and Eric, This was one of your best shows; an A+. There are great comments by the listeners tonight.
I don’t mind the window being open, we need a breeze in that hot ass stadium lol
Flores kept it real. Yes the Astros took off for 2 months while Tucker was out. After those two months they went to being an average team. This OF is probably the worst OF in all of baseball. They still need a vet pitcher to eat innings.
Over the last 2 years we have needed 2 things to be World Series contenders, a 1st baseman and an elite outfielder. We now have our 1st baseman, so lets get an outfielder and we will be right in the mix.
Where did you get your hat??