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As we continue to explore potential fits for the Astros rotation Randy Jones Jersey , I stumbled across Gio Gonzalez. I know the initial reaction to a 4.21 ERA pitcher last year may not scream like an ideal signing,..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Houston Astros NewsGame ThreadsHouston Astros Minor LeaguesAstros Game DayPodcastsShould the Astros sign Gio Gonzalez?New,39comments3 or so years ago.SummaryGonzalez is not an ace, nor does he need to be for our rotation. His days 3.22 ERA that he achieved from 2010-2014 are over, looking more like a high 3’s pitcher to me. That’s not an exciting signing to a lot of people, but I believe provides a similar value to what Dallas Keuchel provided for us last year, and a point of interest is that there were only 38 pitchers who pitched the qualified number of innings (162 IP) with an ERA under 4.The proposed contract of 2/$24 Million would not break the bank http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , and would provide the reliable veteran experience and assumingly the predictable performance that would be beneficial to round out a rotation and provide us some redundancy as we look at the rotation. Overall, I do think that 2/$24 is a tad high considering his recent and projected performance, not meeting the $/WAR figure, but I do believe there is a significant improvement possible for Gonzalez with some of Strom’s tutelage – removing the sinker as a primary component. Would I do it? Well I’m still a believer that we don’t NEED another starter, but in many ways, Gio Gonzalez provides us with an option that does not mortgage the future. $12 Million per year is a significant amount of money, but with the consistency of Gio’s past performances I would feel more comfortable with him than a lot of the other players that have been rumored. The suggested 2 year contract seems amicable for both sides Wil Myers Jersey , somewhat limiting our risks on an aging pitcher, as well as providing additional rotation depth as we look at potential departures after next year. I am not as big of a proponent of the Lefty / Righty starter as many others, but Gonzalez being a lefty is an item of importance to a lot of people. He would replace the void left by Keuchel’s (potential) departure, and I believe provide a similar value at a significantly lower price. What do you think? Would you want the Astros to pursue signing Gio? What would you offer him contract wise if so? Tell me your predictions for performance in 2019. This is the LAST CALL for sign-ups. A reminder that the game we’re going to is on March 30th and is a 2:10 PM start. I need to know your status by March 5th at 11:59 PM.If you are on the list..."This is the LAST CALL for sign-ups. A reminder that the game we’re going to is on March 30th and is a 2:10 PM start. I need to know your status by March 5th at 11:59 PM.If you are on the list below and are still interested in going: Nothing for you to do, although if you haven’t been to an outing in the past, I’d like another confirmation that you’re still coming so I’m not getting stuck with your ticket. I’ll contact you with payment details once I order tickets, or you can pay me at the stadium.If you are on the list below and cannot make it: Let me know in this thread before Tuesday Rickey Henderson Jersey , March 5. No problem at all.If you would like to go, but are not on the list below: Let me know in this thread before Tuesday and I’ll add you to the list.If you have questions, let me know here. Here’s who I’ve heard from:BK WickTonyMadvilleTuff GongJohn WanMichaelMcCurry68HawkeyeBrooke (2)3FastThe VoleXenophon‘tHan (4)ScobergAsh (2)kenCoopCharlie ScrabblesUpdate: Let’s figure out where to sit. Vote in this poll to tell me your preference based on location and what you’re interested in spending.