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18 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

i usually stick to the classics, nachos or a hot dog 

Speaking of dogs, dollar dog night moved to Tuesday this year, right?

3 hours ago, Poolflood said:

Umm.  Yeah.  What's her positions?

Reverse cowgirl, preferably

Something I just realized, if we only have 25 posts per page here, this thread might get to 2000 pages long.

 

 

2 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

so i've been reading some previews, and it seems our only "weakness" is our bullpen.

giles, peacock, devo, harris, mchugh, j.smith, rondon + the ability to acquire 1-2 guys in july.  i know rondon has had a rocky spring, but smith has been great.  i have no idea what role mchugh will play - maybe just a spot starter while we rotate guys on and off the 10-day.  that should save the arms in the pen quite a bit.  

yeah, i'm ok with our bullpen weakness.  

To be fair, it is a "weakness" compared to every other unit on the team (including dugout reporter)...World Champ problems

The defending World Champs plus Gerrit Cole.  Good luck, MLB.

 

2 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

The defending World Champs plus Gerrit Cole.  Good luck, MLB.

 

And a full season of Verlander and Kate

And probably some Kyle Tucker and Forrest Whitley.

Get some.

5 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

I’m hoping it’s the guy who said he was thinking about changing his username to Kyle Tucker 

Nope that’s me.  

Also as we saw in the playoffs there is no such thing as a done deal closer anymore. 

Well not against us anyway. 

12 minutes ago, Teddyballgame said:

Holy shit they are going to be serving a Derka Dog at Minute Maid this year

 

 
One item that might stand out to people is the .45 Express taco, which is made with a Nolan Ryan hot dog and is topped with hot Cheetos

Speaking of “holy shit”...

well, any notable players in franchise history that have worn #1? 

Why the hell are the World Champions opening on the road?

1 minute ago, Lat22 said:

Why the hell are the World Champions opening on the road?

I blame bud selig

5 minutes ago, PhatAtUT said:

well, any notable players in franchise history that have worn #1? 

nah lol

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26 minutes ago, PhatAtUT said:

well, any notable players in franchise history that have worn #1? 

WTF man?  No Casey Candaele love?

 

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26 minutes ago, Lat22 said:

Why the hell are the World Champions opening on the road?

The schedule is set in September of the previous year.

Edit: also, f selig just because 

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Franchise hit streak record holder:

 

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From The Ringer:

”So the Astros bring back their Pretty Much the 1927 Yankees Offense, get a full season of Justin Verlander, and add former Pirates workhorse Gerrit Cole and veteran reliever Joe Smith, whose track record of excellent relief work stretches back more than a decade now.”

Is that good?  I can’t decide if I’m excited.

15 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

so i've been reading some previews, and it seems our only "weakness" is our bullpen.

giles, peacock, devo, harris, mchugh, j.smith, rondon + the ability to acquire 1-2 guys in july.  i know rondon has had a rocky spring, but smith has been great.  i have no idea what role mchugh will play - maybe just a spot starter while we rotate guys on and off the 10-day.  that should save the arms in the pen quite a bit.  

yeah, i'm ok with our bullpen weakness.  

Fangraphs Bullpen Projections

Not per fangraphs--according to their model we should have the second best bullpen in baseball. 

First, left and regression from Reddick, are the areas that could stand to improve.

Not entirely astros relevent, but Ted isn't the only Tucker that tore up spring training this year. Preston had a great spring for the Braves. Wouldn't be surprised to see him have a good year playing full time for them. Always thought the guy could mash given enough at bats. 

11 minutes ago, Teddy Tucker said:

Not entirely astros relevent, but Ted isn't the only Tucker that tore up spring training this year. Preston had a great spring for the Braves. Wouldn't be surprised to see him have a good year playing full time for them. Always thought the guy could mash given enough at bats. 

Do you not remember 2 years ago when there were stretches when he was hitting in the 3 hole on the reg?

He got his chance with us.  Now if he ends up going JDM I'm sure people will gnash but they can GFT

He tears up RHP, not so much on LHP, like the majority of lefties, that said I hope he does well for Atlanta

31 minutes ago, huge said:

Do you not remember 2 years ago when there were stretches when he was hitting in the 3 hole on the reg?

He got his chance with us.  Now if he ends up going JDM I'm sure people will gnash but they can GFT

He was playing with a bad shoulder. The year before he hit damn near .250 in his rookie season. His only healthy prolonged stint in the majors. Not saying the astros made the wrong move getting rid of him, just saying I think he will prove himself worthy this year in Atlanta. 

There's unfortunately a little component in baseball called defense, and P Tucker can't play it very well. 

Preston was an average hitter in the PCL last season and is a terrible out fielder.  I hope he does well in Atlanta but I wouldn't hold my breath.

lmao.  Almost feel sorry for the poor bastards from Southern Oklahoma.

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26 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

lmao.  Almost feel sorry for the poor bastards from Southern Oklahoma.

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Fuck the Rangers! 

I think Preston can be a solid player.  I was excited for him his rookie year and he never really had another healthy stint on the big league team with us.  I hope he does well.

33 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

lmao.  Almost feel sorry for the poor bastards from Southern Oklahoma.

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Lulz.  No, no it could not.

43 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

lmao.  Almost feel sorry for the poor bastards from Southern Oklahoma.

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Bwahahaha

4 hours ago, Lat22 said:

Why the hell are the World Champions opening on the road?

Because fuck bud selig

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