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That's all 5 projected opening day starters

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Who is starring this? Why would you star this?

Excuse me...Ranger fans

Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you go to a game on Saturday after 6pm or anytime on Sunday, street parking where there is a meter is free. If you get to the park before 6 on a Saturday, you only need to feed the meter to get you to 6pm. Street parking is something like $1.50 an hour.

I'm both excited and nervous about Martes starting Wednesday

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you go to a game on Saturday after 6pm or anytime on Sunday, street parking where there is a meter is free. If you get to the park before 6 on a Saturday, you only need to feed the meter to get you to 6pm. Street parking is something like $1.50 an hour.

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Would most likely Uber. Any bars around the stadium to pre-game at before the going into the stadium? Any seating suggestions?

AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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Thanks. I have a Honda key so I'll check that out. Also, Torchys FTMFW! Wish the Rangers ballpark had something like that.

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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Thanks. I have a Honda key so I'll check that out. Also, Torchys FTMFW! Wish the Rangers ballpark had something like that.

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I don't usually get to check out the bar scene, but Biggio's is close by. Maybe someone else can tell you if it is any good. There is also 8th wonder brewery if you like craft beers.

I have to stop being nice at 5 because it is mother ****in game day!

AccidentProne said:

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Mr.Ackar07 said:

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you go to a game on Saturday after 6pm or anytime on Sunday, street parking where there is a meter is free. If you get to the park before 6 on a Saturday, you only need to feed the meter to get you to 6pm. Street parking is something like $1.50 an hour.

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Would most likely Uber. Any bars around the stadium to pre-game at before the going into the stadium? Any seating suggestions?

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There's a bar across the street from home plate.

About 3-4 blocks away (next to BBVA Stadium) across the highway, there's Lucky's and Woodrow's.

If you get a chance, stop by La Carafe on Congress St. It's the oldest bar in Houston and a cool hole in the wall. I think it was an old trading post business in the 1800's. Good cold beer, cash only and a historical marker to boot. Makes the Dixie Chicken look like Trump Tower.

Go and hit Jackson St BBQ right across from the stadium. Good food, good beer, and good atmosphere.

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There's a bar across the street from home plate.

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I think it's actually called Home Plate IIRC. I haven't been there in a while, but remember it was always a good spot to have pre and post game beers.

Just looked it up, here is the link - Home Plate Bar and Grill

The rec above for La Carafe is spot on as well. Always enjoy that place and there are a ton of bars in close vicinity to it that are fun as well. Okra, The Pastry War, etc.

Also near the stadium is the bar at Vic and Anthony's if you want to go high roller style.

Another cool place near the stadium is Eighteen Twenty Lounge with Joystix right next to it. Joystix has all these cool old arcade games.

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Brad Peacock will start tomorrow on 3 days rest. He went 3 innings, throwing 76 pitches in a loss to the Angels Friday.

A.J. Hinch said the Astros are hopeful Lance McCullers will need only the 10 days on the DL. He's eligible to return a week from today.

Francis Martes will indeed make his first MLB start on Wednesday vs. the Rangers, A.J. Hinch said.

McCullers reported lower back soreness yesterday, was evaluated & seen by the doctors. Team knew he'd miss a start, decided on DL.

Martes was the Astros' only healthy starting option left on the 40-man. Devenski wasn't considered an option to start, Hinch said.

Starting rotation for Astros at least one time through: Musgrove, Peacock, Martes, Fiers, Paulino.

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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Thanks. I have a Honda key so I'll check that out. Also, Torchys FTMFW! Wish the Rangers ballpark had something like that.

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I don't usually get to check out the bar scene, but Biggio's is close by. Maybe someone else can tell you if it is any good. There is also 8th wonder brewery if you like craft beers.

I have to stop being nice at 5 because it is mother ****in game day!

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8th Wonder is about a mile from the stadium, so it's a pretty easy walk, but if you want Houston beer and you're planning to Uber, my choice would be St. Arnold.

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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Thanks. I have a Honda key so I'll check that out. Also, Torchys FTMFW! Wish the Rangers ballpark had something like that.

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I don't usually get to check out the bar scene, but Biggio's is close by. Maybe someone else can tell you if it is any good. There is also 8th wonder brewery if you like craft beers.

I have to stop being nice at 5 because it is mother ****in game day!

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8th Wonder is about a mile from the stadium, so it's a pretty easy walk, but if you want Houston beer and you're planning to Uber, my choice would be St. Arnold.

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Both are great. My 2 favorite Houston crafts.

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AccidentProne said:

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Gonna head down to Houston one weekend for my first game ever in Minute Maid. Can y'all give me suggestions on where to sit and what food options to try?

TIA

Fun Fact: I've never been to any ballpark beside the Rangers ballpark

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If you have a Honda key, you can get onto the club level. I really haven't had any food that blew me away. Might be better going for Torchys or Shake Shack in CF.

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Thanks. I have a Honda key so I'll check that out. Also, Torchys FTMFW! Wish the Rangers ballpark had something like that.

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I haven't had the Torchy's in the park but there is a concession stand on 1st base side that does street truck type fusion stuff. I've had a mashed potato cone and some type of Korean bbq nachos that were both good. Club level is awesome and I think you'll see why I was so disappointed in the Rangers "Lexus Club."

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Starting rotation for Astros at least one time through: Musgrove, Peacock, Martes, Fiers, Paulino.

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Is that the worst rotation in the league?

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Is that the worst rotation on the league?

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Reds?

Scott Feldman
Amir Garrett
Bronson Arroyo
Tim Adleman
Asher Wojciechowski

Padres?

Jhoulys Chacin
Clayton Richard
Luis Perdomo
Dinelson Lamet

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Ag_07 said:

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Is that the worst rotation on the league?

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Reds?

Scott Feldman
Amir Garrett
Bronson Arroyo
Tim Adleman
Asher Wojciechowski

Padres?

Jhoulys Chacin
Clayton Richard
Luis Perdomo
Dinelson Lamet

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Wrong league, so I guess the answer is "yes."

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Starting rotation for Astros at least one time through: Musgrove, Peacock, Martes, Fiers, Paulino.

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Is that the worst rotation in the league?

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It depends on which versions of those guys show up. Consistent it is not, but over five games, it could be okay. It could also be disastrous.

BA and Keith Law both have us on Shane Baz now. I would be pretty pleased with that pick.

Don't let him get to TCU.

I don't know what is more impressive that story or the one about Billy Wagner teaching himself to throw lefty after breaking his right arm (in HS maybe to boot, although maybe earlier)