Beautiful pics. I got to take a trip to both parks back in high school, and it's definitely up there on places I'd like to return to.

that's what I was hinting at last week.

if somehow the 'stros lose both Springer and Brantley to free agency...Reddick could be an option for a short deal (if it doesn't break the bank)

Uncle Mike with a 3 run HR.

Bregman also had a RBI double earlier

The boys are hitting the ball well today. Spraying the ball all over the field.

Mariners pitchers next weekend vs Houston

Yankees vs Mets scrimmage on ESPN2 right now

First taste of how baseball broadcasts will look... with commentators and cutout fans behind home

Have you guys noticed any nuances between a Hinch-led team versus a Baker-led team? Maybe in the number of shifts, use of "feel" versus "statistics", etc.? I'm anxious to see what differences there will be.

Buck Showalter just talked about piping in sound at opportune times for the home team and he "just picked Houston randomly" to use as an example

mAgnoliAg said:

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Buck Showalter just talked about piping in sound at opportune times for the home team and he "just picked Houston randomly" to use as an example

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I predicted to a co-worker that it wouldn't be long before someone would claim that as a way the Astros were cheating, but I figured the season would at least start first. That'd be really stupid and obvious.

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Mariners pitchers next weekend vs Houston

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this short season feels so much like college baseball.

and that means beating up on the bad teams.

Astros should win 3 of 4 at a minimum

If I were the Astros, I would add the ability to have a sound system attach to the cutout. People would be able to buy access to the seat w/ sound system. The system would allow fans to pipe in sounds from their computer yell at the game. It would provide a better interaction for the players and fan. Gave a level of immersion and finally allow fan to beat the trashcans.

I would be willing to pay $30 .. or even sell season tickets if you really want a particular seat.location.

Seems like that would be easy revenue for the Astros.

Downside.. first time is person is watching "special tv" and the moans carry into the game.

I miss watching Yordan PA's

Kalas' reaction to Yordan is so great. His first month that was about how he and Blum reacted to all his bombs.

Intrasquad today is it just me or does JV look like he's working on growing out the Salt and Pepper Flow!! Nice

Doesn't surprise me.

I'm a fan of Colin on the field and loved seeing his bounce back but his SJW attitude is a bit overbearing.

And just for the record wasn't he a part of the when and where crowd?

I feel like the vocal 'when and where' crowd is the players more likely to sit out

Where the heck was the CF there? Even if he's not a pull hitter, I don't understand putting the CF that far into LF for just about anyone. Unless they're playing 8 in the field, then that'd make more sense.

Two words...Javier Bracamonte

Pretty sure he was playing CF today

Javier looked good. Hung in there despite his breaking ball not being sharp.

Springer appeared to have a lot of late swings today. He'll get there, but absolutely do not need him having a typical long slump in these 60 games.

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Can Correa pitch? He throws mid 90s to 1st base, we might need him...

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I know people on here love Tucker .... I like him too

But the prospect of him being our DH instead of Alvarez isn't comforting to me. We need Yordan back

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While it's hard to argue for anyone ahead of Yordan based on how dominant he was last year, it's not like we have some bum. He's a top prospect and did okay in limited play last year. He's looking strong in summer camp too. If he performs then he should slide right into RF so Reddick can Wooo from the bench.