W said:
I've been to a few White Sox and Tigers home games...in their new and old stadiums.
I wish they had been in the boondocks
Also, I dont really want to bag on Arlington, the area is actually very nice, especially compared to the much older more utilitarian Reliant Park area in Houston. But stadiums in the middle of basically park land and parking lots just dont have the same feel as an urban stadium. MMP, Toyota Center, and to a lesser extent BBVA Stadium are all excellent.JJxvi said:
I cant really imagine a better location for MMP in the entire metro area. Going to a game feels a lot like the walk through a college campus to a college football game surrounded by fans wearing the colors. Totally different than the feeling you get going to Reliant or the Astrodome (or Arlington).
FIFYMAROON said:
Turner Field was located in the middle of the hood. People didn't want to drive down there for fear of getting killed. MMP is located in a business district surrounded by upscale apartments and good restaurants. Is there an occasional bum walking around - sure. It's not close to the situation they had in Atlanta. Plus ATLhadstill has an idiot mayor.....wait....forget that point
Back when I had a 10 year franchise on MLB The Show 16, Springer left for free agency and went to Philly.Big Al 1992 said:
Landing spots for Springer?
I've seen Blue Jays, Mets and Phillies mentioned.
MAROON said:
Turner Field was located in the middle of the hood. People didn't want to drive down there for fear of getting killed. MMP is located in a business district surrounded by upscale apartments and good restaurants. Is there an occasional bum walking around - sure. It's not close to the situation they had in Atlanta. Plus ATL had an idiot mayor.....wait....forget that point
yes, through 2050...and that may fall under the category of "it seemed like a good idea at the time"07ag said:
didn't the astros renew the lease for another 25 years in 2017?
it was semi-difficult enjoying the (night) game, because we knew the walk back to the car was still to comeMathguy64 said:W said:
I've been to a few White Sox and Tigers home games...in their new and old stadiums.
I wish they had been in the boondocks
The part of Chicago where old Comisky was can only be described as the last place on earth where anyone would want to be after dark.
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time will tell with the Astros. Some of the factors that drove the Braves to suburbs are definitely relevant to the Astros.
MAROON said:
Turner Field was located in the middle of the hood. People didn't want to drive down there for fear of getting killed. MMP is located in a business district surrounded by upscale apartments and good restaurants. Is there an occasional bum walking around - sure. It's not close to the situation they had in Atlanta. Plus ATL had an idiot mayor.....wait....forget that point
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Keeper of The Spirits said:
I love George but if wants to leave, don't let the door hit him on the way out.
He needs to do what's best for George and the Astros did what was best for the Astros. If he is salty over a couple million when he has amassed generational wealth playing for the Astros, has a qualifying offer to increase that and benefitted from our pretty solid player development program, then enjoy being spit on by Yankee ****s and Bosox drunks when you don't perform.
These posts crack me up. If you weren't getting paid what your peers were being paid and management purposefully held you back to save money, you'd be screaming like a baby and looking for a way out fast. The difference is you could leave at anytime.
It doesn't matter the amount of money you make, every person would feel the exact same way.
That was an MLB rule. Texans have had fans this year without any kind of blow back. Not everything needs to be about partisan politics.W said:
and then there's the COVID.
if the Astros had attempted to sell tickets at 10% or 20% capacity...would they have gotten blowback from Turner or Hidalgo?
will either try to make the 'stros go fan-less in 2021?
His question about Turner and Hidalgo is valid. Sorry your have sand in your vag.bluefire579 said:That was an MLB rule. Texans have had fans this year without any kind of blow back. Not everything needs to be about partisan politics.W said:
and then there's the COVID.
if the Astros had attempted to sell tickets at 10% or 20% capacity...would they have gotten blowback from Turner or Hidalgo?
will either try to make the 'stros go fan-less in 2021?
No it isn't. Sorry you can't see past your apparent hatred of those two to see that a) other teams in the area have been selling tickets without issue and b) fans were never an option for this season at MMP due to MLB rules. Also sorry you can't form a valid argument without doing a drive by or sinking to personal insults.TREX01 said:His question about Turner and Hidalgo is valid. Sorry your have sand in your vag.bluefire579 said:That was an MLB rule. Texans have had fans this year without any kind of blow back. Not everything needs to be about partisan politics.W said:
and then there's the COVID.
if the Astros had attempted to sell tickets at 10% or 20% capacity...would they have gotten blowback from Turner or Hidalgo?
will either try to make the 'stros go fan-less in 2021?
Mathguy64 said:
Why in the world would we spend money on a big contract for a sub par 30 year old defensive outfielder? Spend it on a 30 year old plus defensive outfielder who is already on your team. The Ozuna talk makes 0 sense.
because In 2020 Ozuna batted .338/.431/.636 (each 3rd in the NL) with an NL-leading 18 home runs, 56 RBIMathguy64 said:
Why in the world would we spend money on a big contract for a sub par 30 year old defensive outfielder? Spend it on a 30 year old plus defensive outfielder who is already on your team. The Ozuna talk makes 0 sense.
tjack16 said:because In 2020 Ozuna batted .338/.431/.636 (each 3rd in the NL) with an NL-leading 18 home runs, 56 RBIMathguy64 said:
Why in the world would we spend money on a big contract for a sub par 30 year old defensive outfielder? Spend it on a 30 year old plus defensive outfielder who is already on your team. The Ozuna talk makes 0 sense.
and George isn't coming back. writing is on the wall. I'd be shocked if he does sign with us, even if we offer him a huge deal
Ozuna would be an awesome replacement and his bat instantly replaces George's in a lineup
BCSGrubber said:Mathguy64 said:
Why in the world would we spend money on a big contract for a sub par 30 year old defensive outfielder? Spend it on a 30 year old plus defensive outfielder who is already on your team. The Ozuna talk makes 0 sense.
Because George isn't coming back
Farmer1906 said:BCSGrubber said:Mathguy64 said:
Why in the world would we spend money on a big contract for a sub par 30 year old defensive outfielder? Spend it on a 30 year old plus defensive outfielder who is already on your team. The Ozuna talk makes 0 sense.
Because George isn't coming back
He is if we offer him the most money.