The Atlanta Braves today acquired LHP Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Jake Odorizzi and cash.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 9, 2022

Farmer1906 said:

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The Atlanta Braves today acquired LHP Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Jake Odorizzi and cash.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 9, 2022

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Why on earth would the Rangers take him on...I thought they were looking to be competitive next year.

Farmer1906 said:

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The Atlanta Braves today acquired LHP Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Jake Odorizzi and cash.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 9, 2022

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Most postseason games since 2015:

1. Astros 92
2. Dodgers 86
3. Yankees 45
4. Braves 41
5. Cubs 39

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) November 9, 2022

Deluxe said:

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How long have you been holding onto this snippet? May?

bearkatag15 said:

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👀🔔 pic.twitter.com/gTjPTFaWsr

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) November 9, 2022

Figured Philly would go big at SS

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Why anyone would want to go to that dump of a town is beyond me

Mr.Bond said:

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bearkatag15 said:

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👀🔔 pic.twitter.com/gTjPTFaWsr

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) November 9, 2022

Figured Philly would go big at SS

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Why anyone would want to go to that dump of a town is beyond me

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-Owner isn't afraid to open his wallet
-They just made the WS
-They have a strong lineup already
-Most players don't actually live in the cities of the teams they play for

bearkatag15 said:

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👀🔔 pic.twitter.com/gTjPTFaWsr

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) November 9, 2022

Figured Philly would go big at SS

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Great fit. Glad he wasn't in this past WS.

Jake Odorizzi after being traded: pic.twitter.com/ZGChIAbNdb

— FAX Sports: MLB  (@MLBONFAX) November 9, 2022

BTKAG97 said:

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Deluxe said:

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How long have you been holding onto this snippet? May?

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All star break. They were so clearly not in a tier of their own at that point.

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The Porkchop Express said:

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My burning question this off season is, do I un-ignore all the people who made ridiculously anti-Astro posts that I put on ignore during the post-season run?

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Yes. It will keep you ready to win it again and rub it in their faces!

The Porkchop Express said:

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My burning question this off season is, do I un-ignore all the people who made ridiculously anti-Astro posts that I put on ignore during the post-season run?

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Playoffs are like a month long festivus. Everyone is done airing their grievances. Set them free. I think we all had our moments at one time or another. Mine was game 3 of the world series.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Porkchop Express said:

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My burning question this off season is, do I un-ignore all the people who made ridiculously anti-Astro posts that I put on ignore during the post-season run?

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Playoffs are like a month long festivus. Everyone is done airing their grievances. Set them free. I think we all had our moments at one time or another. Mine was game 3 of the world series.

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Let's be real. You were *****ing pretty much every game

The Porkchop Express said:

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My burning question this off season is, do I un-ignore all the people who made ridiculously anti-Astro posts that I put on ignore during the post-season run?

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A majority were only on for the playoffs. Give it a week and they will fade off of the off-season thread and won't be there early next season.

mernaggie12 said:

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What would it take for Verlander to go in as an Astro?

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Some combo of no hitter, 3rd WS, 300 win, another cy

mernaggie12 said:

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What would it take for Verlander to go in as an Astro?

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2 more years and another World Series and I'm considering calling him and asking him what he wants to do.

Close calls like that should go to the player. Just do it behind the scenes.

HarryRocket said:

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mernaggie12 said:

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What would it take for Verlander to go in as an Astro?

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2 more years and another World Series and I'm considering calling him and asking him what he wants to do.

Close calls like that should go to the player. Just do it behind the scenes.

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I can agree with this. I've been saying he's a lock as a Tiger, but a couple more and maybe things chance in the Halls eyes. Why not let him have a say if it's close.

HarryRocket said:

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The NL east is about to get crazy.

I could see them having a legit arms race where Judge, turner, Verlander and every other BSD end up in that division.

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He has more WS wins as a pitcher, more WS trophy's, about to have more Cy Young's and an ALCS MVP trophy… he's done all of that in 3.2 seasons… 1/4 of his time in Detroit… he's already deserving to go in as an Astro

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Porkchop Express said:

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My burning question this off season is, do I un-ignore all the people who made ridiculously anti-Astro posts that I put on ignore during the post-season run?

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Playoffs are like a month long festivus. Everyone is done airing their grievances. Set them free. I think we all had our moments at one time or another. Mine was game 3 of the world series.

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You were on my list!

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Most postseason games since 2015:

1. Astros 92
2. Dodgers 86
3. Yankees 45
4. Braves 41
5. Cubs 39

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) November 9, 2022

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Wow that's a huge drop off from 2nd to 3rd on this list!

mernaggie12 said:

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What would it take for Verlander to go in as an Astro?

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This is from an article about Jim Thome going to the hall

The cap decision is made by the Hall of Fame's senior staff and research team. "They'll look at a player's career numbers and look at the impact, and quite honestly, it's usually a no-brainer," Idelson told ESPN. "Then we have a conversation with the player, because we wouldn't do something unilaterally."

Same article noted that Gary Carter wanted to go in as a Met, but was overruled and went in as an Expo.

if Nolan Ryan went in as a Ranger, which is BS - should have gone in as an Angel because of his dominant years in the 70s, then Verlander should go in as an Astro.