I'm fully intent on using my wife's flight benefits working for SWA to fly down from DAL to HOU multiple Sundays this year, catch a game and fly backn_touch said:Your not that far awayredline248 said:
Man, I wish I could be in Houston tonight. Excitement levels are at 11.
Good luck, f-ckers!
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This is a good point. Dusty has his reason. He will definitely use that to justify the Dubon start.Johnsy3 said:
The organization (or maybe just Dusty) love Dubon for his versatility and apparent defensive fortitude...they will want him at 2B behind Framber to field all of the groundballs.
Selling 4 tickets for tonight's opener at face value if anyone is still looking for tickets. Section 105 row 18 $175 each
Can all of us PLEASE agree to NOT jump off cliff if we're at or below .500 at the end of April? I remember last year we were 11-10 and some people were ready to trade everyone and start over.
Remember: Baseball is a marathon NOT A SPRINT!!! This isn't football where if we lose one game the season is over.
Remember: Baseball is a marathon NOT A SPRINT!!! This isn't football where if we lose one game the season is over.
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
You think some of the bleeders aren't going to bleed?All I do is Nguyen said:
Can all of us PLEASE agree to NOT jump off cliff if we're at or below .500 at the end of April? I remember last year we were 11-10 and some people were ready to trade everyone and start over.
Remember: Baseball is a marathon NOT A SPRINT!!! This isn't football where if we lose one game the season is over.
GLF
All I do is Nguyen said:
Can all of us PLEASE agree to NOT jump off cliff if we're at or below .500 at the end of April? I remember last year we were 11-10 and some people were ready to trade everyone and start over.
Remember: Baseball is a marathon NOT A SPRINT!!! This isn't football where if we lose one game the season is over.
Picked up at Kroger this morning. Ready to hammer when I can watch the game, on Delay, after my sons 9u baseball game.
Praying for a quick run rule to get home early
Praying for a quick run rule to get home early
Happy Opening Day!
Good luck this season everyone. Hoping all your players stay healthy, and wishing for a competitive season!
If any of y'all decide to venture up to Arlington this year, feel free to reach out so I can help with tickets.
Cheers!
Good luck this season everyone. Hoping all your players stay healthy, and wishing for a competitive season!
If any of y'all decide to venture up to Arlington this year, feel free to reach out so I can help with tickets.
Cheers!
This is as excited as I've been for opening day since 2019. Coming off our dynasty-confirming second title last year certainly helps, as does shutting up all the haters around the league. But thinking back year-by-year:Farmer1906 said:Quote:
Outside of maybe 2019, I think this is the most confident I have been in a season.
2020: Scandal-plagued offsesason and covid shortened year
2021: First year playing in front of fans at opposing ballparks post-scandal
2022: Lockout ruined some of the "build-up" for baseball season
With the amount that we've been drug through the ringer as Astros fans and baseball fans more generally the past few years, we deserve this. We're the effing defending champs. The whole band is basically back. And now we play with house money as we tack-on to the dynasty.
Pumped and ready to add another banner this year!
Game Day!
The March thread is a lot more chill than the October thread when 40 people I've never heard of before show up to declare the season over every time the Astros give up a run.
Life is better with a beagle
It all begins today. #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/TRXqSVrKNv
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 30, 2023
We’ve waited all offseason for this. #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/qX86UlgSMa
— MLB (@MLB) March 30, 2023
Opening Day is TODAY!!! pic.twitter.com/FRUtijdgKt
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Tell 'em Joey
There's so much to love about the game baseball, from the different ballparks and climates, to blue skies and green grass and cool caps, and most of all, @JoeyVotto RETURNING to the TV booth TONIGHT‼️@Reds | @BarryLarkin | @johnsadak pic.twitter.com/PZgBbkydbB
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Made for the moment. Starting #OpeningDay, every player making their Major League debut will wear an “MLB Debut” patch on their uniform for their first game! That patch will then be added to @Topps trading cards, creating the ultimate rookie card. pic.twitter.com/Acs5dxZWRD
— MLB (@MLB) March 30, 2023
#OpeningDay is a holiday around these parts.
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Let’s treat it like one. pic.twitter.com/i56Qij0dvn
It's time... #OpeningDay
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Tried posting this last night. Great to see these guys get a more reasonable salary
I reserve the right to second guess Dusty at every turn. Specifically, why the f-ck he would use Meyers, Dubon, Julks, Salazar while sitting Hensley and Diaz.All I do is Nguyen said:
Can all of us PLEASE agree to NOT jump off cliff if we're at or below .500 at the end of April? I remember last year we were 11-10 and some people were ready to trade everyone and start over.
Remember: Baseball is a marathon NOT A SPRINT!!! This isn't football where if we lose one game the season is over.
I know, deep down that Dusty is trying to put everyone in the fire and see if they are ready for post season level pressure cookers and there is plenty of playing time to go around; however, I will still give him unholy hell every time one of those guys does something not great.
But I am not one to worry about rotating days off or the natural ebb and flow of our proven starters. I had no qualms about Altuve sucking during the postseason in 22 or Springer in 17.
An Opening Day guide to keep you occupied until we get out there and whip the White Sox (all times Central)
12:05 p.m.
Braves @ Nationals: Max Fried vs. Patrick Corbin
Giants @ Yankees: Carlos Correa leads the new look Giants against the Bombers, who start the season with Aaron Judge already awarded 15 home runs.
1:10 p.m.
Baltimore @ Boston: Kyle Gibson vs. Corey Kluber
1:20 p.m.
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs; Corbin Burnes set to strike out Dansby Swanson 5 times.
2:10 p.m.
Detroit @ Tampa: Miguel Cabrera made $77,439 in the time it took you to read this sentence.
3:05 p.m.
Phillies @ Rangers: Phillies find a team from Texas they can beat. How many batters before deGrom pulls a muscle?
3:10 p.m.
Twins @ Royals: Joey Gallo starting at first base today!
Mets @ Marlins: Carlos Correa leads the new look Mets against the Fish. Verlander does NOT get the Opening Day start after winning the Cy Young last year. Tickets available for as low as $8 for this one.
Pirates @ Reds: If this was 1977, it'd be a great matchup.
Toronto @ St. Louis: Battle of the Birds
12:05 p.m.
Braves @ Nationals: Max Fried vs. Patrick Corbin
Giants @ Yankees: Carlos Correa leads the new look Giants against the Bombers, who start the season with Aaron Judge already awarded 15 home runs.
1:10 p.m.
Baltimore @ Boston: Kyle Gibson vs. Corey Kluber
1:20 p.m.
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs; Corbin Burnes set to strike out Dansby Swanson 5 times.
2:10 p.m.
Detroit @ Tampa: Miguel Cabrera made $77,439 in the time it took you to read this sentence.
3:05 p.m.
Phillies @ Rangers: Phillies find a team from Texas they can beat. How many batters before deGrom pulls a muscle?
3:10 p.m.
Twins @ Royals: Joey Gallo starting at first base today!
Mets @ Marlins: Carlos Correa leads the new look Mets against the Fish. Verlander does NOT get the Opening Day start after winning the Cy Young last year. Tickets available for as low as $8 for this one.
Pirates @ Reds: If this was 1977, it'd be a great matchup.
Toronto @ St. Louis: Battle of the Birds
Life is better with a beagle
I didn't list it on the season prediction thing because it didn't have a real spot to:
BOLD UNEXPECTED PREDICTION:
Jake Myers makes you all eat crow. Comes out mashing, takes over majority CF playing time, hits 20HR, steals 20 bases. And we truly have our CF'er of the future
BOLD UNEXPECTED PREDICTION:
Jake Myers makes you all eat crow. Comes out mashing, takes over majority CF playing time, hits 20HR, steals 20 bases. And we truly have our CF'er of the future
Calm down, Click.Lonestar_Ag09 said:
I didn't list it on the season prediction thing because it didn't have a real spot to:
BOLD UNEXPECTED PREDICTION:
Jake Myers makes you all eat crow. Comes out mashing, takes over majority CF playing time, hits 20HR, steals 20 bases. And we truly have our CF'er of the future
But I think we were all thinking about it in 2021. Now the opportunities will be fewer with Chas staying consistent. Clearly, the team hasn't shut the door on Jake yet.
GLF
hope the leaf blowers are ready, but unnecessary for tonight
hope the leaf blowers are ready, but unnecessary for tonight
https://ts.la/eric59704
Please refrain from injury jokes for other teams, even if it's for the pissant rangers.The Porkchop Express said:
An Opening Day guide to keep you occupied until we get out there and whip the White Sox (all times Central)
12:05 p.m.
Braves @ Nationals: Max Fried vs. Patrick Corbin
Giants @ Yankees: Carlos Correa leads the new look Giants against the Bombers, who start the season with Aaron Judge already awarded 15 home runs.
1:10 p.m.
Baltimore @ Boston: Kyle Gibson vs. Corey Kluber
1:20 p.m.
Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs; Corbin Burnes set to strike out Dansby Swanson 5 times.
2:10 p.m.
Detroit @ Tampa: Miguel Cabrera made $77,439 in the time it took you to read this sentence.
3:05 p.m.
Phillies @ Rangers: Phillies find a team from Texas they can beat. How many batters before deGrom pulls a muscle?
3:10 p.m.
Twins @ Royals: Joey Gallo starting at first base today!
Mets @ Marlins: Carlos Correa leads the new look Mets against the Fish. Verlander does NOT get the Opening Day start after winning the Cy Young last year. Tickets available for as low as $8 for this one.
Pirates @ Reds: If this was 1977, it'd be a great matchup.
Toronto @ St. Louis: Battle of the Birds
Late to the thread here but let's go!
Pulling a muscle? I pull a muscle walking down the stairs every day.
Life is better with a beagle
White Sox have a new manager named Pedro
tonight will be his managerial debut at any level
tonight will be his managerial debut at any level
Still blows my mind a starting teacher makes more than a Triple A player.Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Tried posting this last night. Great to see these guys get a more reasonable salary
I'm glad minor league salaries are finally starting to be addressed, but it still makes no sense.
Teams cover / provide housing now, correct?
Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Tried posting this last night. Great to see these guys get a more reasonable salary
How does someone playing for the Space Cowboys in Sugar Land survive on $35.5k, much less $17.5k per year? Is there some other source of income for the players at that level? I'm sure several room together, but that has to be very difficult.
lurker76 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Tried posting this last night. Great to see these guys get a more reasonable salary
How does someone playing for the Space Cowboys in Sugar Land survive on $38k, much less $17.5k per year? Is there some other source of income for the players at that level? I'm sure several room together, but that has to be very difficult.
Work other jobs in the offseason, live off signing bonus if you were picked high enough, live with a host family, etc.
Thanks. It has to be pretty rough though.
Agreed. But if they make it to the show, 700K+ is the min salary.
Me to every person I see wearing Astros gear this morning downtown!
It used to be understood you had to have another job. Either part time during the season or full time during the off season. That obviously makes it difficult to continue development when your trading film sessions, bullpen sessions, BP, etc. for hours at Home Depot. Never made any sense to me and definitely caused guys to wash out when they have to make a choice between love of a game they believe they can play or providing for a family.lurker76 said:Lonestar_Ag09 said:
Tried posting this last night. Great to see these guys get a more reasonable salary
How does someone playing for the Space Cowboys in Sugar Land survive on $35.5k, much less $17.5k per year? Is there some other source of income for the players at that level? I'm sure several room together, but that has to be very difficult.
Not trying to start the normal debate on this. I'm sure the usual guys saying you had to really want it and essentially be an indefinitely unpaid intern to make it to the show somehow makes sense. Little to no support or development opportunities in the offseason and a wage less than minimum wage whe hours worked is tabulated. Nothing like investing in your business.
"More Than Baseball launched a petition to advocate for a minimum salary of $35,000 a year for Minor League Baseball players, saying the average player makes less than $10,000 a year and less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour."
"Only 10 percent of Minor League Baseball players will ever make it to the MLB, according to More Than Baseball's recent report. The minor league encompasses 209 teams spread across 19 leagues in 44 states and four provinces.
League players also complain about multiple workplace conditions.
In More Than Baseball's survey, the lack of healthy nutritional food and the lack of offseason support are also major concerns. And while the league passed a recent policy that affords them housing, players say they are stuffed into sharing a bedroom with other players."
https://thehill.com/homenews/3262583-nonprofit-says-minor-league-baseball-players-earning-under-federal-minimum-wage/
Hope the roof is open!
Hey bros. Glad to be back.
Remember when the Yankees started 52-18 and their fans crowned them champs mid season, then the Astros swept them?
Remember when the Yankees started 52-18 and their fans crowned them champs mid season, then the Astros swept them?
BarryProfit said:
Hope the roof is open!
Think there's like a 30-40% chance of showers so I doubt it
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