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game's reigning dynasty

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Dynasty? lol

Oh but the proud words that 1.5 World Series Championships and a cheating scandal can produce.

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What does it take to be a dynasty in your world?

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game's reigning dynasty

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Dynasty? lol

Oh but the proud words that 1.5 World Series Championships and a cheating scandal can produce.

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What does it take to be a dynasty in your world?

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He will never give credit to the Astros, no need to even debate it with him.

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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I'm an Astros fan but why does anyone care if guys get pumped about a HR?

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Difference between "being pumped" and throwing your own ticker tape parade

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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He will never give credit to the Astros, no need to even debate it with him.

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Correct. That ship sailed with the cheating and any respect went with it.

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He will never give credit to the Astros, no need to even debate it with him.

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Correct. That ship sailed with the cheating and any respect went with it.

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It is just dumb…but you do you…when the Astros finish off the Rangers on Sunday and go to their 5th WS in 7 seasons, you can sleep tight knowing you have no respect for them.

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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Wow…this is where we are at, comparing clapping for a walk, and slow walking a HR like he won the game…first time watching baseball?

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He will never give credit to the Astros, no need to even debate it with him.

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Correct. That ship sailed with the cheating and any respect went with it.

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Anybody still banging on the cheating drum and denying that it was rampant in the league, which is why the players were given immunity lest the rest of the league burn too, is so fundamentally unserious and hypocritical as to border on being an outright liar.

Was it against the rules? Sure. Was everybody doing it? Without question. Just like the way all the steroid era records still stand.

The "but everyone was doing it" defense is annoying when children use it. It's just pathetic when an adult attempts it. Yeah, they didn't want the league tainted with any more scandal than they already had because it's a multi-billion dollar industry and they didn't want to lose the gravy train. But that doesn't excuse it nor is it worthy of respect.

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The "but everyone was doing it" defense is annoying when children use it. It's just pathetic when an adult attempts it. Yeah, they didn't want the league tainted with any more scandal than they already had because it's a multi-billion dollar industry and they didn't want to lose the gravy train. But that doesn't excuse it nor is it worthy of respect.

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Blah, blah, blah. Cry more Pollyanna.

Like it or not sports always do what they can to gain an edge even if it's against the rules. Deflategate, Patriots spying on opponents, all the spider-tack crap pitchers were using, PEDs, paying recruits in the pre-NIL days, and so on. The Red Sox & Yankees were still using electronic sign-stealing in 2018 when the Sox won and nobody is still giving them crap.

Every year since 2017 has further vindicated the fact that the Astros have just been better than almost everybody else and have an unparalleled level of success in MLB since then too.

So if two teams are doing electronic sign-stealing that doesn't make the winner any more guilty than the team that lost and the Astros have just been better.

Deal with it and quit pouting. Be better.

Garcia didn't even trot, he walked halfway to first, slammed the bat down and when he got to home he stomped like a toddler the last few steps

I don't like that Altuve gets treated the way he does but in a way, I think it spurs him on.

They can hate him all they want.

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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Wow…this is where we are at, comparing clapping for a walk, and slow walking a HR like he won the game…first time watching baseball?

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This is where we are at, you complain about celebrating, but determine what you can celebrate. Yes, first time I've watch beisbol

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You are rather insufferable on every thread.

I hope you have dreams about Altuve tonight.

Congrats on cheating better than the rest of the league, I guess?

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Congrats on cheating better than the rest of the league, I guess?

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Stay mad but the last 6 years and additional title just prove the Astros were better anyway. It's why even the dewshiest of commentators say that folks have to get over it because the Astros have proven repeatedly that they're just better.

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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Wow…this is where we are at, comparing clapping for a walk, and slow walking a HR like he won the game…first time watching baseball?

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This is where we are at, you complain about celebrating, but determine what you can celebrate. Yes, first time I've watch beisbol

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You are rather insufferable on every thread.

I hope you have dreams about Altuve tonight.

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I hope you find happiness one day

I don't have a problem with the bat flip nor do I have a problem with the HIP next at bat.

It's baseball, not tennis.

It's tough being on the losing end of a big game. Ranger fans just need to keep in mind that someday they'll be on top, and the Astros will be looking up at them.

Ah who am I kidding? That's never happening.

Ahhhhahahahaaaa.

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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Wow…this is where we are at, comparing clapping for a walk, and slow walking a HR like he won the game…first time watching baseball?

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This is where we are at, you complain about celebrating, but determine what you can celebrate. Yes, first time I've watch beisbol

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You are rather insufferable on every thread.

I hope you have dreams about Altuve tonight.

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I hope you find happiness one day

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Me? I couldn't be happier.

What a bizarre thing to say.

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He will never give credit to the Astros, no need to even debate it with him.

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Correct. That ship sailed with the cheating and any respect went with it.

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So for the sake of argument, and that is not a concession, but what the **** does 2017 have to do with 2023?

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Reactions after hitting a big home run. Very revealing.

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Almost like somebody's been there before.


And has some class & sportsmanship

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So, can we complain about Maldonado clapping like he had won the lottery when he walked? Or can we only complain about HR celebrations? Just making sure what class and sportsmanship entails

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Wow…this is where we are at, comparing clapping for a walk, and slow walking a HR like he won the game…first time watching baseball?

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This is where we are at, you complain about celebrating, but determine what you can celebrate. Yes, first time I've watch beisbol

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You are rather insufferable on every thread.

I hope you have dreams about Altuve tonight.

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I hope you find happiness one day

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Me? I couldn't be happier.

What a bizarre thing to say.

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Let me know if you need anything

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The "but everyone was doing it" defense is annoying when children use it. It's just pathetic when an adult attempts it. Yeah, they didn't want the league tainted with any more scandal than they already had because it's a multi-billion dollar industry and they didn't want to lose the gravy train. But that doesn't excuse it nor is it worthy of respect.

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Yep. An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do….. unless they can convince themselves others do it too.

Sad to think some of these people have children and will pass those morals (or lack thereof) along.

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The "but everyone was doing it" defense is annoying when children use it. It's just pathetic when an adult attempts it. Yeah, they didn't want the league tainted with any more scandal than they already had because it's a multi-billion dollar industry and they didn't want to lose the gravy train. But that doesn't excuse it nor is it worthy of respect.

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Yep. An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do….. unless they can convince themselves others do it too.

Sad to think some of these people have children and will pass those morals (or lack thereof) along.

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An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do….. as long as they can convince themselves it was only the Astros

Your tears taste yummy.

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So for the sake of argument, and that is not a concession, but what the **** does 2017 have to do with 2023?

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Once a cheater then always a cheater. Same with liars, thieves, etc. I don't believe they end the behavior, rather they just learn more effective methods so as not to be exposed. That's why I agreed with the previous poster who correctly asserted that I would never give the astros credit.

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So for the sake of argument, and that is not a concession, but what the **** does 2017 have to do with 2023?

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Once a cheater then always a cheater. Same with liars, thieves, etc. I don't believe they end the behavior, rather they just learn more effective methods so as not to be exposed. That's why I agreed with the previous poster who correctly asserted that I would never give the astros credit.

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No no no. See they stopped in the playoffs!!! Honestly! They were dishonest enough to cheat all season but suddenly decided to stop!

One of the players in the MLB outlined why it was obvious they've cheated since then too.