Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

A nice test for Spencer Arrighetti this afternoon in Lakeland pic.twitter.com/sWdaDVegcq

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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Very nice

José Urquidy starts tomorrow for the Astros against the Nationals.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

Beautiful, thanks!

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If anyone is going to spring training I accidentally purchased an extra parking pass for March 10. Free to the first person who claims it.

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Never been but we're taking our boy for their spring break. Arriving the 11th though. Any tips or pointers for first timers?

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First time for us as well. Marvin sent me some great tips via PM. If he is cool with it I will post them.

We'll be there the 10th and 11th both.

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Mrs. Marvin and I will be there 9th, 10th, and probably the 11th.

Post all the tips you have- and others as well. Always something for us to learn! AgsNguyen posted some social media video this weekend of him hanging out near the street past left field on the practice field. It looked like he shagged double digit balls between the netting (there to protect residential housing and cars) and fence. Your kids could rack up out there in the mornings. I'm not too sure how you get over there, though.

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Bregxit said:

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If anyone is going to spring training I accidentally purchased an extra parking pass for March 10. Free to the first person who claims it.

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Never been but we're taking our boy for their spring break. Arriving the 11th though. Any tips or pointers for first timers?

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First time for us as well. Marvin sent me some great tips via PM. If he is cool with it I will post them.

We'll be there the 10th and 11th both.

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Mrs. Marvin and I will be there 9th, 10th, and probably the 11th.

Post all the tips you have- and others as well. Always something for us to learn! AgsNguyen posted some social media video this weekend of him hanging out near the street past left field on the practice field. It looked like he shagged double digit balls between the netting (there to protect residential housing and cars) and fence. Your kids could rack up out there in the mornings. I'm not too sure how you get over there, though.

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https://instagr.am/p/C3vsZgkp39h
https://instagr.am/p/C3xphYzA3g1
https://instagr.am/p/C3x31bEpZRf
https://instagr.am/p/C30QcswAolV

Looks like a blast!

Teddy Perkins said:

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If anyone is going to spring training I accidentally purchased an extra parking pass for March 10. Free to the first person who claims it.

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Never been but we're taking our boy for their spring break. Arriving the 11th though. Any tips or pointers for first timers?

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First time for us as well. Marvin sent me some great tips via PM. If he is cool with it I will post them.

We'll be there the 10th and 11th both.

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Mrs. Marvin and I will be there 9th, 10th, and probably the 11th.

Post all the tips you have- and others as well. Always something for us to learn! AgsNguyen posted some social media video this weekend of him hanging out near the street past left field on the practice field. It looked like he shagged double digit balls between the netting (there to protect residential housing and cars) and fence. Your kids could rack up out there in the mornings. I'm not too sure how you get over there, though.

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https://instagr.am/p/C3xphYzA3g1

Looks like a blast!

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I'm more looking at those beds in the grass in this video! You need a fishing pole and a senko!

Some updates from Joe Espada from Lakeland:

-- Verlander will throw a bullpen tomorrow with more intensity to move him forward in his rehab
-- Valdez will start Friday, Javier on Saturday. Pressly, Hader & Abreu to pitch at the weekend, too.

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 26, 2024

Also, non-roster IF Chris Gittens flew to Houston to be examined. He suffered a possible meniscus or patella injury in his right knee Sunday.

RHP Shawn Dubin is a no-throw for three days with shoulder inflammation.

Will Wagner will get some reps at first base. https://t.co/8bwjMrjzmR

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 26, 2024

Went to Spring Training Twice as kids 20+ years ago in Kissimmee, there's a lost picture of Jose Lima (RIP) pulling my sister halfway onto the field with a big hug. Wish we could find that one.

Big family road trip for the first time this year with my girls, arriving on the 11th. See some of y'all there!

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Former MLB All-Star Carlos Gómez is seeking Olympic qualification in cycling https://t.co/uejQrST6TO

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 24, 2024

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Soon to be the first Olympic cyclist to break the bike over his leg after a race.

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The leg would be the unique part.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3819992/I-m-human-Furious-cyclist-breaks-bike-HALF-rival-s-crash-forces-road-race.html

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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The Astros might have screwed up trying to make Leon learn to play infield. Now he's coming up on rule 5 draft eligible and decisions will need to be made

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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Have I not shown yall the trick?

Be on a laptop or desktop. Open the article. Click 'Ctrl & A' (highlight all) then 'Ctrl & C' (copy). Then you paste it into Word. You have the full article before the filter blocks the page.

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Guys, I think the athletic might be $1 a month or something.

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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Have I not shown yall the trick?

Be on a laptop or desktop. Open the article. Click 'Ctrl & A' (highlight all) then 'Ctrl & C' (copy). Then you paste it into Word. You have the full article before the filter blocks the page.

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Guys, I think the athletic might be $1 a month or something.

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1.99 but you have to sign up for a year, I think. Then it's 7.99 after.

Shutout streak continues into today. Someone must have scored double digit runs in a backfield sim game

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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Have I not shown yall the trick?

Be on a laptop or desktop. Open the article. Click 'Ctrl & A' (highlight all) then 'Ctrl & C' (copy). Then you paste it into Word. You have the full article before the filter blocks the page.

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Guys, I think the athletic might be $1 a month or something.

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Look at me, I can "afford things."

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I'm going to blame it on the RSNs.

DeProfundis said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Three years ago, the Astros gave Pedro León the highest signing bonus of the international period while labeling him “a rapid mover to the big leagues” and “an everyday center fielder.” What has happened since? - https://t.co/7co09pul6Q

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 26, 2024

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Have I not shown yall the trick?

Be on a laptop or desktop. Open the article. Click 'Ctrl & A' (highlight all) then 'Ctrl & C' (copy). Then you paste it into Word. You have the full article before the filter blocks the page.

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Guys, I think the athletic might be $1 a month or something.

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These little tricks (this one plus the one I posted) work for any paywall articles. Not just the $1/month ones.

Yep. There was some in the organization that strongly disagreed with that move