***** 2024 Houston Astros Season Thread ***** [Staff Warning]

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12:40p, 9/9/24
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Seems to me the odds are the design is already done or close to it if it needs to go into production this offseason. But I've been noodling on it.

- Houston is the most diverse major city in America by a lot of measures/lists and has like 150 languages spoken here, so some nod to that could be cool if done creatively

- there is the giant Latino influence/population to nod to

- between the Theater and Museum districts it really is the cultural capital of the South so there may be something there; probably would still end in "H-Town" for the wordmark

- Bayou City but not sure how you'd design it

- Focusing on being the energy capital is an option but would need to look at more than just O&G

- Houston rap scene seems unlikely but would be fun to see some heads here explode

Just hoping they don't pull a Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, Orioles, Royals, Braves, etc and just make a lazy or terrible alt.
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hoping MLB gets it's collect head out of its arse and fixes the broadcast situation prior to next season.


SPOILER ALERT

THEY WONT GET THEIR HEADS OUT OF THEIR ASSES
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12:46p, 9/9/24
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In reply to Booma94 • 12:48p, 9/9/24
That's definitely the wife and Cal is very much a "Tommy Boy" type but he's also a "do you know who I am?" type. He's the epitome of the post-turtle but he's also very vindictive towards anybody who doesn't kiss his ass. In fact, they both are.
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In reply to gambochaman • 1:13p, 9/9/24
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gambochaman said:
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hoping MLB gets it's collect head out of its arse and fixes the broadcast situation prior to next season.


SPOILER ALERT

THEY WONT GET THEIR HEADS OUT OF THEIR ASSES

As long as regional sports networks hold contracts with the teams, it will be this way. The padres and dbacks deals cratered midseason, and the league created streaming packages for each with no blackouts. As much as we like to hammer on Rob, there isn't anything they can do about it. The league can't cancel contracts on its own,, especially those is not a party to, and the teams would probably owe buyouts.

Also, I'm not sure how much I want the league to own all broadcast rights. They would have a lot of power to silence criticism from announcers of umpires and the commissioner. I kinda like TK and blum taking shots at them.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 1:16p, 9/9/24
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Wow, that is surprising. The gamble paid off.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 1:26p, 9/9/24
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Mathguy64 said:
So what else is Houston known for? energy companies and the Med Center/MDA.

I vote the next city connect shirt says "**** cancer". Either that or '**** Centerpoint"
Med Center isn't a bad idea, and makes sense given the partnership with Crane and TCH. They had the kids design the caddie bibs this year for the Texas Children's Houston Open and it was really neat.



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In reply to Ag_07 • 1:31p, 9/9/24
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Ag_07 said:
Houstonians obsession with the Luv Ya blue needs to end. It has nothing to do with any of our current teams.

It's gone. Over. Get over it and move on.

Flame away
Let's go ahead and ban Nolan Ryan jerseys from Minute Maid. he hasn't played for the team since 1988.
Stop showing that stupid scoreboard going off too.
Get Biggio out of those front row seats. he's been off the active roster for 17 years. Move on already, guy.
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In reply to Booma94 • 1:40p, 9/9/24
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Booma94 said:
TarponChaser said:
AustinCountyAg said:
I'd be willing to bet they do something either mexican influenced or something involving houston rappers. something like the texans did with the stupid old english script. shoot me now if so


Have a good friend who used to work for the Texans (now works for the Rockets) who said Bob MacNair was the nicest guy ever. Knew everybody's name, what was going on with their families, and treated his people well.

She said Cal and his wife are absolutely horrible people.
I would believe this about the wife, she seems to be a clinger-on, gold-digger sort. But Cal doesn't seem smart enough to be horrible. Seems more like Tommy Boy than any sort of villain.
If Bob (and Brian Dennehy and Farley) were still alive you could totally remake Tommy Boy

Bob: Brian Dennehy



Cal: Chris Farley



The Femme Fatale (I realize Bob didn't marry Hannah, but still): Bo Derek



Jack Easterby: Rob Low (the guy you instantly know is a shady SOB)



Mattress Mack: Dan Aykroyd's Ray Zalinsky








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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 1:48p, 9/9/24
The Porkchop Express said:
Booma94 said:
TarponChaser said:
AustinCountyAg said:
I'd be willing to bet they do something either mexican influenced or something involving houston rappers. something like the texans did with the stupid old english script. shoot me now if so


Have a good friend who used to work for the Texans (now works for the Rockets) who said Bob MacNair was the nicest guy ever. Knew everybody's name, what was going on with their families, and treated his people well.

She said Cal and his wife are absolutely horrible people.
I would believe this about the wife, she seems to be a clinger-on, gold-digger sort. But Cal doesn't seem smart enough to be horrible. Seems more like Tommy Boy than any sort of villain.
If Bob (and Brian Dennehy and Farley) were still alive you could totally remake Tommy Boy

Bob: Brian Dennehy



Cal: Chris Farley



The Femme Fatale (I realize Bob didn't marry Hannah, but still): Bo Derek



Jack Easterby: Rob Low (the guy you instantly know is a shady SOB)



Mattress Mack: Dan Aykroyd's Ray Zalinsky








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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 2:01p, 9/9/24
The Porkchop Express said:
Ag_07 said:
Houstonians obsession with the Luv Ya blue needs to end. It has nothing to do with any of our current teams.

It's gone. Over. Get over it and move on.

Flame away
Let's go ahead and ban Nolan Ryan jerseys from Minute Maid. he hasn't played for the team since 1988.
Stop showing that stupid scoreboard going off too.
Get Biggio out of those front row seats. he's been off the active roster for 17 years. Move on already, guy.
Except all of that is Astros History. Luv Ya Blue is Houston history in fans minds born before 1980 and barely for fans born before 1986. For younger fans, Luv Ya Blue is with the Titans. The Texans literally can't recognize Oiler related stuff in their stadium. They aren't the same franchise.

It's just a different comparison.
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In reply to The Porkchop Express • 2:03p, 9/9/24
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Completely different
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2:03p, 9/9/24
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JV hasn't been the same since Kate injured his neck with her…

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In reply to BadAggie • 2:05p, 9/9/24
JV learning what Gurriel already knew. Once you turn 40 even sleeping can injure you.
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2:11p, 9/9/24
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A debate on Titans history isn't something I had on my bingo card today … off days

Either way. Sucks the city connects are changing because I loved ours but I do think they'd do something with the light blue like the Texans and rockets have.
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2:12p, 9/9/24
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Really wasn't trying to start a Titans debate, I just like baby blue
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Off days…

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In reply to wehnerhigh20 • 2:33p, 9/9/24
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wehnerhigh20 said:
Really wasn't trying to start a Titans debate, I just like baby blue
Put me in the baby blue camp. Would love to see an "Oilers version" city connect uni.

ETA: and I'm a Cowboys fan. Maybe a navy and silver city connect? I kid, I kid.....
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2:37p, 9/9/24
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As someone who caught the tail end of Luv Ya Blue, I think there is also a stigma of the two 'ideas'. I learned new curse words on teh Bills vs. Oilers game. With that...stigma... I wouldn't want that on the Astros.

But the Astros have shown they can overcome. So while they are both professional sports ball teams in Houston, they have different track records.

~egon
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2:45p, 9/9/24
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Bad bad idea

It would be like the Cardinals doing a Rams city connect jersey.
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2:51p, 9/9/24
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Meant it moreso in the Houston flag, H-Town blue context
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In reply to wehnerhigh20 • 2:56p, 9/9/24
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wehnerhigh20 said:
Meant it moreso in the Houston flag, H-Town blue context


For the love of everything Astros, please please please do NOT make a red, white, and royal blue jersey. Oiler blue is ok, and Texans blue I guess, but Ranger blue should get someone fired- and every idiot above them who approves it.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Wabs • 3:02p, 9/9/24
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Wabs said:
wehnerhigh20 said:
Really wasn't trying to start a Titans debate, I just like baby blue
Put me in the baby blue camp. Would love to see an "Oilers version" city connect uni.

ETA: and I'm a Cowboys fan. Maybe a navy and silver city connect? I kid, I kid.....

So your opinion is irrelevant...
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3:14p, 9/9/24
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So on to baseball….
At this point, is there anybody in the A.L. that scares you, as in "I wouldn't want to face them in the playoffs!"
I really can't say there is - although the NYY owned us early on, we are a Completely different team today. I feel really good about getting back to the ALCS and then some.
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In reply to houag78 • 3:21p, 9/9/24
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houag78 said:
So on to baseball….
At this point, is there anybody in the A.L. that scares you, as in "I wouldn't want to face them in the playoffs!"
I really can't say there is - although the NYY owned us early on, we are a Completely different team today. I feel really good about getting back to the ALCS and then some.


There's a law of averages concern I have with the yankees. We've owned them for a decade. At some point that will come to an end and we've faced each other a lot in the playoffs.
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JDUB08AG said:
houag78 said:
So on to baseball….
At this point, is there anybody in the A.L. that scares you, as in "I wouldn't want to face them in the playoffs!"
I really can't say there is - although the NYY owned us early on, we are a Completely different team today. I feel really good about getting back to the ALCS and then some.


There's a law of averages concern I have with the yankees. We've owned them for a decade. At some point that will come to an end and we've faced each other a lot in the playoffs.
Soto can be a difference maker or better yet how we pitch to Soto can be a difference on a series if we face the yankees.....that plus you know those umpires can always have some shady calls go in favor of ny
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I'm just hoping to be on the other side of the AL bracket from NY, so the earliest we can see them is the ALCS.

Whether that's grabbing the WC round bye, or whether that's pulling for Baltimore to win the East - there are multiple ways to get to the outcome I'm hoping for
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Beat40 said:
The Porkchop Express said:
Ag_07 said:
Houstonians obsession with the Luv Ya blue needs to end. It has nothing to do with any of our current teams.

It's gone. Over. Get over it and move on.

Flame away
Let's go ahead and ban Nolan Ryan jerseys from Minute Maid. he hasn't played for the team since 1988.
Stop showing that stupid scoreboard going off too.
Get Biggio out of those front row seats. he's been off the active roster for 17 years. Move on already, guy.
Except all of that is Astros History. Luv Ya Blue is Houston history in fans minds born before 1980 and barely for fans born before 1986. For younger fans, Luv Ya Blue is with the Titans. The Texans literally can't recognize Oiler related stuff in their stadium. They aren't the same franchise.

It's just a different comparison.
Younger fans suck.
In 1980 the Oilers and Astros were both at the top of their game and interconnected in every way possible. In a span of 10 months, the Oilers made their second straight AFC title game and the Astros play the NLCS.
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On the McNairs. It's pretty typical that the guy who actually made all the money is a good guy. He appreciates the grind he went through and knows he didn't get there all by himself.
The offspring are a whole different story. Basically, entitled on steroids. The kids feel the need to overcompensate to show the old man that they're worthy.
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In reply to htxag09 • 3:42p, 9/9/24
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htxag09 said:
Wabs said:
wehnerhigh20 said:
Really wasn't trying to start a Titans debate, I just like baby blue
Put me in the baby blue camp. Would love to see an "Oilers version" city connect uni.

ETA: and I'm a Cowboys fan. Maybe a navy and silver city connect? I kid, I kid.....

So your opinion is irrelevant...
Correct
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In reply to Ag4life80 • 3:49p, 9/9/24
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In my line of work, dealing with philanthropic families, I see this pattern over and over and over.

In fairness to some of those founders, even though it's on a much smaller scale I find it harder to reach my kids work ethic when they've never known what it means to do without. And billionaire kids like he McNairs have had their ass kissed by society for their entire existence - hard to imagine what that does to one's psychology.
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3:51p, 9/9/24
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As an old guy (not THE old guy, just AN old guy), i can say that Bud Adams can gobble my crank. If I could dig his rotting bones out of a grave and set them on fire I would. I would pour Jet-A on them, light them up, burn them to charred crap and then piss on the charred crap to put out the fire and start over again.

That sorry SOB stole my football team. Yes I know he was in a pissing match with Harris County Sports Authority who owned the Dome and they didnt exactly negotiate in good faith, but that mangy used car salesman stole my pro football team.

I hate him the same way the Baltimore people hate the Irsay's and the same way the people in Cleveland hate Art Modell. If would be better if the NFL had done to Bud what this did to Art and thats make him give up the name. Start over again so the original team can be reborn later with a new owner.

But that has nothing to do with the Astros. Do not make a Columbia Blue city connect jersey. Do not bring that shame into the baseball stadium.
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In reply to FrioAg 00 • 3:53p, 9/9/24
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FrioAg 00 said:
In my line of work, dealing with philanthropic families, I see this pattern over and over and over.

In fairness to some of those founders, even though it's on a much smaller scale I find it harder to reach my kids work ethic when they've never known what it means to do without. And billionaire kids like he McNairs have had their ass kissed by society for their entire existence - hard to imagine what that does to one's psychology.
I actually wrote all the copy for the Texans' first ever media guide which came out in 2001 and announced the team name among other things. I was 27 at the time and met Cal, Bob, Janice, Casserly, and Dom Capers. Cal was probably 40 at the time and gave 2 words answers to everything and literally asked his dad if he could "be excused" from the interview.
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Mathguy64 said:
As an old guy (not THE old guy, just AN old guy), i can say that Bud Adams can gobble my crank. If I could dig his rotting bones out of a grave and set them on fire I would. I would pour Jet-A on them, light them up, burn them to charred crap and then piss on the charred crap to put out the fire and start over again.

That sorry SOB stole my football team. Yes I know he was in a pissing match with Harris County Sports Authority who owned the Dome and they didnt exactly negotiate in good faith, but that mangy used car salesman stole my pro football team.

I hate him the same way the Baltimore people hate the Irsay's and the same way the people in Cleveland hate Art Modell. If would be better if the NFL had done to Bud what this did to Art and thats make him give up the name. Start over again so the original team can be reborn later with a new owner.

But that has nothing to do with the Astros. Do not make a Columbia Blue city connect jersey. Do not bring that shame into the baseball stadium.
Mathguy and I encountering a reincarnated Bud Adams ....

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4:05p, 9/9/24
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The Oilers, Texans, & Rockets should have zero impact on an Astros city connect uni.

I've seen a lot of guesses or ideas thrown out there. What if we lean into the 2017 "Houston Strong" feel. I think the city is at its best when it comes together and during disaster relief.
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