EastCoastAgNc said:

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htxag09 said:

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Yeah this speedway classic is a bit of a disaster

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What they tried to do was really cool, it's a shame the weather bit then. I hope they go back and try it again

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Overall I agree. Regardless of weather, though, I have a hard time imagining any of those seats (other than the temporary ones) being even a half ass view. Granted I've never been to a short track, before, so going off of my experiences in larger speedways.

htxag09 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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htxag09 said:

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Yeah this speedway classic is a bit of a disaster

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What they tried to do was really cool, it's a shame the weather bit then. I hope they go back and try it again

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Overall I agree. Regardless of weather, though, I have a hard time imagining any of those seats (other than the temporary ones) being even a half ass view. Granted I've never been to a short track, before, so going over my experiences in larger speedways.

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The race track seats behind home plate where they built up bleachers would be obstructed view completely. As far as the rest of it, is probably like sitting in the nose bleeds at the Astrodome. You can see it, but only if you squint real hard.

I've been to Martinsville but never Bristol. From what I can tell, Bristol is set up now like a football / soccer stadium, so with those temporary stands, it's going to be very awkward. If they got those out of the way it would be like playing in Oakland, but with the seating still arranged for football.

J.P. France averaged 91.6 MPH on his fastball in his rehab start tonight.

He hit a max velocity of 93.3

France threw 49 pitches in 2 innings, with 4 walks and 0 Ks. He gave up 4 runs.

— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) August 3, 2025

trying to get out major league hitters with 91 mph fastball...

better have pinpoint control

and a dynamite breaking pitch

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trying to get out major league hitters with 91 mph fastball...

better have pinpoint control

and a dynamite breaking pitch

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Better be on the phone Grienke getting tips

EastCoastAgNc said:

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J.P. France averaged 91.6 MPH on his fastball in his rehab start tonight.

He hit a max velocity of 93.3

France threw 49 pitches in 2 innings, with 4 walks and 0 Ks. He gave up 4 runs.

— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) August 3, 2025

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Get Lance back from the blister, slot in JP, and we still can't have a worse WL result than choking away the 1run HB outing.

So is today the first "Astros brunch" game ever??

All I do is Nguyen said:

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So is today the first "Astros brunch" game ever??

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I think they may have had one in Cleveland before

The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations. Rooney will join the team in Boston today. Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 3, 2025

Jason Alexander will start for the Astros tomorrow in Miami. The team is listing "TBA" for Tuesday and Wednesday. One of those should be Spencer Arrighetti.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 3, 2025

Game time today is 10:30.

Astros vs. Red Sox RHP Giolito:

SS Peña, DH Altuve, RF Sánchez, 3B Correa, 1B Walker, C Diaz, CF Trammell, LF Dubón, 2B Urías. P Valdez

— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 3, 2025

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations. Rooney will join the team in Boston today. Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 3, 2025

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We now have 5 left handed relievers in the bullpen. Cry your eyes out dusty

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Astros vs. Red Sox RHP Giolito:

SS Peña, DH Altuve, RF Sánchez, 3B Correa, 1B Walker, C Diaz, CF Trammell, LF Dubón, 2B Urías. P Valdez

— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 3, 2025

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Pena back. Cam getting a breather.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations. Rooney will join the team in Boston today. Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 3, 2025

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We now have 5 left handed relievers in the bullpen. Cry your eyes out dusty

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp? Is this real?

Teddy Perkins said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Astros vs. Red Sox RHP Giolito:

SS Peña, DH Altuve, RF Sánchez, 3B Correa, 1B Walker, C Diaz, CF Trammell, LF Dubón, 2B Urías. P Valdez

— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) August 3, 2025

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Pena back. Cam getting a breather.

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Caratini gets 4 hits yesterday and sits today?

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations. Rooney will join the team in Boston today. Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 3, 2025

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We now have 5 left handed relievers in the bullpen. Cry your eyes out dusty

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp? Is this real?

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That's from the MLB website, so I guess so

On next year's bingo I have a suggestion for a category

Which former Astro do we bring back via trade midseason?

Have there been any updates on Brandon Walter? He was pitching pretty well prior to his injury

mwm said:

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Game time today is 10:30.

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Awesome isn't it?

mwm said:

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Game time today is 10:30.

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And on roku

The Astros are "weighing the possibility" of bringing back Ryan Pressly to the Astros, who was recently released by the Cubs, per @BNightengale

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

What a nugget from Bob Nightengale. The Astros and Twins had discussed having Christian Walker in the trade for Correa. pic.twitter.com/Rsh9TvJDYc

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

EastCoastAgNc said:

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What a nugget from Bob Nightengale. The Astros and Twins had discussed having Christian Walker in the trade for Correa. pic.twitter.com/Rsh9TvJDYc

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

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I can confirm the last part.

They have serious concerns about Parades' mobility after recovering from this injury.

Are 1130 am starts in Boston a common occurrence? Wtf???

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros are "weighing the possibility" of bringing back Ryan Pressly to the Astros, who was recently released by the Cubs, per @BNightengale

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

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I don't think I can take another Pressly outing. I barely made it through them last season.

Honestly if I'm the pitcher I hang em up. Letting a fan hit a 2 run HR off me would be my 13th reason

THE LEGEND OF DIXIE GROWS

HE JUST HIT A TWO RUN HOME RUN IN THE 8TH https://t.co/1jw8WTbgRF pic.twitter.com/dNVKODPOPo

— Portland Pickles (@picklesbaseball) August 3, 2025

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros are "weighing the possibility" of bringing back Ryan Pressly to the Astros, who was recently released by the Cubs, per @BNightengale

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

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Doesn't make sense.

They shipped him to CHI because he sucked and he's gotten worse since then.

Shipped him to Chicago bc he wasnt worth $14m.

Now he's league minimum.

Ag_07 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Astros are "weighing the possibility" of bringing back Ryan Pressly to the Astros, who was recently released by the Cubs, per @BNightengale

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025

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Doesn't make sense.

They shipped him to CHI because he sucked and he's gotten worse since then.

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They gave up on Hector twice for the same reason and it hasn't stopped them from bringing him back.

I think they're just desperate for a BP arm that can pitch high leverage situations because once you use Abreu and Hader there isn't anyone really they trust in those big moments.

Not sure if Pressly solves that problem.

I get concerns, but if Walker stays as hot as he has been the rest of way, I'd have a hard time moving him

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I think they're just desperate for a BP arm that can pitch high leverage situations because once you use Abreu and Hader there isn't anyone really they trust in those big moments.

Not sure if Pressly solves that problem.

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He has a lot of work to do to earn trust for high leverage.

txags11 said:

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I get concerns, but if Walker stays as hot as he has been the rest of way, I'd have a hard time moving him

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I think there is theoretically a way in which we can keep everybody by using DH as a rotation. Of course it would require Parades to play some left field which may be a non starter

"We could potentially play Paredes at 2nd. We could try Correa at 2nd"

Dana Brown on where to place Paredes and Correa in 2026 from @SportsTalk790

— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) August 3, 2025