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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    He's had hand issues for over a year. There must be something structurally going on that is causing him issues.
    Post by: rockbox, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Official] Astros @ Rockies

    That makes no sense at all. Why can't it be our real rivals. Cubs, St Louis, Reds, Dodgers etc.
    Post by: rockbox, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

    Everyone was cheating in 2017 and 2018. The Astros got busted for continuing to use the system after the letter was sent out to tone it down....
    Post by: rockbox, Jul 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    It starts with Crane and Altuve. Altuve is like Brady. It's hard to make excuses when you have a 5'5" making it happen year over year.
    Post by: rockbox, Jul 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    That's more than Max Fried's contract and he doesn't have his track record
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    What kind of contract is Framber going to get and why can't we afford it? Is he going to get a long term contract that Crane is normally against?
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    I keep expecting the worse, seeing the best. I really thought the Mariners would be on our ass after the last homestand. We still got a test ahead...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    Dominating 2 division leaders, should move us up. That being said, Pena's injury is a huge loss. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. We...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Rome] Pena going to IL with fractured rib

    So Melton is on the 40 man roster and we most likely won't bring Matthews up until the roster expands at the end of the season. I was just...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Astros Minor League Thread

    Paredes is the perfect extension candidate. He isn't going to command a huge contract, and he plays better here than anywhere else. He's also been...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Rome] Pena going to IL with fractured rib

    Diaz has done an amazing job calling games. Remember that Caratini catches for McCullers. Diaz catches for almost everyone else. DIaz is an above...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Rome] Pena going to IL with fractured rib

    That's not an issue in my scenario since I'm talking about bringing him up just for a couple of weeks to soak up some knowledge and maybe play a...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Rome] Pena going to IL with fractured rib

    I didn't realize the rule about the 40 man roster. Melton is now on the 40 man roster? We would have to waive someone to bring Brice up?
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    [Rome] Pena going to IL with fractured rib

    If they bring him up for a week or two, does it start the clock on him? What is the rule on the clock. If they bring him up to get a taste of the...
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM in forum: Houston Astros
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    2025 Season Astros General Discussion Thread

    When he is on, he can shut any team down.
    Post by: rockbox, Jun 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM in forum: Houston Astros