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Displaced Texan, adopted by the UK. MotoGP, BSB, WSBK, Astros, Cowboys (painfully) If I had an elephant and a giraffe I could charge admission. 🐢 , 🐈 "I never expected to live this long!" 8647 Gig β€˜em πŸ‘

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#Astros

13.02.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a tough decision.

If you have had a predisposition toward chronically losing playing days in the regular season, it might be best to give it a miss.

Id me more concerned about Correa’s health than most.

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13.02.2026 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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13.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yankees Sign Rafael Montero To Minor League Deal The Yankees add journeyman reliever Rafael Montero to their Spring Training roster on a minor league contract. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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13.02.2026 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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I think people throw too much shade at Walker. He led the team in HR’s and RBI last year. A bit better at the plate and in his def and people would appreciate him more.

I think he has substantial upside potential.

13.02.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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12.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.02.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Astros reporting to Spring Training

11.02.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.02.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It was a no-brainer': Dickie Thon donates kidney to save son's life HOUSTON -- Dickie Thon never hesitated. He didn’t worry about the risks to his own health or how long it would take him to get back on his feet and return to his comfortable life as a retired ballplay...

#Astros Daily Links February 6
MLB.com
great, touching story about former Astros LEGEND Dickie Thon, donating his kidney to save his son's life, Fayetteville coach Dickie Joe Thon

www.mlb.com/astros/news/...

06.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

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06.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case and will receive $32m as opposed to $19m. It’s a record for the arbitration-eligible, 2-time Cy Young winner.

05.02.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 217    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 16

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05.02.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pirates To Sign JosΓ© Urquidy The Pirates missed on one former Astros pitcher but picked up another Thursday. Get more details at MLB Trade Rumors.

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05.02.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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05.02.2026 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ultimate fan guide to the World Baseball Classic Here is everything you need to know heading into the sixth edition of baseball's biggest international tournament.

Good read on the World Baseball Classic by Kevin Barral.

fishonfirst.com/miami-marlin...

05.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Framber is fortunate he didn’t get his bell rung when they got back to the locker room.

I won’t miss the drama but I do wish I had stock in whatever antiperspirant he uses.

05.02.2026 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn’t find any mention of a no trade clause in his contract.

AJ with all the tools makes the Tigers formidable.

05.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@kevinbarral.bsky.social Good article on the WBC posted on Fish on First.

One further question if you don’t mind?

Do you have any idea if MLB β€œAt Bat” will cover the audio for any of the games?

Thanks for the great article and apologies for intruding on your day.

05.02.2026 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It isn’t that I am sad that Detroit has Framber and we don’t; I think what I’m feeling is wanting Detroit’s owner and not necessarily their pitcher.

Of course if they’d like to send Skubal south …….

05.02.2026 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pirates Join Bidding For Framber Valdez Spurned by several prominent bats, the Pirates are now pursuing free agent starter Framber Valdez. Get details over at MLB Trade Rumors.

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04.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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Athletic (paid)

04.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ditto

03.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I had to pick between the two, based on last year, I’d have to keep Paredes.

I still believe that Walker could rebound. He has to be better than 1 WAR let alone the .1 he managed last year.

Something tells me that Walker won’t adapt to missing regular at-bats.

Can’t start soon enough.

03.02.2026 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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03.02.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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02.02.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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02.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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