Official 2023 Houston Astros season thread - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

zztex · 02-02-2023, 08:34 AM

Let’s start a little early this year, I mean we are world champions again! Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in 2 weeks. Should be another great year. Hate to see Yuli go, but excited to see Jose Abreu take his place. He should have a monster year hitting in Minute Maid. New general manager Dana Brown from Atlanta should be a great addition. Hopefully he can get some extensions done like they did in Atlanta, namely Kyle Tucker. Everyone back, only question marks are backup catcher and for sure who will man centerfield. Of course JV is gone, but we should be in great shape as long as pitching stays fairly healthy. Seattle and Texas should be improved. LFG!

Backwoods101 · 02-02-2023, 08:39 AM

Keep the updates coming!

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kevin nicholls · 02-02-2023, 08:43 AM

Did Yuli sign with someone yet? Last I heard there was still a slight chance he may stay.

zztex · 02-02-2023, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin nicholls

Did Yuli sign with someone yet? Last I heard there was still a slight chance he may stay.

Last I heard was Marlins were talking to him, but I don’t think anything is done yet. I think if they signed him it would eliminate the need for Hensley. They like Hensley and he would make the minimum salary. Yuli can play first, second, and third. Hensley also plays ss.

TildenHunter · 02-02-2023, 09:25 AM

It’s between Twins and Stros for Yule from what I’ve read. Should be another great season.

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RMW · 02-02-2023, 10:40 AM

Would love to have Yuli back, he could fill in for the others on their days off or vs lefty’s and still get lots of playing time. Maybe get 300+ AB

MacDaddy67 · 02-02-2023, 10:45 AM

Love Yuli.....he brings energy and a bench presence...but listening to the new GM...they need catcher and center field help....doesnt sound good for him

he is fun to watch

Quackerbox · 02-02-2023, 11:48 AM

agree with keeping Yuli for all those reasons

Backwoods101 · 02-02-2023, 01:14 PM

He would make a great DH as well.
We could have used one in the post season

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kevin nicholls · 02-02-2023, 01:41 PM

With Diaz gone who's the utility guy? Dubon? Yuli could fit there.

texasdeerhunter · 02-02-2023, 02:01 PM

Backup catcher seems to be the most pressing need. Between Meyers, Chas, and Dubon, I think they can get CF covered. A true utility man would be great, hopefully Hensley can fill that role and we can send Dubon back to the minors lol. Anyway, I would not be surprised to see Framber win the Cy Young and either Yordan or Bregman to win MVP if they can stay healthy

MacDaddy67 · 02-02-2023, 02:11 PM

I am in need of a new mattress and some furniture.....I am thinking I am finally gonna sign up for one of Mattress Mack promos.....

A guy at work got a $30K check and 1099 from them about a week after the Series

zztex · 02-02-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Backwoods101

He would make a great DH as well.
We could have used one in the post season

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Originally Posted by kevin nicholls

With Diaz gone who's the utility guy? Dubon? Yuli could fit there.

They resigned Brantley. He and Alvarez should eat up all the left field and DH at bats. Diaz is gone so the thinking is Hensley takes that job. Abreu has Yuli’s job, so if Yuli was signed it would be at the expense of Hensley or Dubon at this point

mikemorvan · 02-02-2023, 03:16 PM

With Verlander gone, who's the hot you guys will pray to in times of need this year?

zztex · 02-02-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemorvan

With Verlander gone, who's the hot you guys will pray to in times of need this year?

Undetermined at this point, several candidates 😂

kevin nicholls · 02-02-2023, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zztex

They resigned Brantley. He and Alvarez should eat up all the left field and DH at bats. Diaz is gone so the thinking is Hensley takes that job. Abreu has Yuli’s job, so if Yuli was signed it would be at the expense of Hensley or Dubon at this point

Dubon is an infielder who has the arm for center field but he struggles to hit his own weight and he's a small guy. Maybe him and Hensley can fill the roll that Diaz had. Yuli's a better bat than both of them though.

El General · 02-02-2023, 04:37 PM

DH is very full because Abreu should be getting some of those at bats as well. Yuli is really only viable defensively at a position other than 1b as an injury replacement. He isn't a defensive upgrade anywhere which makes it tough to carry him on the bench. Resigning him really limits roster flexibility.

Since they signed Abreu it became very unlikely. Signing Brantley was a killer.

zztex · 02-02-2023, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin nicholls

Dubon is an infielder who has the arm for center field but he struggles to hit his own weight and he's a small guy. Maybe him and Hensley can fill the roll that Diaz had. Yuli's a better bat than both of them though.

I think Dubon sucks and doesn’t deserve a spot on roster. Dubon is making 1.4 million this year. How much does Yuli want, at least $5 million? Do you pay one of the last guys on your roster $5 million? I love Yuli and it ain’t my money. If Pedro Leon wasn’t hurt hopefully he would be the fifth outfielder and Dubon would be history. JJ Matajevic could also be in the mix as a backup first baseman/outfielder. Nice problem to have to pretty much have a set roster

Mexico · 02-02-2023, 04:58 PM

I'm in for the repeat!

Sackett · 02-02-2023, 08:39 PM

My wife and some girlfriends went to Brunch last Sunday at a fancy hotel near The Galleria. A little baby at the table next to them kept blowing kisses to them so all the girls started blowing kisses back. Low and behold the couple and the baby were Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Correa, lol. They all said he was very kind and cool. One of the ladies told him they missed him. I told her they should have asked if he had the name a good masseuse 😁

rtp · 02-10-2023, 05:14 PM

Javier signs 5 yr extension taking him through the 27 season. $$$$ not released yet. New GM not wasting any time.

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zztex · 02-10-2023, 05:35 PM

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Javier signs 5 yr extension taking him through the 27 season. $$$$ not released yet. New GM not wasting any time.

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$64 million I just saw👍

zztex · 02-24-2023, 02:33 PM

Big ******* McCullers is hurt, hopefully not too bad. Hunter Brown should start the season in the rotation. FYI, next 3 games will be on tv

Twist · 02-24-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zztex

Big ******* McCullers is hurt, hopefully not too bad. Hunter Brown should start the season in the rotation. FYI, next 3 games will be on tv

Don’t sleep on them using Bryan (not José) Abreu in the rotation occasionally if need be. They apparently had some serious inquiries from other teams in the offseason and shot them down, quite possibly for this reason and in case Whitley keeps Whitley-ing.

68rustbucket · 02-24-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zztex

Big ******* McCullers is hurt, hopefully not too bad. Hunter Brown should start the season in the rotation. FYI, next 3 games will be on tv

Hurt, again? They should have cut their losses and traded him in the off season

zztex · 02-24-2023, 03:46 PM

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Hurt, again? They should have cut their losses and traded him in the off season

Can’t do that he is just starting year 2 of a 5 year $85 million dollar extension. Guaranteed money. Also, Dubon played at 165 lbs last year. He reported to camp at 190 lbs. They told him to beef up, he said he ate so much he was sick of food. Time will tell if it helps him or not

texasdeerhunter · 02-24-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zztex

Can’t do that he is just starting year 2 of a 5 year $85 million dollar extension. Guaranteed money. Also, Dubon played at 165 lbs last year. He reported to camp at 190 lbs. They told him to beef up, he said he ate so much he was sick of food. Time will tell if it helps him or not

I’m gonna go with No on Dubon lol.

Surprise on McCullers (just kidding). But I am disappointed Yordan is still dealing with his hand issue. That should have been resolved in the off-season. Remember when he had trouble with his knees and hesitated to do anything other than rest? It didn’t work, he had surgery and was awesome after he finally got them fixed. I hope he isn’t being stubborn about whatever issue he’s having with his hands too

kevin nicholls · 02-24-2023, 07:52 PM

I think they're keeping Dubon because he's the only guy that has the arm for center field. Meyers hasn't thrown well since he got hurt and McCormick has an average arm. Dubon is a valuable guy that just needs to hit better.

zztex · 02-25-2023, 10:44 AM

Game starts at noon today. We will get our first look at Abreu. Also Billy Wagners son in on the roster today. Hopefully he gets in. Haven’t seen him play before, supposed to be pretty good

SaltwaterSlick · 02-25-2023, 12:30 PM

Is Wagner's son a pitcher? Wouldn't that be a big plus if he were a chip of the old block?!

Preacher Man · 02-25-2023, 03:07 PM

Billy’s son is an infielder. And he’s legit too.

68rustbucket · 02-25-2023, 05:46 PM

First win of the season 4-2! Wagner had a couple good plays at 3rd, and a couple good hits.

rtp · 02-26-2023, 07:46 PM

Any opinions on the hitter/pitch clock?

Today’s game was played in 2 hr 6 min. I’m not a fan. Everything seems very rushed. I like the concept but I think they need to lengthen the time a bit and or provide a few timeouts for both the pitchers and hitters to collect their thoughts in critical moments. The nuances in baseball are what makes it appealing. It’s a thinking man’s game.

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Tshelly · 02-27-2023, 06:41 AM

Tagged!!!

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Bayouboy · 02-27-2023, 06:47 AM

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Big ******* McCullers is hurt, hopefully not too bad. Hunter Brown should start the season in the rotation. FYI, next 3 games will be on tv

Lance McBubble-Wrap.

zztex · 02-27-2023, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rtp

Any opinions on the hitter/pitch clock?

Today’s game was played in 2 hr 6 min. I’m not a fan. Everything seems very rushed. I like the concept but I think they need to lengthen the time a bit and or provide a few timeouts for both the pitchers and hitters to collect their thoughts in critical moments. The nuances in baseball are what makes it appealing. It’s a thinking man’s game.

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I think it should be a little longer also. Everything does seem rushed. 2 hr 6 min yesterday, first game 2 hr 33 minutes. Whitley gets the start on tv today. Should be interesting

Kdog · 02-28-2023, 12:48 PM

Going to spring training in a few weeks. Any tips/advice? Planning to see 2 games.

Landrover · 02-28-2023, 05:11 PM

We are set on GEAUX!!! We have not missed a home playoff game or world series game in the last 2 years. Looking forward to quite a few of the regular season homestands in 2023 also. Got a suite locked in for a game also.

zztex · 02-28-2023, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kdog

Going to spring training in a few weeks. Any tips/advice? Planning to see 2 games.

Spring break I assume Kevin?

rtp · 02-28-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Landrover

We are set on GEAUX!!! We have not missed a home playoff game or world series game in the last 2 years. Looking forward to quite a few of the regular season homestands in 2023 also. Got a suite locked in for a game also.

That’s pretty dang impressive. I’m happy if I can make one WS game!

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Kdog · 03-02-2023, 11:24 AM

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Spring break I assume Kevin?

It's Joseph's birthday present, also going to visit some family while we are there. He's home schooled so we work off of the "live our best" life calendar,

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MassMan · 03-07-2023, 09:56 PM

Stone Cold Stros podcast with Pallilo is a great listen.

zztex · 03-08-2023, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MassMan

Stone Cold Stros podcast with Pallilo is a great listen.

Agreed. Stros will be on tv today at 5 playing Altuve and team Venezuela

Backwoods101 · 03-10-2023, 09:56 PM

Yuli traded to the Marlins

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Rubi513 · 03-10-2023, 10:14 PM

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Yuli traded to the Marlins

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He’s gone, but wasn’t “traded”.

Backwoods101 · 03-10-2023, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubi513

He’s gone, but wasn’t “traded”.

What details are you seeing?

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Rubi513 · 03-10-2023, 10:31 PM

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What details are you seeing?

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He was a free agent. There wasn’t a trade.

zztex · 03-11-2023, 08:18 AM

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What details are you seeing?

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He was a free agent. There wasn’t a trade.

On a minor league deal. No one would sign him to a major league deal. He’s invited to spring training so he could make the team. Good luck to LaPina!

Backwoods101 · 03-11-2023, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by zztex

On a minor league deal. No one would sign him to a major league deal. He’s invited to spring training so he could make the team. Good luck to LaPina!

That’s ridiculous. His bat was a huge factor in the WS.

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rtp · 03-11-2023, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zztex

On a minor league deal. No one would sign him to a major league deal. He’s invited to spring training so he could make the team. Good luck to LaPina!

My understanding is he will be on the major league roster day one. The Marlins have two pitchers who are on the 40 man roster that will be placed on the IR list for opening day thus opening a spot for Yuli. Of course I read it on the internet so it has to be true.

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02-02-2023, 08:34 AM	#1
zztex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LaPorte	Official 2023 Houston Astros season thread Let’s start a little early this year, I mean we are world champions again! Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in 2 weeks. Should be another great year. Hate to see Yuli go, but excited to see Jose Abreu take his place. He should have a monster year hitting in Minute Maid. New general manager Dana Brown from Atlanta should be a great addition. Hopefully he can get some extensions done like they did in Atlanta, namely Kyle Tucker. Everyone back, only question marks are backup catcher and for sure who will man centerfield. Of course JV is gone, but we should be in great shape as long as pitching stays fairly healthy. Seattle and Texas should be improved. LFG!

02-02-2023, 01:14 PM	#9
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Harper Hunt In: Gillespie, Kimble	Official 2023 Houston Astros season thread He would make a great DH as well. We could have used one in the post season Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Backwoods101; 02-02-2023 at 01:31 PM.

02-02-2023, 08:39 PM	#20
Sackett Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, TX Hunt In: Sutton County	My wife and some girlfriends went to Brunch last Sunday at a fancy hotel near The Galleria. A little baby at the table next to them kept blowing kisses to them so all the girls started blowing kisses back. Low and behold the couple and the baby were Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Correa, lol. They all said he was very kind and cool. One of the ladies told him they missed him. I told her they should have asked if he had the name a good masseuse 😁 Attached Images

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02-02-2023, 08:39 AM	#2
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Harper Hunt In: Gillespie, Kimble	Keep the updates coming! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-02-2023, 08:43 AM	#3
kevin nicholls Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pasadena tx Hunt In: Who knows	Did Yuli sign with someone yet? Last I heard there was still a slight chance he may stay.

02-02-2023, 09:25 AM	#5
TildenHunter Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: Tilden, Utopia & Matagorda Co.	It’s between Twins and Stros for Yule from what I’ve read. Should be another great season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-02-2023, 10:40 AM	#6
RMW Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Burr Hunt In: Down South	Would love to have Yuli back, he could fill in for the others on their days off or vs lefty’s and still get lots of playing time. Maybe get 300+ AB

02-02-2023, 10:45 AM	#7
MacDaddy67 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012	Love Yuli.....he brings energy and a bench presence...but listening to the new GM...they need catcher and center field help....doesnt sound good for him he is fun to watch

02-02-2023, 11:48 AM	#8
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	agree with keeping Yuli for all those reasons

02-02-2023, 01:41 PM	#10
kevin nicholls Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pasadena tx Hunt In: Who knows	With Diaz gone who's the utility guy? Dubon? Yuli could fit there.

02-02-2023, 02:01 PM	#11
texasdeerhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: East Texas	Backup catcher seems to be the most pressing need. Between Meyers, Chas, and Dubon, I think they can get CF covered. A true utility man would be great, hopefully Hensley can fill that role and we can send Dubon back to the minors lol. Anyway, I would not be surprised to see Framber win the Cy Young and either Yordan or Bregman to win MVP if they can stay healthy

02-02-2023, 02:11 PM	#12
MacDaddy67 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012	I am in need of a new mattress and some furniture.....I am thinking I am finally gonna sign up for one of Mattress Mack promos..... A guy at work got a $30K check and 1099 from them about a week after the Series

02-02-2023, 03:16 PM	#14
mikemorvan Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FW Hunt In: vetements noirs	With Verlander gone, who's the hot you guys will pray to in times of need this year?

02-02-2023, 04:37 PM	#17
El General Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Hunt In: Coke County	DH is very full because Abreu should be getting some of those at bats as well. Yuli is really only viable defensively at a position other than 1b as an injury replacement. He isn't a defensive upgrade anywhere which makes it tough to carry him on the bench. Resigning him really limits roster flexibility. Since they signed Abreu it became very unlikely. Signing Brantley was a killer.

02-02-2023, 04:58 PM	#19
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	I'm in for the repeat!

02-10-2023, 05:14 PM	#21
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	Javier signs 5 yr extension taking him through the 27 season. $$$$ not released yet. New GM not wasting any time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-24-2023, 02:33 PM	#23
zztex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LaPorte	Big ******* McCullers is hurt, hopefully not too bad. Hunter Brown should start the season in the rotation. FYI, next 3 games will be on tv

02-24-2023, 07:52 PM	#28
kevin nicholls Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pasadena tx Hunt In: Who knows	I think they're keeping Dubon because he's the only guy that has the arm for center field. Meyers hasn't thrown well since he got hurt and McCormick has an average arm. Dubon is a valuable guy that just needs to hit better.

02-25-2023, 10:44 AM	#29
zztex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LaPorte	Game starts at noon today. We will get our first look at Abreu. Also Billy Wagners son in on the roster today. Hopefully he gets in. Haven’t seen him play before, supposed to be pretty good

02-25-2023, 12:30 PM	#30
SaltwaterSlick Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	Is Wagner's son a pitcher? Wouldn't that be a big plus if he were a chip of the old block?!

02-25-2023, 03:07 PM	#31
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	Billy’s son is an infielder. And he’s legit too.

02-25-2023, 05:46 PM	#32
68rustbucket Six Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos Hunt In: Looking for a South Texas quail lease spot	First win of the season 4-2! Wagner had a couple good plays at 3rd, and a couple good hits.

02-26-2023, 07:46 PM	#33
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	Any opinions on the hitter/pitch clock? Today’s game was played in 2 hr 6 min. I’m not a fan. Everything seems very rushed. I like the concept but I think they need to lengthen the time a bit and or provide a few timeouts for both the pitchers and hitters to collect their thoughts in critical moments. The nuances in baseball are what makes it appealing. It’s a thinking man’s game. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-27-2023, 06:41 AM	#34
Tshelly Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willis Hunt In: Walker, Montgomery, Trinity, & Lee	Tagged!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-28-2023, 12:48 PM	#37
Kdog Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Garden Ridge, TX Hunt In: Kinney County, TX/Wisconsin/New Mexico	Going to spring training in a few weeks. Any tips/advice? Planning to see 2 games.

02-28-2023, 05:11 PM	#38
Landrover Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Hunt In: Wherever & Whenever	We are set on GEAUX!!! We have not missed a home playoff game or world series game in the last 2 years. Looking forward to quite a few of the regular season homestands in 2023 also. Got a suite locked in for a game also.

03-07-2023, 09:56 PM	#42
MassMan Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cypress Hunt In: Fisher, Erath, LaSalle, Noble OK	Stone Cold Stros podcast with Pallilo is a great listen.

03-10-2023, 09:56 PM	#44
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Harper Hunt In: Gillespie, Kimble	Yuli traded to the Marlins Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk