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Post by Hunter McCormick on Jan 20, 2019 15:23:47 GMT -6
You have players on 29 teams to choose from. (or in my case, 28 since I'll also eliminate any Tigers bias in my selection)
I can think of several, but foremost for me is Salvador Perez.
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 20, 2019 20:14:58 GMT -6
My favorite non-Astro is Brandon Belt.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 21, 2019 0:20:55 GMT -6
For me, it’s a toss-up between Trout and Lindor for favorite non-Astro.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 0:50:36 GMT -6
Goldschmidt. He's a Texan, a top tier player, and I think his best is yet to come. Still sad we didn't try to land him here.
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Post by paastrosfan on Jan 21, 2019 1:51:46 GMT -6
My favorite non Astro was Mo Vaughn when he played in Pawtucket. Very fan friendly and would hold court after the game in the bar in now PNC Field in Moosic. He must have hit the most majestic homers in that park until the arrival Aaron Judge.
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Post by olpapa on Jan 21, 2019 11:26:26 GMT -6
Adrian Beltre.
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Post by Saint on Jan 21, 2019 11:29:29 GMT -6
Retired: Ted Williams/Curt Schilling
Current: Buster Posey
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 21, 2019 11:40:50 GMT -6
The only Ranger I’ve ever liked. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 21, 2019 11:43:00 GMT -6
Retired: Ted Williams/Curt Schilling Current: Buster Posey Ted Williams and Walter Johnson are my favorite historical players. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 21, 2019 12:05:14 GMT -6
The only Ranger I’ve ever liked. What about Nolan F'in Ryan?!?!?!?!?! |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 21, 2019 12:06:09 GMT -6
Charlie Morton
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 21, 2019 12:07:58 GMT -6
But of a player that is not a former Astro- Anthony Rendon.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jan 21, 2019 12:36:51 GMT -6
I tried to think of one, did the whole "which player would I care enough about that I'd prioritize driving to Houston to see them?" and couldn't think of anyone. I used to be a fan of Pujols and loved to watch him play (even though he murdered Houston), but none of the current crop do it for me.
I am impressed by a lot of players, like Trout and Baez.
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 21, 2019 13:16:27 GMT -6
The past player I would have loved to visit with would have been Ty Cobb.
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Post by marshall on Jan 21, 2019 13:21:04 GMT -6
I'm sorry. If they're not Astros, I'm not really interested in them unless they might become Astros. Most of those in trade rumors are totally unknown to me and I must research them to even care whether they could help us or not.
I suppose the only name I can think of that isn't in that category is Kevin Millar who I remember fondly because he was a Lamar Cardinal before his MLB career began. I'm pretty sure he retired.
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Post by Saint on Jan 21, 2019 13:42:36 GMT -6
The past player I would have loved to visit with would have been Ty Cobb. Racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah he'd be an interesting conversation. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jan 21, 2019 13:51:34 GMT -6
Before he retired, Beltre was my favorite non-Astro, too. Now, it'a Brandon Belt, the old East Texas boy. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 21, 2019 14:08:46 GMT -6
The past player I would have loved to visit with would have been Ty Cobb. Racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah he'd be an interesting conversation. I would just like to pick his brain. |
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Post by Saint on Jan 21, 2019 14:11:08 GMT -6
Racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah he'd be an interesting conversation. I would just like to pick his brain. I always thought it would be interesting to have a conversation with Shoeless Joe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 14:38:53 GMT -6
Nolan Arenado
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 21, 2019 15:28:44 GMT -6
The only Ranger I’ve ever liked. What about Nolan F'in Ryan?!?!?!?!?! He is an Astro. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 21, 2019 20:26:03 GMT -6
What about Nolan F'in Ryan?!?!?!?!?! He is an Astro. HOF as a Ranger. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 21, 2019 20:51:57 GMT -6
Well, that’s like their opinion, man. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 21, 2019 21:04:03 GMT -6
Well, that’s like their opinion, man. D.U.D.E |
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Post by marshall on Jan 22, 2019 0:00:16 GMT -6
That's the biggest mistake he made in his career. |
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Post by talshill on Jan 22, 2019 8:04:11 GMT -6
Historical, Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench. Now, Trout and Judge.
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Post by marshall on Jan 22, 2019 12:22:41 GMT -6
OK. I just thought of a player who has no Astros or local connection that I admired. Roberto Clemente.
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Post by abregmanfan on Jan 22, 2019 17:16:27 GMT -6
OK. I just thought of a player who has no Astros or local connection that I admired. Roberto Clemente.Yes. Good one Marshall. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jan 22, 2019 18:56:06 GMT -6
Historical, Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench. Now, Trout and Judge. I like the career of George Brett because he lived to destroy the Yankees. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jan 22, 2019 20:23:31 GMT -6
Historical, Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench. Now, Trout and Judge. I like the career of George Brett because he lived to destroy the Yankees. Randy Johnson, Vlad Guerrero, Will Clark, Mark Grace, Ken Griffey Jr, |
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