Husband to an incredible wife. Dad to 3 amazing boys/papa to Stetson and diehard fan of the 2017,2022 World Series Champs! fan since 1977 + Oilers since 79
@VinnysCorner1 Chris Speier. 79 Expos. In Canada we had the Jays and Expos. I was NL fan. Hence my love for the Astros which we didn’t get to see on tv very often.
Many are justifying the Kyle Tucker signing, by saying that any owner could spend like the Dodgers but “they just don’t want to win enough”. This is the most idiotic take I’ve ever seen. It shows you know nothing about the business side of the game.
MLB let Dodgers keep almost all of their TV Money. They are the only team that gets to do this because of negotiations during the McCourt Bankruptcy.
After the bankruptcy settlement, They negotiated the largest local TV deal in all of MLB but the settlement amount subject to revenue share was based on the OLD contract. They do not have to share most of their TV money and this is what allows the insane spending. Again, they are 1 of 30 teams to get this carveout from the league and the only team who could even attempt to spend like this.
Stop saying other owners are cheap. None of them have a special exemption on revenue sharing for their TV contracts like the Dodgers do. MLB Created this situation.
A legend who will never be forgotten. He inspired generations of guitarists, myself included, to chase greatness. It’s been an honor to walk in his footsteps. His legacy will live forever. Rest in peace, Ace.
#OTD 47 years ago, Terry Puhl (Melville, Sask.) led off the MLB season with a home run for the Houston Astros off Cincinnati Reds' ace Tom Seaver at Riverfront Stadium.
The Reds would come back to win 11-9.
P.S. Puhl was an amazing 20-for-45 (.444) in his career vs. Seaver.
@JeffPassan I’m a diehard Astro fan but I like Jim Cranes line in the sand. Contracts are out of control. I love Bregman and Tucker and wish them the best. I’d bet any money if Correa could go back in time he would’ve taken the 6 years the Astros offered!Ps…Springer also. #rings