Rakeville Times

The newspaper of record for the great city of Rakeville. EHCC Media Twitter Account of the Year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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Blake Snell first to talk to media. Said he wasn't surprised, but it's hard leaving a place you love.

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The quintet was missing from the dougout when the deal was announced. They came back out between innings to a roaring crowd. A final hat tip.

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An audible gasp in the stadium as the news was first sent. The stands are buzzing.

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DEAL DONE: Rakeville sends Castillo, Snell, Hader, and Kelly to Las Vegas for a bucketload of picks in return.

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The Rockets secure Doggs picks until 2031.

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The post recently deleted by @MaxPowersEHCC claiming that Jack Reed was caught at a concert with a lover, and that this movement is all a distraction, is completely unfounded. Times staff confirmed Reed doesn't listen to Coldplay. We also confirmed that Max Powers is a hack, and the Times will not be out-scooped by that bum.

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Rockets Captain Ozzie Albies arrived and acknowledged the growing assembly of press, but gave no insight on what could be unfolding. The second baseman was not included in the “Maroon and Gold package” outline, but nothing seems off the table at this point.

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Andy Pages has been scratched from the lineup tonight. No comment from coaching staff yet.

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More movement around the ballpark. Locker room staff seen moving box after box of shoes out of the stadium. Head Coach Troy O’Leary is a known shoe enthusiast, so along with a big, team transforming deal, insiders suspect there will be a changing of the guard among the coaching staff as well.

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Andy Pages was the first to the field this morning, far earlier than the normal arrival time for the team. Our photographer noted his grim expression. The young star has been having a breakout season for the Rockets despite the team's struggles.

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A Rakeville Times photographer captured this scene outside of Reed Field this morning. While it's not rare to see the red cybertrucks cruising around downtown, they are usually parked up like this to take individual players to the airport. No word from the team yet, but some are speculating the Maroon and Gold package announced earlier in the week has sparked some discussion.

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Rockets fans rejoice. Smith expected to break camp with the team.

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Cam Smith has made the Astros Opening Day roster, per @Chandler_Rome

Smith, 22-years old, was drafted 14th overall by the Cubs in last year’s draft and was traded to the Astros for Kyle Tucker during the offseason.

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Signed. Welcome to Rakeville.

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when space budgets hit so hard you end up playing with yourself

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Rakeville reaches to grab a solid pitching prospect with a league winning name. Fitts is expected to be a factor early in the season for the Rockets.

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9 Ks for Richard Fitts through 6 innings this spring. Not too bad for a guy who had a 3.9 K/9 down the stretch with the Red Sox.

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“If this guy isn’t EHCC ready, I don’t know who is.” - Drunk fan.

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Welcome to Houston CAM SMITH TRIPLE!

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Firstname is reporting that the war room was tense in Rakeville, as they were waiting for word on Smith until the last minute. A source said a member of the Musk group suggested the team consult Grok. Reed responded by kicking him out of the room. “The fate of this team and the love of hundreds of thousands of fans won’t be decided by a damn robot.”

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With this first pick in the MaDP, the Rockets select Cam Smith. This is a high risk selection for GM Jack Reed, as Smith’s roster status is still uncertain. The team is hoping this gamble will pay off.

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Cam Smith Has Had An Unbelievable Spring:

4 HR I 11 RBI I .419 AVG I .500 OBP I 1.371 OPS

The Astros Have A Very Special Player.

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SNELL!