Author Topic: triple aaa down to two and a quagmire (Read 3924 times)

Fredia · « **on:** September 18, 2014, 10:22:01 am »

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2014/09/17/astros-options-for-class-aaa-team-colorado-springs-and-fresno/#22102101=0

David in Jackson · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2014, 10:41:11 am »

I'm nervous we'll end up in Colorado Springs, not a good place to be (everyone's last choice -- even the Rockies want to leave), although we hope it's only temporary (four years). Still, again gives me the feeling of bottom feeding, taking what's left, and the lack of an immediate plan. Hope to be in RR (or New Orleans) soon.

roadrunner · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2014, 10:44:02 am »

Our pitchers basically are limited to Rookie, Low A, and AA? That blows.

Is Colorado Springs as bad as Lancaster?

jbm · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:10:26 am »

If they end up in CS, the sky is not falling.

OldBlevins · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2014, 12:52:21 pm »

The Fresno Bee says the Astros will be affiliating with Fresno. www.fresnobee.com.

NeilT · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2014, 12:59:23 pm »

Outstanding. Subnuclear will be able to supply travel tips.

OldBlevins · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:01:24 pm »

Yes, Fresno's not the greatest place in the world, but it seems much better for development purposes.

subnuclear · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:15:02 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 18, 2014, 12:59:23 pm

Outstanding. Subnuclear will be able to supply travel tips.

Das! I've never been there.

NeilT · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:17:10 pm »

Quote from: subnuclear on September 18, 2014, 01:15:02 pm

Das! I've never been there.

That's right, sorry. DAS will do the travel guide.

Mike S. · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2014, 01:33:25 pm »

Fresno? Fres-yes!! (as the locals will tell you)

OldBlevins · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2014, 02:31:12 pm »

Club Fred used to be OK, but I think it's gone now.

Reuben · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2014, 07:15:00 pm »

There's more info on this in the Bus Ride thread.

das · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:11:39 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 18, 2014, 01:17:10 pm

That's right, sorry. DAS will do the travel guide.

Absolutely. The travel guide will include helpful hints on minimalist wicking clothing and pointy cowboy boots. Lots of pointy cowboy boots.

austro · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:15:58 pm »

Isn't it supposed to be hot as hell there?

das · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:17:40 pm »

Quote from: austro on September 18, 2014, 08:15:58 pm

Isn't it supposed to be hot as hell there?

Yes.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2014, 09:47:39 am »

There are two CostCos in the same area. If you try to go to one, you'll end up at the other.

Limey · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2014, 01:07:07 pm »

Point of Order: Isn't "triple aaa" actually "Nine-A", or "AAAAAAAAA"?

Reuben · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2014, 01:10:56 pm »

Quote from: Limey on September 19, 2014, 01:07:07 pm

Point of Order: Isn't "triple aaa" actually "Nine-A", or "AAAAAAAAA"?

Of course; don't you know about 9-A? It's where the 4-A guys eventually end up if they're really, really good.

Lefty · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2014, 09:50:37 pm »

Quote from: Limey on September 19, 2014, 01:07:07 pm

Point of Order: Isn't "triple aaa" actually "Nine-A", or "AAAAAAAAA"?

Eh, take the lift down to the ground floor and stick it in your boot.

Limey · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2014, 04:34:25 pm »

Quote from: Lefty on September 19, 2014, 09:50:37 pm

Eh, take the lift down to the ground floor and stick it in your boot.

I may have mentioned this before...my sister used to live in a block of flats in London, which had an elevator installed by the Schindler company. Of course, it was forever known as "Schindler's Lift".