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KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Jason Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth provide their unique perspective on the Houston Astros, big league baseball and scouting amateur and professional players in this regularly scheduled podcast. 00:45-4:34 Reports of teams cheating or crossing the line: Are we tired of all this finger-pointing? 4:35-12:25 The Baltimore Orioles are accused of not taking providing adequate resources for their Double-A team, the Bowie Baysox, according to Advocates for Minor Leaguers. The advocacy group said it was told multiple players on the Baysox were considering sleeping in their cars after the club stopped paying for housing and offered hotels for 80% of the players’ home game paychecks. Bristol thinks its ridiculous. 12:26-16:17 Jeremy challenges the setup of MLB's draft combine; as well as the Orioles' response to advocacy group's allegations 16:18-18:40 Jeremy reflects on the MLB debut of Houston's Dillon Thomas, who spent ten years in the minor leagues before being recalled by Seattle 18:41-24:48 Our reaction to Bryan Price leaving the game because of his dislike for the current state of professional baseball and development 24:49-32:30 Booth on New Balance Future Stars Series alumni participating in College World Series 32:31-34:00 What to expect from New Balance Future Stars Series draft combine for high school and college players in Sulphur, Louisiana