Re: too weak?
the turn play was pretty bad but i think the play on the flop was worse. the only thing that a $250 bet does is give villain the proper odds to call. If he has four to the straight with an overcard (ie. A8) this would be an automatic call. Although it is unlikely that villain would call the preflop raise with A8, I think we have all seen players call in this situation with a lot less. Betting $600 on the flop does two things. It more than likely prices him out of a call and secondly if he calls then you know you are most likely facing a pretty big hand (possibly a higher pocket pair or a set.) Either way in my humble opinion it's a better way to play the hand.
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