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  • The curious case of Carlos Correa

    The curious case of Carlos Correa

    The current situation concerning the Astros’ All Star shortstop Carlos Correa has been a head-scratcher. Health problems have always been a concern for the super talented player dating back to his short time in the minors, but the last season and a half has changed the nature of the concerns towards skepticism and suspicion.

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  • WAR: Huh! What is it good for?

    WAR: Huh! What is it good for?

    First of all, apologies to Edwin Starr and his Vietnam anti-war anthem. Good song. WAR the statistic, I am not so sure.

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  • Astros fans, if we are spoiled, we’ve earned it

    Astros fans, if we are spoiled, we’ve earned it

    The Astros clinched their 3rd straight AL West Title on Sunday and 4th playoff spot in 5 seasons, but it did not seem to inspire a lot of jumping up and down from the legion of Astro fans on this blog.

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  • Verlander and Cole: When a tie Is not like kissing your sister

    Verlander and Cole: When a tie Is not like kissing your sister

    A tie is not likely to occur in the AL Cy Young race. The rules are as follows:

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  • In Praise of Yordan…

    In Praise of Yordan…

    When you have been watching baseball since the mid-1960’s every new player reminds you of someone from the past. Justin Verlander might remind you of a bigger version of Nolan Ryan, reinventing himself (and improving) at an age when many players hang it up. Michael Brantley might make one think of a David Justice, someone…

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  • Astros 2019: Okay, wait, is this 2017 or 2018?

    Astros 2019: Okay, wait, is this 2017 or 2018?

    The Astros are on the cusp of winning more than 100 games for the third straight season. If they go 6-5 or better they will increase their win total again for the third straight season and will for the second year in a row set a team record for wins. If they keep working they…

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