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MMQB: Memories transcend years of disappointment and losses
Most fans here are die hards. In fact, most Houston fans that are still paying attention at all are diehards. With a decade of losing teams and three 100-loss seasons in the recent past, it’s hard to remain interested if you aren’t. Each of us has our unique memories. The Astrodome. The ’86 playoffs. Dierker…
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Free Blog Weekend: Shields, trades, the future and a house of cards
Spring training is two weeks out and there is still plenty of movement occurring at this late date. The Astros may not be done either, but the fun and festivities are only a plane ride away for A.J. Hinch, who will begin his tenure in earnest as manager of the Houston Astros in less than…
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Looking ahead to Astros 2015: It’s all about the bats in left field
With the arrival of Evan Gattis, it seems clear the Astros are looking to get a little offense out of left field. Gattis, acquired from the Braves, is the Carlos Lee-esque player who has no real defensive home, but has a bat that necessitates a spot in the lineup. A look at Houston’s 40-man roster…
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Hope: Something a little different today
When it really comes down to it, does it really matter whether the Astros win 80 games or 85 games in 2015? Are you really concerned whether Scott Feldman or Dallas Keuchel gets the ball on opening day? Will Jeff Luhnow trade Chris Carter or will Jon Singleton begin the year at AAA Fresno? How…
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Looking Ahead to Astros’ 2015: CF a cornucopia of choices
Dexter Fowler has been a polarizing figure for the fans of the Astros. He put up solid offensive stats. He missed too many games. He fit well in the top of the lineup with Jose Altuve. He made too much money. He was a better center fielder than the flotsam and jetsam of 2013. He…
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MMQB: Ramblings, thoughts, questions and more
Football — both college and pro — has had its moments in the sun over the past weeks. Now, no major events stand between us and the beginning of spring training, and only one is left (NCAA Final Four) remains before the beginning of the 2015 baseball season. Houston pitchers and catchers — all of…
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