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  • A Thursday book of Astros’ lists

    A Thursday book of Astros’ lists

    Believe it or not, virtually every Astros’ opponent this season is presently above .500. Here are a few lists on this Thursday, including (below) the complete list of 2014 Astros’ opponents and their current records. “…players get better when they leave and new guys get worse when they come here.” Sandy. Okay, here’s a list…

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  • Astros Drop Opener To Ranger, 4-3 … or 4-2 (Or Should Have)

    Astros Drop Opener To Ranger, 4-3 … or 4-2 (Or Should Have)

    Three runs the Astros didn’t score. Three. Minimum. What Really Happened: Jose Altuve leads off the game with a single to left field. Then he promptly gets thrown out trying to steal. One out, no one on base. The man at the plate when Altuve got caught, Dexter Fowler, then triples to right field. Man on…

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  • MMQB: The reality and where we are today

    MMQB: The reality and where we are today

    So, you’re frustrated, out of patience, probably depressed and virtually hopeless as it concerns the Astros. Yes, I know. You may recall that Dan and Brian talked me off the ledge last week and I all but called for the firing of Bo Porter if the team isn’t improved by July. But before you throw…

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  • How is the Cabbage Growing Down on the Farm?

    Maybe this is due to the NFL draft (stretched out over 3 looooooong days) but I thought it was time to take a quick look at what is happening at the Astros’ minor league affiliates. The NFL is taking kids who will go straight to the NFL (or go home) while the MLB teams have…

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  • It’s Porter, not Luhnow, on the Astros’ hot seat

    If you’re looking for a scapegoat for the Astros’ poor season, look no further than the dugout. Think about it: Jim Crane could fire Jeff Luhnow. Luhnow could fire Bo Porter. Who’s Porter going to fire? Nope, unless there is a turnaround this summer, other than a handful of pitchers and hitters, Porter is the…

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  • The sky isn’t falling, but I’m off the ledge for now

    The sky isn’t falling, but I’m off the ledge for now

    From time to time, Dan, Brian and I get together to confab over baseball issues, life matters or — and this is the one we confab most about — the blog. On Wednesday, they attempted to talk me off the ledge after reading many of the comments left on Brian’s entry. You may suggest I’m…

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