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Random thoughts on Astros’ offseason
It’s one of those dead days of winter where not much is happening anywhere in the baseball world. Hey, those folks have families, and just like with most businesses, the last couple of weeks of the year are filled with vacation time.
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Astros: A look at recent top 5’s in WAR
WAR is a controversial stat in baseball, and I will be the first to say that it is not always very accurate when comparing certain players. But in general, it is a decent way to compare the value of players across positions for a season.
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Merry Christmas from Chipalatta
As I sit here waiting to head to church and sing at Midnight Mass later tonight, it seems like a fitting time to hand out some holiday wishes….
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Astros’ pitching: A legacy of sow’s ear to silk purse
During the Astros’ Renaissance, the one consistent positive that has kept the team competitive for the last decade has been their ability to squeeze goodness or greatness out of small or no investments in pitching. Some of these were internal development, some were international signings, and some were picking up other teams’ discards. The development…
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Astros’ offseason: Have they tipped their hand at all?
This will be a quick note of a post today, fitting it in among the many other obligations of the season.
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Astros’ 2026: Many ways to slice the pie
One of the questions about the Astros team heading into 2026 is the “logjam” in the infield, which also affects the designated hitter spot.
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