Author: Chip Bailey
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Saturday notes: Dollars, sense and the 2016 Astros’ roster
Let’s talk dollars, sense and the 2016 Houston Astros. When you take a look at the projected salaries and payrolls for the coming seasons, it is evident — very evident — that the Astros have prepared themselves accordingly. From the team-friendly contract with Jose Altuve and the much-complained-about keeping George Springer in the minors to…
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Regrets: Will Astros have to eat crow in 2016?
They say “in the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take”. Jeff Luhnow has taken many chances and regrets will be part of the ticket over the next few years. The Astros have made many decisions over the past few weeks. Some to sign, some to not re-sign and others to trade away.…
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Saturday notes: Post Christmas thoughts with spring now coming into focus
It’s the weekend after Christmas and the Astros are clearly on a mission. And, yes, it’s morning again in Houston! While I plan to be back in January, here are a few thoughts to whet your Astros’ appetite, though you’ve probably already eaten plenty over the past week. What is the biggest problem the Astros…
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Sunday update: Follow the money, the Astros are headed to $100 million
Jim Crane needs your butt in a seat at Minute Maid Park. Jeff Luhnow a bigger checkbook. Yes, it is about the money and the Astros may not be far from a $100 million payroll. Houston had a $72.4 million payroll as of opening day. That has increased somewhat with the additions of Scott Kazmir,…
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Saturday notes: Astros are in Lagniappe Territory
The Astros have the Royals right where they want them. Right? If the bullpen had shown up Friday, Houston would be in the cat bird’s seat. But with Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr. prepared to pitch at home after today’s day off, the Astros couldn’t ask for much more. Right? At this point, most…
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Top of the week: Welcome to 2017, the Astros are in the post season
Welcome to 2017! The future is now for your Houston Astros. Yes, somewhere today, there are many people who will be enjoying some crow for lunch. It’s October. The regular season is over. Twenty teams won’t play another game this year. Hundreds of players will be cleaning out their lockers today. But the Astros will…
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Sunday countdown: Enjoy the ride, we may never pass this way again
The playoffs begin today for the 2015 Houston Astros. At this point in the season, you don’t need to be a math wizard to figure out the playoff scenarios for the American League. But it’s not just win and you’re in for the Astros. Yes, it’s that simple in one way, but let’s just say it…
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Thursday countdown: It’s pretty much been said, now just “do” time
Brian summed up thoughts well yesterday, but the remaining scenario in the AL West — and the entire AL for that matter — sort of reminds me of the old NBA 3-to-make-2 free throw rule. There are essentially three teams battling for two spots in the playoffs: Houston, Texas and Los Angeles. Yes, the Twins…
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