Author: Chip Bailey
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Astros’ snap judgments shouldn’t become etched in stone
Hold that train filled with oranges just one dang minute! Blame it on the day off. Or high expectations after an opening day win. Or the fact the Minute Maid Park roof was closed. But don’t get carried away. Not yet. Houston is 1-2 after three games with some very early positive — if unexpected…
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Astros predictions: Depth, pitching, real deals and attention span
With a win and the first off day of the season, the Astros are ready to get into the stride of a full season ahead. Obviously, the win could lead to over reaction and higher-than-reasonable expectations, but it also gives rise to hope for a marked improvement over last season’s 19-game jump toward respectability. Today,…
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2015 Astros’ projections: Stats, winners and leaders
2015 is here. Only 186 days ago, the Astros had named their newest manager, Jon Singleton and Jonathan Villar were still starters, Houston was wrapping up a 19-game improvement over 2013, and — unbeknownst to most — Jeff Luhnow was dusting off The Plan and breaking out some pencils to make a few adjustments. Now,…
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Opening night: Astros’ takeaways
One down and … The Astros are first in the AL West. Manufacturing runs isn’t exactly how the 2015 blueprint was put together, but Houston took the pitching and defense route for its win on opening night. Here are some quick takeaways. 1. Maybe Dallas Keuchel is a #1 starter. For one evening at least,…
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Opening day: The start of something beautiful, or . . .
TONIGHT: The game is on ESPN at 6 pm CT so everyone can watch. Join Dan tonight for a live blog and enter your comments and thoughts as you watch! (Popcorn and drinks not provided. Good conversation, yes.) TOMORROW: Chip, Dan and Brian provide their predictions and things to watch over the 2015 season. • •• ••• •• • It’s…
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Happy Easter: It’s morning again for Houston Astros
Happy Easter Weekend! Hope you’re planning a weekend with family and friends. • •• ••• •• • Borrowing from the 1984 Ronald Reagan campaign theme: It’s morning again in Houston! Over the past several days, we’ve reviewed roster possibilities, hopes and dreams of the Astros for 2015. Brian even gave you a glimpse of the future on Thursday from…
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Astros’ fans are happy now, but if you want to see giddy…
Houston, at this moment, we do not have a problem. The Astros’ roster is taking shape. A.J. Hinch seems to have settled into a groove already. There’s peace in the clubhouse and order on the field. The batting order and rotation are coming into focus, and they appear stronger than a year ago. Though television is…
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Spring is about to spring, so let’s review
A week from today, the Astros will be prettying up Minute Maid Park, Dallas Keuchel will be spiffying up his beard, and some players will be prepping for their first opening day in Houston. Most fans and even media onlookers would suggest that the Astros have had a successful spring. The sentiment is largely upbeat…
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