Author: Chip Bailey
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An end-of-year smorgasbord of Astros’ thoughts
Out with the old, in with the new, right? As the “4” becomes a “5”, here are a few random thoughts looking back and looking ahead. Go get Ben Zobrist. Why not? The Astros are said to be way down on the list of teams interested in Zobrist, who actually began his career in the…
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If the Astros’ season started today…
Though the wheeling and dealing is not likely complete, the Astros’ off-season upgrade has already provided upgrades. Here’s where the team would likely stand if the season started today. 25-man roster. This will change, perhaps by as many as six-plus names by opening day. Infield: Jon Singleton, Jose Altuve, Jed Lowrie, Matt Dominguez, Marwin Gonzalez,…
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Astros still have flexibility, maneuverability with 2015 payroll
With two seemingly simple bullpen signings, the Astros have already plugged the most gaping hole of the past three seasons. And, so it would seem, Jeff Luhnow has poised his organization for the most significant off season in recent memory. With a rising, yet still fragile optimism, rumors swirl about players like Jed Lowrie and…
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Free blog weekend: Notes and remaining priorities
As Christmas approaches, Astros’ fans have already received some early gifts. Still, there are some stocking stuffers and perhaps a few larger surprise gifts — even post-Christmas — that may be under the tree in a few weeks. After all the dust settled and the cheering quietened down from the double bullpen signings earlier this…
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Do Neshek, Gregerson signings mean Astros have turned the corner?
After six years of fire sales, rebuilding, reconstruction, missed opportunities, PR debacles and plenty of head scratching moves and decisions, is it possible the Houston Astros have turned the corner? Could the signing of two proven bullpen arms make that much of a difference? Will other signings and trades now follow that will bolster a…
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Luhnow is shooting for the stars, may get the moon
The activity this winter — it is winter, right? — has been staggering. Rumors aside, trades and free agent signings are moving at a rapid pace unlike the recent previous off seasons. As for the rumors, who can keep up with them all? Here’s one thing you can keep an easy record of. The Astros…
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Free blog weekend: Taking the Astros’ pulse…and yours
It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving. Black Friday is a week away. Only a few weeks until Christmas. While many teams are adding significant pieces — or at least having serious conversations — the Astros have been virtually silent. Thursday’s roster deadline brought only minimal movement. And no surprises. Hmmm. Anyone getting antsy or a little…
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It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day for Astros! Right? Hello, right?
It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life. At this point, it’s still in the future, but Jim Crane has promised extra funding, Jeff Luhnow says he could be convinced to spend it all in one place if it warrants and rumors abound that the Astros are engaged this winter. Yes, there…
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