Author: Chip Bailey
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MMQB: Depth, Feldman and lightning round
It’s been only one week — and not even a full week at that — but there have been several Astros’ highlights and lowlights. Here are a few Monday Morning Quarterback observations as week two gets underway. Pitching and defense. The Astros are competing because of pitching and defense. Only one error in six games and…
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George who? Astros have opening day down
Excuse me, but George who? Odd isn’t it, how a win on opening day can cause you to forget an entire pre-season of frustration? At least for an evening. The Astros have this opening day stuff down! If everyday was opening day, Houston would never have another problem! Yes, even Bo Porter can bask in…
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Opening day: Comparing 2013 and 2014 pitching
They say the game of baseball is all about pitching and defense. Enter your favorite “Rah roh George!” or “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” line here. There isn’t a marked difference from last April to this April. Still, though the edge may go to the 2014 rotation, it’s not a slam dunk. The primary difference is…
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Astros’ lineups: A work in progress for 2014
BY CHIP BAILEY Bo Porter has his opening day lineup. Unless the trend changes from recent seasons, it will be the first of many this year. The important thing is that some of the changes and modifications coming this year would seem to be obvious. Timing should be the only question. And, if you believe…
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Confessions and concessions of a long-time Astros’ fan
By Chip Bailey As the Astros get set to sail on what may seem like that well-known three-hour tour, some fans are ready to start bailing water from what some consider a sinking ship. This long-time fan and many others still believe in The Luhnow Plan and still wave the In Luhnow We Trust banner, but…
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Spring has sprung, but it’s not eternal for Astros
For all practical purposes, spring training is over for the Astros. Just one week from the real season opener and fans are scratching their heads rather than licking their chops. So much for heading into the season with some momentum. Instead, seems like a lull of a stall. By the way, congrats to Tony Robichaux…
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Monday morning quarterback: Questions from the news
The Astros couldn’t leave well-enough alone. While we could be talking about rookie of the year candidates, fresh young faces, a rebuilding program that finally comes to Minute Maid or how many games you plan to see, instead, other probing questions are in the forefront. And, the news. So, while you wonder whether Oklahoma City…
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Astros change the names in final spring training shuffles
If you remember your TV Land-lore, this phrase will ring a bell: The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Well, the Astros have certainly changed the names. Who’s being protected may be a different story. By this time in March, most fans — along with media and other onlookers — probably thought the…
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