Author: Chip Bailey
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Weekend thoughts: Cruz, Morales, payrolls and late 2015
Some weekend thoughts as the Astros prepare for their first spring game in less than a week. Yes, Jeff Luhnow may be wishing he’d spent the $8 million to add Nelson Cruz to the middle of his order. No, it wouldn’t be a long-term move, but the one-year incentive for Cruz is to prove his…
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Astros’ roster: Diamonds in the rough, hidden gems
As every year springs eternal for teams with a 0-0 record, so, too, it is the fertile soil for dreams yet unmet and the rekindling of fires that once burned bright. The Astros have a few of those hidden gems on their roster this season, lurking in the wings and hoping to get a shot…
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Lots to watch as Astros’ hope springs eternal
It’s spring training, so get the full perspective from the chipalatta team. Dan Peschong: Spring training really matters, except when it doesn’t. Brian Todd: A trip to the voodoo priestess, or welcome to Kissimee. • •• ••• •• • by Chip Bailey As spring training begins, the checklist for the Astros is long and could…
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More thoughts as countdown goes from weeks to just hours
A handful of thoughts as the months and then weeks have now turned to hours before Houston’s pitchers and catchers report to Kissimmee. Didn’t see Brett Wallace clearing waivers and remaining with the Astros’ organization. Just shows how far the former first rounder has fallen. At this point in the spring — and the Astros…
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Astros’ rotation still building a bridge over troubled water
For the Astros’ rotation, the future is not now. Not today anyway. Not April 1. Perhaps later this year. Perhaps 2015. Unfortunately for the team in 2014, the organization is still building a bridge over troubled water. Perhaps the good news is that the shore — read: the promised land — is coming into sight.…
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Weekend thoughts: Challenges, Porter, payroll and depth
A few weekend thoughts while wondering if the Astros are largely finished with roster significant roster movement before pitchers and catchers report next weekend. Depth may be the biggest obstacle or challenge for the Astros in 2014, especially if they are to get that 100-loss monkey off the back of the organization. While there may…
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Sorting out the Astros’ chaff not as easy as prior seasons
Brett Wallace is gone. Long live another former first rounder who didn’t live up to the billing. For the past few seasons and spring trainings, the Astros have carried a lot of chaff, excess weight and “scrubs”, as some of you have called it. Almost by necessity due to the reconstruction blue print, Houston has…
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Wallace DFA opens the door for Jonathan Singleton
Jonathan Singleton’s chances of opening the season at first base for the Astros got a boost Thursday afternoon. Brett Wallace was designated for assignment to make room for newly-signed pitcher Jerome Williams. That means the Astros have 10 days to trade or release the former first round pick of the Cardinals. The 27-year-old Wallace had…
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