Author: Chip Bailey
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Selecting the names for the Astros’ Mount Rushmore
Every sports organization has its icons, the faces of the franchise so to speak. When you think of the Yankees, you think Ruth, Gehrig and Rivera. Talk of the Dodgers and the conversation immediately goes to Koufax, Drysdale, Robinson, Vin Scully and others. For the Green Bay Packers, it’s Favre, Nitschke, White and Starr. So,…
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Catcher 22: Should Astros trade potential future impact players?
Just call it a swing year in the Astros’ reconstruction. Maybe not critical, but perhaps pivotal. Since Jeff Luhnow has been running the show, he’s sent veterans like Wandy Rodriguez, J.A. Happ, Jed Lowrie, Brett Myers and Chris Johnson packing. As evidenced by the crazy-low payroll, there’s very little left to deal. Unless you want…
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Tigers pick Ausmus: Will that decision come back to haunt Houston?
Brad Ausmus could come back to haunt the Houston Astros. Ausmus, who had a love-hate relationship with Astros’ fans as a catcher, was named manager of the Detroit Tigers this weekend. Congrats Mr. Ausmus, it’s been a long time coming. For years, fans, media and others close to the game have anticipated that the former…
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3 reasons the Abreu non-signing is a good sign for the Astros
The recent “chase” to sign Jose Dariel Abreu had nothing but good news for the Astros. Even though Houston didn’t sign the Cuban defector, the Astros seem to be moving the ball down the field. In other words, the train has finally left the prospect-only station. Here are three reasons even the “non-signing” should give…
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Free agent season: Astros have options for rotation, bullpen
As the Texans distract Houston’s sports fans with their (ahem) marvelous play over the past few weeks, it’s time to take a look at some ways the Astros can improve their team between now and spring training. Before we start naming names, however, consider this: The Astros should be an improved team in 2014, even…
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Crane postures and promises, but are Astros’ fans buying?
Okay, let’s talk Jim Crane. Yes, I realize only a few of you have an opinion about the Astros’ owner, but it’s the off season, so I’m thinking enough time has passed for a thought or two to coalesce about the man who has been in the news lately. Crane inherited a mess of a…
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It’s a tweak, but Brocail left new pitching coach Strom in a good place
Call it a hunch, but I believe the Astros got it right with the recent movement on the pitching jobs. First, Doug Brocail has apparently fit in nicely with the Astros, and helped to transition to the new system and coaching staff. He’ll have a little more latitude and be able to teach more in…
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Forgetting Astros’ 2013 with a lightning round series
Okay, you want to put this season behind. Here we go with a lightning round series. It can be a moment, a player, a play, a series, a stat or most anything you choose. What is your lasting memory from the Astros’ 2013 season? The Astros will be the first team in history to draft…
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