Author: Chip Bailey
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Astros’ best of the best: Can there be any other choice at first base?
The Astros have had a handful of mega star players over the past 50 years. In fact, before 2012 or so, the names synonymous with the organization were named Bagwell and Biggio. Now that Houston has won its first World Series with a bevy of up-and-coming superstars, the game has been joined.
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Upon further review: Astros give up four players to get Cole
And, so it is to be. Gerrit Cole to the Astros is a reality after all. But the deal is lop-sided, with Houston giving up four players for the right hander.
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Best Astros’ managers: Dierker tops my list, but Hinch inches into discussion
Today, we’ll kick off an Astros’ Best of the Best series. We’ll look at all positions, from the top down in the coming weeks leading up to opening day. (By special request, please limit discussions to today’s topic and don’t jump ahead!)
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Balancing act: To upgrade or not to upgrade (and where)?
Jon Morosi got everyone up in a tither on Wednesday when his announcement that the Astros had acquired Gerrit Cole from Pittsburgh. Since the story hit the fan, Morosi and others have indicated that the trade indeed was close, but hit a snag in the details. Alyson Footer even wondered out loud what may have…
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UPGRADE: Astros reportedly dip into the major trade category to get Cole
Note to all American League contenders, pretenders, challengers, wannabe aspirers and would-be competitors and opposers: Jeff Luhnow and Jim Crane mean business. Serious business!
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Looking ahead: The calm before the Astros’ storm?
“You can tell where a man will go by looking to see where he has been.” A crafty old sheriff candidate in my Louisiana hometown used that slogan to compare himself to the competition en route to his first election. And it rings true in most applications, including general managers, managers and major league baseball…
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Mid-winter checkin: Are Astros better now than opening day 2017?
With Christmas now just a few days away, A.J. Hinch must like his early gifts. Jeff Luhnow has added three pieces recently — Joe Smith, Hector Rondon and the intriguing Anthony Gose — but has given indications the Astros may expect more activity by the end of the year (that’s next week folks!).
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Can’t a team even have a chance to bask in peace?
Has it really been only six weeks since the Astros basked in the glory of its first World Series championship? Can’t the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Cubs, Dodgers and others just give a guy a chance to bask in peace? So much for peace on earth, good will toward men!
ALL THINGS ASTROS 