Author: Chip Bailey
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Sunday thoughts: The plan, the destination, second base and other thoughts
A few thoughts on a Sunday when the Astros wake up in their own beds with a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series.
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It’s April again in Houston, and now, it’s all about the lore…
Remember the classic Ronald Reagan advertising campaign in 1984: It’s morning again in America! Regardless what you think about Republicans and what you may have thought about his agenda, Reagan’s theme struck a chord with a country sick and tired of being sick and tired. Well, borrowing from the theme, It’s April again in Houston!…
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Now or never: Houston destiny in the hands of Hinch and 25-30 players
We’re living in kooky, wacky, insane times. Don’t believe me, just turn on the TV, check your favorite Internet site or stop by the water cooler at the office tomorrow. It’s crazy. Teams that are supposed to win are losing. Players that should be on the field are not. Expectations are topsy-turvy. Yes, we live…
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Sunday update: 25-man, playoffs, 2018 and the Verlander Boost
Some quick-hitting baseball thoughts as our prayers are still focused on the real cleanup and rebuild in Southeast Texas. With the September call ups looming, the re-addition of several injured players and the addition of a starting pitcher to the mix, A.J. Hinch will have his hands full with lineup cards in September. Further down…
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Perspective: Harvey, Astros, Houston, you and me
It will be a long time before baseball returns to normal in Houston. Even before Harvey unloaded on the nation’s fourth-largest city, it wasn’t clear that the Astros were the best team in the American League. The Indians and Red Sox have closed the gap and have been playing better baseball since the All Star…
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Looking ahead: It’s not all about 2017 for the Astros
I’m still a Jeff Luhnow fan. His resume as the Astros’ general manager is replete with success stories. Yes, sure, just as with any leader in an organization, you can point to weak spots or failures. Overall, though, Luhnow has guided the Astros to the best record in the American League. He has used every…
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Maybe all this sudden greatness has spoiled us all
Yes, the Astros have the best record in the American League and the second-best record in baseball. Just doesn’t seem like it some days. Yes, the Astros have a 15-game lead in the AL West and the other four teams in the league are looking like “wait ’til next year”. But on some days, it…
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Will The Luhnow Plan turn into The Luhnow Gamble?
Now that the trade dust is settling and numerous players are wearing different uniforms, there are a few obvious conclusions about the Astros’ tepid participation in the deadline festivities. Here are some thoughts. Jeff Luhnow is gambling that his rotation will be healthy come October.
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