Author: Dan P
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Astros’ youth movement is in full swing
In the dark, early days of the 2014 season a Houston Astros’ lineup might contain the names of Jesus Guzman, Robbie Grossman, Matt Dominguez, L.J. Hoes, and Alex Presley. While quite a few people in the lineup were youthful, this was not quite what the fans were hoping for when it came to a youth…
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What they said, what they meant: Mixed Edition
Let’s face it. The Astros and their fans are in a best of times / worst of times bipolar funk lately. The Astros are in first place. / The lead is shrinking fast. The Astros’ bullpen is one of the best in the league. / The bullpen let the team down three times in the last week. George Springer…
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Astros’ bullpen: From gas cans to firemen in 2015
There can be little argument that the Astros’ improvement this season is riding on three factors: Better fielding. More runs scored per game; and, A light-years better bullpen. There should also be little argument that the bullpen is responsible for the biggest chunk of that improvement. Perhaps nothing points to the importance of the bullpen more…
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The Astros’ 2015 draft: Two picks in the first five
One season after drafting and not signing the first overall pick the Astros will have the second and fifth overall picks in the first round in Monday’s draft. Last season, the Astros backed down their offer to Brady Aiken due to fears of future injuries to his arm, fears which proved warranted as Aiken underwent…
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Astros quandary II: Correa, Villar and others
A lively conversation was featured here Monday concerning the Chris Carter Quandary and what to do with the inconsistenly streaky first baseman, who does consistently strike out at Mark Reynoldsian rates. Today the subject is other quandaries that the 2015 Houston Astros face. The Correa Conundrum What it is. Frankly, this is a quandary that the front office has…
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Astros’ quandary: How do you solve a problem like Chris Carter?
Early on in the iconic musical The Sound of Music, the nuns have gathered and are “discussing” the novitiate, Maria. Though she has great intentions, she continues to frustrate the nuns with her actions. This leads, as is apt to happen in a musical, to a song. “Oh, how do you solve a problem like…
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What they said, what they meant: Mostly Hinch edition
Time again for that fun version of WTSWTM that features the man who has to be the early favorite for AL manager of the Year, A.J. Hinch. All quotations are actual and taken from chron.com (spit!!) followed by what the speaker really meant. Hinch talking about Lance McCullers Jr. after his first major league win.…
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Astros Top 10 prospects: Cavalry is closer than you think
The recent prospect movement in the Astros’ organization – Carlos Correa promoted to AAA, Preston Tucker and Lance McCullers Jr. promoted to the big show – make a review of the top 10 prospects timely. The Top 10 (actually 11) prospects list entering 2015 was compiled by a look at various resources, including Baseball prospectus,…
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