Author: Dan P
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Is Jon Singleton the most critical question mark for the 2015 Astros?
Every team has question marks entering a new season and the 2015 Houston Astros are no exception to that rule. The hope is that there are fewer question marks this season than last and that more of the answers are already with the big club. To that end, today’s question is simple: Is Jon Singleton…
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What they said, what they meant: Winter edition part 2
Almost immediately after the completion of the last What they said, what they meant, there was a lot more to talk and write about. So, with thanks to chron.com (spit!!!) for the quotes, here is part two of WTSWTM: Winter Meeting Edition. Astros’ owner Jim Crane commenting on Jeff Luhnow and the secret extension he gave…
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What they said, what they meant: Astros’ winter meetings’ edition
You loyal readers know the drill for What They Said What They Meant – Astros’ related quotes from chron.com (spit!!!) are analyzed for the not-so-secret true meaning behind them. This installment hits on off-season action and non-action by Jeff Luhnow and a bit on the new manager A.J. Hinch. For a change of pace, here…
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Would you rather: Astros’ Edition
Welcome to a new version of an old game called “Would you rather….” Would you rather….. 1. a) Have the Astros follow the Miami Marlins’ model and spend like crazy for two World Series wins and then cut and burn the team so bad that you have no other playoff appearances or….. b) Have the Astros…
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Don’t fret Astros’ fans, free agency isn’t over
Before everyone panics about the lack of a big free agent signing by the Astros, it seems a good time to point out how many players are still available for the local team not to sign. Yes, some of the big enchiladas have been wined, dined and signed off the free agent market, but there are still…
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Finish that thought, Astros’ fans
As the Houston Astros morph from the 2014 season of improvement to the the 2015 season of mystery, it is time to play that old time favorite parlor game: Finish That Thought! 1. Now that the Comcast debacle is in the rear view mirror – my biggest off the field concern is….. The possibility that…
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Astros’ 40-man roster: Ranking players top to bottom
In this post, we will evaluate each of the Houston Astros on the 40-man roster and give them a numerical value based on a subjective grade (1 through 10, with 1 being awful and 10 being great) for each of six areas reflecting overall value to the team. The goal is to provide comparative value of each…
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What they said, what they meant: Offseason obfuscations
It is the off-season, but that does not mean there are any less opportunities for the folks in the Astros’ organization to say one thing while meaning another. Again all quotes are pulled from chron.com (spit!!). Jeff Luhnow on the under performing 1B (Jon Singleton) and 3B (Matt Dominguez) positions. What he said. “Obviously, we’re going…
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