Author: Dan P
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Since 2015: Who is the best?
Today’s post is a bit of self-subscribed homework for your loyal servant. Which team has been the best in baseball since 2015? Choosing 2015 coincides with the Astros Renaissance, so if you don’t like that cut-off….please read elsewhere. I chose to chart the teams that were the most consistently good during this period, even if…
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Merry Christmas, Dear Readers
Yes, it’s a cliche, but we at Chipalatta wish our dear readers a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. For those like my sister-in-law, Marie – Happy Hanukkah. If someone wants some other call-out – please do so below.
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A little look at Astros’ value
Today’s post is looking at something I am calling WAR$. WAR is a value that attempts to compare the statistical worth of players to a single standard. WAR$ is Dan P’s effort to compare the value of the players. Basically, this simply looks at bang for the buck – how much WAR we get per…
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Astros: Taking in the long view
Today we step back and take the long view of the roster construction for the Astros. The list below does not include every Astro on the 2023 roster, but basically the most important ones.
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Off-season Would You Rather
In Dan P’s illness-addled brain state, this is a cheap way to get out of writing a coherent post. It is an oldie, but sometimes a goodie that lets our loyal readers respond to a number of choices….. Would you rather…. 1) Have Carlos Correa as your shortstop for 13 years and $350 MM or…
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The unusual short farewell to Justin Verlander
For a fandom that still rues the departures of Nolan Ryan (33 years ago), Joe Morgan (51 years ago), Rusty Staub (53 years ago), Mike Cuellar (54 years ago), and others, the response to the loss of Justin Verlander is striking in its lack of intensity.
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Astros: Off-season thoughts
The Astros are at the MLB Winter Meetings and arguably have the league’s least question marks. Here are some thoughts about where the team is right now.
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10 Astros’ questions for you to ponder
Your loyal servant will be tied up for a few days, so today’s post is going to be one where we solicit our loyal readers’ assistance in fleshing things out. We do that by asking you the questions today.
ALL THINGS ASTROS 