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2015 vs. 2017 Astros’ playoffs: Two years is a long time
I’m at that age where I not only have forgotten more than most people know, I seem to forget every day most everything I used to know. Therefore it is no surprise that in reviewing the Astros 2015 ALDS roster against the KC Royals that I’ve forgotten: That the Astros split was only 11 pitchers…
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Stretch run: Can the Astros catch the Indians?
Baseball is an ebb and flow game. Momentum can turn on a dime and what a team did the last few weeks is old news by the time the teams walk off the field at the end of the latest game. Still, in the world of ebb and flow, what the Cleveland Indians have done…
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Five questions on an Astros righting the ship weekend
As we’ve discussed before, the baseball season is a marathon and the Astros are turning for the home stretch of the last couple miles of their race. The hope is they will be around for a couple extra miles after the regular race finishes. The Astros are aiming to clinch in the next couple games…
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On another note: Musical message from Astros’ fans
The poor fans who post on this blog have been so confused and conflicted and confounded and concerned about their Astros, that it is time to send out a set of Musical Messages to you all. It is up to you to pick where you fall in this 1960’s/70’s rock and roll collage… For those…
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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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Cameron Maybin should change his name to Cameron Willwin
Yes, the Astros did pick up some pitcher named Justin Verlander at the waiver deadline, but the real news is they pulled an Angels OF named Cameron Maybin off the slag pile of waivers. The trade for Verlander has resulted in one direct win by the pitching stud, but Maybin has turned into a home run…
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August ChipalattAwards: Astros coming back to earth
August was a month of, ahem, adjustment for the Houston Astros’ offense. As noted here, July was a historic month offensively for the Astros offense as they led the majors by a large margin with a .323/.380/.948. They were in the bottom half of baseball in August with a .254 BA (17th), .314 OBP (22nd),…
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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…
