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What if the Astros did almost nothing in the offseason?
Of course, the Astros can’t completely shut down shop in the upcoming off-season. They do have to make decisions on Rule 5 protections, 40 man roster moves, and their own free agents. But let’s say they decide to not pursue a big free agent like Aroldis Chapman, who if the Cubs win the WS with…
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What Astros’ fans want! It’s pretty simple
This was supposed to be one of “those” posts. You know, a wonky stat-filled romp through the needs of the Astros from starting pitching, through left-handed relieving, past failures to close games, and across the bad offense from the DH, 1B and 2/3 of the OF with stops in Prospect City and trade possibilities. But…
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Looking ahead: Key dates, arbitration, thoughts and questions
Some weekend thoughts as the Astros twiddle their thumbs waiting for the real season (read: the off-season) to arrive. Meanwhile, former Astros Dexter Fowler and J.A. Happ hope to play key roles for their teams in the playoffs. Geez, would those guys have fit nicely into the 2016 season? While others are still putting lineups…
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Arbitration considerations: 2017 has begun for Astros
The Astros will have a busy off-season ahead. Perhaps none during Jeff Luhnow’s tenure has been more pivotal. The payroll will be higher, the stakes will be higher and the gulps, SMHs and hard decisions will also likely be greater. Tim Dierkes has taken a look at the Astros’ likely arbitration numbers for the nine…
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Honest look back at Astros 2016: Blame the starting pitching
No, I have not been on a bender the last week, unless you count bottled water. I have been a little depressed about another 6 months invested in a season that as Chip succinctly stated was “just not good enough for Houston”. And I was struggling to decide on what to write about. “Dave Hudgens…
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Sunday thoughts on the last day of the 2016 season
Some random thoughts on the last day of the season while wondering which 3-4 games the Astros might have won over this 162-game season to have backed into the playoffs today. George Springer. I’ve watched a few of your comments following the last blog entry. Several seem obviously okay trading the Astros’ right fielder (okay,…
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Almost good is just not good enough for Houston
My friend Greg Lucas may have said it best: “Fans in Houston are tired of “almost good” in all three major sports. Someone (Astros, Texans, Rockets) need to do something to make their franchise a true power!” You go, Greg! Couldn’t have said it better! First the Astros were no good! Now, for the past…
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Longing for — and remembering — the simple, old days
I long for the simple, old days. The days when the man wearing the Texas star walked out to fill up your gas tank, check your oil and clean your windshield. The days when you could go to a real doubleheader and enjoy a “great day to play two”! The days a baseball game was…
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