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It’s early — yes, very early — but those predictions are beginning to stream in
Houston pitchers and catchers report in less than six weeks. The Astros’ first spring game is less than eight weeks away. If you’re dissatisfied with or you’re getting frantic or concerned about the roster and/or lineup, remember this: After January 14, 2015, the Astros. Acquired Evan Gattis from the Braves. Acquired Dan Straily and Luis…
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Saturday notes: Dollars, sense and the 2016 Astros’ roster
Let’s talk dollars, sense and the 2016 Houston Astros. When you take a look at the projected salaries and payrolls for the coming seasons, it is evident — very evident — that the Astros have prepared themselves accordingly. From the team-friendly contract with Jose Altuve and the much-complained-about keeping George Springer in the minors to…
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Regrets: Will Astros have to eat crow in 2016?
They say “in the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take”. Jeff Luhnow has taken many chances and regrets will be part of the ticket over the next few years. The Astros have made many decisions over the past few weeks. Some to sign, some to not re-sign and others to trade away.…
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I just can’t talk about it, so here’s some trivia
Fifteen votes. And just 23 for Tim Raines, who belongs in the Hall as well. I don’t care that Trevor Hoffman needs to wait a whole year. (Second-best closer ever? Wait a year. Second-best lead-off hitter, wait 10. Sheesh!) One of the top four or five first basemen ever? Wait at least seven years. I…
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What’s next — if anything — for the Astros?
As one of Chip’s long time favorite commenters, Becky has informed us, the pitchers and catchers report for the Astros in about six weeks. (God bless you Becky with your cancer battle and our prayers continue to be with you). Last year at this time a number of important moves were made after the first…
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Astros’ top prospects: A quick makeover
There has been so much focus on the Astros’ rise from the depths of despair and the total makeover of the major league roster over the last few years that it has over-shadowed a rather remarkable makeover at the minor league level for the franchise. The change in the Top 10 prospects lists since the team…
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Saturday notes: Post Christmas thoughts with spring now coming into focus
It’s the weekend after Christmas and the Astros are clearly on a mission. And, yes, it’s morning again in Houston! While I plan to be back in January, here are a few thoughts to whet your Astros’ appetite, though you’ve probably already eaten plenty over the past week. What is the biggest problem the Astros…
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Christmas wishes for under the Astros’ trees
As Christmas 2015 approaches like a runaway train, it seems appropriate to list out some gift wishes for Santa to place under the various Astros’ trees. For owner Jim Crane – a heart that grows three sizes on Christmas day. For GM Jeff Luhnow – another playoff run by the 2016 team. For manager A.J.…
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