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How critical is a mid-April rendezvous in Arlington?
The Astros had Monday off and before a three game series with their in-state nemesis the Texas Rangers. It is early. It is very, very, very early in the season. But there are arguments for why this might be an important series for the Astros. Consider the following: The Astros won the 2015 season series with…
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Speaking out of both sides of my mouth: Why (why not) the Astros are OK
Watching the first 10 games of the season for the Astros dark thoughts intertwine with optimism in looking at the 2016 team. The following is a smorgasbord of why the Astros are OK or Not OK going forward. Ok. Tyler White is a brilliant hitter and a huge upgrade at first base. Not OK. Even Ted Williams…
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Tuesday thoughts after a “Don’t Jump!” Monday
Here are some quick thoughts from the front lines of the Astros 8-2 whooping of the World Champion KC Royals Monday night. It felt good to step back in off the ledge, at least for one game. A 3-4 record feels a ton better than 2-5. There was a parking lot near MMP with a…
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One series: What does it all mean for Astros?
The Astros lost their three-game series in New York to the Yanks in fairly spectacular fashion. After a solid come from behind 5-3 win on Makeup Tuesday, they coughed up two big hair balls in a row. On Wednesday, Collin McHugh luckily got one out while giving up five runs or his ERA would have…
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Three takeaways from Astros’ opening day
After a delayed opening day, the Astros are quickly out of the chute. Here are three quick takeaways from Wednesday. Keuchel is still the man. For a guy whose ERA was above 5 for two seasons, Dallas Keuchel has become one of the top elite pitchers in the majors since turning 26. Since 2014, Keuchel…
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Opening Day: What do you predict?
In the area of sports, ESPN is considered the king, while ESP is often lacking. OK – maybe ESPN is the biggest self-hype organization in the sports arena, but you get the idea. The folks who log into this blog are as knowledgeable as any fans around. So, heading into this season full of such hope…
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Opening Day: Comparing the 2015/2016 rosters
The Astros have confirmed the last of their 2016 opening day roster as Michael Feliz beat out James Hoyt for the long reliever spot in the bullpen. While the 2016 roster may morph a bit when Evan Gattis, Lance McCullers Jr and Max Stassi recover from injuries, it is still an interesting exercise to compare…
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Free Blog Friday: Does the season really start Sunday?
Started a tradition several years ago at the Chronicle. Over the years, it became one the favorites. Free Blog Friday is simply your turn to start the conversation. You pick the subject. The only rules are to keep it clean and family oriented. I’ll get it started on this last Friday before the season kicks…
