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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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Bagwell and the HOF: Once more into the breach
So, here’s what I wrote last year about Jeff Bagwell and his Hall of Fame candidacy. The stats are the same — Bagwell hasn’t reached 500 homers since last December — and he’s still languishing in the mid-50s when it comes to percentage of Hall voters who have a clue. Old News So, I’ve…
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Who’s on first? I don’t know, third base!
Abbott and Costello could not have been more prophetic when it comes to the Astros’ corner infield dilemma for 2016. With the departure of Chris Carter, the Astros have 111 games to fill at first, and there are plenty of options. Some are good, some bad. Some remain to be seen … or re-seen. Depending…
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Meetings adjourned: Where Houston stands
Well, that was interesting. I have a brother who lives in Phoenix and is a big D-Backs fan. All I heard all week was Tony La Russa this and Tony La Russa that. You’d think La Russa was his prom date. Seeing the Winter Meetings through the eyes of fans from other teams is interesting.…
