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Saturday Astros’ update: Scattershots, notes and observations
It’s a Saturday with two more games in Arlington to come this weekend. Here are some scattershots and thoughts for you to ponder. Epidemic in poor hitting. Eleven teams — including five in the AL — have batting averages at .203 or below. The Cubs and Marlins do not have a home run yet and…
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Astros’ snap judgments shouldn’t become etched in stone
Hold that train filled with oranges just one dang minute! Blame it on the day off. Or high expectations after an opening day win. Or the fact the Minute Maid Park roof was closed. But don’t get carried away. Not yet. Houston is 1-2 after three games with some very early positive — if unexpected…
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Astros predictions: Depth, pitching, real deals and attention span
With a win and the first off day of the season, the Astros are ready to get into the stride of a full season ahead. Obviously, the win could lead to over reaction and higher-than-reasonable expectations, but it also gives rise to hope for a marked improvement over last season’s 19-game jump toward respectability. Today,…
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2015 Astros’ projections: Stats, winners and leaders
2015 is here. Only 186 days ago, the Astros had named their newest manager, Jon Singleton and Jonathan Villar were still starters, Houston was wrapping up a 19-game improvement over 2013, and — unbeknownst to most — Jeff Luhnow was dusting off The Plan and breaking out some pencils to make a few adjustments. Now,…
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Opening night: Astros’ takeaways
One down and … The Astros are first in the AL West. Manufacturing runs isn’t exactly how the 2015 blueprint was put together, but Houston took the pitching and defense route for its win on opening night. Here are some quick takeaways. 1. Maybe Dallas Keuchel is a #1 starter. For one evening at least,…
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Opening day: The start of something beautiful, or . . .
TONIGHT: The game is on ESPN at 6 pm CT so everyone can watch. Join Dan tonight for a live blog and enter your comments and thoughts as you watch! (Popcorn and drinks not provided. Good conversation, yes.) TOMORROW: Chip, Dan and Brian provide their predictions and things to watch over the 2015 season. • •• ••• •• • It’s…
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Astros Opening Night: Live Blog!!!
Tonight will be your night to join in on a live blog for the Houston Astros opening night against the Cleveland Indians. The same rules as always apply: Post as much as you want, argue as much as you want, but please do so in a polite way. This blog is a family post and…
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Happy Easter: It’s morning again for Houston Astros
Happy Easter Weekend! Hope you’re planning a weekend with family and friends. • •• ••• •• • Borrowing from the 1984 Ronald Reagan campaign theme: It’s morning again in Houston! Over the past several days, we’ve reviewed roster possibilities, hopes and dreams of the Astros for 2015. Brian even gave you a glimpse of the future on Thursday from…
