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Astros still have flexibility, maneuverability with 2015 payroll
With two seemingly simple bullpen signings, the Astros have already plugged the most gaping hole of the past three seasons. And, so it would seem, Jeff Luhnow has poised his organization for the most significant off season in recent memory. With a rising, yet still fragile optimism, rumors swirl about players like Jed Lowrie and…
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Free blog weekend: Notes and remaining priorities
As Christmas approaches, Astros’ fans have already received some early gifts. Still, there are some stocking stuffers and perhaps a few larger surprise gifts — even post-Christmas — that may be under the tree in a few weeks. After all the dust settled and the cheering quietened down from the double bullpen signings earlier this…
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What they said, what they meant: Astros’ winter meetings’ edition
You loyal readers know the drill for What They Said What They Meant – Astros’ related quotes from chron.com (spit!!!) are analyzed for the not-so-secret true meaning behind them. This installment hits on off-season action and non-action by Jeff Luhnow and a bit on the new manager A.J. Hinch. For a change of pace, here…
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Do Neshek, Gregerson signings mean Astros have turned the corner?
After six years of fire sales, rebuilding, reconstruction, missed opportunities, PR debacles and plenty of head scratching moves and decisions, is it possible the Houston Astros have turned the corner? Could the signing of two proven bullpen arms make that much of a difference? Will other signings and trades now follow that will bolster a…
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Luhnow is shooting for the stars, may get the moon
The activity this winter — it is winter, right? — has been staggering. Rumors aside, trades and free agent signings are moving at a rapid pace unlike the recent previous off seasons. As for the rumors, who can keep up with them all? Here’s one thing you can keep an easy record of. The Astros…
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Astros get no relief from Andrew Miller
So, Andrew Miller turned down more money from Houston to sign with the Yankees. Spit! Oh, he talked about how they train in Tampa which is his home, and money isn’t everything. But what it really came down to is Miller thinks he’s more likely to win a ring with the Bronx Bombers (spit!) than…
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Would you rather: Astros’ Edition
Welcome to a new version of an old game called “Would you rather….” Would you rather….. 1. a) Have the Astros follow the Miami Marlins’ model and spend like crazy for two World Series wins and then cut and burn the team so bad that you have no other playoff appearances or….. b) Have the Astros…
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Building an Astros’ roster without throwing cash around
Throw money at this guy. Make that guy an offer he can’t refuse. Sign him whether we lose a draft pick or not. It’s easy to look at a list of free agents and say, “Let’s spend that $20 million there!” But a smarter way to build the 2015 roster might mean finding impact players…
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