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Astros’ winter: Ready. Set. Go.
Ready. Set. Go. It’s not 2017 and the Astros may not be headed to the World Series in 2015, but it’s an off season when hope should surpass skepticism. Now, with the 2014 version of baseball’s Super Bowl behind us, let the player movement festivities begin. Jim Crane and his still-fledgling baseball organization has apparently…
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Astros’ relief: The good, the bad and the bullpen
Where’s Sergio Leone when you need him? Can he get out left-handed hitters? Despite a fistful of dollars, the Astros’ bullpen again posted the worst ERA in the majors. The 4.80 of 2014 might have been bad, but — shockingly — it was better than the 2013 version’s 4.92. A similar improvement might just turn…
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Just what are the Astros thinking anyway?
It’s a Monday. The World Series is nearing an end, the Steelers are throwing back weird uniforms, all is well in Cajun country with big wins for LSU and the Saints. But as the clock ticks toward the off-season of major league baseball, many are still wondering what the Astros are thinking and what tact…
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Free blog weekend: Of lulls, trades, hitting and the thorn in the left side
Happy Friday and welcome to a long-time tradition: Free Blog Weekend. It’s your turn to drive the conversation. We’ll discuss what you think is important or significant at this juncture of the off season. Here are some starters for you. The lull is coming to an end. While recent weeks haven’t exactly been a lull…
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Astros’ infield: The problem children of the left side
The second part of our examination of the 2014 Astros with an eye towards 2015 will concentrate on two side-by-side perceived problem areas: third base and shortstop. The title referring to Problem Children seems appropriate. For the most part the Astros have left the left side of their infield in the hands of the extremely…
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Astros’ Outfield: Singing a sad song
Over the next several days, Brian Todd and Dan Peschong will take a look back — and forward — at each position for the Astros. Brian kicks it off today with the faux pas and what-might-have-beens and the future of the outfield. • •• ••• •• • Jose’s on a vacation far away Now that…
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Can the Astros win 90 and make the playoffs in 2015?
Okay, before you shout me down, consider five reasons it’s possible — possible — the Astros could win 90 games in 2015 and could make the playoffs. And, no, MLB didn’t expand the season to 180 games. Granted, I did say could, so while this isn’t an outright prediction, getting to 88-90 wins in 2015…
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Free blog weekend: K’s, drafts, manager criteria and more
It’s Friday and there won’t be any baseball today. Nada. America’s past time returns Tuesday with the Royals and Giants in the World Series. If you believe some predictions, two years from now, it will be the Astros and another National League team starting the best of seven MLB championship. By the way, tune in…
