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2014 Astros: The minor league review
This is going to be a review of the Astros’ 2014 minor league performance, highlights and lowlights. Folks like old pro can throw in their more detailed 2 cents into the mix on these reviews. The review will not include rookie ball or Dominican league players. Class AAA – OKC Redhawks Preseason review – https://chipalatta.com/2014/04/03/okc-redhawks-preview-players-on-the-cusp-or-hanging-by-a-thread/ Well, we…
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2014 Astros: The View from 10,000 Feet
Well, there’s more wins in the win column. The 2014 Astros finished the season with 70 wins, the American League batting champion, a guy in the top six in ERA and another pitcher who might be even better. Houston’s top slugger was one of the best power hitters in baseball. And the hometown nine had…
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Weigh in: Astros have their man(ager) in A.J. Hinch
UPDATE: Astros officially and formally name A.J. Hinch as their new manager. Apparently the Astros were well along in their decision-making process when they interviewed internal candidates Tom Lawless, Pat Listach and Tony DeFrancesco on Saturday, continuing to piece together the puzzle for the future. Word is spreading that the Astros will hire A.J. Hinch…
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FREE blog weekend: This Friday, it isn’t totally free
Fridays are always free on the blog, but this Friday is the last Friday of the regular season. As a result, the cost of admission for today’s Free Blog Weekend is a required answer to the questions before venturing off onto other topics. The discussions this season have been frenzied, varied and even contentious at…
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2014 Astros: Things that make you scratch your head
There have been many peculiar things about the 2014 baseball season. And all of those odd things haven’t happened just in Houston, though the Astros have had their share. When you step back and look at the season that winds up this Sunday, there are just a few things that make me scratch my head. Okay,…
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What they said, what they meant: Silliness and big news
A lot has happened since the last What they said, what they meant segment was published. Some of it has been down right silly and some of it comes under the heading of “Big News”. Again – the quotes are taken from chron.com (spit!!). Silly This is a 3 parter that actually began on May 25th………
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2014 Astros: Six games — and questions — remain
Here’s a few bits of news to consider as the Astros head out on the road and try to win two last series. ♦♦♦ The Astros might be heading toward Dallas (Arlington, whatever), but the Tom Lawless has said he won’t go to Dallas any more this season. With 200 innings under his belt, Dallas…
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Free Blog Weekend: Hopes, streaks, offers and questions
It’s a tradition here: Free Blog Weekend! Qualifying offers. There is a myriad of players who will receive qualifying offers this year under the CBA. Players such as Nelson Cruz, Victor Martinez, Ervin Santana, Max Scherzer, Hanley Ramirez will be extended or get the estimated $15 million QO. With some appealing possibilities and the likelihood…
