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Lineup shuffles now, roster shuffles soon?
The Astros have already shuffled the lineup multiple times (seven times in eight games counting Tuesday). Sooner or later, Jeff Luhnow will shuffle the roster with under performance and injuries all but a certainty. Since you can’t get inside Luhnow’s mind, here are some questions and thoughts for your consideration on a Tuesday. Will Austin Wates beat…
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MMQB: Depth, Feldman and lightning round
It’s been only one week — and not even a full week at that — but there have been several Astros’ highlights and lowlights. Here are a few Monday Morning Quarterback observations as week two gets underway. Pitching and defense. The Astros are competing because of pitching and defense. Only one error in six games and…
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2014 Hooks: CC (and I don’t mean Sabathia) Preview
While the OKC Redhawks have plenty of potential major league players on the doorstep of the big club – not far down the block are those players starting the season in Corpus Christi with the Astros AA franchise – the Hooks. Many times teams have their very best prospects at AA, while AAA is reserved…
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OKC Redhawks Preview: Players on the Cusp or Hanging by a Thread
While the start of the 2014 baseball season over at Minute Maid is of great interest, it is possible that the start of the season in Oklahoma City and Corpus Christi could easily be of more importance to the future of the Houston Astros team. The first preview will be of those players who will start…
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First Feldman now Cosart, I’m liking this rotation
When you think you have enough pitching, go out and get some more pitching. Scott Feldman was pretty crafty in the opener. And Jarred Cosart looked downright nasty Wednesday night. Living in Minnesota and paying my $129 to MLB.com, I’m able to watch every game (unless they’re playing the Twins or Brewers). Yeah, it’s cold…
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George who? Astros have opening day down
Excuse me, but George who? Odd isn’t it, how a win on opening day can cause you to forget an entire pre-season of frustration? At least for an evening. The Astros have this opening day stuff down! If everyday was opening day, Houston would never have another problem! Yes, even Bo Porter can bask in…
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Opening day: Comparing 2013 and 2014 pitching
They say the game of baseball is all about pitching and defense. Enter your favorite “Rah roh George!” or “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” line here. There isn’t a marked difference from last April to this April. Still, though the edge may go to the 2014 rotation, it’s not a slam dunk. The primary difference is…
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2013 vs 2014 Infield: Turnip Ice Cream or Radish Sandwiches?
OK – a little truth in advertising here – I have been tasked with comparing the 2013 and 2014 Astros infield and catcher. The title I have chosen really only applies to the infield, not the catcher position, but I liked it so much I’m using it anyways. I never have heard of anyone eating turnip ice…
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