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Astros’ lineups: A work in progress for 2014
BY CHIP BAILEY Bo Porter has his opening day lineup. Unless the trend changes from recent seasons, it will be the first of many this year. The important thing is that some of the changes and modifications coming this year would seem to be obvious. Timing should be the only question. And, if you believe…
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One for daveb: Let the Bo Porter discussion begin
BY DAN PESCHONG Our loyal blogmate daveb has been begging for a shot at talking about Bo Porter all off-season. Daveb – we write to serve here at chipalatta.com. It is difficult to judge managers when they do not have a lot to work with and the lot they do have is filled with inexperience.…
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Confessions and concessions of a long-time Astros’ fan
By Chip Bailey As the Astros get set to sail on what may seem like that well-known three-hour tour, some fans are ready to start bailing water from what some consider a sinking ship. This long-time fan and many others still believe in The Luhnow Plan and still wave the In Luhnow We Trust banner, but…
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The Swami’s Crystal Ball: Astros’ 2015 Spring Training
While waiting for the Astro’s 2014 Spring Training to resolve itself, I became a little bored with the proceedings. In the long run does DeLeon vs. Zeid, Harrell vs. Keuchel or Guzman vs. Krauss really matter? So, my imagination leapt forward to next season’s spring training session, when I was sure the seemingly eternal rebuilding program…
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Evil Crane and his “Igor” Luhnow Hatch Plot to Ruin Prospects
by Brian Todd So, here are the two options for the Astros: Jim Crane and Jeff Luhnow don’t care what their young players think of them or the organization. “Sign our contracts or sit in Oklahoma City until we have another year of control over your lives. And if you don’t like it, too bad.…
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Spring has sprung, but it’s not eternal for Astros
For all practical purposes, spring training is over for the Astros. Just one week from the real season opener and fans are scratching their heads rather than licking their chops. So much for heading into the season with some momentum. Instead, seems like a lull of a stall. By the way, congrats to Tony Robichaux…
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Monday morning quarterback: Questions from the news
The Astros couldn’t leave well-enough alone. While we could be talking about rookie of the year candidates, fresh young faces, a rebuilding program that finally comes to Minute Maid or how many games you plan to see, instead, other probing questions are in the forefront. And, the news. So, while you wonder whether Oklahoma City…
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Astros change the names in final spring training shuffles
If you remember your TV Land-lore, this phrase will ring a bell: The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Well, the Astros have certainly changed the names. Who’s being protected may be a different story. By this time in March, most fans — along with media and other onlookers — probably thought the…
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