Sixteen different players served in the role of designated hitter for the Astros in 2013. Don’t expect much different in 2014 as the Astros work through a revolving door that involves first base, some outfield positions as well as a day off here from position rigors from time to time. While many contenders and other…

Brian T takes a look behind the plate as our Astros’ 2014 outlook continues. Past outlooks: First Base •  Second Base  •  Shortstop  •  Third Base. • Outfield. • •• ••• •• • Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. The moon landings were real. And Jason Castro will play catcher. There, I debunked three conspiracy theories for you. To expect anyone other…

Lance Berkman announced his retirement from major league baseball after a stellar career. He played on some of the best — and worst — Astros’ teams in history. He ranks among the Top 5 in almost every offensive category for the Astros.  At .410, he has the best OBP of any player while they were…

When the off season began, the Astros had their sights set on improving the bullpen, upgrading the rotation, finding a middle-of-the-order bat and perhaps finding a solution for first base. Jeff Luhnow apparently considered some positions checked off his list. Or, at the very least, much lower priority. Shortstop is one of those positions. No…

Brian Todd continues our look at the 2014 Astros, checking in at the hot corner. Today: Third Base. Second Base. First Base. • •• ••• •• • In 2013, six players took at-bats while playing third base. The other five did not take one-tenth the at-bats that Matt Dominguez took at the Hot Corner. We…

We now know: The Astros have the money and they’re willing to spend it in the right scenario. Jim Crane and Jeff Luhnow made it to the final rounds in the bidding for Masahiro Tanaka after losing out earlier this winter in efforts to lure Jose Dariel Abreu to Houston. With the $60 million bid…