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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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BORING! 2014 Astros’ Spring Training
Folks you know that blogger Bo Weaver and I rarely agree (completely) on things. But Bo made this comment the other day, “Actually I am bored by the Astros spring training. There is nothing to get too excited about.” I have to say I completely agree.
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The Luhnow Plan: Avoid the bottleneck
The good news: Jeff Luhnow has a plan. The bad news: Everything may not follow his plan. As news begins to leak about the Astros’ efforts to tie up some of their younger players, questions, concerns and criticisms are all sure to increase. And, since Luhnow doesn’t talk about his business openly, it leaves a…
