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Dan separates the wheat and chaff on the Astros’ 2013 roster
Chip is working in Southern California this week and Dan Peschong checks in with an interesting look back at 2013. Indeed, it was a season to “see what we’ve got” and Dan cites the cream that is rising to the top and the plain ol’ riff raff. • •• ••• •• • At the major…
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Tigers pick Ausmus: Will that decision come back to haunt Houston?
Brad Ausmus could come back to haunt the Houston Astros. Ausmus, who had a love-hate relationship with Astros’ fans as a catcher, was named manager of the Detroit Tigers this weekend. Congrats Mr. Ausmus, it’s been a long time coming. For years, fans, media and others close to the game have anticipated that the former…
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Dan P: Age is sometimes more than a number – Part 2
Dan Peschong is back today with the second part of his look at age and how it may affect the Astros. • •• ••• •• • OK – in the last blog we looked at top youngsters in the system age 18 to 21. Today we are looking for slightly older youngsters 22-23 many of…
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Dan P: Age is sometimes more than a number
Now that the playoffs and World Series have concluded, the real season begins for the Astros. Dan Peschong starts us off with a two-parter. • •• ••• •• • At age 23, Jeff Bagwell won the NL Rookie of the Year award. Craig Biggio was called up at age 22 and became an everyday starter…
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3 reasons the Abreu non-signing is a good sign for the Astros
The recent “chase” to sign Jose Dariel Abreu had nothing but good news for the Astros. Even though Houston didn’t sign the Cuban defector, the Astros seem to be moving the ball down the field. In other words, the train has finally left the prospect-only station. Here are three reasons even the “non-signing” should give…
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Free agent season: Astros have options for rotation, bullpen
As the Texans distract Houston’s sports fans with their (ahem) marvelous play over the past few weeks, it’s time to take a look at some ways the Astros can improve their team between now and spring training. Before we start naming names, however, consider this: The Astros should be an improved team in 2014, even…
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Crane postures and promises, but are Astros’ fans buying?
Okay, let’s talk Jim Crane. Yes, I realize only a few of you have an opinion about the Astros’ owner, but it’s the off season, so I’m thinking enough time has passed for a thought or two to coalesce about the man who has been in the news lately. Crane inherited a mess of a…
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It’s a tweak, but Brocail left new pitching coach Strom in a good place
Call it a hunch, but I believe the Astros got it right with the recent movement on the pitching jobs. First, Doug Brocail has apparently fit in nicely with the Astros, and helped to transition to the new system and coaching staff. He’ll have a little more latitude and be able to teach more in…
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