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Dan compares the Astros and Cards using the Luhnow influence
Most of us know that Jeff Luhnow cut his teeth in the front office of the St. Louis Cardinals. Most of us know that the Cardinals – one of the Astros’ long time rivals in the NL Central – have to be considered the gold standard for long term success in the National league. Since…
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Few Astros’ positives to cite on a Free Blog Weekend
Well folks, here we are again. The Astros are apparently set to trade some of their better players. No, it’s not Roy O or Lance or even Hunter or Michael. Even on another probable 100-loss team, this team has marketable players with names like Bud and Erik or Jose. They don’t hold places in the…
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5 reasons it’s just not Springer time in July
Share this link with your friends on Facebook or Twitter. You can click the links at the bottom of this entry. • •• ••• •• • It’s July, not September. The Astros aren’t in a pennant race. Time is not of the essence. As much as you may frown when you read this: It’s not…
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Is Luhnow’s reconstruction project off course?
The tradition continues! September in July in Houston. For the fourth consecutive year, the Astros have shuffled the deck, but it’s only the beginning. How many teams beat the deadline with trades and bring up top prospects, all in the space of a few weeks? Top Astros’ prospects Jarred Cosart (#4) and Jonathan Villar (#12)…
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As Astros’ season resumes, 5 things to keep an eye on
Major League baseball games return to the agenda this weekend. While many are watching races for the Triple Crown or the home run chase or the Wild Card chase begins to take shape, Astros’ fans are watching a different set of priorities. For the Astros, the focus is on reconstruction, youth and progress. While the…
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Thursday thoughts as Astros prep to restart season
A few Thursday scattershots while we wait for baseball to begin again. If the Jose Altuve signing and last week’s Jarred Cosart start weren’t good enough news for you, here’s more. Only a few years ago, the Astros didn’t have five players ranked in Baseball America’s Top 100. Now, they have five in the 2013 mid-season…
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Looking back at positives, bright spots and glimmers of hope
Remember to tell a friend about this site and entry. Use the Facebook and Twitter links below. • •• ••• •• • Since the Astros have played 94 games, it’s hardly the halfway point of the season. And, when they return to play on Friday, it’s not exactly accurate to call it the start of…
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All Star thoughts and a quiz from Dan
Dan Peschong pinch hit on Monday with an All Star quiz. NOTE: The answers are now included below. • •• ••• •• • Unlike the NBA – if you have a major league baseball team – you have an All-Star. And while the Jason Castro choice is not too controversial – I thought I would…
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