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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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Thank you Mr. Cosart, it’s fun to be an Astros’ fan again!
Tell a friend about this site and entry. Use the Facebook and Twitter links below. • •• ••• •• • It’s fun to be an Astros’ fan again! You can circle the date July 12 on your calendar. Talk about tipping points. This may well be the moment in time we can all point to…
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Free Blog Weekend and 3 reasons to keep Jose Altuve
Welcome to the weekend and a Free Blog Weekend! With the All Star break just days away and the trade deadline only a couple of weeks out, let’s celebrate. There are no Oswalts, Berkmans or Pences available to Jeff Luhnow, but the Astros may be active at the trade deadline for the fourth straight season.…
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Cosart promotion: Telling move or beginning of the parade
Be sure to read Thursday’s earlier post. Let the party — and the parade — begin. The Astros called up top pitching prospect Jarred Cosart overnight. Is this is a very telling move or just another step in the still-crawling Jeff Luhnow reconstruction project? Think about this: The Astros could have delayed the promotion by…
