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Astros’ offseason: Roster manipulation
The Astros are facing a period of large changes to their 40 man roster. When the World Series finished the Astros’ potential free agents – Framber Valdez, Victor Caratini, Craig Kimbrel and Brendan Rodgers became free agents for real. The only question on those four players is who will the Astros hand a qualifying offer.
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Astros’ off-season: A few questions….
This is a reflective time for those of us who follow the Astros as an advocation. And in reflecting about it and about the newly completed World Series between the Los Angeles (spit!) Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, a few questions came to mind.
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Astros by AI: A Report From The Robo-Dugout
Just for fun, I decided to use my brain freeze on writing to test out something I have been curious about for a while. How would AI do in answering questions about the Astros’ past, present and future?
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Even the Astros get the Moody Blues
Friend of the blog, Old Pro pointed out that John Lodge of the Moody Blues passed away last week, leaving only Justin Heyward still kicking from the original five Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. This was always one of my very favorite bands, especially their classic first 7 albums (kids ask your great grandparents…
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Astros’ off-season: Would you rather?
Today we revisit an oldie, but a goodie with an Astros quiz called “Would You Rather”?
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Astros’ offseason: Is there any real relief in sight?
The third leg of the Astros we will look at is the relief pitching. Right now, any plans for the bullpen in 2026 pivot around one unknown, which is at least unknown outside the team. What is the status of Josh Hader?
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Astros’ position players: Too many notes
There is a scene early on in the Academy Award winning movie, Amadeus, where Mozart has just finished presenting a new piece of wonderful music to his version of Jim Crane. Emperor Joseph II is the money man who pays the bill for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and kind of like Jim Crane, he believes he…
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Astros’ off-season: Show me the money
In 2025, the Astros crossed the luxury tax Rubicon for the second consecutive season, piling up approximately $245 million in obligations against an approximate luxury tax limit of $241 million.
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