Category: Astros
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Astros’ 2018: Weekend talking points
In an effort to keep the fine conversations going here are some more talking points.
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Astros’ 2018: You choose, which is more likely…
Today’s assignment is to look at some scenarios and choose which one is more likely to happen for certain Astros and the team as a whole during the 2018 season. 1) Are the Astros more likely to…. a) Repeat as World Series champions. b) Miss the playoffs entirely No team has repeated as champion since the…
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Astros’ 2018: Chew on these questions
There is very little going on with the Astros these days as they float towards Spring Training with most holes filled. So, let’s create a little excitement or at least give our fine readers some questions to ponder to fill this dead time. Who will be the Astros ace? This is not as easy as…
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The Astros’ off-season and even more stuff
As Spring Training seems to move farther away, rather than closer – here are some other items to chew on: Sustainability Buddy of the blog, old pro had a very astute observation relative to the Astros sustaining their success through a huge 2019 off-season when tons of top-notch players will be free agents. We won’t…
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Chipalatta: Off-season and other stuff
It is the dog days of winter when the baseball news comes out in spikes (Cue the Gerrit Cole signing) surrounded by flat lines or small lukewarm blips tied to vague rumors (Cue the Brewers are close to trading an OF, but we don’t know which one or if the Astros are involved).
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2017 playoffs: How each Astro helped win the whole enchilada
When a team somehow winds its way through the many land mines of three playoff series to win the ultimate prize it is easy to fixate on the few big heroes. But the Astros win was more than an Altuve, Correa, Springer, Verlander production. Here is a look at how each Astro helped the team…
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Astros’ best of the best: Let the second base debate begin
The Best of the Best series continue today with a conundrum of sorts. Enjoy the conversation and debate, but please remember to not just ahead. Here are the best we’ve already discussed: Manager. First base.
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Astros’ questions in a still-active hot stove winter
Remember when fans and media talked of Astros’ moves as just shuffling chairs on the Titanic? Not anymore! Now, other teams like the Red Sox, Indians and Rangers are looking on in disbelief as the World Champion team has arguably improved in the offseason after its best season in history.
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