Category: Astros
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Astros 2015 Difference Makers: In Praise of the ‘Pen
Yes, the 2015 Houston Astros fielding is better. They were tied for the fourth most errors in the AL in 2014 and they are currently tied for the fourth least errors. Yes, despite terrible BA and OBP numbers, the 2015 Astros are doing a better job scoring runs. They were 14th in runs/game with 3.88…
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Welcome to the May Farm Report — Astros Style
Nice win. Astros come from behind. Somewhere Colby Rasmus is smiling because, apparently, he did not enjoy his time in the Frozen North. But best of all, Preston Tucker went a little crazy, going 3-for-4, two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. For those of you who haven’t already clicked his player page, that’s…
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5 questions: Hey folks, DSTSS and IASS
At 21-13 after an unexpected dash out of the gate, the Astros are 6-6 in May. On pace for 100 wins — you’re kidding, right? — the team would win 85 by playing only .500 ball the rest of the way. If this is July, Houston is in buying mode. But it’s mid-May. And Houston is…
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Eight things I think I think about the Astros
After a horrible night when Collin McHugh and the defense couldn’t get hitters out and the Astros hitters couldn’t square up on a pitch, Carlos Correa went 1-for-5 in his Grizzlies debut. I wonder how many Correa jerseys were sold in Fresno last night. In fact, this stretch of poor offense and squeaking out a few…
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Astros at the 20 percent mark: Expectations vs. Reality
The Astros have just passed the 20% mark of the season, far enough to at least note the trends to this point performance-wise for the team and players. The following is a totally biased look at the over-performers, under-performers and those living up to expectations. The bias is based on a combination of statistics and…
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2015 Draft: Shortstops, RHP, OF on Astros’ short list
Every major league amateur draft is like spinning the bottle or taking a dollar ticket in the lottery. This year, the talent isn’t nearly as top-heavy and the consensus hasn’t yet materialized. The good news: The Astros have two picks to get it right. The bad news: There may not be a consensus when the draft…
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Sunday update: Astros face a series of upcoming moves, decisions
Happy Mother’s Day! Shout out to every mom, including my own 80-year-old mom in Natchitoches. I’ve included pictures here, one of her at 19 and the other of she with my 86-year-old dad at the end. A classic photo. Just thought I’d jump in today with a quick entry to point out some of the…
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Friends, make no mistake: The time is now for Astros
Over the past few months — even years — fans and media have debated the timeline for return to respectability and competitiveness for the Astros. Whether it’s ahead of schedule or right on target with The Plan, we may never know. But… Make no mistake: The time is now. The Astros, indeed, have entered a…
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