Category: Astros
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Astros get no relief from Andrew Miller
So, Andrew Miller turned down more money from Houston to sign with the Yankees. Spit! Oh, he talked about how they train in Tampa which is his home, and money isn’t everything. But what it really came down to is Miller thinks he’s more likely to win a ring with the Bronx Bombers (spit!) than…
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Would you rather: Astros’ Edition
Welcome to a new version of an old game called “Would you rather….” Would you rather….. 1. a) Have the Astros follow the Miami Marlins’ model and spend like crazy for two World Series wins and then cut and burn the team so bad that you have no other playoff appearances or….. b) Have the Astros…
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Building an Astros’ roster without throwing cash around
Throw money at this guy. Make that guy an offer he can’t refuse. Sign him whether we lose a draft pick or not. It’s easy to look at a list of free agents and say, “Let’s spend that $20 million there!” But a smarter way to build the 2015 roster might mean finding impact players…
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Don’t fret Astros’ fans, free agency isn’t over
Before everyone panics about the lack of a big free agent signing by the Astros, it seems a good time to point out how many players are still available for the local team not to sign. Yes, some of the big enchiladas have been wined, dined and signed off the free agent market, but there are still…
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Astros’ prospects: The list runneth over
For Thanksgiving this year, we’re going over to our friend Paula’s house. There will be multiple varieties of stuffing, more than 3.1415 kinds of pie, turkey, casseroles, side dishes, salads. I’m bringing my famous apricot and pomegranate stuffing plus two pies. I’ve been eating extra each night just training for the event. My point? Sometimes,…
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Finish that thought, Astros’ fans
As the Houston Astros morph from the 2014 season of improvement to the the 2015 season of mystery, it is time to play that old time favorite parlor game: Finish That Thought! 1. Now that the Comcast debacle is in the rear view mirror – my biggest off the field concern is….. The possibility that…
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Free blog weekend: Taking the Astros’ pulse…and yours
It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving. Black Friday is a week away. Only a few weeks until Christmas. While many teams are adding significant pieces — or at least having serious conversations — the Astros have been virtually silent. Thursday’s roster deadline brought only minimal movement. And no surprises. Hmmm. Anyone getting antsy or a little…
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This Is 40! Luhnow’s Decision Day for Astros
So, I have MLB Trade Rumors, TCB, Chipalatta and Astros.com all just a click away on my phone. Oh, and Chron.com (spit! … for DanP), too. Still, my guess is, Jeff Luhnow’s cell phone will be busier than mine today. With the 40-man roster decisions needed by the end of today for the Rule 5…
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