Category: Astros
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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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2025 Final: ChipalattAwards September
I’ve put this off as long as I could, but it is time to see if anyone actually should be awarded for the Astros mess of a September.
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Astros’ off-season outside-the-box thinking
As soon as the season was over, my baseball buddy, Justin, pulled me aside and started running down the list of things he said had to happen now that the Astros’ season was over.
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Dana and Joe
When we discuss the future of the Astros leadership including the GM Dana Brown, Manager Joe Espada and various assistant coaches, there is a question to be discussed.
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