Category: Astros
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The big hole to fill for the Astros’ 2024
The Astros’ bullpen is sometimes easy to overlook. Most of the time, you don’t want the bullpen to draw much attention because the only time they get a lot of attention is when they fail.
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Framber, Bregman, Pressly and one other trade chip
This will be Dana Brown’s first real off-season to work whatever magic is within his power. While the fans would like to see him make a big splash – his hands may be at least partially tied at this point.
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What they said, What they meant: Astros’ 2023 edition
Today we return to a little feature we have not visited in quite a while – WTSWTM. Basically, we pull out some Astros-related quotes from mlb.com, si.com and other sources. The What They Said is the direct coach-speak quotes. The What They Meant is what they really meant….. Jose Altuve after his huge ALCS Game…
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Astros’ offseason: Home cooking is poisoned?
There was a lot of talk this season about how much better the Astros hit on the road than at home. Supposedly, teams are supposed to perform better in their home park due to familiarity and perhaps because they were built to take advantage of the friendly confines, along with the positive vibes of 3…
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Astros Offseason: The manager move is made
Rule 1 – No one on here is allowed to complain about new Astros Manager Joe Espada ……..until the Astros play their first 2024 regular season game. Rule 2 – After this post, we will do our best to avoid the D word (Dusty). Let’s face it, as a fandom, we have spent a very…
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Astros’ Offseason: 40-man adjustments and Rule 5
My buddies Rick and Justin were texting me back and forth yesterday about the upcoming deadline for moving players on/off the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft. Teams must solidify those rosters by Tuesday at 5 PM Central time before the December 6 Rule 5 draft. That means if there is any prospect…
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ChipalattAwards for 2023: Surprises, disappointments and other awards
Looking back, before 2017, the fans had only a few seasons that were as good as the one the Astros just completed. So, today we will honor the 2023 team and look at mostly the positive side of the player’s performances. Here is a quick stat chart of the Astros’ pitchers for the season. Name…
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Astros 2023: Dusty and other thoughts
This off-season is a time of processing and reflection for any Astros’ fan. The Astros fell just short of a World Series that in retrospect would have been theirs for the winning. For the first time in their history the team heads into the off-season knowing that a Texas team is the champion….but it is…
ALL THINGS ASTROS 