Category: Astros
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World champion edition: What they said, what they meant
Today is a return to an oldie but goodie – What They Said, What They Meant. As always, an Astros related quote is posted followed by what they really meant to say.
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Astros’ best of the best: Can there be any other choice at first base?
The Astros have had a handful of mega star players over the past 50 years. In fact, before 2012 or so, the names synonymous with the organization were named Bagwell and Biggio. Now that Houston has won its first World Series with a bevy of up-and-coming superstars, the game has been joined.
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Upon further review: Astros give up four players to get Cole
And, so it is to be. Gerrit Cole to the Astros is a reality after all. But the deal is lop-sided, with Houston giving up four players for the right hander.
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Best Astros’ managers: Dierker tops my list, but Hinch inches into discussion
Today, we’ll kick off an Astros’ Best of the Best series. We’ll look at all positions, from the top down in the coming weeks leading up to opening day. (By special request, please limit discussions to today’s topic and don’t jump ahead!)
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Balancing act: To upgrade or not to upgrade (and where)?
Jon Morosi got everyone up in a tither on Wednesday when his announcement that the Astros had acquired Gerrit Cole from Pittsburgh. Since the story hit the fan, Morosi and others have indicated that the trade indeed was close, but hit a snag in the details. Alyson Footer even wondered out loud what may have…
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UPGRADE: Astros reportedly dip into the major trade category to get Cole
Note to all American League contenders, pretenders, challengers, wannabe aspirers and would-be competitors and opposers: Jeff Luhnow and Jim Crane mean business. Serious business!
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Houston Astros: 9 statistical oddities from 2017
After a great season like the Astros had in 2017, it is fun to look back at statistical oddities, because so many of them are on the positive side.
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