Category: Astros
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Is there a real designated hitter in the Astros’ future?
Although it feels like the torture has been going on longer, the Astros have only been in search of a full time designated hitter for five seasons since joining the Junior Circuit in 2013. Here is what the Astros cumulative DHs have done in those five seasons.
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Astros 2017 and Miss Universe’s freckles
It feels like critiquing Miss Universe because she has a few freckles on her arms or because one eyebrow is slightly higher than the other, but the World Champion Houston Astros had a few problems last year that they can hopefully address this off-season or during the 2018 season. Some of the problems are obvious; some are not.
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Happy Thanksgiving Astros’ fans, friends and family
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” ~~Melody Beattie. Hello friends and family. I trust you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
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10 random questions for Astros’ fans
The title of this effort should be “Dan and Chip are Busy and So It is Time for a Throw Down Post”. So, here are just some random questions bouncing around Dan’s mind…..
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Check In: Astros prospects, today and tomorrow
Sure, we know the Astros’ prospects are good for 2018 and beyond, but how are their “prospects”? You know the guys who can rise up and be cheap major league help in a few years or can even be packaged with others to bring in a Justin Verlander.
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Yes, there are options for Astros to hang onto the Fab Four
Disclaimer: To all determined to celebrate the Astros’ world championship through opening day and not consider future payrolls, trade possibilities or other downsides, this blog entry may be hazardous to your sanity or mental health. Proceed to read and interact with the blog community at your own risk.
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FREE BLOG WEEKEND: Sure is nice up here on the mountain top!
Hello friends! The Astros played into November for the first time and, as a result, the off-season dates will come a tad quicker for Jeff Luhnow, A.J. Hinch and the players who are wearing a new ring these days. And, just so you know, opening day is only 140 days away. Hmm, that used to…
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2017 Astros: The season ChipalattAwards
Part of savoring the Houston Astros World Championship is savoring the many awards coming to our local nine. Some folks get amped up over the MLB MVP, Cy Young or Manager of the Year Awards. But here at Chip’s corner of the world, what everyone is holding their breaths on is the announcement of the…
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