Category: Astros
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2015 Astros’ projections: Stats, winners and leaders
2015 is here. Only 186 days ago, the Astros had named their newest manager, Jon Singleton and Jonathan Villar were still starters, Houston was wrapping up a 19-game improvement over 2013, and — unbeknownst to most — Jeff Luhnow was dusting off The Plan and breaking out some pencils to make a few adjustments. Now,…
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Opening night: Astros’ takeaways
One down and … The Astros are first in the AL West. Manufacturing runs isn’t exactly how the 2015 blueprint was put together, but Houston took the pitching and defense route for its win on opening night. Here are some quick takeaways. 1. Maybe Dallas Keuchel is a #1 starter. For one evening at least,…
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Opening day: The start of something beautiful, or . . .
TONIGHT: The game is on ESPN at 6 pm CT so everyone can watch. Join Dan tonight for a live blog and enter your comments and thoughts as you watch! (Popcorn and drinks not provided. Good conversation, yes.) TOMORROW: Chip, Dan and Brian provide their predictions and things to watch over the 2015 season. • •• ••• •• • It’s…
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Astros Opening Night: Live Blog!!!
Tonight will be your night to join in on a live blog for the Houston Astros opening night against the Cleveland Indians. The same rules as always apply: Post as much as you want, argue as much as you want, but please do so in a polite way. This blog is a family post and…
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Happy Easter: It’s morning again for Houston Astros
Happy Easter Weekend! Hope you’re planning a weekend with family and friends. • •• ••• •• • Borrowing from the 1984 Ronald Reagan campaign theme: It’s morning again in Houston! Over the past several days, we’ve reviewed roster possibilities, hopes and dreams of the Astros for 2015. Brian even gave you a glimpse of the future on Thursday from…
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You’re seeing the Astros’ future today…in Corpus Christi
So, today we’re seeing the future of the Astros right over there in the home team dugout at Whataburger Field. Oh, sure, Jose Altuve and George Springer are the future, too. But neither of them is a two-time defending champion. And that’s what a bunch of those guys for the Corpus Christi Hooks are. A big…
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Astros’ Roster: Today vs. one year ago
Sometimes when we think of this year’s Houston Astros’ team as it readies itself for the 2015 season we think of improvement as what happened since they last played in September 2014. The team has certainly improved during the off-season, but this post will look at where they are now vs. the first week of…
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Astros’ fans are happy now, but if you want to see giddy…
Houston, at this moment, we do not have a problem. The Astros’ roster is taking shape. A.J. Hinch seems to have settled into a groove already. There’s peace in the clubhouse and order on the field. The batting order and rotation are coming into focus, and they appear stronger than a year ago. Though television is…
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