Category: Astros
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Debate: The Astros’ minor league system, players in waiting
There has been ample discussion about the Astros’ farm system. Most of it, however, centers around the selling off of those prospects for a win-now philosophy at the major league level. But, today, let’s discuss the rebuilding, refurnishing of the minor league system. Many scouts still rank the Astros among the Top 10 farm systems.…
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5 trades the Astros could make to upgrade the roster
There are varying degrees of grades regarding the Astros’ roster shuffling and juggling over the winter. Most fans are happy to finally see some active movement to significantly upgrade the major league roster. The question, however, is more about the type of improvement. Some fans would like to see more upgrades to the rotation. Others…
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FREE Blog Weekend: The tradition continues, looking back, looking forward
It’s the weekend, the last weekend before pitchers and catchers report. After a slow winter that picked up significantly over the past few weeks, the Astros who report next week will represent a completely re-worked roster. Yes, to use the old proverbial comment, they’ll need a scorecard and name tags to tell each other apart.…
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Looking Ahead to Astros’ 2015: RF is a deja vu of CF discussion of sorts
The right field discussion for the Houston Astros may seem quite redundant – most of these same characters were also part of the centerfield discussion. If George Springer is not the starting CF, he will certainly be the starting RF. If there is not a Colby Rasmus/Jake Marisnick platoon in centerfield, they are likely to…
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Looking ahead to Astros’ 2015: The bullpen can only get better
Bad doesn’t begin to describe the Astros bullpen over the past few years. How bad? Well, in 2014, the Astros’ bullpen posted a 4.80 ERA, and that was after finally getting it together in July. The worst bullpen ERA of a playoff team was the Tigers’ 4.29. And, honestly, as a team Detroit had a…
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MMQB: Memories transcend years of disappointment and losses
Most fans here are die hards. In fact, most Houston fans that are still paying attention at all are diehards. With a decade of losing teams and three 100-loss seasons in the recent past, it’s hard to remain interested if you aren’t. Each of us has our unique memories. The Astrodome. The ’86 playoffs. Dierker…
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Free Blog Weekend: Shields, trades, the future and a house of cards
Spring training is two weeks out and there is still plenty of movement occurring at this late date. The Astros may not be done either, but the fun and festivities are only a plane ride away for A.J. Hinch, who will begin his tenure in earnest as manager of the Houston Astros in less than…
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Looking ahead to Astros 2015: It’s all about the bats in left field
With the arrival of Evan Gattis, it seems clear the Astros are looking to get a little offense out of left field. Gattis, acquired from the Braves, is the Carlos Lee-esque player who has no real defensive home, but has a bat that necessitates a spot in the lineup. A look at Houston’s 40-man roster…
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