Category: Astros
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Do Neshek, Gregerson signings mean Astros have turned the corner?
After six years of fire sales, rebuilding, reconstruction, missed opportunities, PR debacles and plenty of head scratching moves and decisions, is it possible the Houston Astros have turned the corner? Could the signing of two proven bullpen arms make that much of a difference? Will other signings and trades now follow that will bolster a…
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Luhnow is shooting for the stars, may get the moon
The activity this winter — it is winter, right? — has been staggering. Rumors aside, trades and free agent signings are moving at a rapid pace unlike the recent previous off seasons. As for the rumors, who can keep up with them all? Here’s one thing you can keep an easy record of. The Astros…
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Astros get no relief from Andrew Miller
So, Andrew Miller turned down more money from Houston to sign with the Yankees. Spit! Oh, he talked about how they train in Tampa which is his home, and money isn’t everything. But what it really came down to is Miller thinks he’s more likely to win a ring with the Bronx Bombers (spit!) than…
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Would you rather: Astros’ Edition
Welcome to a new version of an old game called “Would you rather….” Would you rather….. 1. a) Have the Astros follow the Miami Marlins’ model and spend like crazy for two World Series wins and then cut and burn the team so bad that you have no other playoff appearances or….. b) Have the Astros…
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Building an Astros’ roster without throwing cash around
Throw money at this guy. Make that guy an offer he can’t refuse. Sign him whether we lose a draft pick or not. It’s easy to look at a list of free agents and say, “Let’s spend that $20 million there!” But a smarter way to build the 2015 roster might mean finding impact players…
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Don’t fret Astros’ fans, free agency isn’t over
Before everyone panics about the lack of a big free agent signing by the Astros, it seems a good time to point out how many players are still available for the local team not to sign. Yes, some of the big enchiladas have been wined, dined and signed off the free agent market, but there are still…
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Astros’ prospects: The list runneth over
For Thanksgiving this year, we’re going over to our friend Paula’s house. There will be multiple varieties of stuffing, more than 3.1415 kinds of pie, turkey, casseroles, side dishes, salads. I’m bringing my famous apricot and pomegranate stuffing plus two pies. I’ve been eating extra each night just training for the event. My point? Sometimes,…
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Finish that thought, Astros’ fans
As the Houston Astros morph from the 2014 season of improvement to the the 2015 season of mystery, it is time to play that old time favorite parlor game: Finish That Thought! 1. Now that the Comcast debacle is in the rear view mirror – my biggest off the field concern is….. The possibility that…
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