Category: Astros
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Dan P: Age is sometimes more than a number
Now that the playoffs and World Series have concluded, the real season begins for the Astros. Dan Peschong starts us off with a two-parter. • •• ••• •• • At age 23, Jeff Bagwell won the NL Rookie of the Year award. Craig Biggio was called up at age 22 and became an everyday starter…
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3 reasons the Abreu non-signing is a good sign for the Astros
The recent “chase” to sign Jose Dariel Abreu had nothing but good news for the Astros. Even though Houston didn’t sign the Cuban defector, the Astros seem to be moving the ball down the field. In other words, the train has finally left the prospect-only station. Here are three reasons even the “non-signing” should give…
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Free agent season: Astros have options for rotation, bullpen
As the Texans distract Houston’s sports fans with their (ahem) marvelous play over the past few weeks, it’s time to take a look at some ways the Astros can improve their team between now and spring training. Before we start naming names, however, consider this: The Astros should be an improved team in 2014, even…
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It’s a tweak, but Brocail left new pitching coach Strom in a good place
Call it a hunch, but I believe the Astros got it right with the recent movement on the pitching jobs. First, Doug Brocail has apparently fit in nicely with the Astros, and helped to transition to the new system and coaching staff. He’ll have a little more latitude and be able to teach more in…
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Numbers don’t lie: Dan looks back at the 2013 Astros’ ugliness
And you just thought the season was bad. The numbers don’t lie, as Dan Peschong proves with his latest research into the 2013 Astros. Warning: Reader discretion advised. Some of the numbers you are about to see may not be suitable for young children or fair weather Astros’ fans. • •• ••• •• • The Houston…
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Forgetting Astros’ 2013 with a lightning round series
Okay, you want to put this season behind. Here we go with a lightning round series. It can be a moment, a player, a play, a series, a stat or most anything you choose. What is your lasting memory from the Astros’ 2013 season? The Astros will be the first team in history to draft…
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Porter’s planning for future, but how much rope does he have?
Clearly, Bo Porter is making plans to manage the Houston Astros in 2014. He’s having season-ending conversations with players even before the season ends. He’s begun to whittle down the likely players who he’d like to write into his lineup next April. Truth be known, he’s probably also planning some season-ending conversations with some of…
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Could Luhnow use prospects to upgrade the 2014 Astros?
As many of you have pointed out, Jeff Luhnow may face a challenge to lure free agents to Houston this winter. At least quality, viable, contributing free agents. That’s just the fact when a team hasn’t made the playoffs since 2005, has suffered through five consecutive losing seasons and loses more than 320 games in…
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