Category: Astros
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It’s your turn: Fill in the blanks
Some of the best Astros’ minds in the world are the readers of this blog. At least that’s what y’all have told me. So, today Chipalatta will ask you to “write” the post based on starter statements as shown. You are welcome to explain why on anything/everything in your comments.
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5 most critical Astros for the playoff run
I don’t think this is a jinx situation at this point. The Astros have an 11-game lead in the AL West with 22 games to go. Could they lose this lead at this point? Yes, mathematically, it is possible. Will they lose this lead? No.
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Cooperstown – Make Room for Hunter Brown
OK, there is some slight hyperbole in that title for someone who might not make the postseason roster and will likely not be in the postseason rotation. But there is no exaggeration in saying that the young pitcher, who sounds like a Sherwin-Williams paint color, had a major league debut that was as good as…
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ChipalattAwards for August
The Astros ended the month of August with a 17-11 record, which was better than it seemed while fans were agonizing through the month. The team had ups and downs, but more ups and ended the month a solid first in the American League.
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Sure, the Astros have troubles
The Astros are one of the best teams in baseball. The Astros have a number of flaws that drive the locals crazy.
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Dan P: The big interview
Your humble writer is not so humbly borrowing the title from another Dan …. Rather. And my big interview is with me.
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2022: The stretch run for the Astros
The Astros have about six weeks to go in the 2022 season. They look like a shoo-in for the playoffs. But that does not mean there is no meaning to the 30+ games remaining in the season.
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Why we should / should not be concerned about the Astros
I’ve probably shared this story with my friends here, but it is a good one and gets to the core of things. When my dear wife was a bit of a rebellious teen ager she would get into “discussions” with her dad. She would tell him, “Don’t worry about me.” And he would say “I’m…
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