Category: Dan Peschong
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Astros 2025: In the Depths of Mediocrity

Back in college, I took a geology class as a science elective. I was pursuing an engineering degree, and I thought this course might tie into it. So far after 45+ years, it has not. But I do have one memory from that class that stays with me. Early in the semester the professor was…
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Astros’ early season: 10 Questions

We have the smartest baseball readers in the world. Maybe our world is not that big, but you folks always have great ideas. Today we are looking for your answers, thoughts and opinions relative to the following 10 questions.
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The Legend of Cam Smith

The way the real world works – by the time you are reading this Cam Smith will likely have played in another game and just as likely has “ruined” his fantasy hitting line.
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Astros’ 2025: Big questions going into spring training (Part 2)

Now that the whole squad is gathered in West Palm Beach, it is time to detail more specific questions about our favorite team. Most of these questions are no surprise….
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Astros 2025: A not-so-quick view of the bullpen

Yes, we return again to our preview series of the Astros 2025 season and move on to the bullpen. Your humble servant put this and the outfield post off waiting for other shoes to drop. In this case, the other shoe to drop was the trade of Ryan Pressly to the Cubs. The bullpen moves…
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Bye Bye Breggy

That day finally came. The one we have been anticipating ever since Alex Bregman hit free agency. The Boston Red Sox signed Breggy to a 3-year / $120 million contract with an opt-out after season 1 or 2 and deferred money that might push about $30 million into the future.
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Astros 2025: Big questions heading into Spring Training (Part 1)

With the Astros pitchers and catchers reporting to West Palm Beach, this coming Thursday and the entire squad due a week from Wednesday – a post on “Big” questions for this team seems appropriate. Some of these questions may not be what you expect, but that is why you stop by to check things out.
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Astros 2025: Offseason Final Exam

Oh my gosh! A week from Friday, the Astros catchers and pitchers report for Spring Training in West Palm Beach. Even with the interminable Alex Bregman speculation, it still feels like ST has snuck up on us quickly.
