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  • Halfway: 5 Must Do’s for Astros to get to 70 wins

    After 81 games, the Astros were on track toward a 70-win season. They lost Game No. 82 (47 loses) then they won Game No. 83 (36th win). Game No. 84 … another loss. Still, If you had told me at the start of the season that the organization would be on track for 70 wins,…

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  • MMQB: The good, bad and ugly of the first half

    MMQB: The good, bad and ugly of the first half

    The Astros hit the official halfway point over the weekend. It’s been a winding road, to be sure, and some may argue it’s been the same ol’, same ol’. But even for the most cynical cynic, it’s difficult to argue the organization hasn’t taken a few steps forward. After Sunday’s win, the league’s worst team…

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  • Astros nearing mile marker: Time to add another piece

    Astros nearing mile marker: Time to add another piece

    Tired of watching Chris Carter? Can’t figure out why Bo Porter keeps running Jerome Williams out there? On several occasions over the past several months, I’ve suggested the Astros are in such a position they could add a player each month already in the system who could improve the team. We’re approaching another mile marker.…

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  • Free Blog Weekend: ROY, Ed, trades and stuff

    The Astros will reach the halfway point of the 2014 season with Friday’s game against Detroit. While the team has taken a step back in June after a couple steps forward in May, Houston is now headed toward a 69-win season at its current pace. Not exactly a winning season, not exactly the playoffs.  Still, a…

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  • Return of Astroholics Anonymous

    Return of Astroholics Anonymous

    Back in the piney woods of East Texas a large brick building sits at the end of a snaky entrance road.  The Bill Spiers Center for Astroholism and Related Conditions houses many of those Astro fans who are trapped in their 53rd season of non-championship ball. This summer day – one of the long time…

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  • Dexter Fowler: Short-term Astro or long-term solution?

    “Look for Fowler to go bye-bye.” — Bo. “Fowler will be dangled and few would be surprised to see him change uniforms.” –Devin. Dexter Fowler “is most responsible for the Astros’ improvement since May 1”. –oldpro. With the possible exception of Jose Altuve, only a 28-year-old outfielder with a .270 career batting average may have more…

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