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MMQB: Zeroing in on the Astros’ nucleus
If there’s one thing the Astros should have learned this season it’s this: You can’t play all kids, all the time and hope to win consistently. Sure, there will be some streaks, highlights, breakthroughs and even breakouts, but a team needs some veterans just like a house needs weight-bearing walls. Today, let’s examine the nucleus…
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Finding Astros’ silver linings on a bad start
At 14-27 at the quarter turn, Houston is off to a bad start. At this pace, the Astros will win 54 games. Is that the improvement you were hoping for? Yeah, me neither. But there are a few good signs. So with the second quarter of the season beginning, here are a few silver linings in…
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2014 Astros: Looking ahead at the next 41
The Astros hit the quarter-mark of the 2014 season with Wednesday’s win over the Rangers, but I’ll resist looking back, handing out awards and examining what went right, what went wrong. Instead, let’s look ahead at what needs to go right and what will be key over the next 41 games, which will be much…
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A Thursday book of Astros’ lists
Believe it or not, virtually every Astros’ opponent this season is presently above .500. Here are a few lists on this Thursday, including (below) the complete list of 2014 Astros’ opponents and their current records. “…players get better when they leave and new guys get worse when they come here.” Sandy. Okay, here’s a list…
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Astros Drop Opener To Ranger, 4-3 … or 4-2 (Or Should Have)
Three runs the Astros didn’t score. Three. Minimum. What Really Happened: Jose Altuve leads off the game with a single to left field. Then he promptly gets thrown out trying to steal. One out, no one on base. The man at the plate when Altuve got caught, Dexter Fowler, then triples to right field. Man on…
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MMQB: The reality and where we are today
So, you’re frustrated, out of patience, probably depressed and virtually hopeless as it concerns the Astros. Yes, I know. You may recall that Dan and Brian talked me off the ledge last week and I all but called for the firing of Bo Porter if the team isn’t improved by July. But before you throw…
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