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The Architects of Astros’ Success: Best Managers & GMs in Franchise History
Generations shape the way we remember greatness. I’ve written about all-time Astros legends before, but perspectives change. Once upon a time, names like Larry Dierker, Bill Virdon, and Phil Garner were the gold standard for Astros managers. Now, we’ve seen A.J. Hinch and Dusty Baker redefine success. The same goes for the front office. Tal…
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Is the Astros’ Golden Era over? Three reasons for and against
I do thank Chip Bailey for his continued assistance in keeping the blog going while I’m recovering from hand surgery. I was passing through Chron.com (Spit!!!) looking for some local news from the other side of the aisle and came across the following essay.
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Free Blog Weekend: Astros Edition
Welcome to another throwback. It’s Free Blog Weekend, my version of the old radio Open Line Friday! It’s your opportunity to opine, divert the discussion, throw in your two-and-a-half cents (inflation, you know) and generally steer the conversation. You know the drill—quick updates, some questions to spark debate, and plenty of room for you to…
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Greatest Hits: The All-Time Astros’ Team
Hey, this is Chip Bailey, stepping in today for Dan Peschong who is doing an incredible job of carrying the mantle of one of the longest-running blogs in blogdom. We started in 2005 when comments were manually posted (and approved) and our blog was next to those of Richard Justice and Jose de Jesus Ortiz.…
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Quick thoughts on the Astros today
Dan P’s ability to type is a bit restricted after some surgery last Friday, so I will be going for shorter / pithier posts. Wait while I get my pith helmet. Thoughts OK, just a little over-reaction there. Patience folks (but since when are we patient?) “McCullers is one of three starting pitchers the Astros…
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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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