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  • Is Jon Singleton the most critical question mark for the 2015 Astros?

    Every team has question marks entering a new season and the 2015 Houston Astros are no exception to that rule. The hope is that there are fewer question marks this season than last and that more of the answers are already with the big club. To that end, today’s question is simple: Is Jon Singleton…

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  • Astros’ fan Dan takes a trip: And we can watch

    Astros’ fan Dan takes a trip: And we can watch

    Here at the Chipalatta Center for Advanced Storytelling Technology, we’re on the forefront of the next generation of narrative devices. Today, we will be testing our latest device, officially known as the Third-Person Omniscient Technology. The TPOT (or TeaPOT as we call it) is a micro drone in the shape of a housefly that can…

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  • If the Astros’ season started today…

    If the Astros’ season started today…

    Though the wheeling and dealing is not likely complete, the Astros’ off-season upgrade has already provided upgrades. Here’s where the team would likely stand if the season started today. 25-man roster. This will change, perhaps by as many as six-plus names by opening day. Infield: Jon Singleton, Jose Altuve, Jed Lowrie, Matt Dominguez, Marwin Gonzalez,…

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  • What they said, what they meant: Winter edition part 2

    Almost immediately after the completion of the last What they said, what they meant, there was a lot more to talk and write about. So, with thanks to chron.com (spit!!!) for the quotes, here is part two of WTSWTM: Winter Meeting Edition. Astros’ owner Jim Crane commenting on Jeff Luhnow and the secret extension he gave…

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  • Astros still have flexibility, maneuverability with 2015 payroll

    With two seemingly simple bullpen signings, the Astros have already plugged the most gaping hole of the past three seasons. And, so it would seem, Jeff Luhnow has poised his organization for the most significant off season in recent memory. With a rising, yet still fragile optimism, rumors swirl about players like Jed Lowrie and…

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  • Free blog weekend: Notes and remaining priorities

    As Christmas approaches, Astros’ fans have already received some early gifts. Still, there are some stocking stuffers and perhaps a few larger surprise gifts — even post-Christmas — that may be under the tree in a few weeks. After all the dust settled and the cheering quietened down from the double bullpen signings earlier this…

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