Tag: sports
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The value of spring training stats…
Your loyal servant was perusing the Astros 2026 spring training statistics (to date) and was wondering how much it matters.
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Astros’ Spring Training: Under the radar
Had a note from Chip Bailey about a potential post discussing critical under-the-radar players for the Astros in 2026. I decided that was a great idea – and here it goes….
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Spring training Q&A: Dan asks, you answer
Today, it is your turn to answer some multiple-choice questions about the 2026 Astros. Please, take a swing at this. There are no wrong answers. Yet.
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Astros’ Spring Training: News from this week
The Astros’ pitchers and catchers reported on Wednesday this week (Feb. 11). The position players will report next Wednesday (Feb. 18). And while the news is light, there have been a few items of note this week.
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Framber Valdez: There were some Good Memories
The easiest thing to do in sports is to have feelings based on recency bias. Do we remember the many good plays C.J. Stroud made for the Texans during a 10 game winning streak in 2025? (OK, he was out with a concussion for the first three of those games, but you understand where I…
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Astros’ spring training 2026: Improvements and diminishing returns
Early next week (Tuesday, Feb. 10 to be exact), the Astros catchers and pitchers will report for Spring Training to the Palm Beaches, their joint home with the Washington Senators.
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Always Looking for the Next Post
I have to admit that one reason there aren’t more posts from Dan P (especially in the off-season) is a lack of real Astro news and topics. How many times can one talk about the pitching injuries, the fill-in behind Framber Valdez, the potential trade to unplug the infield, or the lack of lefty bats…
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How fast things change: 2022 to 2026
Before I start – just a quick momentous note. Friday Dan P and Chip Bailey met for the first time….ever. We had a lovely lunch at a spot about halfway between Chip in Magnolia and Dan working downtown. We have “known” each other remotely since the time Chip was writing the fan blog for the…
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