Ray KuhnRay Kuhn

I have been an Astros fan ever since Biggio broke into the big leagues and I have been hooked ever since. The new era of Astros baseball excites me, but I still hold onto the memories of the past. And did I mention, that I follow the Astros from Long Island.

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Toronto Blue Jays Season Preview

To say the Blue Jays made a big splash this off season would be an understatement. Not only was Toronto able to capitalize on the latest Marlins fire sale, they also added the reigning NL Cy Young award…Read More

Over/Under – Brett Wallace & 70 RBI

If this was last season, Brett Wallace would not have been in the starting lineup Tuesday night.  CC Sabathia was on the hill for the Yankees, and he is a left handed starter.  The often referred to…Read More

Over/Under – Jason Castro & 15 Home Runs

Five home runs in 34 at bats.  That is a pretty impressive pace.  It is obviously not realistic to expect that pace to continue for Jason Castro. But how many home runs can we expect from Castro this…Read More

Astros Roster Becomes Clearer

It is being reported this afternoon by Brian McTaggart that Brandon Barnes and Brad Peacock both have made the Astros out of Spring Training. In addition it looks like Brandon Laird is being sent to AAA…Read More

Over/Under – Jose Altuve & 40 Stolen Bases?

Now that the roster is beginning to take shape, it is time to really look ahead to the regular season.  The Astros only have a few more games left in Florida, and Sunday night’s opener against the…Read More

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Astros Power Their Way Past Verlander & the Tigers

Lucas Harrell showed tonight that he has no plans to suffer from a Sophomore Slump.  Harrell entered…Read More

New York Yankees Season Preview

The Yankees are not what they used to be.  Sure they are certain to be a huge draw when they visit Houston,…Read More

Jose Altuve Gets Things Started and Carlos Pena Shows Some Power

On a day when the 5th starter picture got a little clearer, Alex White did not do much to stand out in…Read More

It’s Just a Fantasy – Pitchers Edition

The offense is ripe with possibilities. There are a lot of options, not enough roster spots, and tons…Read More

The Starting Rotation Gets a Little Clearer

On the day that Jordan Lyles attempts to redeem himself after two challenging starts, the Astros now…Read More

It’s Just a Fantasy – Hitters Addition

It is hard.  You must fight the urge.  There must be a separation between fantasy and reality.  And…Read More

Who Should Start Opening Day?

I was guilty last season.  I admit it.  And once again heading into this season I was guilty. I have…Read More

An Unsung Hero

Things were a disaster last season.  The Astros had yet another brutal year.  Rightfully so that is…Read More

Wallace Clears the Bases in a Losing Effort

Much has been said this spring about the addition of three first base/designated hitter types (although…Read More

Bo Knows!

Much has been made this off-season about the positive energy that has been bestowed upon the Astros…Read More

Philip Humber Has Trouble Finding the Plate

Did you really think the Astros would go the entire spring without losing?  Yes this sounds a bit odd…Read More

A Strong Start to Spring Training

Yes, I do understand.  It was only one game.  But aside from actually having a real game against an…Read More

Mark Appel Bounces Back in a Big Way

For good reason the focus of Astros fans is now on the field. That is the way it should be. As I post…Read More

It’s Finally Here – First Spring Game is Saturday

Fine, today is only Thursday and the first Spring Training game is not until Saturday.  But that is…Read More

Chris Carter is Breaking Windshields & One More Final Look At a Prospect List

I know I said that I was done talking about lists and potential.  The focus would be what is happening…Read More