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Lowrie’s injury may open door for an old friend
So the Astros are lifeless on offense and now they are without their borderline all-star shortstop for quite some time. Reports of a ankle sprain don’t seem to tell the whole story, expect a long…Read More
Jed Lowrie ready to hit it big in 2012
Playing in Boston, New York, Philadelphia or even Chicago is just plain different. There is nothing like the bright lights of the big city, if you produce. That is the root of how you’ll fair with the…Read More
Jed Lowrie contract includes incentives
Yesterday the Astros signed new shortstop Jed Lowrie to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million. The contract also includes “performance and awards bonuses.” Details of the incentives have not…Read More
Welcome back, Angel Sanchez
A week ago, it looked as if Angel Sanchez‘ career in brick red was over after getting DFA due to Chris Snyder signing with the ballclub. Well, it looks like that belief was a bit premature, Sanchez…Read More
With Angel Sanchez out, is Marwin Gonzalez in?
Infielder Angel Sanchez has been designated for assignment by the Astros. That could be good news for Rule 5 draftee Marwin Gonzalez. The soon-to-be 23 year-old Venezuelan is now the only true shortstop…Read More
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Player Profile: Angel Sanchez
Angel Sanchez enters the 2012 season competing for a spot on the Astros roster as a backup infielder.…Read More
Astros acquire Lowrie and Weiland for Melancon
When Jeff Luhnow was hired as GM of the Astros, it was clear a new approach to baseball would be implemented.…Read More
Former Pirate Jack Wilson maybe the Astros answer at SS
Now that Clint Barmes has joined an NL Central rival, well rival for one more season, the Astros have…Read More
Astros sign Joe Thurston to a minor league deal
Ed Wade continues to stockpile journeymen position players with the signing of 32 year old Joe Thurston to…Read More
Ranking the Roster: Infielders
First, let me wish everybody a happy and safe 4th of July. Today, I will be offering my first half grades…Read More
Astros’ Season in Review
Now that the Astros season is 60 games in and currently have a 23-37 record, I thought it would be…Read More
Astros blow another lead, lose it in the later innings
It seems like the 2011 Houston Astros didn’t learn that Major League Baseball games are nine innings.…Read More
Houston Astros Round Table Discussion
With the Houston Astros having an off day, I thought it would be a good time for the writers here at…Read More
Two Astros are Quiet Fantasy Studs
Just one month through the long major league season, two Astros are showing why they are worthy of being…Read More
Mills: Move Wallace Up… NOW!
Normally, I would not challenge the intricacies of the managerial position in baseball due to my lack…Read More
Crucial Stretch for ‘Stros
Four games into an 18 game stretch of NL Central games for the Astros, we are 2-2 with a couple of close…Read More
Houston, We Have a Second/Short Problem
As Barmes goes down the road to recovery in Oklahoma City, you have to begin to wonder where the Astros…Read More
Brett Wallace and the Astro Lineup
The general perception, and reality to some extent, of this Astro team is that they do not have the pieces…Read More
Star Performer of the Week
Every Sunday during the season I will be selecting an Astros player as my “Star Performer of the…Read More
Numbers Behind the Struggling Bats
If your starting pitching staff is going to give up 5+ runs every game, then your offense isn’t…Read More
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