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Brett Wallace Sent to AAA, Laird Called Up
In a move that doesn’t shock many people, Jeff Luhnow finally decided that Brett Wallace needed to be sent down to OKC. With Wallace being sent down, the Astros called up Brandon Laird to take his…Read More
Fernando Martinez Should Return This Week & What Does That Mean?
If it were not for his oblique injury Fernando Martinez would have started the season in the big leagues with the Astros. Instead, he opened the season on the disabled list and J.D. Martinez took his spot…Read More
Has Brett Wallace worn out his welcome?
How bad have things gotten for Brett Wallace? Pretty darn bad. Bad enough that he should be sent to the minors? I would have to say… yes. Wallace has racked up a league worst 13 strikeouts in the…Read More
Athletics rout Astros 8-3
If you don’t have Comcast SportsNet Houston, you didn’t miss much last night. Astros hitters piled up another 13 strikeouts in their 8-3 loss to the Oakland A’s. Eleven of those Ks came…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
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Wallace Leads Astros to Rain-Shortened Win
Brett Wallace showed off his power today with a long 2-run shot to deep left-center to lead the Astros…Read More
The Astros Need to Make a Trade
During the offseason, the Houston Astros did a great job of creating competition all over the diamond.…Read More
Who Should Bat in the Cleanup Spot?
Sure the Astros have yet to find their leadoff hitter, but let’s take a look at our options for…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
Who’s On First?
“Who’s on First?” was the famous skit by Abbott and Costello. Of course the Astros don’t have…Read More
Player Card: Brett Wallace
Some may say former Cardinals first round pick Brett Wallace is the biggest mystery on the Houston Astros. …Read More
Will Nate Freiman Hit 20 HR in 2013?
Nate Freiman has power. That much cannot be debated. Last season in 581 plate appearances for the Padres…Read More
Houston Astros: What Should We Expect?
Moving into the American League West, what are our expectations for our beloved Astros? At every position…Read More
A Look at Astros 1B and DH Options
Now that Lance Berkman has officially signed with the Houston Astros’ new division rival, Texas…Read More
Astros Around the Horn: First Base
Coming in to the 2013 season, the Astros already have three first base options with potentially a fourth.…Read More
Astros let out plenty of frustration on the Buccos
After a tough series in St Louis, the Astros needed a game like Friday night’s lopsided 7-1 victory.…Read More
A lost season; By the numbers
At the end of each month the staff here at CTH posts a “state of the team report.’ That report…Read More
Rebuilding can be fun again
Okay so I don’t want to be a buzz kill after the last two nights of thrilling victories, after…Read More
I’ll Tell You Why Call-Ups Haven’t Been Made…
I’ve seen a ton of tweets, articles, and blogs written asking why several of the Astros top performing…Read More
Who will be left after today’s deadline?
At this point, watching games has been reduced to expecting the worst and hoping for the best. The good…Read More
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