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Astros to pursue Jorge Soler
The closure of the Astros’ Venezuelan academy was the first tangible evidence that something was wrong. How could one of the best organizations in baseball close one of the richest pipelines of talent…Read More
Jordan Schafer looking to reboot his career with the Astros
As players start to arrive in Kissimmee, the first signs of spring training are evident. Many of the Astros’ players have some sort of retribution in mind after setting a dubious franchise record…Read More
Keith Law gives the Astros a harsh assessment
Keith Law,a once prospective Astros employee, gave his assessment of all 30 MLB teams via ESPN on Tuesday and was not overly kind to the Astros and the progress they’ve made under the tandem of Ed…Read More
Why has Houston sports talk deserted the Astros?
From the birth of Houston sports talk radio up until 2006, Houston had become a baseball town. People would call sports talk shows across the dial to talk Astros baseball, from strategy to hot stove.…Read More
Player Profile: Brett Wallace
Next up on our tour of the Astros 40 man roster is Brett Wallace. Wallace was acquired by the Astros from the Blue Jays for Anthony Gose. Gose, most remember was acquired along with J.A. Happ and Jonathan…Read More
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Astros to speak with the Cardinals’ Mike Elias
When Jeff Luhnow was hired on as the Astros GM, quite a few Cardinals’ fans were worried that he…Read More
Not sold on Jose Altuve? You’re not alone
Before It sounds like I am anti-Altuve let me say that I love his story and do think he has a chance…Read More
Astros’ catcher Quintero on the way out?
As the rebuilding process takes shape over on Crawford street, Jeff Luhnow will have some very interesting…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
Jeff Luhnow has changed the Astros’ direction
The night Jeff Luhnow was speculated and then confirmed as the new GM of the Astros, I began to search…Read More
Player Profile: Jason Castro
If Ex-Astros GM Ed Wade is remembered for helping the Astros reach the top of the mountain, Jason Castro will be a huge reason why. Castro was Wade’s first draft pick of his tenure with the ‘Stros…Read More
Jim Crane is Cleaning House
As we here at Climbing Tal’s Hill reported late yesterday, new Astros owner, Jim Crane, has fired President of Baseball Operations, Tal Smith, and General Manager, Ed Wade. Brad Mills has not been…Read More
Astros to make MAJOR changes tomorrow
Ken Rosenthal just tweeted the ‘Stros will make major changes including the dismissal of Ed Wade. The “Major Changes” is interesting because it was thought meetings with front office…Read More
Jim Crane to meet with Ed Wade on Monday
Monday will be a huge day for the Astros and their new man in charge. According to Richard Justice, Jim Crane, is having a one of one with current GM Ed Wade. Crane, during his introduction press conference…Read More
What moves does Jim Crane have in mind?
At Thursday’s press conference Jim Crane said he would be making a few moves shortly after Thanksgiving. What exactly does the Astros new owner have in mind? Crane went on to say that the plan is…Read More
Paul Clemens added to the 40 man roster and Pendleton re-signed
The Astros have announced that Paul Clemens has been added to the 40 man roster. This protects him from the rule-5 draft that will take place at next month’s winter meetings. Clemens was acquired…Read More
Astros sign another minor league free agent and possibly look for a DH
The Houston Astros continue to stockpile minor league free agents. On Tuesday they signed 27 year old Scott Moore to a minor league deal. Moore has had very minimal time at the major league level with…Read More
What should Jim Crane do first?
Today, tweets rained down from some of the most reliable baseball people in the game confirming an agreement between MLB and Jim Crane to move the Astros to the American League come 2013. This has…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 a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. The 10 year minor league veteran,…Read More
Astros sign Brad Snyder to a minor league contract
The Houston Astros announced they have reached an agreement on a minor-league contract with outfielder Brad Snyder. The 29-year old career minor leaguer has had a couple of cups of coffee with a big league…Read More
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