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Rubbing elbows with the Royals
The Royals are in town! No, not William and Kate, the Kansas City Royals. We don’t get a chance to see teams from the American League Central very often (at least not until next year) so I’ve…Read More
Astros Complete Trade With Royals
The Astros have announced that they have acquired OF D’Andre Toney from the Kansas City Royals as the player to be named later in the March 20 trade that sent Humberto Quintero and Jason Bourgeois…Read More
Get to know the Astros’ offense
As I was driving into work a few weeks back, yes I haven’t left my day job as of yet, I was listening to a certain sports talk show in Houston which will remain nameless. They were babbling on about…Read More
Opening Day Lineup Prediction
As Greg wrote earlier, the Astros have dropped below .500 for the first time during spring training. While roster spots are still up for grabs, the opening day lineup seems to be lining up with each passing…Read More
Let’s Talk Astros – Roundtable #2
With spring training in full swing, the gang here at Climbing Tal’s Hill got together and decided to tackle some of the more interesting questions going around Astros’ camp. The crew will get together…Read More
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Jason Bourgeois and Humberto Quintero Traded to Royals
Word broke minutes ago that the Astros have traded Jason Bourgeois and Humberto Quintero to the Kansas…Read More
Royals scouting Humberto Quintero
Humberto Quintero made his Spring Training debut yesterday and the Kansas City Royals were there to scout…Read More
Jordan Schafer hurts hand and Quintero returns on Sunday
Jordan Schafer has, so far, been a pleasant surprise this spring and has all but locked up the center…Read More
Let’s talk Astros – Roundtable #1
With spring training in full swing, the gang here at Climbing Tal’s Hill got together and decided…Read More
Quintero on his way out?
Humberto Quintero is the type of player a manager probably just loves, hardworking and no excuses will…Read More
Attack of the Snyders lead Astros past Mets
Chris Snyder was brought to Houston to provide an offensive spark and so far during spring training he…Read More
Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part One)
Astros pitchers and catchers have reported to camp and it’s time for my annual “Pitchers & Catchers…Read More
Jason Castro says he’s ahead of schedule
Astros catcher Jason Castro told Brian McTaggart he is ahead of schedule on his recovery from foot surgery.…Read More
Luhnow looks to address the on base dilemma for the Astros
One of the many problems that has plagued the Astros over the past few seasons has been their inability to…Read More
Player Profile: Humberto Quintero
Humberto Quintero is the longest tenured position player on the Houston Astros roster. “Q”…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
Jason Castro has foot surgery
Here we go again- another year, and another surgery for Astros catcher Jason Castro. On Friday Castro…Read More
Hunter Pence welcomed back, Roy Oswalt …not so much
In the top of the first inning Hunter Pence strode to the familiar right-handed batter’s…Read More
Astros sink Pirates
On a rainy night in Pittsburgh the Astros outlasted a sputtering Pirates team to take a 4-1 victory.…Read More
Star Performer of the Week for Aug. 8-14
The Astros had another rough week on the road, winning one before losing six in a row. The team struggled…Read More
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