Joe Fernandez

Joe Fernandez

Born just outside of Boston but raised in Houston. Mom raised me an Astros fan because she didn't want her son rooting for "Fake Baseball" with the Designated Hitter. Funny how things work out. But I'm too steeped in my Houston fandom to leave now.Currently residing in Chicago, constantly arguing about how the Rockets still would have won the championship in '94 even if Jordan was there (And how they did win when he was there in '95. And no, he wasn't "rusty." I welcome any and all challengers on this argument.)

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Houston Astros: Why Jose Abreu is a Perfect Fit at the Perfect Time

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 15: Jeremy Pena #3,Alex Bregman #2, Christian Vazquez #9, Yordan Alvarez #44 and Chas McCormick #20 of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Seattle Mariners 1-0 in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: The Good and the Bad Heading to the ALCS

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Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts after scoring a run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 13, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from the Houston Astros’ ALDS Game 2 victory

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Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros is taken out of the game by manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 during the third inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ALDS Game 2: Astros should be ready for quick hook with Framber Valdez

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Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: 3 Takeaways From Game 1 of the ALDS

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 06: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros high fives Jeremy Pena #3 after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on September 06, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: 5 players who could decide the ALDS vs. Mariners

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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: The Houston Astros celebrates winning the American League West Division following a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 19, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Ranking Houston Astros’ most favorable playoff matchups

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 01: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Cristian Javier Solidifies Starter Role For Postseason

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Comparing 2022 Houston Astros to other Golden Era teams

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Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on September 13, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Astros’ Hunter Brown makes his case for a playoff roster spot

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Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays is tagged out at home plate by Jason Castro #18 of the Houston Astros attempting to stretch a triple into an inside-the-park home run in the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park on September 29, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Tampa Bay Rays Series Possible ALDS Preview

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Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros tips hat to the crowd as he set a new Major League Baseball record of 25 straight quality starts against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 18, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros Framber Valdez Throws Record 25 Consecutive Quality Starts

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Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 12, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Just how much better is the Houston Astros playoff rotation than the rest?

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros high fives Kyle Tucker #30 after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Minute Maid Park on June 22, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: A Lineup Change to Spark Offense

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Houston Astros: Five Questions Entering September

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Why Astros’ Stance on Long Term Contracts is Correct One

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