jwehr

James Wehr

Joined: Dec 29, 2018

Astros enthusiast since '91. Texans enthusiast since '02. Writing enthusiast since I was born. When I'm not talking sports, I'm playing them.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rain Over Me: Astros Verlander Tops Two Milestones in Anaheim

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Jonathan Arauz #93 of the Houston Astros turns a double play ahead of the slide by Jonathan Morales #87 of the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 24, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros won 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Astros Double-A Notes: Fresh faces continue positive trend

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 07: Kyle Tucker #3 of the Houston Astros singles to right field in the seventh inning for his first major league hit against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on July 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Should Astros trade Kyle Tucker to acquire pitching help?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros flies out to left field in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park on June 09, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Yordan Alvarez awaits the AL Rookie of the Year Crown

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 07: Jake Marisnick #6 of the Houston Astros checks on Jonathan Lucroy #20 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after they collided in the eighth inning on a play at the plate at Minute Maid Park on July 07, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Marsnick was ruled out on the home plate collision rule. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Marisnick’s beaning raises issue with MLB unwritten rules

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 6, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Pitcher Edition of “Would You Rather”

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 04: Manager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Houston Astros and general manager Jeff Luhnow talk during batting practice at Minute Maid Park on April 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: Four starting pitchers that could be considered

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Cionel Perez #59 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park on August 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros welcome back Cionel Perez to The Show

Astros’ Minors: Hook’s pitchers dominate, Wrenn adds spark

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 10: Jose Altuve #27 of Houston Astros rests his hat and glove in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 10, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Astros #1 Draft Pick: Catcher Korey Lee, a powerful arm and bat

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 09: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros looks on from the bench at Minute Maid Park on August 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Top 10 non-prospects that surprised with big impacts

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 27: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros goes through drills at Minute Maid Park on July 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Correa has been on the disabled list with a sore back. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Carlos Correa injured, Myles Straw recalled

Astros’ Minors: Luis Santana called up, Toro & Javier tear it down

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Seth Beer #92 of the Houston Astros signs autographs for fans following a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Atlanta Braves at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 24, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros won 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Astros: Seth Beer debuts, four others make impact for Hooks

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 28: Houston Astros second round pick Corbin Martin arrives with Astros officials at Minute Maid Park on June 28, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Martin was taken with the 56th overall selection in the 2017 MLB Draft as the second of HoustonÕs two second-round picks. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros welcome Corbin Martin to The Show

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 07: Fans cheer on Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on April 07, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros: Hooks’ Rojas and McKee Impress, McCormick Dazzles