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LarryTheGM
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min
Is It Time for Astros to Play Small Ball?
Yordan Alvarez is headed to the 10-day IL. The Astros offense is 14th in the MLB in R/G at 4.5. The Astros have a 99 wRC+ so far this...
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LarryTheGM
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Astros: Playing the Best Nine
It is harder than you think for the Astros to actually play their best nine position players. What can they do instead? What if the...
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LarryTheGM
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Astros- A Song for Maldy and Abreu
I have so much more to say about Dusty Baker and his saying that Diaz is "learning his craft," but I want to give you this simple fact...
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LarryTheGM
- 3 days ago
- 4 min
Jeremy Pena is the Best Hitter in the MLB When Batting Second
Today, we explore the interesting phenomenon of Jeremy Pena batting second. Last year, I wrote about this "demanding" Dusty put Pena back...
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LarryTheGM
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
Astros: Dana Takes Control- OPINION
Why sending Salazar down means more than you might think. First, I want this to be clear this will be MY OPINION. I have given you all...
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LarryTheGM
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Jose Abreu- Signs that He is Back!
Folks, this is going to be the BOLDEST positive call I have made on this site. The former MVP is showing signs of his former self. I...
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LarryTheGM
- Jun 1
- 5 min
The Astros May Report
Who was the Astros MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Month in May? Who else did well and who struggled? I am starting a new monthly...
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LarryTheGM
- May 30
- 2 min
Astros: Who Is (was) Better?
It is one of my favorite games. Let's blindly compare the careers of two players and see what we learn. You know there is a lesson to...
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LarryTheGM
- May 29
- 3 min
The Astros Best Catcher
For years we have heard how important defense is at catcher. When some of us Astros fans complained about the lack of hitting from the...
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LarryTheGM
- May 26
- 4 min
Wild Astros Trade Ideas
I find most Twitter and Facebook trades hilarious. They are always so lopsided normally in the Astros favor that one just has to laugh....
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LarryTheGM
- May 25
- 3 min
The Under 27 Houston Astros
Sometimes my mind wanders to random questions. Today's random question is: How good would a team of Astros organizational players be if...
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LarryTheGM
- May 24
- 5 min
Astros: Can Great Players Stop Being Great?
Sub-Title- Is It Just a Matter of Time That Abreu Will be Great Again? Jeff Bagwell apparently thinks great players will always remain...
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LarryTheGM
- May 22
- 2 min
The Astros Always Get Hot in June- Did it Start Tonight?
I have heard how the Astros ALWAYS get hot as the justification for why people should be patient and just trust that the anemic Astros...
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LarryTheGM
- May 22
- 3 min
What is Wrong with Jose Abreu?
There is no player that has Astros more divided right now than Jose Abreu. There is one overriding question. What is wrong with Jose...
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LarryTheGM
- May 21
- 6 min
Five Things the Astros Need to Do to WIN the World Series
There were two moments on a great Twitter Space last night that led directly to this article. I asked: "Do you all think THIS team is...
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LarryTheGM
- May 21
- 3 min
Can the 2023 Astros Win the World Series?
There were two moments on a great Twitter Space last night that led directly to this article. I asked: "Do you all think THIS team is...
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LarryTheGM
- May 19
- 4 min
Astros - Athletics Matchup 5/19/23- 5/21/23
Before every series I will post these charts to help you get ready for the games, You can consider this my scouting report. The...
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LarryTheGM
- May 18
- 3 min
What Should the Astros Do with Dubon?
I am getting a consistent question although it is not always framed this open-endedly. The question is essentially: What should the...
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LarryTheGM
- May 18
- 5 min
Astros: Two GREAT Centerfielders
Since 2021 Astros fans have seen several players play centerfield. This has inspired passion and strong opinions on who is better? ...
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LarryTheGM
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Astros Victory Tracker
This graph will show folks how the 2023 compares with the 2022 106-win World Series season and the 2021 95-win ALCS Championship season....
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