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LarryTheGM
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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
Jun 5, 20234 min read
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
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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
May 15, 20233 min read
Astros - Cubs Matchup 5/15/23- 5/17/23
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 15, 20233 min read
Can Altuve Fix the Astros Batting?
Talk to any Astros fan for more than five minutes and you are going to hear one take. Just wait until Altuve gets back. The offense will...
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