Story Archives - The Crawfish Boxes - For Houston Astros Fans

Can you scout for the Astros?

by David Coleman on Dec 31, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 8 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros Discussion: Hall of Fame Prognostications

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 29, 2009 3:56 AM CST - 13 comments

Pondering the Astros All Decade (All-Aughts?) Team

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 26, 2009 3:18 PM CST - 33 comments

Astros Fans, Tell Us What You Think

by David Coleman on Dec 24, 2009 7:00 AM CST

A Week's Worth of Astro-Related Links

by David Coleman on Dec 23, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 26 comments

Are Ed Wade and Brian Cashman on the same page?

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 22, 2009 6:48 PM CST - 7 comments

Paging Mr. Cuban: Take a trip down I-45, the Astros would like to speak with you

by Evan Hochschild on Dec 21, 2009 10:51 AM CST - 23 comments

Valverde puts himself in a bad market...and how that affects the Astros

by clack on Dec 20, 2009 9:14 AM CST - 16 comments

Friday Astros News: Drayton McLane thinks sell

by Evan Hochschild on Dec 18, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 16 comments

Book Review, Astros Style: Evaluating Baseball's Managers

by David Coleman on Dec 17, 2009 8:29 AM CST - 3 comments

Astros Free Agent Breakdown: Brandon Lyon

by David Coleman on Dec 16, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 3 comments

McLane almost sold the Astros after the 2008 season

by clack on Dec 15, 2009 8:59 PM CST - 16 comments

Aroldis and the Astros? A Quick Scouting Report

by David Coleman on Dec 15, 2009 1:00 PM CST - 9 comments

Astros show interest in Kelly Johnson, Gustavo Chacin and Jason Michaels sign on the dotted line

by Evan Hochschild on Dec 15, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 6 comments

Monday Morning Post-Meetings Link Fest

by David Coleman on Dec 14, 2009 7:00 AM CST

Looking for optimism in the Feliz signing

by clack on Dec 13, 2009 1:37 PM CST - 23 comments

Reactions to the Astros' transactions, by the numbers

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 11, 2009 10:17 AM CST - 24 comments

Ed Wade and the Astros' busy week: How would you grade it?

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 10, 2009 10:36 PM CST - 3 comments

My first reaction: Feliz isn't a bad choice.

by clack on Dec 10, 2009 12:37 PM CST - 31 comments

Busy final day sees Astros sign Pedro Feliz

by David Coleman on Dec 10, 2009 12:35 PM CST - 16 comments

Ed Wade gets his relievers, but what did the Astros get?

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 10, 2009 1:41 AM CST - 24 comments

Fast Eddy keeps going: Astros ink Brandon Lyon

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 9, 2009 10:26 PM CST - 56 comments

Let's Talk Lindstrom, The Newest Astro

by David Coleman on Dec 9, 2009 6:29 PM CST - 14 comments

Astros close to Lindstrom deal...maybe...well...you know how it goes

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 9, 2009 4:30 PM CST - 28 comments

Astros Winter Meeting, Day Three: Links, Thoughts and Idle Speculation

by David Coleman on Dec 9, 2009 11:54 AM CST - 3 comments

Astros Hot Stove Noise 12/09: Hawkins could be a Brewer? Wade talking trade for Lindstrom? and a hefty surprise, too

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 9, 2009 11:02 AM CST - 9 comments

Minor League Contract Signings

by clack on Dec 9, 2009 12:07 AM CST - 2 comments

Some thoughts on the Astros' closer situation

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST - 8 comments

The New Astros Game Plan

by David Coleman on Dec 8, 2009 3:55 PM CST - 8 comments

Jose Valverde Rejects Arbitration Offer- Who Closes Now?

by Evan Hochschild on Dec 8, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 10 comments

(Former) Astro Valverde Declines Arbitration

by David Coleman on Dec 7, 2009 11:02 PM CST - 10 comments

Astros Winter Meeting Links

by David Coleman on Dec 7, 2009 11:58 AM CST - 8 comments

Astros Hot Stove Noise 12/07: Valverde might be back

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 7, 2009 11:17 AM CST - 6 comments

Fast Eddie Wade ends Astros' quiet offseason by signing pitcher Ryan Sadowski

by Evan Hochschild on Dec 5, 2009 4:56 PM CST - 8 comments

Follow-up to Follow Friday

by David Coleman on Dec 4, 2009 2:16 PM CST - 1 comment

Follow Friday: All your Astros/Baseball needs

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 4, 2009 9:38 AM CST - 3 comments

Astros Hot Stove Rumors

by David Coleman on Dec 3, 2009 2:57 PM CST - 4 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 3, 2009 9:29 AM CST - 8 comments

Wednesday Afternoon Astros Hot Stove Links

by David Coleman on Dec 2, 2009 3:34 PM CST - 1 comment

Is Ed Wade Crazy Like A Fox?

by David Coleman on Dec 2, 2009 8:33 AM CST - 8 comments

The Astros and Arbitration: The annual non-sensical decision

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 1, 2009 4:17 PM CST - 17 comments

The Astros and Arbitration: Judgement Day...er...kind of...

by Stephen Higdon on Dec 1, 2009 9:26 AM CST - 6 comments

Astros (Sometimes Tangentially)-Related Link Fest

by David Coleman on Nov 30, 2009 1:59 PM CST - 9 comments

Tough Times for Houston Sports Fans

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 30, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 12 comments

Another Look at the Bargain Bin...or patching holes with duck tape

by clack on Nov 27, 2009 10:39 PM CST - 10 comments

Black Friday Random Astros Discussion Question

by David Coleman on Nov 27, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 4 comments

Thanksgiving Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 26, 2009 11:20 AM CST

GM for the day: What would you do if Ed Wade handed you the key to the Astros?

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 25, 2009 9:46 AM CST - 11 comments

Is Spring Training Enough?

by David Coleman on Nov 24, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 15 comments

Astros Pitchin' in the Dominican: Life's a Beach

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 23, 2009 6:15 AM CST - 13 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 22, 2009 10:33 AM CST - 10 comments

Hopefully this isn't a repeat of the Johan Santana decision

by clack on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 AM CST - 28 comments

Baseball America ranks the Astros Top 10 Prospects: Progress rather than perfection (and I'm ok with that)

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 20, 2009 11:13 AM CST - 22 comments

Pondering the Astros free agent offer to LaTroy Hawkins

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 20, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 10 comments

Will Brad Mills' bring some of Francona's thinking with him?

by clack on Nov 19, 2009 2:18 PM CST - 1 comment

Free Agent Profile: LaTroy Hawkins

by David Coleman on Nov 19, 2009 10:49 AM CST - 5 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 19, 2009 9:26 AM CST - 6 comments

Plan? Schman: What is the Astros front office thinking?

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 18, 2009 11:02 AM CST - 33 comments

Tuesday Astros Links N' More

by David Coleman on Nov 17, 2009 1:00 PM CST - 2 comments

The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 17, 2009 11:39 AM CST - 3 comments

Free Agent Profile: Miguel Tejada

by David Coleman on Nov 17, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 14 comments

The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The hitters

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 16, 2009 9:57 AM CST - 4 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 14, 2009 8:32 AM CST

Random Friday Astros Discussion Question

by David Coleman on Nov 13, 2009 1:00 PM CST - 5 comments

Just when you thought it was safe to feel good about Michael Bourn's Gold Glove

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 13, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 8 comments

Rumor Mongering: Payroll to drop in 2010- Astros linked to two free agent pitchers

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 12, 2009 11:05 PM CST - 12 comments

SBN Awards: NL MVP (hint, it starts with a P)

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 12, 2009 12:00 PM CST - 3 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up: Michael Bourn's big day

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 12, 2009 9:12 AM CST - 6 comments

Astros' OF Michael Bourn wins National League Glove Glove

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 11, 2009 4:47 PM CST - 6 comments

Wednesday Morning-ish Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 11, 2009 10:33 AM CST - 6 comments

SBN Awards: NL Cy Young

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 11, 2009 10:00 AM CST - 3 comments

Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Rule IV Draft

by David Coleman on Nov 11, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 11 comments

SBN Awards: NL ROY

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 10, 2009 12:00 PM CST - 6 comments

Free Agent Profile: Jose Valverde

by David Coleman on Nov 10, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 12 comments

SBN Awards: NL Manager of the Year

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 10, 2009 5:43 AM CST - 10 comments

The Great General Manager Debate: NL Central Edition

by David Coleman on Nov 9, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 14 comments

Cecil Cooper from take off to landing

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 8, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 1 comment

Astros' offense at 3d base and shortstop in the 2000's

by clack on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM CST - 13 comments

With Miguel Tejada most likely on his way out, Tommy Manzella is in as Astros Shortstop in 2010

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 7, 2009 11:47 AM CST - 11 comments

Bill James' Projections for Selected Astros' Hitters

by clack on Nov 6, 2009 11:18 AM CST - 7 comments

Friday AFL Update; Tim Lincecum is your best friend; Giveaways at MMP Oprah-style

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 6, 2009 6:53 AM CST - 2 comments

Astros Link-Fest: Fresh off the Hot Stove

by David Coleman on Nov 5, 2009 1:44 PM CST - 6 comments

What should the Astros do with their shoe string budget?

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 5, 2009 9:16 AM CST - 19 comments

Hunter Pence and the Astros Outfield Defense

by David Coleman on Nov 4, 2009 10:25 AM CST - 4 comments

Some thoughts on the Astros efficiency in 2009

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 AM CST - 16 comments

Tuesday Afternoon Astros Link-Fest

by David Coleman on Nov 3, 2009 1:00 PM CST - 30 comments

Breaking Down Arnsberg: What Are the Astros Getting?

by David Coleman on Nov 3, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 18 comments

Improvements to SBN are afoot

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 2, 2009 4:42 PM CST - 5 comments

Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Offseason

by David Coleman on Nov 2, 2009 7:00 AM CST - 18 comments

Why I love the offseason (hint: it makes it easier to be an Astros fan)

by Stephen Higdon on Nov 1, 2009 10:51 AM CST - 8 comments

Yankees owe Astros for 12.5% of their runs in Game Three of the World Series

by Evan Hochschild on Nov 1, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Friday Roundup: All the links fit to print

by David Coleman on Oct 30, 2009 2:32 PM CDT - 10 comments

Random Friday Discussion Question

by David Coleman on Oct 30, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 19 comments

Astros Roster Breakdown: The Starters

by David Coleman on Oct 29, 2009 4:49 PM CDT - 4 comments

Tell us your opinions of Minute Maid Park and get your responses published

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 29, 2009 11:05 AM CDT - 17 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up: Now with bonus fiction

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 29, 2009 9:18 AM CDT - 7 comments

Houston Astros or Baltimore Orioles?

by David Coleman on Oct 28, 2009 1:56 PM CDT - 14 comments

Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' and his ability to define himself

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 28, 2009 6:15 AM CDT - 23 comments

Tuesday Thoughts: Astros Links and more

by David Coleman on Oct 27, 2009 3:40 PM CDT - 18 comments

Meet your new manager: The Astros hire Brad Mills

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 27, 2009 12:50 PM CDT - 16 comments

Astros Roster Breakdown: The Relievers

by David Coleman on Oct 27, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 15 comments

Let's Hope Bill James Projections for Astros Pitching is Wrong

by clack on Oct 26, 2009 6:31 PM CDT - 5 comments

Point/Counterpoint: Astros Managerial Search*

by David Coleman on Oct 26, 2009 12:00 PM CDT - 5 comments

18 days later, Astros owner, Drayton McLane, still doesn't get it

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 26, 2009 6:15 AM CDT - 30 comments

And then there were two: Acta hired by the tribe

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 25, 2009 3:19 PM CDT - 31 comments

Weekend Links: Acta, Attendance and More

by David Coleman on Oct 25, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

The Final Four: Vote for your top Astros managerial candidate

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 23, 2009 10:43 AM CDT - 23 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 22, 2009 9:32 AM CDT - 22 comments

Astros' Managerial Endorsement: Manny Acta tops my list

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 22, 2009 9:21 AM CDT - 1 comment

Searching for the Astros Skipper: The Finalists

by David Coleman on Oct 21, 2009 7:46 PM CDT - 11 comments

Remembering the Astrodome

by David Coleman on Oct 21, 2009 4:45 PM CDT - 2 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 21, 2009 9:18 AM CDT - 6 comments

Searching for the Astros Skipper, Weekend Rundown

by David Coleman on Oct 20, 2009 10:24 AM CDT - 20 comments

Some fan perspective on the Astros managerial candidates

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 20, 2009 9:20 AM CDT - 8 comments

Parity in the NFL vs. MLB

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Sunday Afternoon Astros, etc. Round Up: Refreshingly not all about managerial candidates

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 18, 2009 11:42 AM CDT - 6 comments

Astros Roster Breakdown: The Outfield

by David Coleman on Oct 17, 2009 11:15 AM CDT - 7 comments

Totally non-Astros related Friday afternoon discussion: Dream World Series match up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 16, 2009 11:16 AM CDT - 9 comments

Busting out in the Divisional Round: Alex Rodriguez and Jeff Bagwell

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 16, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Searching for a Skipper, Three for Thursday

by David Coleman on Oct 15, 2009 5:07 PM CDT - 16 comments

Democratizing the Astros managerial search: The results

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 15, 2009 8:08 AM CDT

Roster Breakdown: The Infield

by David Coleman on Oct 15, 2009 8:07 AM CDT - 4 comments

A little of this, a little of that: What the Astros offense can borrow from MLB's best teams

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 14, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 13, 2009 9:07 AM CDT - 12 comments

Searching for a Skipper, Part Two

by David Coleman on Oct 12, 2009 2:35 PM CDT - 8 comments

Monday's Quick Hits

by David Coleman on Oct 12, 2009 1:28 PM CDT - 23 comments

Who is the Astros' best post season hitter?

by clack on Oct 12, 2009 12:06 PM CDT - 7 comments

Democratizing the Astros managerial search: Election Day(s)

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 12, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 15 comments

With the Metrodome but a memory, which stadium is the worst?

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 12, 2009 6:01 AM CDT - 2 comments

Decision 2010: Democratizing the Astros managerial search (The Primary)

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 10, 2009 3:56 PM CDT - 14 comments

Roster Breakdown: The Money

by David Coleman on Oct 9, 2009 4:12 PM CDT - 14 comments

Internet Flotsam & Jetsam

by David Coleman on Oct 9, 2009 10:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Searching for the Astros Skipper, Part One

by David Coleman on Oct 8, 2009 10:40 PM CDT - 5 comments

One lesson Astros owner Drayton McLane MUST learn this offseason

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 8, 2009 11:13 AM CDT - 4 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 AM CDT - 3 comments

Felipe Paulino, what will become of you?

by Evan Hochschild on Oct 6, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

This is way the Astros season ends: Not with a bang, but a whimper

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 5, 2009 7:58 AM CDT - 12 comments

"Feel free to compare and contrast..."

by clack on Oct 4, 2009 10:34 AM CDT - 6 comments

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 9- What I Like about Farmstros

by farm_stros on Oct 3, 2009 2:30 PM CDT - 2 comments

5 semi-absurd thoughts of an Astros fan down in the dumps

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 3, 2009 10:37 AM CDT - 14 comments

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 8- All Called Up with Nowhere to Go

by farm_stros on Oct 2, 2009 12:41 PM CDT - 2 comments

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 7- Bobby Heck's Second Draft

by farm_stros on Oct 2, 2009 10:23 AM CDT - 13 comments

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 5- Clemens a Big Stick with no Position

by farm_stros on Oct 1, 2009 1:57 PM CDT - 1 comment

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Oct 1, 2009 9:07 AM CDT - 4 comments

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 4- Gaston Shows off for Bagwell

by farm_stros on Sep 29, 2009 2:26 PM CDT

Farmstros '09 in Review Part 3- Van Ostrand Likes Midland, A Lot

by farm_stros on Sep 29, 2009 10:28 AM CDT

Farmstros '09 in Review- Part 2- The Rule 5 Catch of the Season

by farm_stros on Sep 28, 2009 3:08 PM CDT - 1 comment

Farmstros '09 in Review- Part 1- Lexington's Arms in April

by farm_stros on Sep 28, 2009 11:58 AM CDT - 2 comments

TCB Fantasy World Series Champion

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 28, 2009 10:36 AM CDT

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 27, 2009 6:15 AM CDT - 29 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 26, 2009 7:15 AM CDT - 13 comments

Felipe Paulino and HRs....what to expect in the future.

by clack on Sep 25, 2009 10:17 AM CDT - 13 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 25, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Farmstros off-season Kicks in on Monday

by farm_stros on Sep 24, 2009 2:11 PM CDT

Thursday Midday Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 24, 2009 11:50 AM CDT - 11 comments

Thursday TCB Trivia Question

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 24, 2009 2:07 PM CDT - 15 comments

Wednesday Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 23, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 24 comments

Cecil Cooper out as Astros' manager: Did he get a raw deal?

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 22, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 13 comments

Cecil Cooper fired, but who's more incompetent: Coop or the Astros' brass?

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 21, 2009 4:32 PM CDT - 16 comments

The state of the Astros in 2010 and how Jose Valverde and Miguel Tejada fit in

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 21, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 21 comments

Astros batters: Do you feel lucky?

by clack on Sep 20, 2009 3:37 PM CDT - 1 comment

How to choose your favorite player, Kaz may return to Japan next season and Lance's thoughts on the 2010 Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 20, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Astros' skid hits six games while Prince Fielder takes Cecil Cooper's Brewer RBI record

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 19, 2009 9:56 PM CDT - 12 comments

Texas Sized Injuries: Billy Sadler and Josh Hamilton

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Stop the presses: Astros lose close game after bullpen can't hold lead

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 18, 2009 10:22 PM CDT - 13 comments

What's eatin' Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman?

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 18, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up and Triva Question

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 17, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 62 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 16, 2009 8:53 AM CDT - 8 comments

Miguel Tejada looks like a goner, Felipe Paulino gets his role, and a Ross Seaton interview

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 15, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 20 comments

Is Miguel Tejada a cheater, and will Jose Valverde be an Astro after 2009?

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 14, 2009 10:40 AM CDT - 11 comments

Can the 2010 Astros be competitive?

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 14, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 30 comments

All around effort helps the Astros take the series: Pirates 2 - Astros 4

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 12, 2009 11:51 PM CDT - 7 comments

Saturday Morning-ish Astros, etc. Round-Up

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 12, 2009 10:43 AM CDT - 20 comments

Dominance thy name is Bud Norris: Pirates 1 - Astros 9

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 11, 2009 10:36 PM CDT - 8 comments

The Astros and Grounding Into Double Plays

by clack on Sep 11, 2009 12:27 PM CDT - 11 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 11, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Miguel Tejada can't do it two nights in a row: Braves 9 - Astros 7

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 10, 2009 10:37 PM CDT - 13 comments

Thursday TCB Trivia Question: Flashback to the 1999 NLDS, Braves vs. Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2009 10:17 AM CDT - 11 comments

HLP states his case: Michael Bourn as the Astros' team MVP

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 10, 2009 6:01 AM CDT - 5 comments

Astros come from behind in ninth, steal game from Braves

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 9, 2009 11:05 PM CDT - 5 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 22

by farm_stros on Sep 9, 2009 9:40 AM CDT

Wednesday Morning Astros etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 9, 2009 8:10 AM CDT - 14 comments

Wandy Rodriguez is the Astros' 2009 team MVP; DQ's response

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 8, 2009 7:15 AM CDT - 3 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up: Minor League seasons end, the Pirates' losing ways don't, and TCB gets called out

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 8, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Hunter Pence, Relievers lead Astros to Four Game Sweep of Phillies

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 7, 2009 4:41 PM CDT

Michael Bourn is the Astros' 2009 team MVP; HLP's Opening Statement

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 7, 2009 6:01 AM CDT - 1 comment

Spend Your Labor Day with Farmstros

by farm_stros on Sep 7, 2009 4:30 AM CDT - 2 comments

Surprising news out of Astros' camp: Expect a surprise call up from the minor leagues

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 6, 2009 9:31 PM CDT - 10 comments

Bud Norris responds to extra rest, leads Astros to 4-3 victory

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT - 7 comments

Passing PECOTA: Astros set to surpass projected win total

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 6, 2009 9:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 6, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Kaz Matsui turns Lidge's lights on: Phillies 4 - Astros 5

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 5, 2009 9:07 PM CDT - 5 comments

Looking ahead to the Astros in 2010; The Cyclical Nature of Sports

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 5, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 11 comments

Astros beat World Series Champs and Cy Young winner in Series Opener

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 4, 2009 9:53 PM CDT - 7 comments

Cecil Cooper Firing Rumors and The Friday Morning Astros Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 4, 2009 6:04 AM CDT - 7 comments

Thursday TCB Trivia Question

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT - 13 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 3, 2009 9:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Why are the Astros wasting September?

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 3, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 21

by farm_stros on Sep 2, 2009 9:47 PM CDT

Paulino responds to Wade's ultimatum; Astros fall to Cubs

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 2, 2009 4:21 PM CDT - 6 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Sep 2, 2009 9:01 AM CDT - 12 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Sep 1, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Because an Astros victory over the Cubs deserves a game recap

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 31, 2009 9:56 PM CDT

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 31, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 13 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 30, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Last Chance to see Lyles

by farm_stros on Aug 30, 2009 5:00 AM CDT

Bud Norris gets shelled again, Astros shutout in process

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 29, 2009 11:25 PM CDT - 1 comment

Saturday Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 29, 2009 12:00 PM CDT - 4 comments

Building a team the Astros way, and building a team the smart way

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 29, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Tombstone or not, our Astros are in a bad place

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 28, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 38 comments

Last Chance to see Seaton Tonight

by farm_stros on Aug 27, 2009 7:30 PM CDT - 3 comments

Thursday TCB Trivia Question

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 27, 2009 4:36 PM CDT - 15 comments

Michael Bourn Discussion, Day Two

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 27, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Back to Back walk-off Home Runs

by farm_stros on Aug 26, 2009 10:09 PM CDT - 1 comment

Cardinals put up go ahead run in the 1st...AGAIN: Astros 2 — Cardinals 3

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 26, 2009 10:11 PM CDT - 2 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 20

by farm_stros on Aug 26, 2009 11:55 AM CDT - 6 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 26, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 16 comments

Curses! Astros foiled by Adam Wainwright once again

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 25, 2009 9:33 PM CDT

Tuesday Afternoon Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT

Astros at Cardinals Series Preview: My, oh my what difference a month makes

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 25, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Something you may not have known: Wandy being clutch

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 24, 2009 12:00 PM CDT - 9 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 24, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 12 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 22, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Friday Morning-ish Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 21, 2009 11:07 AM CDT - 8 comments

Success in today's MLB: Money or Prospects (or both)

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 21, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Wandilicous pitches the Astros to a series victory (and a winning streak)

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 20, 2009 10:49 PM CDT - 15 comments

Astros pull Valverde off waivers after claim

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 20, 2009 1:51 PM CDT - 17 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 20, 2009 10:14 AM CDT - 10 comments

Astros win the most uncomfortable 6-3 game—ever

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 19, 2009 10:35 PM CDT - 5 comments

Farmstros Five Week 19

by farm_stros on Aug 19, 2009 8:53 AM CDT - 7 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 13 comments

Astros' PTBNL from Pudge trade may be already named

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 18, 2009 3:52 PM CDT - 18 comments

Rangers acquiring Pudge from the Astros: Why?

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 18, 2009 2:40 PM CDT - 17 comments

Bud Norris's fastball velocity: Should the Astros be concerned?

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 18, 2009 10:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Two Astros' starts, how the Marlins finish and Being clutch without swinging the bat

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 18, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 17, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Astros bats snap out of their slump: Astros 8 — Brewers 5

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 16, 2009 6:26 PM CDT

Sunday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 16, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros 2 — Brewers 6: Post Game Mad Lib

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 15, 2009 10:07 PM CDT - 9 comments

Young Astros pitchers and their MLEs....does it tell us anything?

by clack on Aug 15, 2009 2:29 PM CDT - 1 comment

Saturday Morning(ish) Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 15, 2009 10:47 AM CDT - 4 comments

Stephen Strasburg and the Signing Deadline

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 15, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Astros 2 — Brewers 11: Although 1000 words probably isn't enough...

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 14, 2009 11:08 PM CDT - 2 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 14, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Battle weary pitching costs Astros the game: Astros 2 — Marlins 9

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 13, 2009 9:00 PM CDT - 3 comments

TCB Thursday Trivia Question Answer

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT - 2 comments

Astros Postseason Odds: A month later

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 13, 2009 12:07 PM CDT - 1 comment

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 13, 2009 10:54 AM CDT - 17 comments

Astros offense boosted by Vitamin Puma: Astros 14 — Marlins 6

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 12, 2009 11:06 PM CDT

Wednesday Morning-ish Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 12, 2009 11:38 AM CDT - 5 comments

Farmstros Five-Week 18

by farm_stros on Aug 12, 2009 8:09 AM CDT - 3 comments

The Value of Hunter Pence: Should the Astros consider trading him?

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 12, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 11, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 19 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 10, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Wandy keeps composure, Astros take series: Brewers 0 — Astros 2

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 9, 2009 3:52 PM CDT - 4 comments

Are the Astros overworking the bullpen?

by clack on Aug 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT - 2 comments

Sunday Morning(ish) Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 9, 2009 10:45 AM CDT - 9 comments

Bazardo's debut, auspicious: Brewers 12 — Astros 5

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 8, 2009 11:31 PM CDT - 2 comments

Saturday Morning(ish) Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 AM CDT

Where the Astros' Defense Excels: Young Arms and Turnin' Two

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 8, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Farmstro Mitch Einertson suspended for second violation of MLB Drug Policy

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 7, 2009 5:16 PM CDT - 2 comments

Optimizing the Astros Lineup by THE BOOK: Season Update

by Stephen Higdon on Aug 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT - 9 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 6, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 21 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 17

by farm_stros on Aug 5, 2009 9:18 AM CDT

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 5, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

Walks (Or Lack Thereof) and A New Look Rotation

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 4, 2009 11:55 AM CDT - 9 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 4, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Hello, Astros Winning Streak....

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM CDT - 9 comments

Why Bud is Bud...history of a scoop

by farm_stros on Aug 3, 2009 12:39 PM CDT - 2 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 3, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Bud Norris dominates in his first big league start, Astros win 2-0

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 2, 2009 4:39 PM CDT - 14 comments

Blast from the past: Drew Sutton is a major leaguer

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 2, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

The Astros in 2009 and Beyond: JJO puts in his two cents

by Evan Hochschild on Aug 1, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

Is Bourn better than his UZR rank indicates?

by clack on Jul 31, 2009 10:48 AM CDT - 6 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 30, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 11 comments

Mike Hampton doesn't save bullpen, Astros lose in Bud Norris' debut

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 29, 2009 3:57 PM CDT - 12 comments

Farmstros Five - Week 16

by farm_stros on Jul 29, 2009 10:41 AM CDT

Should Bud Norris be limited in his innings pitched in 2009?

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 29, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 19 comments

Three Days, Five Games, Five Arms

by farm_stros on Jul 28, 2009 12:45 PM CDT - 3 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 28, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

An open letter to RJ Anderson

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 27, 2009 10:22 AM CDT - 3 comments

Things go awry and the Astros drop the series to the Mets: Mets 8 - Astros 3

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 26, 2009 4:57 PM CDT - 27 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 26, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

All Good Things Must Come to an End; Astros lose to Mets, 10-3

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 25, 2009 9:34 PM CDT - 5 comments

It's a Holliday in St. Louis

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 25, 2009 10:16 AM CDT - 14 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 25, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Jose Valverde and his red glove don't falter, Astros extend winning streak to four

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 24, 2009 10:23 PM CDT - 4 comments

Discussion Time: It's Open Season for Astro-Bashing

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 24, 2009 9:17 AM CDT - 15 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc Round Up: Ed Wade, pay attention

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 24, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 22 comments

Poll: Does Lance Berkman's DL trip put the onus on Ed Wade to make a trade?

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 23, 2009 5:09 PM CDT - 11 comments

Lance Berkman lands on the DL; Where do the Astros go from here?

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 23, 2009 4:51 PM CDT - 14 comments

An Astros Sweep so Sweet

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 AM CDT - 8 comments

TCB Drops Five Tid-Bits of Astros Knowledge On Ya

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 23, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

The great one certainly lived up to its billing: Cards 3 — Astros 4

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 22, 2009 9:51 PM CDT - 28 comments

Farmstros Five Week 15

by farm_stros on Jul 22, 2009 1:10 PM CDT - 1 comment

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 22, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

Astros offense explodes, the bullpen implodes, but Wandy still gets the W: Cards 6 — Astros 11

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 21, 2009 10:46 PM CDT - 7 comments

Gaston on a tear in Lancaster

by farm_stros on Jul 21, 2009 3:05 PM CDT - 7 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc. Round-up

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 21, 2009 11:09 AM CDT

The interesting one lives up to its billing: Cardinals 2 — Astros 3

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 20, 2009 10:22 PM CDT - 19 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 20, 2009 9:32 AM CDT - 15 comments

Objectivity vs. Subjectivity: St. Louis Cardinals @ Houston Astros Series Preview

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 20, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

General sloppiness fells the Astros: Astros 2 - Dodgers 5

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 19, 2009 12:18 AM CDT

SBN's NL Central Round Up: Part II

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 18, 2009 8:00 AM CDT - 15 comments

How the next week is the most important in the Astros' season

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 18, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Roy Oswalt pitches like...Roy Oswalt: Astros 8 - Dogers - 1

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 18, 2009 12:14 AM CDT - 1 comment

SBN's NL Central Round Up: Part I

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 17, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 17, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Astros crest .500 for the first time in 2009: Astros - 3 Dodgers - 0

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 17, 2009 12:42 AM CDT - 31 comments

Consistency and Astros Pitchers at Mid-Season....

by clack on Jul 16, 2009 10:58 AM CDT - 4 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 16, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 17 comments

The Astros at the break: The mediocre, the bad, and the ugly

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 15, 2009 4:49 PM CDT - 8 comments

Farmstros Five Week 14

by farm_stros on Jul 15, 2009 9:36 AM CDT - 9 comments

Carlos and his Amazing Technicolor Powerhitting (Or lack thereof)

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 15, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Astros' Players Actual vs. WAR Values in 2009

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 14, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 18 comments

Poll: Who will win the Home Run Derby?

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 13, 2009 4:53 PM CDT - 20 comments

Astros Postseason Odds: At the break, the Astros have legs

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 13, 2009 9:56 AM CDT - 15 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 13, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

Ruminations on the Astros being .500 at the ASB

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 13, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros' prospect Jason Castro hits three run home run at All Star Futures Game

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 12, 2009 8:42 PM CDT - 8 comments

Kaz Matsui's homer takes the Astros back to .500: Nationals 0 - Astros 5

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 12, 2009 5:10 PM CDT

What does Hampton's "bad day" mean?

by clack on Jul 12, 2009 1:36 PM CDT

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 12, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Astros allergy to .500 baseball continues: Nationals 13 - Astros 2

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 11, 2009 9:12 PM CDT - 9 comments

Who's the All Star, and who isn't?

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 11, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Geoff Blum's walk off sends the Astros back to .500: Nationals 5 - Astros 6

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 10, 2009 10:30 PM CDT - 10 comments

Down on the Farm: Polin Trinidad, Bud Norris, and Yorman Bazardo

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 10, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Roller Coaster Game vs. Nationals to be completed today

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 9, 2009 2:02 PM CDT - 58 comments

Comparing Michael Bourn and Jacoby Ellsbury

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 9, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 15 comments

Farmstros Five Week 13

by farm_stros on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 PM CDT - 8 comments

Wandy Rodriguez goes distance in series clinching win against Pittsburgh

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 8, 2009 4:48 PM CDT - 11 comments

Low Slugging Teams, High Scoring Phils and Hampton's Improvement

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 8, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 8, 2009 5:00 AM CDT - 16 comments

Tuesday Afternoon Astros Links and News

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 7, 2009 11:41 AM CDT - 7 comments

NL All Star Roster Announced: Hunter Pence and Miguel Tejada head to St. Louis

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 7, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 11 comments

Berkman continues offensive upswing...and Richard Justice is starting to get it

by clack on Jul 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT - 3 comments

Astros get blues from the team that plays by San Francisco Bay

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 6, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Astros offense helps power Oswalt to victory over Giants

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 5, 2009 7:16 PM CDT - 2 comments

Saturday Links, Thoughts and Other Fun-ness

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 4, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Friday Astros Discussion Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 3, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 13 comments

A Series by Series Breakdown of the Astros month of July, pre All Star Break

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 2, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 2, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Farmstros Five Week 12

by farm_stros on Jul 1, 2009 2:57 PM CDT - 3 comments

Hampton's return stymied by Eckstein: Astros 3 Padres 4

by Stephen Higdon on Jul 1, 2009 10:01 AM CDT - 16 comments

The Astros on July 1st: Winning the Arms Race

by Evan Hochschild on Jul 1, 2009 7:00 AM CDT

Roy Oswalt's HR Allowed if he were a San Diego Padre

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 30, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Roy worked wizardy against the Friars: Astros 3 Padres 1

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 30, 2009 12:19 AM CDT - 5 comments

Good Valverde, Bad Luck; Ozzie rips Cubsfan

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 29, 2009 10:35 AM CDT - 16 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Astros drop a heartbreaker to the Tigers 4-3

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 28, 2009 3:51 PM CDT - 20 comments

Why did the Astros option Edwin Maysonet to AAA?: Good Question

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 28, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 11 comments

Felipe Paulino dominates (and so do the Astros bats)

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 27, 2009 8:30 PM CDT - 35 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 27, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Brandon Backe DFA'd

by clack on Jun 26, 2009 11:22 PM CDT - 8 comments

Berkman Moving Back to His Normal Offensive Numbers?

by clack on Jun 26, 2009 6:03 PM CDT - 4 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 26, 2009 7:15 AM CDT - 11 comments

Crawfish Boxes book review: Bottom of the Ninth

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 26, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

With Berkman surpassing 1000 RBIs, the Astros down the Royals 5-4: Thoughts on a maddening series

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 25, 2009 4:57 PM CDT - 4 comments

Rate your GM: The Astros under Ed Wade

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 25, 2009 7:01 AM CDT - 28 comments

Astros come to agreement with 1st Rounder Jiovanni Mier: Implications for the Astros future.

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 24, 2009 4:25 PM CDT - 9 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 11

by farm_stros on Jun 24, 2009 2:59 PM CDT - 10 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 24, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Zack Grienke buys Astros steak dinner; doesn't plan on calling team back

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 23, 2009 10:04 PM CDT - 5 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 12 comments

Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 22, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

The Astros Bullpen: Two groups, Two different results

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 22, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Wandy Returns to Form in 4-1 Astros Victory

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 21, 2009 5:26 PM CDT - 4 comments

Sunday Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 21, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

In Battle of Long Balls, Astros Emerge on Top

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 20, 2009 10:02 PM CDT

Pitching Night with Norris and Trinidad

by farm_stros on Jun 20, 2009 9:55 PM CDT - 5 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 20, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Flashback to 2008: Was Michael Bourn the Worst Regular in Baseball?

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 19, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Friday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 19 comments

Episode VI: Return of the Astro Victory

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 18, 2009 10:36 PM CDT - 4 comments

A Power Outage in The Energy Capital of the World: Astros and the Long Ball

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 18, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 18, 2009 5:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Draft Pick 2-0 in Omaha

by farm_stros on Jun 17, 2009 11:03 PM CDT - 2 comments

Farmstros Five- Week 10

by farm_stros on Jun 17, 2009 8:05 AM CDT - 8 comments

Jason Castro's Defense: What you may not know about the Astros Catcher of the Future

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 17, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Wednesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 AM CDT - 8 comments

Astros lose Silver Boot as Wandy loses control of game early

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 16, 2009 10:00 PM CDT - 9 comments

Astros Postseason Odds: What can streaking do for you?

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 16, 2009 4:22 PM CDT - 2 comments

Tuesday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 16, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 11 comments

Which Astros' pitchers are throwing the most effective pitches?

by clack on Jun 15, 2009 8:15 PM CDT

Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 15, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Astros Off Day Discussion Thread: Texas Rangers Pitching, Celebration in Baseball, and a Poll

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 15, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Complete effort helps Astros beat Diamondbacks

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 14, 2009 8:08 PM CDT - 5 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 14, 2009 10:23 AM CDT - 3 comments

Houston Astros complete 2009 MLB Draft; Texas A&M Aggie Scott Migl among those selected

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 11, 2009 3:14 PM CDT - 2 comments

MLB Draft Wraps up with Rounds 31-50; Thoughts on Mier, Tejada, Valverde, Geary, Castro and more

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 11, 2009 10:11 AM CDT - 12 comments

Farmstros Five- Week Nine

by farm_stros on Jun 11, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Houston Astros Draft Selections, Rounds 4-30

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 10, 2009 4:52 PM CDT - 20 comments

Day Two of Draft Begins at 11 AM CDT; Astros Have 27 Picks

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 10, 2009 11:07 AM CDT - 60 comments

Houston Astros finish Day One of Draft by selecting LF Telvin Nash, 3B Jonathan Meyer

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 10:09 PM CDT - 6 comments

Astros choose RHP Tanner Bushue in Second Round

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM CDT

Houston Astros select High School SS Jiovanni Mier with First Round Pick

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 8:59 PM CDT - 7 comments

Series Preview: Chicago Cubs at Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM CDT

The Crawfish Boxes Day One Draft Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 9:51 PM CDT - 266 comments

2009 Astros Reversing a Positive Recent Injury Trend

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 9, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Pythagorean Adjusted NL Central Standings

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 8, 2009 8:00 AM CDT

Monday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 8, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

The Crawfish Boxes to host Day One Thread for MLB Draft

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 8, 2009 1:21 PM CDT - 2 comments

Astros overcome Paulino injury to beat Pirates

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT - 2 comments

Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Saturday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 6, 2009 10:31 AM CDT - 3 comments

Can Yorman Bazardo contribute positively to the Astros in 2009?

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 6, 2009 2:11 PM CDT - 9 comments

Friday morning Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 5, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 18 comments

A Graphical Look at Miguel Tejada's Hit Streak

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 4, 2009 11:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Thursday Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 4, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Pence rocked the Rox: Astros win fourth in a row

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 4, 2009 12:06 AM CDT - 1 comment

Farmstros Five- Week Eight

by farm_stros on Jun 3, 2009 3:09 PM CDT

When are you making too many outs?

by clack on Jun 3, 2009 10:05 AM CDT - 19 comments

Wednesday Astros, etc. Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 3, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Miggy walks off and the Astros make up for missed chances

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 2, 2009 11:43 PM CDT

Tuesday Morning Astros etc., Round Up

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 2, 2009 3:09 AM CDT - 16 comments

Roy Oswalt was...what's the word? Oh yeah: Dominant

by Stephen Higdon on Jun 1, 2009 10:21 PM CDT - 10 comments

Best at First Base: Astros' Bagwell and Berkman vs. Cardinals' McGwire and Pujols

by Evan Hochschild on Jun 1, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Bazardo throws 2-hitter

by farm_stros on May 31, 2009 10:32 PM CDT - 2 comments

Mike Hampton as an Astro: Not good, but why?

by Evan Hochschild on May 31, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Astros Comparisons: One Year Ago to Today

by clack on May 30, 2009 4:59 PM CDT - 3 comments

Crawfish Boxes Fantasy League Update: National League

by Evan Hochschild on May 30, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Astros playoff odds: Past the quarter pole

by Stephen Higdon on May 29, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Series Preview: Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates

by Evan Hochschild on May 29, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Thursday Morning Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on May 28, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Farmstros Five-Week Seven

by farm_stros on May 27, 2009 10:07 AM CDT

Some random reactions to recent articles....

by clack on May 27, 2009 9:27 AM CDT - 8 comments

Breaking down Backe: What might he offer the Astros? Part II

by Stephen Higdon on May 27, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Astros Drafting at Twenty One: Past choices

by Evan Hochschild on May 27, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Breaking down Backe: What might he offer the Astros? Part I

by Stephen Higdon on May 26, 2009 5:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Astros Starting Pitcher Run Support

by Evan Hochschild on May 26, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Backe and Valverde on the mend for the Astros

by Stephen Higdon on May 25, 2009 12:08 PM CDT - 2 comments

Series Preview: Astros at Cincinnati Reds

by Evan Hochschild on May 25, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Sunday Morning Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on May 24, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

What's wrong with Wesley Wright?

by clack on May 23, 2009 9:11 AM CDT - 1 comment

Will relieve for food: The Astros' bullpen

by Evan Hochschild on May 23, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Moving On Up?

by farm_stros on May 22, 2009 11:51 AM CDT

Series Preview: Texas Rangers at Astros

by Evan Hochschild on May 22, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

Perceptions vs. Realty: The Astros Defense

by Evan Hochschild on May 21, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Astros injury updates, plus an interesting note

by Stephen Higdon on May 20, 2009 11:15 AM CDT - 3 comments

Farmstros Five- Week Six

by farm_stros on May 20, 2009 10:58 AM CDT

Yovani and Wandy: What the Astros and Brewers can expect tonight

by Evan Hochschild on May 20, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers at Astros

by Evan Hochschild on May 19, 2009 1:22 PM CDT - 23 comments

Excellence in Broadcasting: Jim Deshaies as a Major Leaguer

by Evan Hochschild on May 18, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Sunday Morning Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on May 17, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Things about the manager's decision that make you say, "Huh?"

by clack on May 17, 2009 12:57 AM CDT

Things about the Astros that make you say "Huh?!"

by Stephen Higdon on May 16, 2009 5:18 PM CDT - 5 comments

Astros late rally not enough against the Cubs

by Stephen Higdon on May 16, 2009 3:40 PM CDT - 5 comments

Polling Fun: How do Astros fans judge pitchers?

by Evan Hochschild on May 16, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Astro in Motion: Michael Bourn on the Bases

by Evan Hochschild on May 15, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Re-evalauting NL Central Right Fielders

by Evan Hochschild on May 15, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Wandy, Carlos, Bourn lead Astros to 5-3 series clinching victory

by Evan Hochschild on May 14, 2009 5:16 PM CDT - 4 comments

Game 3: Astros at Rockies

by clack on May 14, 2009 2:13 PM CDT - 61 comments

Hunter Pence! Improvement in Progress.

by clack on May 14, 2009 9:21 AM CDT

The Astros in 2011: Projecting is Fun!

by Evan Hochschild on May 14, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros offense explodes a mile high

by Stephen Higdon on May 13, 2009 11:30 PM CDT - 4 comments

Which player's offense (or lack thereof) hurts the Astros the most?

by clack on May 13, 2009 10:12 PM CDT

Farmstros Five- Week Five

by farm_stros on May 13, 2009 10:26 AM CDT

A Change in Philosophy?

by farm_stros on May 13, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

It's Better to be Lucky than Good: The 2009 Astros through Five Weeks

by Evan Hochschild on May 13, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Rocky Mountain High: Astros vs. Rockies Preview

by Evan Hochschild on May 12, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Astros Off Day News and Links

by Stephen Higdon on May 11, 2009 3:04 PM CDT - 7 comments

Astros Playoff Odds: Because it's never too early for this game

by Stephen Higdon on May 11, 2009 1:44 PM CDT - 4 comments

Astros offense gift wraps a present to their mothers against the Padres

by Stephen Higdon on May 10, 2009 5:33 PM CDT - 5 comments

Doubles, Triples, Homers: The Astros miss you

by Evan Hochschild on May 9, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Forgive us, Fathers, for Wandy did Pitch

by Evan Hochschild on May 8, 2009 9:46 PM CDT - 5 comments

Ruminations of an 2009 Astros Fan: Robots and Lincoln Logs

by Evan Hochschild on May 8, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Paulino takes one (or four) on the chin as the Astros fall to Chicago

by Evan Hochschild on May 7, 2009 11:36 PM CDT - 10 comments

Astros fall to Cubs in spite of Lance being Lance

by Stephen Higdon on May 6, 2009 10:55 PM CDT

This is cool!!

by clack on May 6, 2009 2:08 PM CDT - 4 comments

Farmstros Five-Week Four

by farm_stros on May 6, 2009 10:31 AM CDT

Bourn's Supremacy

by clack on May 6, 2009 9:21 AM CDT - 7 comments

Cubs vs Astros at Miller Park South: A Series Preview

by Stephen Higdon on May 6, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Astros/Nats Game Suspended due to rain, poor play

by Evan Hochschild on May 5, 2009 5:51 PM CDT - 6 comments

The Astros Base Running: Why have a Green Light?

by Stephen Higdon on May 5, 2009 11:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Rode Hard and Put Up...Runs: The Astros Bullpen

by Evan Hochschild on May 5, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Over-extended bullpen yields 4-0 lead, Astros lose

by Evan Hochschild on May 4, 2009 9:18 PM CDT

Update on Astros' defensive performance

by clack on May 4, 2009 4:05 PM CDT - 2 comments

Lance Berkman's Approach at the plate: The Astros' First Baseman Under the Microscope

by Evan Hochschild on May 4, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Get back, Jo-Jo! Astros take game, series against Atlanta

by Evan Hochschild on May 3, 2009 4:08 PM CDT - 1 comment

Sunday Morning Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on May 3, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

In rain or shine, Astros deliver the win, 5-1

by Evan Hochschild on May 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT - 5 comments

Astros Rotation Expectations

by Evan Hochschild on May 2, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Rain interupts an ATL beatdown; Astros lose after delay ends, 7-2

by Evan Hochschild on May 1, 2009 10:39 PM CDT - 6 comments

Astros Fans: Where were you April 29, 1997?

by Evan Hochschild on May 1, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Dydalewicz Disabled

by farm_stros on Apr 30, 2009 10:10 PM CDT - 4 comments

Five Cast-offs add Strength to the Astros System

by farm_stros on May 1, 2009 1:23 AM CDT - 12 comments

Moehler, Backe and Paulino

by clack on Apr 30, 2009 8:23 AM CDT - 14 comments

Do the Astros really miss Wigginton?

by clack on Apr 30, 2009 6:31 AM CDT - 5 comments

Farmstros Five- Week Three

by farm_stros on Apr 29, 2009 1:33 PM CDT - 14 comments

HLP to talk Astros with 1560 The Game

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 29, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Spend Wednesday in the Minors

by farm_stros on Apr 29, 2009 2:45 AM CDT - 7 comments

With a wave of the Wand, Astros beat Reds

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 28, 2009 9:00 PM CDT - 4 comments

Levine Compares Astros' 08 and 09 Start

by clack on Apr 28, 2009 7:36 AM CDT - 1 comment

All Time Astros Reserve Team (Offense), 1994-Present

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 28, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Better Late than Never: Astros beat Reds with three ninth inning runs

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 27, 2009 8:48 PM CDT - 12 comments

Team Rankings, Week Three: Geoff Blum, Wandy Rodriguez lead the way for Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 27, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 18 comments

Astros avoid a sweep in a Sunday matinee

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 26, 2009 4:39 PM CDT

Sunday Morning Astros News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 26, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Extra Innings offer no relief, as Astros fall to Brewers

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 25, 2009 10:31 PM CDT - 5 comments

Quintero DL'd; Towles called up

by clack on Apr 25, 2009 4:15 PM CDT - 3 comments

Astros' Run Prevention by Inning

by clack on Apr 25, 2009 10:30 AM CDT - 3 comments

The Astros have a few things not go well

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 24, 2009 9:30 PM CDT - 1 comment

Astros lose to Beer Makers, as Gallardo slices and dices

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 24, 2009 9:26 PM CDT

An observation on Pence's plate discipline

by clack on Apr 24, 2009 6:07 PM CDT - 1 comment

Zobrist and Sutton helped by hitting guru?

by clack on Apr 24, 2009 9:46 AM CDT - 17 comments

Bums escape sweep, Shutout Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 23, 2009 10:11 PM CDT - 7 comments

Could LaTroy Hawkins be the future Astros closer? (part one)

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 23, 2009 4:18 AM CDT - 14 comments

Offense stout as Astros beat Dodgers again

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 22, 2009 9:57 PM CDT - 15 comments

Valverde down with calf strain, but how serious is it?

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 22, 2009 9:24 AM CDT - 8 comments

Farmstros Five- Week Two

by farm_stros on Apr 22, 2009 7:54 AM CDT

How old is too old to be a Prospect?

by farm_stros on Apr 22, 2009 6:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros trump the Dodgers, but at what expense?

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 21, 2009 11:12 PM CDT - 4 comments

Cooper: don't listen to Jose Ortiz

by clack on Apr 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT - 4 comments

Team Rankings, Week Two: Astros improve across the board

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 21, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Tonight's Title: Astros Bullpen fails to hold lead -Or- Stop me if you've heard this one before

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 20, 2009 10:25 PM CDT - 13 comments

97.5 The Ticket Interview

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 20, 2009 1:50 PM CDT - 3 comments

Avoiding the Gambler's Fallacy with the Astros

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 20, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Felipe Paulino's big day wasted as Astros bullpen falters

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 19, 2009 4:36 PM CDT - 18 comments

Sunday Morning Astros Links

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 19, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Wandy, Wandy, Wandy! Rodriguez excels as Astros shut out Reds

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 8:42 PM CDT - 9 comments

Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros, April 18, 6:05 CDT

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 5:25 PM CDT - 190 comments

Fox: Astros to announce extension for Cooper

by clack on Apr 18, 2009 4:31 PM CDT - 6 comments

Bad Valverde, Good Valverde, and Pitch F/X: Converting an Astro win into a loss

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Sample Size, Shample Shmize: Astros Young Hitters and Patience

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

In comes Valverde...out goes the win: Astros lose 2-1

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 17, 2009 10:13 PM CDT - 10 comments

Fangraphs analyzes Hampton

by clack on Apr 17, 2009 9:19 AM CDT - 3 comments

What's left on the farm: The Astros' Organizational Philosophy Examined

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 17, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 17 comments

When will the Astros front office learn? Sutton sent to the Reds

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 16, 2009 5:31 PM CDT - 31 comments

Shiver me timbers! Astros make Buccos walk plank, win first series in 2009

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 16, 2009 3:09 PM CDT - 6 comments

Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates, April 16 11:35 CDT

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 16, 2009 11:24 AM CDT - 157 comments

Astros end five game skid; Mike Hampton leads way

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 15, 2009 10:17 PM CDT - 3 comments

Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates, April 15, 6:05 CDT

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 15, 2009 5:27 PM CDT - 70 comments

Farmstros Five- Week One

by farm_stros on Apr 15, 2009 1:12 PM CDT

Team Rankings: Week One, Astros have some climbing to do

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 15, 2009 8:13 AM CDT - 1 comment

Astros Minor League Notes: My day at The Dell Diamond

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 15, 2009 2:07 AM CDT - 7 comments

Some thoughts on managers....and Cecil Cooper

by clack on Apr 14, 2009 11:00 PM CDT - 5 comments

Legends Starters: 25 IP, 1.08 ERA

by farm_stros on Apr 14, 2009 8:20 PM CDT - 6 comments

Looking ahead to June: Could the Astros draft a Boras client?

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 14, 2009 11:36 AM CDT - 15 comments

Astros Off Day News and Links

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 14, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

SBN and TCB want to be your one stop shop for everything Astros

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 14, 2009 12:41 AM CDT

And the Beat(ings) go on: Astros lose fifth in a row, 7-0

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 13, 2009 3:55 PM CDT - 26 comments

Astros fans, step back from the ledge....

by clack on Apr 13, 2009 8:48 AM CDT - 5 comments

Astros end a long and disappointing week

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 12, 2009 6:11 PM CDT - 12 comments

A Sweet Sunday Morning Poll: Favorite Easter Candy

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 12, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Astros drop a horrendous game to the Cards

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 11, 2009 6:30 PM CDT - 24 comments

Rick Ankiel and Brian Bogusevic: Fair Comparison?

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 11, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros lose in frustrating fashion to the Cardinals; was Hampton getting squeezed?

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 11, 2009 12:04 AM CDT - 6 comments

Over flow Game Thread -- Astros on the Board, finally

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 10, 2009 8:55 PM CDT - 190 comments

A note about Round Rock's season opener

by clack on Apr 10, 2009 5:18 PM CDT

Astros set their 98 for '09

by farm_stros on Apr 10, 2009 5:00 AM CDT - 8 comments

Biggio: The Final Game; A poignant tribute to an Astros legend

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 10, 2009 4:24 AM CDT

Weekend Preview: Astros at St. Louis Cardinals, April 10-12

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 9, 2009 4:26 PM CDT - 6 comments

Off Day Discussion: How do you score a baseball game?

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 9, 2009 12:28 PM CDT - 11 comments

Astros Off Day Links

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 9, 2009 10:15 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros crank five solo-shot home runs, still lose.

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT - 31 comments

Astros getting blown out, Game Thread overflow

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 PM CDT - 323 comments

The rubber game: Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros, April 8, 2009 7:05 CDT

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT - 292 comments

Ryan Dempster: Pitch selection and success

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 8, 2009 9:44 AM CDT - 13 comments

Keppinger a hero in his first Astros Game; Astros get first win of the season

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 8, 2009 1:10 AM CDT - 18 comments

Astros record based on their runs scored/allowed in 2008

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 7, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 18 comments

Astros drop Home Opener to Cubs, 4-2

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 6, 2009 9:23 PM CDT - 18 comments

McTaggert's tidbits about the farm system

by clack on Apr 6, 2009 5:43 PM CDT

No more prognostications: The 2009 Astros get underway today

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 6, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 1 comment

Game Day Preview: Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 6, 2009 8:31 AM CDT - 17 comments

Sunday Astros Links

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 5, 2009 8:04 AM CDT - 13 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Astros at St. Louis Cardinals, August 25-27

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 5, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

A Texas Rangers preview from a fan's perspective

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 4, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 17 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Texas Rangers at Astros, May 22-24

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 4, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Yahoo highlights Accu-score predictions.

by clack on Apr 3, 2009 10:25 PM CDT - 5 comments

Back at Minute Maid Park...Cleveland Indians at Astros Game Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 3, 2009 7:43 PM CDT - 39 comments

Baseball Prospectus: Astros are 28th best!

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 3, 2009 3:38 PM CDT - 24 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Philadelphia Phillies at Astros, September 4-7

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 3, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Astros say goodbye to Florida and head back to Texas

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 3, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Astros at Hooks Game Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 2, 2009 6:45 PM CDT - 32 comments

Russ Ortiz: Comeback Pitcher?

by clack on Apr 2, 2009 9:10 AM CDT - 4 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Washington Nationals at Astros, July 9-12

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 2, 2009 7:46 AM CDT

Purging in Minor League Camp

by farm_stros on Apr 2, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

Astros pitchers approaching a few milestones

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 2, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Cincinnati Reds at Astros Game Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 1, 2009 11:58 AM CDT - 54 comments

What does Jeff Keppinger mean for the 2009 Astros

by Stephen Higdon on Apr 1, 2009 2:46 PM CDT - 3 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Astros at Cincinnati Reds, April 27-29

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 1, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Official Crawfish Boxes 2009 MLB Prediction Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 2, 2009 10:46 AM CDT - 20 comments

Atlanta Braves at Astros Game Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM CDT - 50 comments

Astros acquire Jeff Keppinger; 25 Man Roster complete?

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 31, 2009 5:06 PM CDT - 35 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Kansas City Royals @ Houston

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 31, 2009 1:20 AM CDT - 10 comments

Baseballmusings.com: NL Central Preview & Predictions

by clack on Mar 31, 2009 12:10 AM CDT - 5 comments

No...Sleep...'Til...Houston!

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 30, 2009 6:23 PM CDT - 5 comments

Baseball Prospectus' take on the Astros Infield

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 30, 2009 2:30 PM CDT - 15 comments

Astros at Phillies Game Thread

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 30, 2009 11:57 AM CDT - 26 comments

D. Newhan, J. Baker, and possible roster-makers: The 2009 Astros take shape

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 30, 2009 10:21 AM CDT - 13 comments

Seven Series in Seven Days: Chicago Cubs at Astros, April 6-8

by Evan Hochschild on Apr 6, 2009 9:11 AM CDT - 22 comments

Uh oh, Berkman's injury is worse than he thought.

by clack on Mar 29, 2009 12:46 PM CDT - 3 comments

I'm irritated by Richard Justice's rant about Tejada

by clack on Mar 27, 2009 4:27 PM CDT - 6 comments

Phillies vs. Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 27, 2009 1:02 PM CDT - 34 comments

Optimizing the Astros line up by THE BOOK

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 26, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 30 comments

Astros and Cardinals: Houston goes for six wins in a row

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 25, 2009 11:42 AM CDT - 28 comments

Astros' 25 Man Roster: Who's going up, who's sliding down

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 25, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 10 comments

Take Five: Astros win fifth straight

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 24, 2009 3:01 PM CDT - 11 comments

Bill James' take on the Astros in 2009

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 24, 2009 2:38 PM CDT - 1 comment

Mets vs. Astros: Wandy and I-Rod in the line up

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 24, 2009 12:07 PM CDT - 213 comments

The First Pick in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft?

by farm_stros on Mar 24, 2009 11:34 AM CDT - 1 comment

Tuesday Morning Link Dump

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 24, 2009 2:46 AM CDT - 3 comments

House Keeping Items for TCB

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 24, 2009 2:16 AM CDT - 5 comments

A Fishy Story: Astros go for four in a row vs. Marlins

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 23, 2009 12:09 PM CDT - 243 comments

Who's on first? Who's on third? He's on third.

by clack on Mar 23, 2009 9:57 AM CDT - 5 comments

Final Installment of the NL Central Positional Throwdown: Catcher Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 23, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 5 comments

Fun with PECOTA Comparables: Do the Astros cultivate a "ness"?

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 23, 2009 1:10 AM CDT - 3 comments

USA vs Japan, the Wizard vs the Tightrope-Artist

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 22, 2009 6:44 PM CDT - 35 comments

Astros Face Nats with I-Rod in the lineup

by clack on Mar 22, 2009 1:19 PM CDT - 13 comments

Sunday Astros Links

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 22, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

Astros vs. Blue Jays - Capellan trying to one up Ortiz

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 21, 2009 12:29 PM CDT - 38 comments

The Unofficial Scorer shows TCB some love

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 21, 2009 10:10 AM CDT - 4 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Rightfield Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 21, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 9 comments

Astros beat Reds 4-2, end 19 game winless streak

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 20, 2009 2:35 PM CDT - 8 comments

Russ Ortiz makes his case as the Astros take on the Reds

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 20, 2009 12:29 PM CDT - 25 comments

Friday morning link dump

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 20, 2009 5:06 AM CDT - 5 comments

Jason Stark's blog contains some tasty Astro-tidbits

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 20, 2009 3:00 AM CDT

HLP's interview with the blog, "But The Game Is On"

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 19, 2009 7:56 AM CDT

Some thoughts on why the Astros shouldn't try to trade for a 3B

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 19, 2009 5:30 AM CDT - 8 comments

Astros Top 10 Prospect Guide

by farm_stros on Mar 19, 2009 5:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Wade discusses the Astros options post-Boone

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 18, 2009 6:21 PM CDT - 14 comments

Mike Hampton stellar as Astros take on Yankees

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 18, 2009 2:06 PM CDT - 4 comments

Astros' possible replacements for Aaron Boone

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 18, 2009 10:31 AM CDT - 14 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Centerfield Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 18, 2009 10:17 AM CDT - 1 comment

Pedro Martinez to Houston Rumors

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 18, 2009 10:44 AM CDT - 3 comments

Comeback in Miami: USA tops Puerto Rico, 6-5

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 18, 2009 7:19 AM CDT

Tuesday afternoon Astros links

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 17, 2009 12:26 PM CDT

Astros at Tigers: Feline Adventures in Florida

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 17, 2009 12:30 PM CDT - 41 comments

The Struggles of Dioner Navarro and JR Towles: What (if anything) the Astros can learn from Tampa Bay

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 17, 2009 10:44 AM CDT - 2 comments

What does Ivan Rodriguez really mean to the 2009 Astros?

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 17, 2009 3:30 AM CDT - 2 comments

New Astros catcher Pudge Rodriguez speaks about his signing with Houston

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 6:33 PM CDT

Motivations of The Astros and Pudge Rodriguez

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 3:24 PM CDT - 2 comments

What Ivan Rodriguez means to the 2009 Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 2:36 PM CDT - 3 comments

Ivan Rodriguez is an Astro; Vote on the signing

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 1:41 PM CDT - 14 comments

Chronicle Reports: Astros close to signing Pudge; it's official 1-year/$1.5 million

by clack on Mar 16, 2009 1:35 PM CDT - 12 comments

Monday Morning Astros Links

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 9:49 AM CDT - 7 comments

As The Rubber Turns: Astros' fifth starter competition is down to two

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 5:00 AM CDT

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Left Field Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 16, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 14 comments

Astros roster begins to take shape

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 15, 2009 7:20 PM CDT - 17 comments

Astros play Braves in spring game.

by clack on Mar 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT - 22 comments

Split squad games today for Astros

by clack on Mar 14, 2009 12:21 PM CDT - 23 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Shortstop Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 14, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

Astros vs. Nats on Friday the 13th

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 13, 2009 5:15 PM CDT - 7 comments

2008 Astros Pitchers and their Transition Inning Performance

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 13, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 2 comments

Lance Berkman's and Larry Walker's WAR

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 12, 2009 4:00 AM CDT - 3 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Third Base Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 12, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 7 comments

Astros vs. Reds—We're already in the hole

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 11, 2009 1:14 PM CDT - 9 comments

Let the Healing...Continue

by farm_stros on Mar 11, 2009 7:00 AM CDT - 6 comments

Braves vs. Stros: Win one for the...just win one.

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 10, 2009 11:51 AM CDT - 16 comments

Were you worried about Roy's pitch count in his WBC start?

by clack on Mar 10, 2009 10:08 AM CDT

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Second Base

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 10, 2009 3:00 AM CDT - 4 comments

The Joe Morgan Swing Trainer

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 9, 2009 3:27 PM CDT - 3 comments

The Crawfish Boxes Fantasy League

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 19, 2009 5:19 PM CDT - 27 comments

Ex-GM Purpura lauded for sabermetrics....

by clack on Mar 9, 2009 1:47 PM CDT - 3 comments

Astros-Nats Game Thread/Monday Morning Grab Bag

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 9, 2009 5:40 PM CDT - 18 comments

Musser will make debut in spring game

by clack on Mar 9, 2009 9:51 AM CDT - 2 comments

USA vs. Venezuela - Oswalt on the mound

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT - 66 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: First Base Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 8, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 5 comments

Cooper "raging" over spring training effort

by clack on Mar 7, 2009 4:34 PM CST - 7 comments

Cards and 'Stros Game Thread

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 7, 2009 12:13 PM CST - 10 comments

Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman WAR comparison

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 7, 2009 2:40 PM CST - 6 comments

Astros vs. Braves

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 6, 2009 6:33 PM CST - 17 comments

How many runs does a "great" defensive player save?

by clack on Mar 6, 2009 5:41 PM CST - 3 comments

Fox's Rosenthal on why the Astros haven't signed I-Rod

by clack on Mar 6, 2009 12:37 PM CST - 4 comments

I think the Astros will be a .500 team in 2009--am I just biased?

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 6, 2009 3:58 AM CST - 18 comments

Astros spare parts come into focus

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 6, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 2 comments

Astros take on Lee and Panama

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 5, 2009 12:23 PM CST - 20 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Relief Pitching Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 5, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 16 comments

Astros Farm System Question #9

by farm_stros on Mar 5, 2009 2:30 AM CST - 1 comment

Jose Capellan pitches against Team Venezuela

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 4, 2009 12:44 PM CST - 8 comments

Astros Farm System Question #8

by farm_stros on Mar 4, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 3 comments

Evan's (HLP) Interview with 1560 AM The Game

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 3, 2009 8:03 PM CST - 1 comment

'Stros and Rays: Brandon Backe faces his former team

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 3, 2009 12:14 PM CST - 29 comments

Astros Farm System Question #7

by farm_stros on Mar 3, 2009 9:02 AM CST - 2 comments

NL Central Positional Throwdown: Starting Pitching Edition

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 3, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 3 comments

WAR and Astros Current and Past...

by clack on Mar 3, 2009 12:02 AM CST - 6 comments

Beyond the Boxscore's NL Central Blogger chat: DQ is live!

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 3, 2009 12:59 PM CST

Astros Farm System Question #6

by farm_stros on Mar 2, 2009 2:21 PM CST - 7 comments

Game Thread: Astros vs. Yankees

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 2, 2009 12:16 PM CST - 12 comments

Crawfish Boxes' own will talk Astros with 1560 AM The Game

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 2, 2009 10:44 AM CST - 8 comments

Video of Roy Owalt's day against the Atlanta Braves

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 1, 2009 4:50 PM CST

KC's signing of Juan Cruz: Are the Astros closer to becoming the worst team in baseball?

by Evan Hochschild on Mar 1, 2009 4:18 PM CST - 13 comments

Astros v. Mets

by Stephen Higdon on Mar 1, 2009 1:12 PM CST - 8 comments

Astros Farm System Question #5

by farm_stros on Mar 1, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 4 comments

John Gall: AAAA professional hitter

by clack on Feb 28, 2009 9:12 AM CST - 3 comments

Wandy and Home / Road BABIP

by clack on Feb 27, 2009 9:52 AM CST - 5 comments

Astros-Nats Gamethread Redux; Interesting quotes concerning Drew Sutton, Chris Johnson

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 27, 2009 12:08 PM CST - 61 comments

Astros Farm System Question #3- How much DNA does Brian Bogusevic Share with Rich Ankiel?

by farm_stros on Feb 27, 2009 6:00 AM CST - 6 comments

A look at the Astros Starting Pitchers using Hit/Fx: Friday food for thought

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 27, 2009 2:22 AM CST - 1 comment

The Astros through Two Spring games: What (if anything) to take away from their performances

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 26, 2009 4:29 PM CST - 7 comments

Astros @ Braves: Overflow game thread

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 26, 2009 1:42 PM CST - 48 comments

Spring Training Game Thread: Astros @ Braves

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 26, 2009 11:30 AM CST - 247 comments

Which Astro minor leaguer or NRI makes the team? You decide

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 26, 2009 7:47 AM CST - 4 comments

Astros Farm System Question #1- How Many Express Arms Will Make it to MMP?

by farm_stros on Feb 25, 2009 5:11 PM CST - 14 comments

Jason Castro makes Baseball America's list of Top 100 Prospects

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 25, 2009 9:34 AM CST - 2 comments

Spring Training Begins in earnest as Hampton takes the mound (Unofficial Game Thread)

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 25, 2009 1:13 PM CST - 117 comments

Sutton hits game winning homer in Astros intra squad game

by clack on Feb 25, 2009 8:06 AM CST - 5 comments

Astros Community Projection Project: PECOTA Update

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 25, 2009 4:00 AM CST - 4 comments

The Crawfish Boxes Fantasy League

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 24, 2009 1:50 PM CST - 22 comments

Should Hunter Pence Bat No. 2?

by clack on Feb 24, 2009 11:15 AM CST - 10 comments

"I'm Just Happy to Be Here...

by farm_stros on Feb 23, 2009 11:01 PM CST - 4 comments

Oh, Lance...

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 23, 2009 9:08 AM CST - 11 comments

Comparing Pitchers' Injury Shortened 2008 Seasons: Mike Hampton and Tom Glavine

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 23, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 8 comments

Maysonet vs. Manzella

by clack on Feb 22, 2009 1:03 PM CST - 2 comments

Should the Astros be concerned over Oswalt's pitching in the WBC?

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 22, 2009 9:22 AM CST - 4 comments

Which Astro is the grittiest?

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 21, 2009 3:32 AM CST - 7 comments

Astros Have to Get Out of the Gate Fast!!!!

by clack on Feb 20, 2009 7:10 PM CST - 6 comments

Clutch Hitting Project Results Are In...

by clack on Feb 20, 2009 4:58 PM CST - 2 comments

Filling out the Astros' 25 Man Roster

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST - 19 comments

Should the Astros be thinking about extensions?

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 19, 2009 1:27 PM CST - 7 comments

Oooohhhh yea: Our chance of making the playoffs in 2009 is...

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 19, 2009 1:06 PM CST - 3 comments

BP projections and defense

by clack on Feb 19, 2009 11:01 AM CST

Astros' Baserunning in 2008

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 19, 2009 10:44 AM CST - 5 comments

How much did the Astros lose in Wigginton?

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 18, 2009 3:35 PM CST - 5 comments

The Reds did well this off season!

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 18, 2009 2:40 PM CST

Fox "what if sports.com" power ranking has Astros with 83 wins

by clack on Feb 18, 2009 8:34 AM CST - 4 comments

Tejada, Lee, Graves and the Astros morality play

by clack on Feb 17, 2009 11:28 PM CST - 3 comments

Alex Rodriguez, on his use of PED's: "It was really amateur hour"

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 17, 2009 11:30 PM CST - 5 comments

Astros Pudge Rumors: A referendum

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 16, 2009 9:45 AM CST - 18 comments

TCB GM/Fantasy Challenge: Sign up for the chance to lose to me!

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 16, 2009 4:00 AM CST - 8 comments

An Astros season preview...of sorts

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 15, 2009 1:13 PM CST - 10 comments

Short and Long At Bats: Matsui and the Astros

by clack on Feb 15, 2009 12:26 PM CST - 5 comments

Good stats for Tejada, Pence...

by clack on Feb 14, 2009 10:36 AM CST - 2 comments

Mitts are popping; pitchers and catchers report

by clack on Feb 13, 2009 4:36 PM CST - 2 comments

Christmas is coming early

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 12, 2009 4:03 PM CST - 2 comments

Some truly interesting tidbits from the Tejada press conference

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 12, 2009 12:06 AM CST - 14 comments

Fangraphs on Astros' Prospects

by clack on Feb 11, 2009 4:26 PM CST - 4 comments

Ichiro may pitch for Japan in World Baseball Classic

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 11, 2009 2:24 PM CST - 1 comment

Roy O says A-Rod's numbers should be erased

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 11, 2009 10:51 AM CST - 5 comments

This is the Astros??

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 11, 2009 10:33 AM CST - 13 comments

Looper To Sign With Brewers

by clack on Feb 10, 2009 8:12 AM CST - 1 comment

Aurelia Signs With Giants; he spurned earlier Astros' offer

by clack on Feb 10, 2009 12:03 AM CST - 1 comment

PECOTA is up!!! And it has some good news for Hunter Pence and some other Astros

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 9, 2009 12:43 PM CST - 12 comments

Take a drink- whatever it is tastes fine to me

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 9, 2009 8:48 AM CST - 2 comments

What I see in the 2009 Astros

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 8, 2009 2:06 PM CST - 5 comments

Phil Rogers whispers about the Astros...

by clack on Feb 8, 2009 11:50 AM CST - 9 comments

Richard Justice: Astros Prepare for Championship

by clack on Feb 7, 2009 7:28 PM CST - 12 comments

Moving Dayyyyyy!

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 7, 2009 3:00 AM CST - 7 comments

There when we need him- Chris Sampson, 2009, and his value to the Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 6, 2009 1:01 AM CST - 3 comments

Can the Astros get the most out of platoon players?

by clack on Feb 5, 2009 9:49 PM CST - 7 comments

Manny has an IQ of 99

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 5, 2009 8:22 PM CST - 3 comments

Sheets may be unable to pitch this year

by clack on Feb 5, 2009 2:40 PM CST - 6 comments

Texas Sports Mt. Rushmore: Who got left out, and does it mean anything?

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 5, 2009 10:29 AM CST - 7 comments

Astros 2009 Starting Pitching - Strike Outs Per Pitch?

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 5, 2009 3:14 AM CST - 2 comments

Thinking about Wigginton's contract with the O's

by Stephen Higdon on Feb 3, 2009 10:37 PM CST - 9 comments

2009 Astros Starting Pitchers: TCB Over/Under Predictions

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 3, 2009 10:23 AM CST - 6 comments

Who is the best Starting Pitcher of the past 15 years?

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 2, 2009 12:32 PM CST - 12 comments

Going out on a limb...a long limb: What about Chuck James?

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 2, 2009 10:31 AM CST - 2 comments

Give us the Winner; Give us the Score

by Evan Hochschild on Feb 1, 2009 9:17 AM CST - 18 comments

The Curious Case of the 2009 Unsigned Free Agents

by clack on Jan 31, 2009 9:49 AM CST - 3 comments

All time Astro flops and the "Texas Effect"

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 30, 2009 11:15 AM CST - 11 comments

Astros ink Newhan to minor league contract; Perhaps some implications for Drew Sutton?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 29, 2009 5:07 PM CST - 12 comments

Baseball America's Projected 2012 lineup for the Astros

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 29, 2009 1:26 PM CST - 5 comments

Astros Community Projection Project: The Starting Pitchers

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 29, 2009 10:54 AM CST - 15 comments

Wednesday Poll: Which Astros performance does 2009 hinge on the most?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 28, 2009 9:24 AM CST - 13 comments

Paulino or Nieve?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 27, 2009 10:53 PM CST - 4 comments

No better time than now for Nieve, Paulino to make jump to the rotation

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 27, 2009 10:26 AM CST - 4 comments

Astros avoid arbitration with Geary and Rodriguez

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 26, 2009 6:59 PM CST - 3 comments

Fun with numbers

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 26, 2009 5:20 PM CST

Art Appreciation Day at TCB

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 26, 2009 4:53 PM CST

Andy Pettitte on the verge of re-signing with the Yankees

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 26, 2009 3:08 PM CST - 6 comments

Astros Community Projection Project: The Outfielders

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 26, 2009 1:02 AM CST - 9 comments

Joe Torre's book chronicles more Yankee drama

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 25, 2009 4:08 PM CST - 12 comments

The teams that didn't cry Wolf

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 24, 2009 6:10 PM CST - 1 comment

Friday Poll: WBC or Spring Training

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 23, 2009 11:55 AM CST - 8 comments

2009 Astros Hot Stove: Who's left

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 22, 2009 6:36 PM CST - 4 comments

Astros lock in Backe to incentives laden deal and Byrdak to a 1 year/$1 million contract; go to arbitration with Geary and Wandy

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 20, 2009 3:21 PM CST - 10 comments

Astros Community Projection Project: The Infielders

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 19, 2009 11:55 PM CST - 9 comments

We're not alone in being upset about the Astros dismal off season

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 19, 2009 11:47 AM CST - 4 comments

Will Tejada Rebound Next Year?

by clack on Jan 16, 2009 8:41 PM CST - 10 comments

Is Baseball Prospectus a Hooker?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 16, 2009 1:01 PM CST

Grit personified signs deal with Padres...and gains a new nickname!

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 16, 2009 5:00 AM CST - 10 comments

If LeBron James can...Could a current Astro make it in the NFL?

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 14, 2009 9:02 PM CST - 3 comments

Miguel Tejada's legal woes worsen

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 14, 2009 8:27 AM CST - 5 comments

Biggio Defeats Bagwell to become Most Astro-iest of all!

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 15, 2009 12:00 AM CST

2009 Edition of the Astros Bullpen: What's Luck Got To Do With It?

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 13, 2009 6:22 PM CST - 2 comments

Astro - iest Contest: The Championship

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 13, 2009 12:00 AM CST - 6 comments

Astros lock in Valverde for 1 year/$8 million

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 12, 2009 6:11 PM CST - 2 comments

Hall of Fame Voting Results: Rickey Henderson can take solace...

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 12, 2009 5:58 PM CST - 2 comments

The Astros probability in 2009

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 12, 2009 9:17 AM CST - 10 comments

The Astros have a 53% chance of winning 83 games in 2009

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 11, 2009 5:14 AM CST - 7 comments

Astro - iest Contest: The Final Four

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 11, 2009 12:00 AM CST - 4 comments

Projected 2009 Standings: Which teams will do better, which will do worse?

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 10, 2009 4:18 PM CST - 7 comments

2009 Astros Prediction: Do you buy it?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 10, 2009 1:50 AM CST - 6 comments

Astro-iest Contest: Elite Eight

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 9, 2009 12:00 AM CST - 8 comments

An update on the 2009 Astros Prediction Project

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 9, 2009 7:51 PM CST - 11 comments

First Annual TCB "Predict the 2009 Standings" Conest

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 7, 2009 8:00 PM CST - 3 comments

Telltale signs of a good baseball player: What do we look for?

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 7, 2009 2:34 PM CST - 6 comments

The Chronicle's take on 2009

by Evan Hochschild on Jan 7, 2009 1:55 PM CST - 3 comments

Astro-iest Contest: Down Town, Sweet 16

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 7, 2009 10:53 PM CST - 7 comments

Any requests?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 6, 2009 4:57 PM CST - 8 comments

Astro-iest Contest: Results of Down Town, Round 1

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 5, 2009 12:45 PM CST

Alberto Arias: The dark horse of the 2009 Astros?

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 5, 2009 2:00 AM CST - 3 comments

Astro-iest Contest: 610 Loop, Sweet Sixteen

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 5, 2009 12:00 AM CST - 8 comments

Astro-iest Contest: Results of the 610 Bracket's First Round

by Stephen Higdon on Jan 3, 2009 11:19 AM CST - 4 comments

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