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2013 Astros Extended Season Preview: Brandon Laird, recently called-up infielder

In an effort to fill out this series with a player who maybe should have been profiled earlier in the spring, let's take an abbreviated look at Brandon Laird.

about 1 month ago Article 5 comments

Putting the pieces together for the Astros season preview

All month long, we've been publishing player previews for the probable Astros 25-man roster. Now it's time to pull it all together and look at the big picture.

about 1 month ago Article 26 comments

2013 Astros Season Preview: Ronny Cedeno, The New Shortstop

After wondering who would take over the position after Jed Lowrie was traded, it appears Cedeno will be Houston's starter at shortstop on Opening Day.

about 1 month ago Article 20 comments

Comparing and contrasting Ken Caminiti and Matt Dominguez

Before Matty D, Houston had one of the finest third baseman of the 90's. Are there any similarities between the two golden gloved hot corner players?

about 1 month ago Article 32 comments

2013 Astros Season Preview: Jimmy Paredes, Outfielder

Examining the future for an athletic, intriguing player without a position

about 1 month ago Article 33 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Jason Castro, Catcher

Is the Astros former first round pick, Jason Castro, ready to make a leap forward?

2 months ago Article 4 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Wesley Wright, LHP

Taking a look at how the Astros' longest tenured player can build on his career best 2012 season

2 months ago Article 42 comments

Astros rebuilding: Front office's plan is taking shape

Jeff Luhnow has a plan. It may well revolve around sinkerballers and home runs. Earl Weaver would be proud.

2 months ago Article 7 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Fernando Martinez, Starting Right Fielder?

Polarizing is a great word to describe the former Mets farmboy, but it may also be an understatement. What can the 25-year old do for Houston this season?

2 months ago Article 18 comments

What are Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell worth?

Looking at the relative worths of Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell through the lens of a trade value calculator.

2 months ago Article 8 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Chris Carter, First Baseman/Designated Hitter/Left Fielder?

Though his position will be up for debate, there's no arguing against Carter's offensive potential.

2 months ago Article 11 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Carlos Pena, Designated Hitter

Carlos Pena figures to be a very good hitter for the 2013 Houston Astros despite a disappointing 2012 season with the Rays.

3 months ago Article 5 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Marwin Gonzalez, Shortstop

Marwin Gonzalez will be in the mix at shortstop this season. Will he be a viable part of a platoon there?

3 months ago Article 19 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Jose Altuve, Second Baseman

The smallest player in baseball could very well provide the biggest boost to Houston's offense.

3 months ago Article 6 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Jordan Lyles, Right-Handed Starting Pitcher

No longer the youngest starting pitcher in the league, Jordan Lyles will have to continue developing if he wants to be a piece of this Astros team in the future.

3 months ago Article 9 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Jose Veras, Closer

What will the Astros get out of the mercurial reliever? Will his control let him be a lock-down closer, or will Veras leave the Astros searching for another closer by midseason?

3 months ago Article 3 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Philip Humber, Right-Handed Starting Pitcher

On April 21, 2012, Humber threw the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history. Less than a year later, he's a waiver claim fighting for a spot in Houston's rotation. So which Philip Humber should we expect to see?

3 months ago Article 17 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Erik Bedard, Left-Handed Starting Pitcher

Another minor league invite, Bedard could provide valuable depth in the middle of the rotation, or he could spend most of the year in the minors pitching for Oklahoma City.

3 months ago Article 16 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Justin Maxwell, Outfielder

Justin Maxwell may be one of the more successful waiver claims by this front office. He is likely to get the chance to show what he can do as a starting outfielder in 2013.

3 months ago Article 13 comments

2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Rick Ankiel, Outfielder

What does the erstwhile Ankiel have left? Can he contribute to the Astros in 2013?

3 months ago Article 22 comments

Historical Precedent For Worst To First: How Do The Astros Stack Up?

Can we learn anything about the '69 Mets and the '08 Rays that will help us figure out if the '13 Astros can win, win, win?

4 months ago Article 9 comments

Jed Lowrie Trade: Could Jake Elmore Start At Shortstop?

After seeing what Marwin Gonzalez could provide at short, we look at Jake Elmore and ask the same question: could he fill in full-time for Jed Lowrie?

4 months ago Article 39 comments

2013 Houston Astros Preview: Could Marwin Gonzalez Start At Shortstop?

Let's say Houston needs a new starter by injury or by trade. Could Marwin Gonzalez start there?