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The 2013 Houston Astros Season Preview
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April 19, 2013
Profiling recent call-up Brandon Laird
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.
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March 31, 2013
Putting the pieces together on a 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.
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March 28, 2013
Ronny Cedeno Rides to the Rescue
Profiling the newest Astros shortstop and what he might provide in 2013.
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March 25, 2013
Comparing Ken Caminiti to 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?
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March 25, 2013
Profiling Jimmy Paredes
Examining the future for an athletic, intriguing player without a position
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March 22, 2013
Previewing Jason Castro
Is the Astros former first round pick, Jason Castro, ready to make a leap forward?
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March 21, 2013
Profiling LOOGY Wesley Wright
Taking a look at how the Astros' longest tenured player can build on his career best 2012 season
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March 20, 2013
I love it when a plan comes together
Jeff Luhnow has a plan. It may well revolve around sinkerballers and home runs. Earl Weaver would be proud.
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March 20, 2013
Profiling Fernando Martinez
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?
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March 18, 2013
What are Norris and Harrell worth in trade?
Looking at the relative worths of Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell through the lens of a trade value calculator.
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March 13, 2013
Profiling the powerful Chris Carter
Though his position will be up for debate, there's no arguing against Carter's offensive potential.
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March 7, 2013
2013 Houston Astros Season Preview: Carlos Pena
Carlos Pena figures to be a very good hitter for the 2013 Houston Astros despite a disappointing 2012 season with the Rays.
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March 6, 2013
Does Marwin's Platoon Advantage Exist?
Marwin Gonzalez will be in the mix at shortstop this season. Will he be a viable part of a platoon there?
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March 5, 2013
Jose Altuve: Small Player, Big Impact
The smallest player in baseball could very well provide the biggest boost to Houston's offense.
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March 4, 2013
Previewing Jordan Lyles 2013 Season
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.
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March 1, 2013
2013 Astros 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?
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February 28, 2013
The Only Current Astro to Pitch a Perfect Game
A season preview of Philip Humber, Mariner killer.
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February 27, 2013
2013 Season Preview: Erik Bedard, Injury Risk?
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.
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February 26, 2013
What's in store for J-Max?
Justin Maxwell was a great waiver claim; will he produce in 2013?
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February 25, 2013
2013 Season Preview: Rick Ankiel, Outfielder
What does the erstwhile Ankiel have left? Can he contribute to the Astros in 2013?
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February 18, 2013
Can Houston follow history's worst to first teams?
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?
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February 4, 2013
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?
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January 31, 2013
Could Marwin Gonzalez Start at Shortstop?
Let's say Houston needs a new starter by injury or by trade. Could Marwin Gonzalez start there?