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- 6 hours ago Rumor: Astros show interest in free agent infielder Josh Harrison
Climbing Tal's Hill — The Houston Astros are rumored to be one of the teams interested in free agent Josh Harrison, the two-time All-Star infielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the uncertainty of the Astros and Marwin Gonzalez reigniting their relationship, Houston has reportedly shown interested in Josh Harrison. Harrison has primarily occupied the second and third base positions […] Rumor: Astros show interest in free agent infielder Josh Harrison - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
6 hours ago - 22 hours ago Astros: Assessing the pitcher options ahead of the Winter Meetings
Climbing Tal's Hill — The starting rotation of the Astros’ pitching staff has become a situation of need this offseason. What are their options going into the Winter Meetings? A few of the top pitchers on the market have already been taken off the board. The Washington Nationals have signed free agent Patrick Corbin, the New York Yankees acquired […] Astros: Assessing the pitcher options ahead of the Winter Meetings - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
22 hours ago - Dec 7, 2018 Astros: Taking stock of the offseason as Winter Meetings begin
Climbing Tal's Hill — Taking a look at how the Astros’ offseason plans stand at a critical time on the calendar. Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings begin Sunday, Dec. 9 in Las Vegas and conclude with the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday. This is typically an active time in the offseason, as all the key people are together in one […] Astros: Taking stock of the offseason as Winter Meetings begin - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dec 7, 2018 - Dec 7, 2018 Former Astros Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo killed in car accident
Climbing Tal's Hill — Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo, both former players for the Houston Astros, died in a vehicle accident in Yarucuy, Venezuela. According to the Orange County Register, the vehicle struck a rock that had rolled into the road. The car was reportedly driven by the driver of former Arizona Diamondback player Carlos Rivera. Luis Valbuena and […] Former Astros Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo killed in car accident - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Dec 7, 2018
- 8 hours ago The Houston Astros should coax Michael Fulmer away from Detriot
House of Houston — The Houston Astros should turn their attention to the Detriot Tigers for starting pitching help as they could be looking to sell Michael Fulmer. The Houston Astros need to figure out how they are going to fill up their rotation for the 2019 season. Two starters, Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton, have hit the open […] The Houston Astros should coax Michael Fulmer away from Detriot - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
8 hours ago - Dec 8, 2018 Houston Astros Rumors: Despite uncertainty, expect an active Winter Meetings
House of Houston — With a large chunk of last year’s team gone, the Houston Astros have a lot to assess at this year’s 2018 Winter Meetings. Whoever it was, in the decision making ranks of Major League Baseball, that opted to have the 2018 Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, of all places, deserves some kind of award for […] Houston Astros Rumors: Despite uncertainty, expect an active Winter Meetings - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Dec 8, 2018 - Dec 7, 2018 Houston Astros Rumors: Signing AJ Pollock would create league’s best outfield
House of Houston — The Houston Astros are on the market for outfield help this offseason. If they were to sign AJ Pollock, they would create the MLB’s best outfield, here’s why. The Houston Astros had a really great 2018 season. The franchise won a record number of games, 103, and saw themselves climb back to the ALCS, in […] Houston Astros Rumors: Signing AJ Pollock would create league’s best outfield - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Dec 7, 2018 - Dec 6, 2018 Houston Astros Rumors: Signing Nathan Eovaldi is not a risk to take
House of Houston — The Houston Astros are reportedly battling with the Red Sox for the services of Nathan Eovaldi. Here’s why the Astros shouldn’t go after the flamethrower. The Houston Astros need some starting pitching help this offseason, there’s no secret to that. After the signing of Robinson Chirinos a couple of days ago, it appears the team […] Houston Astros Rumors: Signing Nathan Eovaldi is not a risk to take - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
Dec 6, 2018
- Dec 8, 2018 Astros Crawfish Boil: December 8th, 2018
The Crawfish Boxes — Start your weekend with some of the best Astros links around Astros News The Astros have released a statement on the deaths of former teammates Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo (Mission Control)Astros players and fans have also had a chance to react to the tragedy (Click 2 Houston)A tragedy made even worse by the fact that Valbuena was a man defined by his smile and love (La Vida Baseball)But at least it looks like his killers will be brought to justice as four have been arrested in connection with the slaying (Sports Illiustrated)The Hot Stove season has been taking off, but the Astros have...
Dec 8, 2018 - Dec 7, 2018 Why the 2018 Astros were Better
The Crawfish Boxes — This is the first of a two-part series that will continue Monday. As we await the first big move of the offseason for the Houston Astros, bilbos and I decided to have a little fun and revisit one of the great debates from last season: Which team was better, the 2017 or 2018 Astros? As you likely guessed by the title of the article, today I will present my argument for the 2018 Astros. Bilbos will present his half of the debate after the weekend, with a poll included so we can get a clear idea of what you, the fans, think. I’ll start with some of the numbers. Standings Here’s a general...
Dec 7, 2018 - Dec 7, 2018 Former Astros Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo killed in car crash
The Crawfish Boxes — Friday morning at around 1 AM Houston time, tragic news broke across the internet that former Astros players Luis Valbuena and José Castillo were killed in a car crash in Venezuela. They were traveling back to the home of the Lara Cardinals of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, after having played in and won their Thursday night game. Their car, which included two other passengers that both luckily survived, reportedly hit a rock in the road, which likely caused the vehicle to lose control. The driver was teammate Carlos Rivero, who briefly also appeared in the major...
Dec 7, 2018 - Dec 7, 2018 Astros Crawfish Boil: December 7th, 2018
The Crawfish Boxes — Start your day with some of the best Astros links around Astros News Seems a little early to be hitting the panic button on the Astros’ offseason (Texas Sports Nation)I mean, it’s not like they’re definitely done shopping for a catcher now (Astros.com)And Pittsburgh’s Francisco Cervelli might just still be a target (Rum Bunter)Especially after their talks with the Diamondbacks for Goldschmidt fell through (Arizona Sports)Billy Wagner was just as good as Mariano Rivera, or maybe even better (Call to the Pen)George H.W. Bush solidifies himself as one of America’s greatest statesmen...
Dec 7, 2018
