In the Lab: Jeff Kent and the Hall of Fame Index
We usually would be continuing on with our outfielders and bases per out, but this is the perfect…
Astros Best Path to Contention is to Spend Money
Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a very telling quote while talking with reporters in Orlando at last…
In the Lab: Shortstop BPO
In this edition, we are going to play agent for Jeremy Pena. There is no drama over whether…
Five Bold Moves for the Astros This Offseason
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Cole Ragans #55 of the Kansas City Royals throws against the Los Angeles…
In the lab: Third Base BPO
The in the lab feature has just gotten off the ground, but we have already had a number…
In the Lab: Astros First Base BPO
“I come to praise Caesar not to bury him.” — William Shakespeare Bill James once said that numbers…
In The Lab: Astros Catching BPO
We saw in our previous piece that the Astros stood in 19th in MLB with a .651 team…
In the Lab: A primer on bases per out
Obviously, we are in a state of transition here, so this seemed like a perfect opportunity for a…
Do the Astros Need a Backup Plan for Josh Hader?
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 28: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches during the ninth inning against…
Are Any Posted Players from Japan Fits for Astros?
TOKOROZAWA, JAPAN – APRIL 25: Tatsuya Imai of Saitama Seibu Lions throws against Orix Buffaloes at Belluna Dome…
Paid or Trade: Jake Meyers
TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 9: Jake Meyers #6 of the Houston Astros runs to third base against the…
Is the Mauricio Dubon Trade a Precursor to the Next Astros Move?
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 21: Mauricio Dubon #14 of the Houston Astros throws to first for an out…