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The Astros' offseason is shaping up to be a high-stakes chess match, with players' desires and management decisions colliding in a chaotic infield logjam. As if navigating the roster wasn't complicated enough, Yordan Alvarez is pushing for a shake-up that could keep Isaac Paredes in Houston.
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Astros’ current infield mess is a rare case of having too much depth
The Houston Astros have a mess of their own making when it comes to their roster and, specifically, when it comes to their infield.
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Astros could avoid trading Isaac Paredes if Yordan Alvarez gets his way
Yordan Alvarez is slated to be the Houston Astros designated hitter in 2026, but he's like to be in left field. That could help lessen the Astros logjam at first base.
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In The Lab: What Can the Astros Expect From Joey Loperfido?
Analysis is a tricky game and any good analyst should acknowledge as many factors as possible. We saw earlier that Dana Brown said the Astros were not done. So, any full analysis of the Jesus Sanchez for Joey Loperfido trade would have to include what the Astros do beyond that. Good analysis would also involve […]
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Could Astros Listen to Yordan, Keep Paredes?
There’s only one real way to make the current situation work, and that involves the Astros giving in to Yordan Alvarez’ desires. We have reached a point that seemed impossible to navigate all offseason. The Houston Astros have fully opened Spring Training and both Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are still on the team. It […]
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McCullers at peace entering final contract year with Astros
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A scrum of reporters huddled around Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s locker, eagerly waiting for the right-hander’s first interview of Spring Training. Stuff like this is old hat to McCullers, the son of a big leaguer, a former first-round Draft pick and a veteran who
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With trade rumors swirling, Paredes keeps focus on the field
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The fact that third baseman Isaac Paredes even reported to camp and put on an Astros uniform Sunday morning was a surprise to many. But not to him.
Paredes has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason because he’s the most movable piece in
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