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Archives for April 2020
Verlander makes 'big stride forward' in rehab
Nearly Half The Astros’ Starting Lineup Is Up For Free Agency This Winter
The Astros’ run atop the AL West has been buoyed by the presence of one of MLB’s most prolific sluggers, George Springer, and a revolving door of steady veterans in the corners. (Yes, you may insert your jokes here about what else has propelled their run of winning seasons, but the aim here is to take an actual look at the looming roster conundrums they’ll face.) Michael … [Read more...] about Nearly Half The Astros’ Starting Lineup Is Up For Free Agency This Winter
Justin Verlander Provides Rehab Update
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander was hampered by a pair of spring health troubles — a lat strain and a groin injury that required surgery — but the Houston ace told reporters Thursday that he’s progressed to playing long toss (Twitter links via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com). The lat strain, per Verlander, is mostly healed up, and he’s made “a big stride” in his rehab … [Read more...] about Justin Verlander Provides Rehab Update
Houston Texans make a wise move with Gareon Conley’s contract
The Houston Texans made a wise decision when it came down to the terms of Gareon Conley’s contract. What’s going on and why? Let’s investigate. The Houston Texans offseason is certainly underway, especially with us not knowing how long it will be as the globe fights a serious pandemic that has shut down sports for […] Houston Texans make a wise move with Gareon Conley’s … [Read more...] about Houston Texans make a wise move with Gareon Conley’s contract
Brandin Cooks has high praise for Deshaun Watson in comparing him to Tom Brady, Drew Brees
Brandin Cooks has had the benefit of playing with some of the best quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen, so he knows what it takes to play the position at a high level. That’s why what he recently had to say about Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson should be seen as extremely encouraging. Cooks was traded to the Texans, to help replace DeAndre Hopkins — although if he, or anyone … [Read more...] about Brandin Cooks has high praise for Deshaun Watson in comparing him to Tom Brady, Drew Brees
On this day: Jeremy Lin’s heroics help extend Rockets’ season
On this day six years ago, Jeremy Lin’s contributions off the bench helped the Houston Rockets stave off defeat, as they extended their series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey made splash moves in consecutive seasons between 2012-2014, as the Rockets reeled in both James Harden and Dwight Howard, giving […] On this day: Jeremy … [Read more...] about On this day: Jeremy Lin’s heroics help extend Rockets’ season
Rockets’ Kevin McHale says Jerry Krause being unfairly portrayed
Like all of us, former Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale has been glued in to The Last Dance. But McHale says former Bulls GM Jerry Krause is wrongly being made out to be a villain. Basketball fans have been glued to the ESPN docu-series The Last Dance, which chronicles the Chicago Bulls’ last championship in […] Rockets’ Kevin McHale says Jerry Krause being unfairly portrayed … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Kevin McHale says Jerry Krause being unfairly portrayed
Houston Texans News: What the draft taught us about GM Bill O’Brien
The Houston Texans news now switches from the players in the draft to looking at what this past weekend taught us about general manager Bill O’Brien. Maybe it was fitting that the Houston Texans news coming during the draft this past Friday was general manager Bill O’Brien yelling at his computer in frustration — at […] Houston Texans News: What the draft taught us about GM … [Read more...] about Houston Texans News: What the draft taught us about GM Bill O’Brien