Juicebox Junkies

E17: Deadline Deals

The guys talk about the trades that were and the trades that weren't as the Major League Baseball trade deadline came to a close.  How did you grade the Astros moves and what does it all mean for the playoff race and next season? All that and more on this episode of the Juicebox Junkies. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod

E16: Midseason Report

The guys talk about Jeremy Pena's rookie season - how he may be a tad overrated on defense, but has been clutch at the plate and has a bright future.  Then we look at the possibility of a seven (7) man rotation and then finish it up with how to solidify and fortify the the team for the playoffs ahead. All that and more on this episode of the Juicebox Junkies. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod

E15: Cracks in the rotation?

The rotation has been fantastic through the first third of the season, but are we beginning to see cracks?  Yordan is locked up for the next six years, but what about Kyle Tucker and will King Tuck be willing to take a similar deal?  Finally, Fangraphs still pegs the Astros for 95 wins as of June 9, despite their 36-21 start.  What say you? We all said over, some more than others. All that and more on this episode of the Juicebox Junkies. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

E14: Hit or miss

Matt Kunkel and Marty Coleman discuss how fantastic the Astros pitching staff has been on the way to a 33-18 record.  On the flip side they discuss how bad the bats have been and marvel how the team has remained in first place, despite being 25th in the league in batting average. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

E13: Down goes Odo

Christian, Brian and Marty discuss the injury to Jake Odorizzi and the short and long term options for the Astros.  Next, they take a look at options behind the dish, where the bats have been, uhhhh, less than optimal. Finally, they end on a fun note as they pretend to have Mattress Mack's money and decide whether or not they'll bet on the Astros to win the World Series. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.