/u/Ragwall84 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-ragwall84/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:38:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/Ragwall84 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-ragwall84/ 32 32 103504436 I think the Astros have 2 more seasons of contention in them to at least make a run at the division. After that, it will be time for a full rebuild. 5 years of rebuilding for 15 years of contention is a great deal. https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-think-the-astros-have-2-more-seasons-of-contention-in-them-to-at-least-make-a-run-at-the-division-after-that-it-will-be-time-for-a-full-rebuild-5-years-of-rebuilding-for-15-years-of-contention-is/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-think-the-astros-have-2-more-seasons-of-contention-in-them-to-at-least-make-a-run-at-the-division-after-that-it-will-be-time-for-a-full-rebuild-5-years-of-rebuilding-for-15-years-of-contention-is Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:38:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=52326f5bc3ba6bc67acea082a3c42de4 It’s not my team, but I think the Astros should go all in for the next two years, signing 2-3 year deals and trading any prospect that’s needed. Hopefully the team wins makes the playoffs twice. After that, there won’t be much left other than Altuve’s...

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]]> 1038047 Is Bregman worth a bad contact? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-bregman-worth-a-bad-contact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-bregman-worth-a-bad-contact Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:46:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e27d9e21f64a7ed290edf9c889e47909 The Astros don’t have an impact 3B prospect and Bregman is looking at a 250-300M contract. Neither option is good, but which is better: an albatross or a black hole? View Poll submitted by /u/Ragwall84 [link] [comments]

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]]> 723023 Who would you rather extend? https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-would-you-rather-extend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-would-you-rather-extend Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:21:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b5cd8cb7de655aa11fabc961ecf6daf8 Assuming you only get one option, would you rather extend Tucker or Bregman? View Poll submitted by /u/Ragwall84 [link] [comments]

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]]> 700172 I also want the Rangers to make the postseason https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-also-want-the-rangers-to-make-the-postseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-also-want-the-rangers-to-make-the-postseason Sat, 30 Sep 2023 08:47:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=db034d78ec276ed0a3db8d08df97640c Lots of my family members are Rangers fans and I don’t like the Mariners. I’ve also always wanted the Astros and Rangers to meet in the playoffs. It’s pretty interesting to see how the next two days unfold. submitted by /u/Ragwall84 [l...

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]]> 667911 I don’t see the Rangers as the bad guys https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-dont-see-the-rangers-as-the-bad-guys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-dont-see-the-rangers-as-the-bad-guys Sun, 04 Jun 2023 03:36:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d4de08dbbf32098eac0a793e4945507a I’m a diehard Astros fan, but actually love that the Rangers are legit this year. The rivalry actually matters, and I’m hoping the two teams meet up in the playoffs. submitted by /u/Ragwall84 [link] [comments]

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]]> 608397 I live in Asia. The Astros start at 8am my time. https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-live-in-asia-the-astros-start-at-8am-my-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-live-in-asia-the-astros-start-at-8am-my-time Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:09:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4bf1761c89eafedaf12cd80a49471be3 I’ve lived in Asia for 3.5 years, and I’ve really gotten used to morning baseball. I typically listen in to the radio broadcast when I’m free at work. I love my Astros, but it’s also a solitary experience as there aren’t many baseball fans around. Any...

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]]> 608050 Will Jose Abreu ever hit 8th? https://houstonnewmedia.org/will-jose-abreu-ever-hit-8th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-jose-abreu-ever-hit-8th Wed, 31 May 2023 07:37:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a4196bd1e5928303947cf3d948706ae7 I know that Dusty has his own ideas about lineup construction that often conflict with math, but it doesn’t add up that the worst hitter in baseball is still batting 5th or 6th. I know it won’t change, but I’d love to see him moved down while he figure...

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