E16: Midseason Report

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The guys talk through the first 12 games which find the Astros with a 6-6 record, before moving on to discuss injuries and early season rest days.  Next up, the struggles of the rotation, especially Jake Odorizzi and then we analyze what we've seen from the duo in centerfield, before a Dusty parting shot by you know who! Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

I'm joined by the one and only Matt "Uncle" Kunkel and Brian Dunleavy to talk the first six games of the Astros 2022 campaign. Bregman's hot start, Jeremy Pena's first 6 games, the good play in center field and what's up with the rotation? All that and a rant on Dusty Baker's lineup on this edition of Juicebox Junkies! Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

My son, Parker Coleman and I preview the 2022 National League in this Special Edition of the Juicebox Junkies.

My son, Parker Coleman and I preview the 2022 American League in this Special Edition of the Juicebox Junkies.

The last show before opening day and the guys hope to quit talking about 2017, then pivot to the opening day roster that includes Pedro Baez and Ronel Blanco, before continuing their center field discussion. Finally, they make a prediction on record and playoff results and their is a wide variety of opinion. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.