Learning on the Job - A Houston Astros Franchise (MLB 13)

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Is a 5 year plan too ambitious? Let me know what you think in the poll.

[KHarmo88]

Quote: Originally Posted by boxers

Is a 5 year plan too ambitious? Let me know what you think in the poll.

Well, it may not be exactly 5 years, but it's worked for the Huntington regime in Pittsburgh.

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2013 Recap

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Jose Altuve starts the season off on the 60 day DL.


With the season pretty much over for the 'Stros, a couple of trades are made:

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Bedard is shipped to the Mets for reliever Rob Carson
Carlos Pena, enjoying a comeback year, is traded to the Yanks (in a playoff push) for top CF prospect Slade Heathcott. Prospect Delino Deshields (B POT) and Jose Valdez also head to New York while reliever Mark Montgomery joins the Astros in Houston.

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Ultimately, Houston finishes with another losing record, good for last in the AL West.

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Bud Norris, however, is a bright spot. He looks to have solidified himself as the ace of the staff.

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2013 Recap Continued

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The Braves are crowned World Series champs

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Howie Kendrick?! Clutch?

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Mariano Rivera finishes his career in NYC