Juicebox Junkies

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.

The guys take a look at spring training to date and then analyze Jeremy Pena at shortstop and potentially leading off, Cristian Javier in the bullpen and Jake Odorizzi starting and wrap it up with an impassioned defense of Chas McCormick (till Jake returns) as the center fielder. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Christian, Brian, Matt and Marty finally get a chance to talk baseball! After a look at the goodies in the new CBA, they talk Carlos Correa still in play, McCullers, Jr. and Meyer's injuries, the most recent Astro signings and wrap it up by giving their takes on the Astros over/under on wins being set at 92.0. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Joe, Brian and Marty talk about the latest on the lockout, banter about proposed new rules and profile the Astros top pitching prospect, Hunter Brown on this episode of the Juicebox Junkies! Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Christian, Brian, Matt and Marty discuss the latest on the sad lockout, then discuss Korey Lee and Cristian Javier's role and future with the Astros. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Marty and Brian discuss the lockout status (not good), talk about the status of Lance McCullers, Jr. rehab (not good either), and Shawn Dubin is our MiLB player of the week. Lastly, the fascinating subject of the future of the rotation and it's ace is discussed and that's a conversation that's likely to go on through the season. And one of us has faced Justin Verlander in an actual game. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

We've got a new contributor this week as Marty and Matt are joined by Joe Fernandez in Chicago to talk about the latest on the lockout with breaking news during the show, take a look at minor leaguer Joe Record and then banter on whether Yuli, Yordan and Tuck will progress or regress in 2022 and finish it up with a little Carlos Correa banter! Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Christian, Brian and Marty continue the discussion on Trevor Story, then pivot to a profile of Astros minor leaguer Matthew Barefoot and round out the conversation with the Meyers/McCormick/Siri in center field discussion. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Brian, Matt and Marty talk Astros starting out with a dreary update on the lockout negotiations, but quickly turn their focus to the shortstop position where they discuss the merits (or not) of signing Trevor Story. Continuing the shortstop theme in the episode, this week's minor leaguer segment is Jeremy Pena and the expectations surrounding him for his rookie season. This episode finishes up with a discussion of James Click's philosophy and approach. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

Join Brian, Christian, Matt and Marty as they talk depressing news surrounding the lockout and vast gap between players and owners and the latest lockout news. Then it goes from bad to worse as they discuss Carlos Correa signing with Boras, Inc. and what that means for the Astros and finish it up with thoughts on Forrest Whitley. All four of these guys write for ClimbingTalsHill.com and would appreciate your support there. Follow us on Twitter: @juiceboxjunkpod Podcast not affiliated with ClimbingTalsHill.com.

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