Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros

Eric and Brett will talk about what the lack of connection between the MLB and MLBPA means, the future of the 2022 season. On a positive note we discuss Jeremy Pena and his adjustments he's been able to make at the plate. The talks have started, but it's only the beginning. The Astros have a bright future at SS in Jeremy Pena if Carlos Correa cannot get re-signed. What are the chances of an inimediate impact in 2022. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Htown Wheelhouse talks about the Astros Future with Cuban prospects and how the signing of Yuli Gurriel, Yordan Alvarez and others has paved the way for them to become one of the top Cuban recruiting ballclubs in MLB. With the signings that are expected on january 15, 2022 the forcast for sucess continues to extend out beyond 2025. Htown Wheelhouse explains the logic behind his thought process. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust.  Betonline.ag!   Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the trade back in 1991 that was probably very unpopular, but it would lead to beneficial assets for the Astros when they traded away slugger Glenn Davis. Curt Schilling was the biggest name that came the Astros way. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fX... https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss some topics brought up by Jake Kaplan concerning the offseason, shortstop, Jeremy Pena, and Justin Verlander. Also, it would appear that the owners are prepping a proposal for the players association, but that doesn't mean they will avoid a delayed season. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the announcement that the Houston Astros have postponed the Winter Caravan and Fanfest to a later date, prior to the start of the season. Also, the Astros made official was mentioned by Jeremy Booth with KHOU 11, they hired two new assistants GMs to join James Click in the front office as well as officially announcing Sara Goodrum. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe  @Locked On Astros as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the news that MLB Network has parted ways with MLB insider Ken Rosenthal over criticism of Rob Manfred. Has there been any progress over CBA talks? What are the best attributes of the remaining free-agent starting pitchers? Listen to the Locked On Astros podcast. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to  @Locked On Astros as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the Baseball America Astros farm system rankings. Jeremy Pena wins the Dominican Winter League Gold Glove and the Astros hire some scouts. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the sudden retirement of Kyle Seager and makes more sense that the Mariners went out to get Abraham Toro. We discussed whether Toro is the real deal or whether he was just out to get the Astros. We then discussed some of the New Years' resolutions for the Houston Astros. With the signing of Justin Verlander to a very Astros friendly contract will his return to the mound mean another world Series Title? THe Houston Astros have many things they can improve upon in 2022, stolen bases, starters going longer than 3 or 4 innings, a solid Center Field Replacement, and Shortstop for that matter. What will Carlos Correa do? Can the Astros expect to see Forrest Whitley, Korey Lee, Jeremy Pena and Pedro Leon all make thier major league debut? Eric and Brett discuss this on the show as well. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss on the  @Locked On Astros podcast how Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez follows through with a promise he made when he was 14 to build a church in the Dominican Republic. Then we look at the first baseman that made the All-Star team over Jeff Bagwell during his peak seasons. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Brett discuss the Jeff Bagwell trade to the Astros, was it the greatest gift in franchise history? From there we started discussing why Bagwell was only a four-time All-Star and then started discussing the Randy Johnson trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric talks about Michael Brantley and can he take the next step in 2022? Mostly in terms of power. Looking at what Brantley does best, home runs are not a big part of his game. He can hit a homer in big situations, but at this point of his career, that may not be what he's looking at doing. Listen to the Locked On Astros podcast. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a solo Locked On Astros podcast, Eric looks at Buster Olney's quotes about Carlos Correa running out of options, could he end up accepting a shorter-term deal with the Astros? Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well,  @Locked On Astros , so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric does a solo Locked On Astros podcast focusing on Alex Bregman returning to the stud player he was. What are some key factors to Alex leading the Houston Astros back to the World Series with the possible departure of Carlos Correa via free agency? Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! We now have a YouTube channel as well,  @Locked On Astros , so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Htown Wheelhouse talks about the Houston Astros wishlist, what are thier real needs and concerns in this lineup? Do they need Alex Bregman to have a comeback player of the year type campagin? What help do they need in Relief pitching and more on this solo edition of Locked on Astros Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use the promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric is joined by Rip Griffin to wish Craig Biggio a happy birthday and compare his stats to current Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve. Joe Espada is going for a second interview with the Mets as the manager. Also, we discussed the all bWAR team. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends!  We now have a YouTube channel as well, so go subscribe to that as well and get us to 5k subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstros  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices