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The 2019 Houston Texans Offseason Blueprint

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Well, it’s that time of year again. Football season is over (the NFL season, I should say, as I just watched a game of the Alliance of American Football) and the Houston Texans didn’t win the Super Bowl, extending their streak to 16 years since their inception. While there were moments of hope this season, epitomized by a nine game winning streak and a division championship, there were also moments of doubt that the team was as good as their record. Now, owner, Cal McNair, general manager, Brian Gaine, and head coach, Bill O’Brien, have to figure out how to replicate the moments of hope while eliminating the doubt that surrounds the franchise. Luckily for them, I’m available for hire. Or they can just read this blog for free. However they decide to come to their decisions, this is what they need to do to get to Super Bowl LIV. There is good news and bad news going into the offseason. The good news is that the team has the seventh most cap space to work wit...

Miami Marlins Summer Check Up

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Miami Marlins 33-50 (5 th in NL East) Eye Popping Number .909 The Miami Marlins didn’t have much to look forward to beginning the season. After trading away most of their stars in the offseason, they kept JT Realmuto. Realmuto has continued to be one of the best hitting catchers in the league. Even though he missed the first quarter of the season, injured, since returning he’s been the most valuable catcher in baseball. His .909 on base plus slugging leads all catchers, as does his .307 batting average, his .544 slugging percentage and his 2.2 runs created on the base paths. Biggest Surprise There aren’t many surprises on a team that was expected to be terrible this year. With so many open roster spots open, they’ve been able to give ample opportunities to different young players. Brian Anderson has been one of the few players that have given the Marlins hope for the future. While he wasn’t a top prospect, or have an amazing minor league...