On this week's Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the action-packed week where Luis Garcia ditched his old windup. So far, the results of the change have been positive. Dana Brown had the idea to convert reliever Ronel Blanco into a starter. The Astros began that transformation by having Blanco pitch two innings. Will Michael Brantley and Yordan Alvarez be ready when the season begins?

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On this week's Talking Stros podcats on Gallery Sports, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss health updates for Yordan Alvarez and Lance McCullers. We already see positive signs out of the Astros bullpen. Would Bryan Abreu be a fit for the Rotation? Manny Machado's extension, what does it mean for Alex Bregman and his possible extension? Which young players are turning heads?

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On this episode of the Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the latest news of the first few days of Astros spring training. Jose Altuve wants to be a Houston Astro forever. Can Dana Brown and the front office make it work? Martin Maldonado was not thrilled about the Astros looking for a catcher in the offseason, but he used it as what? Gerrit Cole said what?

How does Kyle Tucker feel about losing the arbitration battle?

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On this week's Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss Dana Brown's comments at media day, Cristian Javier's extension, and the new rule changes. The Astros also claimed Matt Gage off waivers from the Blue Jays.

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On this episode of the Talking Stros podcast, Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss Framber Valdez possibly deciding not to participate in the World Baseball Classic. What did David Ortiz say about the Astros possibly extending Valdez? Which direction are the Astros perhaps going in terms of scouting? Going away from analytics and more to old-fashioned scouting?

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Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the news that the Houston Astros hired Dana Brown as the GM. What could he bring to the Astros that the other candidates could not, including possibly bringing what the Braves were successful in extending their players? Could they do the same with Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier, and others?

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Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss the experience at Astros FanFest this weekend. The Astros are still seeking a new GM. Dana Brown seems to be the favorite at the moment for a reason. He has experience in scouting some of the best talents currently on the Braves roster and could be instrumental in rebuilding the Astros farm system. Jeff Bagwell made some comments about wanting to bring Yuli Gurriel back, but where he would play seems to be the issue. Is there a team willing to give him a starting gig? Michael Brantley is likely to be ready for opening day. We give our weekly Hall of Fame update, is Billy Wagner finally getting in?

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Eric Huysman and Brandon del Castillo discuss all the latest news as the Astros Winter Caravan starts and fans prep for Fan Fest. Who are the Astros GM candidates that Jim Crane is supposedly in discussions with now? Who did the Astros avoid arbitration with, and which international signings did they make?

Talking Stros will be a new Gallery Sports podcast about all things Houston Astros. Follow @GallerySports on Twitter and visit www.gallerysports.com for immediate insight and information on sports coverage in Texas!