BRANDON BACKE RUMORS
Brandon Backe returns to the news in the craziest way possible
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Via Astros Daily
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September 30, 2010
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Former Astro Backe sues Galveston police over brawl
Former Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe is among a dozen people suing Galveston Police Chief Charles Wiley and City Manager Steven LeBlanc, alleging excessive force.
Via Chron.com
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September 29, 2010
He's Simply Wandyful
As all yall know, I'm not exactly hopping on the Wandy bandwagon. I've been his biggest fan for years now, even when I thought he'd only be a serviceable #4 guy.
But he's been even better than I dared dream, really, starting in 07 when he decided to stop the nibbling crap, throw his FB for strikes and gained exquisite command of that hellacious curve. He was hurt last year and was...
Via MVN
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July 22, 2009
Astros Notes: Backe waived; Hampton back in rotation
Brandon Backe will try to catch on with another team. He declined an offer by the Astros to pitch in the minor leagues and was placed on waivers.
If he clears waivers later this week, he will be free to sign with another team. He will receive all his $1.55 million salary.
Via Chron.com
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June 30, 2009
Houston Astros' Brandon Backe refuses demotion, gets waived
The Astros waived pitcher Brandon Backe on Monday.
Via ESPN
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June 29, 2009
Brandon Backe: Free Agent
According to MLB.com's Alyson Footer, Brandon Backe has cleared waivers and rejected an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. He is now officially a free agent.Backe was designated for assignment last week after allowing 15 runs and 21 hits in 13 innings (one start) for the Astros. He's 31-29 lifetime with a 5.38 career ERA. At just 31 years of age, perhaps a few clubs will have...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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June 29, 2009
Backe close to returning to Astros
After pitching eight shutout innings in his latest rehab start on Monday the Houston Astros are letting right hand pitcher Brandon Backe pitch one more minor league game, this time at the Triple-A level.
Manager Cecil Cooper noted that “He had impressive numbers” but declined to shed light on whether Backe will return to the rotation [...]
Via Tireball.com
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May 20, 2009
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May 20, 2009
Pitcher ready to get Backe to mound
Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe is ready to get back on the mound.
When Backe proves ready to return to the big leagues it’ll be a welcomed sight for the Astros who are 4-9 to start the season and already find themselves 4 games out in the division.
After throwing a bullpen session without hiccup on Monday [...]
Via Tireball.com
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April 21, 2009
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April 21, 2009
Backe, FEMA coordinator put in custody after “riot” (this is not satire)
No, seriously, it happened.
The most information I can gather from the article is that Backe was at a wedding in Galveston where police confronted a 19-year-old about approaching the bar. The article goes on: "While police attempted to handcuff O'Balle, others at the bar were also refusing commands from officers, escalating into a scene that [...]
Via Bugs & Cranks
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October 06, 2008
Pujols and Backe Fight Before Game
Prior to Wednesday's game in Houston, Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had a little confrontation. At issue: Pujols' slide Tuesday night.
Via Undrafted Free Agent
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April 10, 2008
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April 10, 2008
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