BRETT WALLACE RUMORS
Weekend River Cats Series Features Clash of Former Top Prospects
In the second inning of Saturday’s matchup between the Sacramento River Cats and the Oklahoma City Red Hawks at Raley Field, Michael Taylor, the River Cats’ hulking center fielder, stepped to the plate to face hard-throwing Red Hawk pitcher and enigmatic Houston Astros prospect Jarred Cosart. It was Taylor’s first game back from what was seemingly his umpteenth cup of coffee...
Brett Wallace – Familiar Face In A Familiar Place
Brett Wallace was once thought of as a top prospect within most Major League Baseball circles. Originally drafted 13th overall in the 2008 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, he was the main centerpiece of a trade that brought over current Cardinals leftfielder, Matt Holliday, from the Oakland A’s to St. Louis.
Despite being so talented, his stay with the A’s was short-lived...
The Astros first round pick castoff club
The projections for 2013 for the Houston Astros are all pretty grim. And that is understandable considering the team lost 107 games in 2012, have to switch leagues in 2013 and have a projected 2013 payroll of $14.6 million. Baseball Prospectus expects the team to lose 97 games in 2013. And any kind of optimism for the Astros to surprise anyone in the coming year would be supremely...
Brett Wallace, 2013 Fantasy Sleeper
I'm most surprised and most excited about this sleeper post because no one is going to want any part of an Astro, let alone this one. Brett Wallace has done nothing to elicit excitement thus far in his career. I could wrangle a group of fantasy baseballers together and get more excitement about the second coming of Grady Sizemore, and I'm talking about his naked pictures...
Wallace showcasing himself
Once Brett Wallace got off to a good start while playing for Oklahoma City and the Astros as a team started to fall after their 22-23 high water mark in late May many of the fans have been clamoring for Brett's return.
That demand grew louder after the Astros traded Carlos Lee leaving first base to be attended by players who did not likely fit into the club's often stated...
Via Fox Sports Houston
August 03, 2012
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Wallace doing everything in his power to impress Astros
As the Astros' season has long since turned into a period to take inventory of what are going to be the usable parts for next season, you couldn't fault Brett Wallace for wanting to put on a meaningful audition. Wallace has endured an up-and-down career with the Astros, his fourth organization but first major league team, but he is off to a terrific start with Houston...
Brett Wallace’s Thighs: The Eighth Wonder of the World
Some little-known facts about Brett Wallace and his massive thighs:
With certain breeds of dogs, you can get an idea of how big they will be based upon the size of their paws as a puppy. At two-years-old, Wallace’s thighs suggested a career as a corner infielder.
Brett Wallace’s thighs have thighs.
With those tree trunks, all of his baseball pants are naturally pro-flared...
Wallace ready to make difference for 'Stros
Having determined that they prefer for Carlos Lee to remain at first base, the Astros decided to instead move first base prospect Brett Wallace across the diamond to third. Manager Brad Mills said Wednesday that Wallace will get a serious look at third base this Spring in an effort to give him an opportunity to be in the lineup.
"I think it's something that we at least...
Via Fox Sports Houston
February 08, 2012
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Brett Wallace feels confident going into camp
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January 23, 2012
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Rumors: Brett Wallace to Tribe
Houston Astros manager Brad Mills says Carlos Lee will be the Astros’ starting first baseman in 2012, and that could open up a deal involving Brett Wallace to the Tribe. The Indians have been discouraged by Carlos Pena's high asking price and are not convinced that Matt LaPorta is going to hit well. Wallace has been in four different organizations since being drafted by...
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