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The Astros and Arbitration: The annual non-sensical decision
21 hours ago by
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by Alan Diaz - AP
This man is going to get paid now. It could have been prevented.
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I don't want to come off as too persnickety, I know that Ed Wade took a...
Astros Bullpen Management
August 12, 2009 by
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Astros Bullpen Management
J.J. Ortiz at the Chronicle says the Astros' bullpen is shot, and blames Cecil Cooper. Although I realize that Ortiz isn't exactly a Cooper booster, I think there is some truth to what he says. Related to the bullpen, Cooper had to schedule another...
Chris Sampson optioned to Round Rock, Samuel Gervacio called up
August 13, 2009 by
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Chris Sampson optioned to Round Rock, Samuel Gervacio called up
Richard Justice, via Twitter. My condolences to Sampson who should be sent to the DL, not AAA.
He's doing OK...it looks like he'll miss the rest of LA series (he flew home to be with expecting...
July 17, 2009 by
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He's doing OK...it looks like he'll miss the rest of LA series (he flew home to be with expecting wife). Extra rest.
Footer on Chris Sampson via Twitter
He's doing OK...it looks like he'll miss the rest of LA series (he flew home to be with expecting...
July 17, 2009 by
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He's doing OK...it looks like he'll miss the rest of LA series (he flew home to be with expecting wife). Extra rest.
Footer on Chris Sampson via Twitter
Astros Roster Breakdown: The Relievers
October 27, 2009 by
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by Al Behrman - AP
Reliever Sammy Gervacio
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Your Tuesday morning special is a look at the 2009 Astros bullpen. First, though, I thought we could consider a question...
Let's Hope Bill James Projections for Astros Pitching is Wrong
October 26, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Former Houston Astros' pitcher Shawn Chacon isn't expected to be around the Astros for any future seasons. In fact, he has his own problems in Las Vegas right now. This is a 2008 AP...
Which Astros' pitchers are throwing the most effective pitches?
June 15, 2009 by
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by Nam Y Huh - AP
Houston Astros pitcher Chris Sampson. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Fangraphs.com has an interesting statistic called run value by pitch type, which...
Cecil Cooper from take off to landing
24 days ago by
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
5 months ago:
Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper walks in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Saturday, May 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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The Astros Bullpen: Two groups, Two different results
June 22, 2009 by
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by Nam Y Huh - AP
about 1 month ago:
Houston Astros closer Chris Sampson celebrates after the Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-5 in a baseball game, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh...
Astros notes: Rest for Sampson; Hawkins back from DL
Reliever Chris Sampson met with manager Cecil Cooper on Tuesday afternoon and may get a couple of days off. Despite spending 17 days on the disabled list, Sampson is leading the Astros' relievers in appearances and innings.
Astros notes: Sampson sent down to Round Rock
Astros reliever Chris Sampson's nightmare continues. He entered a 3-1 game the sixth and allowed the Marlins to blow it open by retiring just two of the nine hitters he faced.
Sampson vows to work with Brocail, Hooton
August 14, 2009 by
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After being demoted to Class AAA Round Rock on Thursday night, Chris Sampson boarded a plane with the Astros to Milwaukee and then flew to Houston from Milwaukee on Friday morning. Although still a bit stunned by the demotion, he...
Astros place pitcher Sampson on 15-day DL
Righthander Chris Sampson was placed on the 15-day disabled list with muscle spasms in the back of his right shoulder.
Astros place pitcher Sampson on 15-day DL
Righthander Chris Sampson was placed on the 15-day disabled list with muscle spasms in the back of his right shoulder.
Astros place pitcher Sampson on 15-day DL
Righthander Chris Sampson was placed on the 15-day disabled list with muscle spasms in the back of his right shoulder.
Pitching woes doom Astros in 9-2 loss to Marlins
The Astros trailed by two runs when Chris Sampson entered in the sixth inning. The Marlins would blow the game open off Sampson in the sixth inning by sending 10 men to the plate and scoring six times on their way to a 9-2 victory.
All Good Things Must Come to an End; Astros lose to Mets, 10-3
July 25, 2009 by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Frenchy goes yard.
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Ugly game tonight. Russ Ortiz had a rough go of things, and Chad Paronto doesn't need to be on a major league pitching...
Is bullpen near empty
July 01, 2009 by
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Chris Sampson has done a nice job for the Astros this year, but he's put a lot of work so far on that arm this season. Considering Alberto Arias hasn't given up a run since May 20, maybe it's time...
Astros Pitch Lousy, Don't Hit With Men On And Lose To Marlins
Same ol, same ol. Very first inning, Bourn K, Kaz walked, Miggy singled, then clank n Blum left em stranded. Something a lil ironic about the fact that Bourn has the 3rd best BA in the NL with RISP.
Then Moehler goes on out and 34 pitches later, it's walk, single, Popout, single...
Bullpen's shot, and Cooper deserves blame
August 11, 2009 by
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Reading through the comments Chris Sampson made to Richard Justice Tuesday in Florida, it's pretty clear that the righthander has not survived the abuse Cecil Cooper put him through before the All-Star break. It's pretty amazing when a guy who...
Battle weary pitching costs Astros the game: Astros 2 — Marlins 9
August 13, 2009 by
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by Alan Diaz - AP
Pretty much the look on my face the entire game.
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Mike Hampton didn't pitch badly, but was forced out of the game with a sore shoulder...
Astros blow late lead, lose to Padres 4-3
Chris Sampson allowed three earned runs in the seventh inning, spoiling Mike Hampton's strong return from the DL, as the Astros lost 4-3 to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs, Jul 28, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
July 28, 2009 by
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
Losing Streak Stopper Extraordinaire. I hope.
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4 game series vs Cubs @ Wrigley Field
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Cubs lead the series 1-0
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3rd 10 Game Recap (Though none are 10 Game Samples...)
May 05, 2008 by
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Continuing Dome-Dog's work of looking at what the numbers tell us about the Astros season so far.
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