CHRIS SAMPSON NEWS

Chris Sampson to host Michael Gill Benefit Ragball Tournament

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Via Astros Daily  |  January 03, 2011

Rockies agree to terms with Chris Sampson

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms with Chris Sampson according to Stephen Goff of the Examiner.com. Goff adds that is unclear yet whether it's a major league or minor league deal. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  February 09, 2011

The Colorado Rockies sign Chris Sampson

The Rockies have signed 32-year old righty reliever Chris Sampson to a minor league deal. Sampson pitched in 35 games (0 starts) for the Astros last season and he was 1-0 with a 5.93 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP. He has now pitched in 174 games (33 starts) in his first five years in the majors and he is 20-15 with 3 saves, a 4.42 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. Before last season, Sampson wasn’...
Via Rockies Locker  |  February 11, 2011

Chris Sampson puts finishing touches on Michael Gill Benefit

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Via Astros Daily  |  January 21, 2011

Rockies Snag Sinkerball Reliever Chris Sampson

Image source: Flickr. The Rockies are always on the lookout for sinker-oriented groundball guys to counteract Coors Field’s treacherous environs, so they took a flier on former Astros swingman Chris Sampson yesterday, signing him to a minor league pact with an invitation to spring training. Sampson, 33 in May, is a five-year veteran with 33 career starts and 131 career relief...
Via Call to the Pen  |  February 10, 2011

RHP Chris Sampson inks minor league deal with Rockies

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Via Astros Daily  |  February 10, 2011

Chris Sampson steps up to plate for Michael Gill

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Via Astros Daily  |  January 24, 2011

Chris Sampson Drives A Hard Bargain For Car on Twitter

The bizarre exploits of professional athletes on Twitter is well documented in this space. After all, it has a litany of uses for an athlete: a venue to air grievances, insult people, trade flirtatious comments with groupies or merely make inappropriate comments. But did you know it can also serve as a proxy to Craigslist? You do if you occupy the world of Houston Astros reliever...
Via The Sporting Blog  |  May 05, 2010

Astros reinstate RHP Chris Sampson from DL

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Via Astros Daily  |  June 22, 2010

Marlins Sign Chris Sampson

The Marlins have signed Chris Sampson according to the right-hander's Twitter feed.
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  April 23, 2011

Marlins sign Chris Sampson and Gabe Gross to Minor League deals

The Florida Marlins have agreed to Minor League deals with Chris Sampson and Gabe Gross according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Both deals are pending physical. Sampson agreed to terms with the Rockies back in February. The 32-year old was 1-0 with a 5.93 ERA and 16 SO in 30.1 innings throughout 35 appearances with the Houston Astros in 2010. Gross was released by the Mariners back...
Via PRO Rumors  |  April 23, 2011

Out of 'pen, Sampson shines under pressure

Chris Sampson's days as a starting pitcher are likely done, considering he hasn't started a game since the 2008 season. And that's just fine with Sampson, who has excelled in his relief role and is becoming a guy Astros manager Brad Mills calls upon to get out of jams.
Via mlb.com  |  May 13, 2010

RHP Chris Sampson signs minor league deal with Marlins

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Via Astros Daily  |  April 24, 2011

In Which Hill Makes Towles Do A Handstand And Towles Makes Him Pay

Thank goodness my Mama has a computer because I am going crazy without one of my own. At least I have a TV so I can watch the games… So anyway, Chris Sampson should have won his first game of the year. He pitched REALLY well and of the few times he left the ball up, 3 [...]
Via MVN  |  April 20, 2008

RHP Chris Sampson optimistic as current free agent

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Via Astros Daily  |  April 06, 2011

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.
Via Chron.com  |  August 12, 2009

Astros outright Sampson to Triple-A

Pitcher Chris Sampson is coming to grips that his career with the Astros is likely over after the club outrighted him to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Via mlb.com  |  September 02, 2010

Rockies To Sign Chris Sampson

The Rockies have agreed to a deal with right-handed reliever Chris Sampson, according to Stephen Goff of Examiner.com (via Twitter).  It is likely a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite as the Rockies' 40-man roster is full.
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  February 09, 2011

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.
Via Chron.com  |  July 17, 2009

Sampson vows to work with Brocail, Hooton

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...
Via Astros Blog  |  August 14, 2009

Sampson hits DL, will get treatment

Astros right-hander Chris Sampson, who was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with right rotator cuff tendinitis, underwent an MRI on Tuesday afternoon and was diagnosed with subacromial bursitis in his right shoulder. He will receive an injection and start a rehab and throwing program when ready.
Via mlb.com  |  June 01, 2010

Talkin' Cubs Live - Cubs vs. Astros - 04/04/08

Game Four: Cubs (1-2) vs. Astros (1-3) Game Time - 1:20pm C.T. Coverage - TV: Comcast SportsNet - Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 184 Location - Wrigley Field, Chicago Rich Hill (0-0, -.--/-.--) vs. Chris Sampson (0-0, -.--/-.--) The Cubs will look to reach the .500 mark today against a rev...
Via Chicago Cubs Online  |  April 07, 2008

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.
Via Chron.com  |  August 14, 2009

Is bullpen near empty

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...
Via Astros Blog  |  July 01, 2009

Astros option Sampson to Class AAA, call up Abad

The Astros optioned righthanded reliever Chris Sampson to Class AAA Round Rock and called up lefty Fernando Abad from Class AA Corpus Christi for his major league debut.
Via Chron.com  |  July 24, 2010
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