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General sloppiness fells the Astros: Astros 2 - Dodgers 5
July 19, 2009 by
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The Astros managed to keep it interesting all the way until the final out, but defensive mishaps, a weird strike zone, Mike Hampton missing his glove...
Wandy keeps composure, Astros take series: Brewers 0 — Astros 2
August 09, 2009 by
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by Dave Einsel - AP
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Mmmmmmm....series victories I remember you.
Wandy Rodriguez continued to do that maturation thing. Although his command was not with him today,...
Albert Pujols "Wearing Down", Rickie Weeks on the DL, Josh Hamilton Returns
June 01, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Manager Tony LaRussa thinks Albert Pujols is wearing down. Rickie Weeks is heading back to the DL with that wrist. Josh Hamilton is set to return. Kevin Gregg closing in Florida.
Where have you gone, Brien Taylor?
May 17, 2008 by
armchairassociation.com
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Well, little did most of America know, the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft kicks off on June 5th. Unlike the NFL Draft and it's months of hypothesizing and glory holing that goes on before it and the NBA Draft with their wily lottery draft. No, the MLB draft loses a little luster to the...
Pedro Feliz = Slow!
May 25, 2008 by
All Things Philly Sports
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With the bases loaded and one out and the Phillies down a run, Shane Victorino popped the ball up to Astros leftfielder Darin Erstad. The Phillies sent Pedro Feliz home on the play and he promptly got gunned down to end the game.
I have two problems with the play. First of all,...
Jim Thome Spassing Out, Curt Schilling Out, Johnny Damon Cries
June 21, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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Big Names, Big Stars, all having problems as we head into the 1st day of Summer. Remember Tom Hanks famous line in A League of Their Own, "There's no crying. There's no crying in baseball." Apparently, these guy didn't get the memo.
Astros crest .500 for the first time in 2009: Astros - 3 Dodgers - 0
July 17, 2009 by
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by Gus Ruelas - AP
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This will easily the first time that I won't mind having had to stay alert until 12:20 AM CDT to write a game recap. The Astros started off the...
Wandy Strikes Out Manny TWICE, Gives Up No Runs And Gets Win #9
Wandy LuuuuuvOh Wandy LUUUUVVVWah Wah Wah Wah Wandy LUUUUVVVV
When will Astros fans start to fall in LUUUVVVV with the Wand man? I mean, really, he went 6 innings, struck out ), walked 2, gave up 4 piddly singles and a double And coaxed a great GIDP with bases loaded in the 5th. And...
Wandy Strikes Out Manny TWICE, Gives Up No Runs And Gets Win #9
Wandy LuuuuuvOh Wandy LUUUUVVVWah Wah Wah Wah Wandy LUUUUVVVV
When will Astros fans start to fall in LUUUVVVV with the Wand man? I mean, really, he went 6 innings, struck out ), walked 2, gave up 4 piddly singles and a double And coaxed a great GIDP with bases loaded in the 5th. And...
Middle Relief Day Overflow Thread
August 28, 2009 by
Viva El Birdos
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by Jeff Roberson - AP
1 day ago:
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter, right, talks in the dugout with fellow pitcher Adam Wainwright after working the sixth inning of a baseball game against...
Astros Hammer out a Win
August 27, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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Chris Carpenter pitched another good game, allowing two runs over six innings, but the Cardinals could not hold the lead. Miguel Tejada singled and Darin Erstad doubled him home in the eighth, both hits coming with two out. Jeff Keppinger homered in the ninth as the Astros went on to a 4-3 win.
Ed Wade & His Loyal Minions
April 15, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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The Houston Astros are coming to town, which means the return of Ed Wade. Corey isn't a big fan of Wade, and believes his face resembles a scrotum; have to agree with you there Corey. Wade did both good and bad while in Philly, but since he never crafted a team that was able to...
Nick Swisher to the White Sox: A Fantasy Review
January 20, 2008 by
FantasyFanatics.com
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So the Athletics are officially sellers. Everyone saw a Dan Haren and/or Joe Blanton trade coming (Haren has happened, and Blanton is coming soon), but Nick Swisher came out of nowhere. At first glance, the Athletics traded a low salary outfielder with a good amount of power and great...
Thanks for the memories Garret Anderson
By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior Writer They say that all great things must come to an end. Fortunately, those great things must also have a beginning; and sometimes we
Thanks for the memories Garret Anderson
February 27, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior WriterThey say that all great things must come to an end. Fortunately, those great things must also have a beginning and sometimes we?re lucky enough to enjoy them from start to finish.In 1990, the California Angels used their fourth round draft pick to ...
Friday Astros Discussion Thread
July 03, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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The Astros are moving up the California coastline today and making a stop in San Francisco for three games with the Wild Card leading Giants.
Last season we won three of four in San Fran, ending a seemingly never ending trend of losing a ton of games in northern Califormia. Darin...
Jeff Moorad Resigns as CEO of D-Backs to Pursue Purchase of Padres
January 07, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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Jeff Moorad, the CEO and general partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks resigned Friday in order to pursue the purchase of the San Diego Padres. In Moorad
Mariners Day 1 Draft Recap
June 09, 2009 by
SeaTown Sports
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These guys are the ones who are going to make the biggest difference. Here we go.
No. 2: Dustin Ackley, 1B/OF, UNC
I talked about this guy a couple of days ago, and everything I said still applies. He has a good bat with the potential for a really good bat. His future is probably...
Houston Astros at Florida Marlins, Aug 10, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
August 10, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
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Building a team the Astros way, and building a team the smart way
August 29, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Jeff Roberson - AP
An entire outfield of 2009 free agents could be assembled, make less money than Carlos combined and out produce him dramatically.
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Jeff Moorad Resigns as CEO of D-Backs to Pursue Purchase of Padres
January 02, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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Jeff Moorad, the CEO and general partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks resigned Friday in order to pursue the purchase of the San Diego Padres. In Moorad?s place, Diamondback?s president Derrick Hall was promoted to CEO, said managing general partner Ken Kendrick to the Associated Press...
Wandy Wins His 10th Game For The First Time Since 2005
Number 2 son sat down on the couch with me and Lil Miss last night to watch a few innings. After a bit, he turned to me and said - Mami, the sign says "Kids Free" so can we go? So I turned back to him and said - well, the sign sure nuff didn't say "Adults Free"...
Podsednik out (for 6 weeks), Erstad in
January 23, 2007 by
Ninth Man Out
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MLB.com is reporting that White Sox left fielder Scott Podsednik will be out for six weeks after groin surgery Tuesday, and that the team is also close to a deal with outfielder Darin Erstad. Right off the bat, it looks like the Sox are looking for Erstad to compete with Brian Anderson...
Kotchman we know, but give me more K-Mo
May 02, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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By Chuck Richter - Angelswin.com Executive EditorKotchman was the Angels top prospect in the organization for years before he was given a full time gig after the club let Darin Erstad walk at the conclusion of the 2006 season. Injuries derailed his chance at playing a full season for...
Houston Astros at Florida Marlins, Aug 11, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
August 11, 2009 by
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
He's back
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