Astros GM Luhnow looking at all options
HOUSTON -- To fully understand the ideology of Astros first-year general manager Jeff Luhnow will require supreme patience and constant reminders that such processes take time to reach fruition.
During his introductory press conference on Dec 7, Luhnow revealed a philosophy shaped by an extensive background in traditional scouting methodology combined with an adherence to data analysis...
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4 days ago
Discuss
The Platoon Advantage
Earlier today, Hudson and I recorded our 17th edition of Hardballchat Radio. We were joined by Vince Gennaro. Vince is the president of SABR and the author of Diamond Dollars. He is a consultant for a number of teams and appears regularly on Clubhouse Confidential with Brian Kenny. A few weeks ago he talked about something he called the platoon advantage.
In essence, he said you...
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Astros make first free-agent splash
Aside from a trade that netted shortstop Jed Lowrie, the Houston Astros are having a relatively quiet offseason. The club recently made its first moves in the free agent market by signing slugger Jack Cust and catcher Chris Snyder to low-risk deals.
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18 days ago
Jack Cust gets a new deal
Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year. Custs deal, announced Wednesday, includes a 2013 team option. The 33-year-old hit .213 with three homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games for the Mariners, who released him on Aug.
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
Signing of Jack Cust is like saber-hazing for Luhnow
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24 days ago
OF Jack Cust agrees to deal with Astros
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24 days ago
Astros agree to terms with veteran OF slugger Jack Cust on one-year deal
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25 days ago
Outfielder Jack Cust says he can help Astros
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25 days ago
Astros sign outfielder Jack Cust
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25 days ago
Jack Cust: The anti-Astro Astro, and why this is bad -- and good
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25 days ago
Thursday 1/19 News, Notes, and Links
Gonna start trying to get a small post up every morning highlighting some current topics and pointing out some articles from across the web that you might find interesting. Let's get it going.There's obviously not a lot going on in baseball this week but we'll do our best.The arbitration deadline was Tuesday morning, and the Pirates still had two eligible players, Garrett Jones...
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Cust agrees to 1-year, $600,000 deal with Astros
HOUSTON (AP) -- Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year.
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26 days ago
Houston Astros Sign OF Jack Cust to One-Year Deal
The Houston Astros have signed outfielder Jack Cust to a one-year, $600,000 deal. This deal also includes a club option for 2013. The deal is also reported as a non-guaranteed, major league deal by MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.
Cust batted .213/.334/.329 last season with three homers and 23 RBI before being released by the Seattle Mariners. Cust will hope to provide some pop off...
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Jack Cust agrees to $600,00 deal with Astros
HOUSTON- Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting...
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26 days ago
Cust agrees to $600,00 deal with Astros
Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year.
Cust's deal, announced Wednesday, includes a 2013 team option.
The 33-year-old hit .213 with three homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games for the Mariners, who released him on Aug. 4. The Phillies signed him to a minor league contract eight...
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26 days ago
Cust, Astros agree on 1-year, $600K contract
Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year.
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26 days ago
OF Cust agrees to one-year, $600K with Astros
Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year.
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26 days ago
Astros sign free agent Cust
HOUSTON, TX - The Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year Major League contract with free agent outfielder Jack Cust, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today.
The deal is worth 600,000 and includes a club option for the 2013 season. The Astros will need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Cust.
The 33-year-old Cust, who was with the Seattle Mariners in...
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26 days ago
Astros, OF Cust agree on $600K contract (AP)
Outfielder Jack Cust has agreed to a $600,000, one-year contract with the Houston Astros after getting released by Seattle and Philadelphia last year. Cust's deal, announced Wednesday, includes a 2013 team option. The 33-year-old hit .213 with three homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games for the Mariners, who released him on Aug.
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26 days ago
Astros sign Jack Cust
The Astros have signed outfielder Jack Cust to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
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26 days ago
Astros sign Cust, Rockets to .500 and more
The Astros, trying to find a diamond in the rough to put on their diamond at Minute Maid Park, have signed Jack Cust, a lefty hitting outfielderPHDH. Cust has never been a high average hitter and he had his best years with the A's. He is 33 years old and coming off a 2011 season in which he was released by the Mariners and picked up by the Phillies where he lasted only six games...
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26 days ago
Astros agree to deal with potential DH Jack Cust
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26 days ago
Jack Cust signing contract with Astros
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26 days ago
Astros reach agreement with outfielder Jack Cust
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26 days ago
Astros sign Jack Cust to a one-year deal with a club option
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26 days ago
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