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The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The hitters
10 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Henny Ray Abrams - AP
Not the guy you're expecting to see with a post about "most impressive batting performance."
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This idea struck sometime in...
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
13 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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While looking at stats to see where the Astros have room for improvement in 2010, I noticed something odd. Kazuo Matsui has bizarre splits (insert tasteless anal fissure joke here). For his career, Kazuo has basically hit right-handed pitching as well as he has hit...
Bolstering the Astros Infield - Pt. 2: Second to Third
October 18, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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In the second installment of this series, I'd like to talk about a few players who can play both second and third base, and who would likely move to third if the Astros acquired them. I do think a move like this might actually be the most likely one for the Astros to...
Bolstering the Astros Infield - Pt. 1: Under the Radar
October 16, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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In preparation for the winter, I'm going to start a brief series about infielders the Astros could potentially acquire to bolster the lacking infield. Third base and shortstop are completely up in the air, especially the former. And since Kazuo Matsui can also play...
Roster Breakdown: The Infield
October 14, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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This process took a little longer than I expected. In part two of my review of the roster, I looked at every infielders' (including catchers) statistics and make some notes about last season and their future. Not necessarily scientific, but there is some interesting information...
Internet Flotsam & Jetsam
October 09, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Kathy Willens - AP
4 days ago:
Houston Astros Kazuo Matsui grounds out to New York second baseman Luis Castillo in the sixth inning at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Mets won 4-0. (AP...
Rounding Up 2010 Projected Budgets (so far)
October 06, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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With the regular season coming to a close on Sunday, fans of the 21 (soon to be 22) teams that did not make the playoffs have one saving grace this time of year: 2010. Yes, even though the hot stove is not officially open for business yet, there has been much chatter around baseball...
Houston Astros at New York Mets, Oct 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
October 04, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Henny Ray Abrams - AP
Let this photo define the Astros 2009 season.
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3 game series vs Mets @ Citi Field
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Mets lead the series 2-0
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St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros, Sep 21, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
September 21, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
about 1 month ago:
Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, July 27, 2009, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP...
Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Sep 18, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
September 18, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Dave Einsel - AP
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3 game series vs Brewers @ Miller Park
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3 game series vs Brewers @ Miller Park
Houston Astros The Crawfish Boxes...
Armchair General Management: The 2010 Astros Roster
September 17, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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So here we are, in mid-September, an inch away from elimination and now in fourth place in the division. Hindsight is 20/20, and this post is not about pointing fingers. But the fact remains that the Astros could win every remaining game and still finish the season...
Houston Astros at Cincinnati Reds, Sep 14, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
September 14, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by David J. Phillip - AP
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3 game series vs Reds @ Great American Ball Park
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3 game series vs Reds @ Great American Ball Park
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Can the 2010 Astros be competitive?
September 14, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Dave Einsel - AP
My opinion: 2010 hinges on this man's performance.
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I'll admit from the outset that this depressing for me to write for two reasons...
Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros, Sep 12, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
September 12, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Nam Y Huh - AP
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3 game series vs Pirates @ Minute Maid Park
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Astros lead the series 1-0
Fri 09/11
WP: Bud Norris (5 - 3) LP: Charlie...
Games 91-93: Lions vs. Fighters @ Seibu Dump -- Salaryman Night And Other Sweepy Adventures
September 12, 2009 by
Seattle Marinerds
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On the first day at Seibu, the Lions gave to me:10 stranded runners9 Wakui strikeouts6 lousy hits5 runs for Seibu4 runs off Sweeney3 walked Lions scored2 Fighters reached thirdand a hero interview by G.G.On the second day at Seibu, the Lions gave to me:1 first-inning homera 2-run in...
Dominance thy name is Bud Norris: Pirates 1 - Astros 9
September 11, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Dave Einsel - AP
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I didn't see a single second of this game, so my analysis will be skin deep and emphasize what I can glean from the box score.
Things that are good...
Open Thread 9/10: Braves at Astros
September 10, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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I don't know if I'll even watch this game...
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Atlanta Braves @ Houston Astros
09/10/09 8:05 PM EDT
Atlanta Braves Houston Astros
Nate McLouth - CF
Michael Bourn - CF
Yunel Escobar - SS
Kazuo Matsui - 2B
Chipper Jones - 3B
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Open Thread 9/10: Braves at Astros
September 10, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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I don't know if I'll even watch this game...
Lineup
Atlanta Braves @ Houston Astros
09/10/09 8:05 PM EDT
Atlanta Braves Houston Astros
Nate McLouth - CF
Michael Bourn - CF
Yunel Escobar - SS
Kazuo Matsui - 2B
Chipper Jones - 3B
Lance Berkman...
Phils lose, Lidge blows save, nothing to see here, move along...
September 05, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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by David J. Phillip - AP
23 minutes ago:
Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui (3), of Japan, celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning two-run single against the Philadelphia Phillies in...
Matsui's bases-loaded single in 9th leads Astros to win
Kazuo Matsui’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth off Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave the Astros a come-from-behind 5-4 win Saturday night before 35,195 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros at Arizona Diamondbacks, Aug 29, 2009 7:10 PM CDT
August 29, 2009 by
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by Bob Levey - AP
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3 game series vs Diamondbacks @ Chase Field
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Diamondbacks lead the series 1-0
Fri 08/28
WP: Max Scherzer (8 - 8)...
Florida Marlins at Houston Astros, Aug 18, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
August 18, 2009 by
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by Rob Carr - AP
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Current Series
3 game series vs Marlins @ Minute Maid Park
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3 game series vs Marlins @ Minute Maid Park
Florida Marlins FishStripes...
Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Aug 16, 2009 1:05 PM CDT
August 16, 2009 by
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
7IP and no runs in the first three innings. Please come through for us Roy.
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Current Series
3 game series vs Brewers @ Miller Park
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Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Aug 14, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
August 14, 2009 by
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
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3 game series vs Brewers @ Miller Park
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3 game series vs Brewers @ Miller Park
Houston Astros The...
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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4 game series vs Marlins @ Land Shark Stadium
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Marlins lead the series 1-0
Mon 08/10...
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