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Roy Oswalt Beats The Cubs Thanks To Bourn And Carlos Lee
Actually, it's the first time that Roy has beaten the Cubs all year, since he mowed them down in a 4 hit shutout (with Valverde getting the last 2 outs with 2 on) exactly 1 year ago. It was such an incredibly dominating start that a few of my C*b friend fans (yes, I can't hold...
Houston Astros 2009 Payroll Breakdown and Value Over Contract - Graph of the Day
September 16, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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Analytical and emotional breakdown after the jump.
From MLB.com article on Michael Bourn:
Where that turnaround is most evident is when there are runners in scoring position. Bourn...
Closing Time: The reinvention of Michael Bourn
August 20, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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The payoff came a year late with Michael Bourn(notes), but you have to admit it's been worth the wait. Bourn landed in Houston last spring with a new-found starting job and a lot of fantasy buzz; remember he stole 18-of-19 bases in a limited 2006 role in Philadelphia. There was...
Game 1 Recap: Cubs 4, Astros 2
April 06, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Perfect Season?
W - Zambrano (1-0)
L - Oswalt (0-1)
S - Gregg (1)
Photos, Box Score
Things to Take from This Game
1. Zambrano is Sharp
Zambrano cruised through six before getting into a bit of trouble in the seventh. ...
Comparing Michael Bourn and Jacoby Ellsbury
July 09, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by David Zalubowski - AP
about 1 month ago:
Houston Astros' Michael Bourn follows the flight of his double against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of the Astros' 5-3 victory in a baseball...
How to choose your favorite player, Kaz may return to Japan next season and Lance's thoughts on the 2010 Astros
September 20, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Morry Gash - AP
Lance has confidence in ya, Bud.
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Jonah Keri asks the question, how do you choose your favorite player? Is he an Astro? Have you followed his...
Phillies Get Lidge In Five Player Deal
November 08, 2007 by
hotfootblog.com
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Phillies trade for Astros reliever Brad Lidge.
Cecil Cooper from take off to landing
19 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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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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Game 107 Overflow
August 01, 2009 by
Viva El Birdos
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Houston Astros' Michael Bourn winds up for an epic bat throw. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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When Albert slumps, the team looks like...
Daily Box Score 8/1: But I Regress
August 01, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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Now that the frenetic pace of yesterday's trade deadline has slowed to a crawl, we have a little bit of room to reflect on one of the most important concepts of sabermetrics (and statistics more generally): regression to the mean. This concept has been furiously discussed over...
SBN Awards: NL MVP (hint, it starts with a P)
15 days ago by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Matt Rourke - AP
Is this Pujols? No. Is it an incredible dick-ish picture of Jayson Werth that I've been waiting ages to have a legitimate use for? Yes.
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Unanimity for presidents...
Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' ability to define himself
October 28, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
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Approach the signing of our new manager from that perspective and you can't help but be optimistic about the winter and the regular season ahead. So...
Brian Moehler Pitches Lousy, Jason Michaels Fields Lousy And Astros Lose To Giants Again
Michael Bourn was out today with a sore groin and when I saw Michaels trotting out to center, I felt my heart sink and I hope HOPED that no balls would be hit to center, but I wasn't exactly holding my breath. And yes, I would LOVE to have someone in the Astros Organization explain...
Bourn has a .274 OBP. When do the Astros make a change?
June 05, 2008 by
Mop Up Duty
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Although manager Cecil Cooper has publicly stated that he is committed to the run game, at what point are the Astros forced to make a change at the top of their batting order?
Astros notes: Bourn consistently given green light
Michael Bourn is happy to be leading the National League with 52 stolen bases but isn't setting another round number as his goal for the season.
Bringing the stolen base back to baseball
March 09, 2007 by
The Official LA Galaxy Myspace
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It's not often that I find a individual who has the same favorite baseball player as me...and when I tell you that it's Vince Coleman you can probally understand why....
Vince and his proteges' Lou Brock and Ricky Henderson made watching baserunning fun. Not since Coleman...
Angel's wisdom on Astros' Bourn
September 04, 2009 by
Astros Blog
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Angel Moscoso, one of the most astute Astros fans, sent in his top 10 reasons Michael Bourn is the Astros' MVP this season. Here's his list: My top 10 ― among many reasons ― why Michael Bourn is the Astros'...
Bourn's production for Astros justifies Lidge trade
A year ago, center fielder Michael Bourn was trying to find his way in the majors. Now, he is a slick-fielding Gold Glove candidate, National League stolen bases leader and the Astros' most consistent player.
How Not to "Manufacture" Runs: The Cecil Cooper Story
April 25, 2008 by
I Remember Dome-Dogs
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A very in-depth and intelligent look at the Astros shoddy base running in 2008.
Bourn impresses at plate, in field as Astros beat Marlins
Michael Bourn also stole a pair of bases and capitalized on subsequent throwing errors to reach third. For good measure, in the seventh inning he also had an RBI triple and scored the other run in that frame as the Astros pulled away to beat the Marlins 6-3.
Where the Astros' Defense Excels: Young Arms and Turnin' Two
August 08, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Despite the nice glovework here, it's Michael Bourn's arm that puts him in an elite class for CFs.
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Overall, the Astros defense...
Astros complete sweep of NL East-leading Phillies
Michael Bourn walked with the bases loaded in the seventh inning as the Astros completed a four-game sweep Monday afternoon over the Phillies 4-3 at Minute Maid Park.
Fantasy Baseball: Talking 5x5 League Strategy
August 13, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by Alan Diaz - AP
about 16 hours ago:
Houston Astros' Michael Bourn (21) steals second base as Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is unable to hold onto the ball in the first inning of a baseball...
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