Yardbarker: Brad Ausmus

Glorifying Brad Ausmus....

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:16 -0500

Glorifying Brad Ausmus.... This Sports' Illustrated article provides a glowing picture of Brad Ausmus' unquantifiable catching skills. I'm an Ausmus fan, but this article is almost embarrassing in the way it places him on such a high pedestal. Although the article is triggered by Ausmus' work with the Dodgers' playoff team, the numerous quotes from Astros' players makes the article worth reading. Ausmus is hitting .293 this year. When asked to explain why he is h...

Who will be the Next Manager of the Astros?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:40:00 -0500

By: Evan LevittWell it’s that time of year again…managerial musical chairs. Unfortunately for baseball fanatics like myself, there are only 3 teams looking for new managers this year (Nationals, Astros, and Indians). There are so many different ways to go about predicting who the next manager of a team will be—you can go with the safe choice, the stretch, the underdog, the person who has a 1% chance of managing, and the list goes on. For fun, I am going to examine who could be the next skippe...

Ausmus' impact can't be measured by stats

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:57:44 -0500

Brad Ausmus has tried holding his hands close to his body, and he has tried holding them further away. He has tried holding them high. He has tried holding them low. He has angled his feet towards third base. He has angled his feet towards first. He has experimented with every physically possible degree of knee-bend. "For awhile it looked like I was sitting on a toilet," he says. But no matter how Ausmus has contorted himself, he has never arrived at a batting stance from which he h...

Vin Scully, on His Managerial Career

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Ron Fairly congratulates Sandy Koufax after Koufax's perfect game in 1965. Joe Torre named Brad Ausmus the manager for yesterday's game, which inspired Vin Scully to recall another wonderful story: If you don't mind me reminiscing, thinking about Brad Ausmus being the manager. I actually managed the Dodgers during a game. The pitch is off the plate. Walter Alston was the manager of the Dodgers and we were playing a game right here at Dodger Stadium, and we used to have a hea...

Goodbye Pudge, Hello Minor Leaguers

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:54:01 -0500

Well whaddaya know? Pudge Rodriguez was traded to the Rangers, not sure exactly WHY they wanted him back, seeing as how they have a surplus of good young catchers and Pudge has already reached his marketable milestones. I most certainly was NOT impressed with Pudge's game calling skills, blocking skills (check the number of WP allowed) or his bat - he led the Astros with most negative RCAA at -19 (Brad Ausmus levels, that is.) But I AM impressed that somehow Ed Wade talked Drayton/Tal int...

Game 119 Thread: August 17 vs. Cardinals, 7p

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Charlie Haeger (0-0, -.--) vs. Chris Carpenter (12-3, 2.27). COMMENTS: From the LA Times: Haeger said he has already thrown his knuckleballs in practice with Dodgers backup catcher Brad Ausmus "and he handled it fine, and I'm assuming Russell [Martin] can handle it just fine too." Might we suggest this glove?

NL Central Team Preview: Houston Astros

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:04:32 -0500

2008 record: 86-75 (3rd in NL Record vs. Pirates in 2008: Offseason C Brad Ausmus: A defensive catcher with little offensive production to offer. Still, it?s hard to envision anyone behind the plate (or in the 8th spot of the order) for Houston outside of Ausmus, but ...

Richard Justice is pretty dumb

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:21:29 -0500

But then again, you all knew that already, didn?t you? In today?s edition of the SportsJustice blog, good Dick compares the Brad Ausmus signing with the Dodgers to the departures of Ryan, Clemens, Pettite, Kent, and Beltran. You fucking kidding me? I mean, Ausmus was a good guy, and a good defensive catcher, but he?s never been [...]

Dodgers Sign Brad Ausmus To A One-Year Deal

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:49:59 -0500

Diamond Leung reports that there are 350,000 in incentives. "The Dodgers have reached agreement with catcher Brad Ausmus on a one-year, $1 million contract, according to his agent. The deal, which will become official upon completion of a physical, includes up to $350,000 in incentives based on ...

Dodgers Sign Ausmus

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:44:11 -0500

The Dodgers and Brad Ausmus have agreed to a one year worth 1 million dollars, Ken Rosenthal is reporting. Ausmus hit .218 with a .303 OBP in 81 games for the Astros last season, but is a very valuable back up catcher.

Dodgers, Padres have interest in Ausmus

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:05:30 -0500

According to the Boston Globe free agent catcher Brad Ausmus has had talks with both the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Ausmus who will turn 40 in April spent the last eight seasons with the Houston Astros. His family still lives on the West Coast where he was a member of the Padres from [...]

Where Will Ausmus Go?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:57:13 -0500

Long time Astros catcher Brad Ausmus told reporters he will not be back next season, but said he isn't retired. Ausmus, who is hitting .230 with 1 HR in 65 games this season, lives in the San Diego area. However, the Padres have several catchers and do not need an aging catcher who no longer is an offensive threat or a solid defenseman. The Dodgers and Angels are also possiblities, but both teams are supplied with catchers and do not need Ausmus.

He might need to sign a minor league contract and prove himself, or else his career is done.

Brad Ausomeness

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:46:00 -0500

I challenge all yardbarkers and sports blogosphere officianados to find a better Brad Ausmus gaining 2nd Base eligibility in fantasy leagues movie montage anywhere! Gross. Who greenlights these things?