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Mills not sexy pick, but give him a chance
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When the Astros fired Tim Purpura most people in baseball knew the Astros would hire Ed Wade, who is a protege to Tal Smith. If you were paying close attention when they fired Cecil Cooper, you would have heard when...
Quick impressions on Astros' remaining managerial finalists
27 days ago by
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Karen Warren/ Chronicle Phil Garner led the Astros to the NLCS in 2004 and World Series in 2005. A quick look at the remaining three finalists for the Astros' managerial job: 1. Dave Clark: He knows the club and...
One door closes, another opens as Mills flies in
27 days ago by
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If you've ever met a more optimistic person than Drayton McLane, I'd love to meet him because, man, the owner of the Astros never seems to cry over spilled milk. We had a long, long conversation during this hectic morning,...
Mama called, and Acta said no
28 days ago by
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You know your organization has sunk when a person who considered it family and followed it closely turned its back on the club. Manny Acta spent 17 years of his life with the Astros organization, saying he even thanked the...
Second round has started
October 21, 2009 by
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Multiple candidates for the Astros' managerial job were brought in for a second interview on Wednesday. Manny Acta was just one, but Drayton McLane said Bob Melvin wasn't brought in. Phil Garner, Al Pedrique and Dave Clark also said they...
McLane's going to love Melvin
October 16, 2009 by
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If Bob Melvin gets a second interview when Drayton McLane returns from Europe next week, I have a strong feeling the Astros' owner is going to really, really like Melvin. Melvin is thin, clean cut and has a solid, solid...
Sad, sad news for Cruz
October 13, 2009 by
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Jose Cruz is one of the most positive folks you'll ever meet in baseball. He loves the Astros, and I mean, LOVES, the Astros. So, it was quite a blow to him when Tal Smith and Ed Wade told him...
Garner highlights list, but don't ignore Mills
October 12, 2009 by
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At times this year, it seemed as though the inmates ran the jail. That won't be happening if Phil Garner is rehired. If Garner had been around when the players were wearing T-shirts that read "Really?" to mock the manager,...
Mike Hargrove interested in Astros
October 05, 2009 by
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I spoke with Ed Wade again today, and, as he said Sunday, he doesn't expect to get together with his top Astros advisers until later this week to begin putting together a list of candidates for manager. Dozens of folks...
Is Paulino next Zach Greinke, Justin Verlander?
October 01, 2009 by
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Can Paulino be the next Zach Greinke or Justin Verlander? Felipe Paulino lasted only five innings, but he showed his potential while holding the Phillies to one run over five innings. Afterward, Miguel Tejada dropped a tremendous compliment on the...
Lopez must learn to trust his instincts; Milo on the way
September 30, 2009 by
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Early in the season when Wandy Rodriguez got into a bit of a funk, Roy Oswalt reminded him to trust his instincts and to remember that regardless what Ivan Rodriguez wanted ultimately Rodriguez should throw the pitch he wanted to...
Tejada deserves to play last few Astros games
September 29, 2009 by
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Miguel Tejada is no saint. He never has proclaimed to be one. He just happens to have had his problems exposed more than others in an era when some stars have been lucky to have had their true personalities or...
A Clemens family gathering at Minute Maid Park
September 26, 2009 by
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With his famous father taking video from nearby and his mother Debbie also on the field, Roger Clemens' eldest son, Koby, was honored Saturday evening as the Class A Lancaster Most Valuable Player. Nobody in the Astros' organization — minors...
Duncan likely not Astros' next manager; who should be?
September 23, 2009 by
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Numerous candidates have approached Ed Wade about the managerial office left open in terms of a full-time occupant when Cecil Cooper was fired on Monday. One name you may want to cross off your wish list is Cardinals pitching coach...
Cooper and his coaches shouldn't be the only ones fired
September 21, 2009 by
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Cecil Cooper's gone, but the Astros' problems remain. Cooper wasn't the best manager. Heck, he wasn't even a decent manager. A decent man, but not a decent manager. Yet, there's no way the people who fired Cooper can honestly tell...
Valverde's in Milwaukee and ready
September 17, 2009 by
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Astros closer Jose Valverde, who missed the entire three-game series against the Reds while remaining in Houston with a virus, flew to Milwaukee on Thursday. "I'm here now," he said. "I feel a lot better, a lot better. Now I'll...
Oswalt's injury worrisome for Astros
September 16, 2009 by
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The Astros have suffered a lot of injury blows this season, but losing Roy Oswalt has to be the scariest because nobody will know until next season whether his back can still handle the grind of a 162-game season. The...
Valverde sounds horrible, might miss Reds series
September 14, 2009 by
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Jose Valverde sounded extremely sick Monday night when he returned my call. As of last night, he still didn't know what had caused his high fever on Sunday. Doctors ran blood work, and he was waiting for results. Even if...
Did mental part rob Berkman's mojo?
September 09, 2009 by
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Despite more than 300 homers in his career, Lance Berkman doesn't consider himself a home run hitter, which is why he downplayed entering Wednesday night on the second longest homerless streak in his career, two games away from tying the...
Astros spent nearly $9 million in salary to DLed players
September 08, 2009 by
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The Astros are among the majors' leaders in trips to the disabled list this season, sending 21 players to the disabled list this season. In a tally the Astros' Charlie Norton completed on Sept. 3, as of that date only...
Manzella and Johnson likely to get some starts with Astros
September 07, 2009 by
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The Astros officially announced their final September call-ups on Monday, promoting shortstop Tommy Manzella, third baseman Chris Johnson and righthanded reliever Billy Sadler from Class AAA Round Rock. Manzella, Johnson and Sadler, 27, will join the club Tuesday for the...
Angel's wisdom on Astros' Bourn
September 04, 2009 by
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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'...
Boone completes amazing comeback
September 01, 2009 by
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In easily one of the most remarkable stories in baseball this year, Aaron Boone was activated from the disabled list Tuesday. Less than six months after undergoing open-heart surgery, the 14-year veteran is back and ready to play for the...
Is Norris' workload catching up to him?
August 30, 2009 by
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Considering Bud Norris has already surpassed his previous career high for innings in a season, the righthanded rookie will likely be skipped from a turn in the rotation. Norris (3-3) gave up five hits and six runs with four walks,...
McLane's not offering Astros votes of confidence
August 28, 2009 by
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I spoke at length with Astros owner Drayton McLane on Friday afternoon, and the frustration is clear. I get the sense he's going to be asking a ton of questions at the end of the season, and I expect quite...
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