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RIP Astros
August 26, 2009 by
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Bring out the peanut butter and jelly for the Astros, 'cause these boys are toast. They aren't just dead. They're road kill. I looked for a pulse in the Astros' clubhouse Wednesday night, and I didn't find one. What many...
Hampton gets plasma therapy, Cooper praises mechanic
August 25, 2009 by
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Lefthander Mike Hampton, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder, had plasma replacement therapy shots on his left shoulder Monday in hopes of being able to pitch again this season. If he doesn't notice marked improvement, he'll...
Clemens shines at Class A Lancaster
August 23, 2009 by
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Koby Clemens, the eldest son of Roger and Debbie Clemens, may have had the most impressive season so far of any of the Astros' minor leaguers. Heading into Sunday, Clemens was hitting .342 with 109 RBIs at High Class A...
Do the Astros have a drug problem?
August 19, 2009 by
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What constitutes a drug program in the farm system? Is it one guy being caught or two or a dozen? How about one a month? Or two a month? How about if it's two in one month being suspended for...
Ivan's gone, and some players see Astros' surrender
August 18, 2009 by
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First of all, I'll say that I never thought signing Ivan Rodriguez was a brilliant move this spring. At first I thought it was a PR stunt to sell tickets, but I grew to appreciate his abilities and his chase...
Sampson vows to work with Brocail, Hooton
August 14, 2009 by
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After being demoted to Class AAA Round Rock on Thursday night, Chris Sampson boarded a plane with the Astros to Milwaukee and then flew to Houston from Milwaukee on Friday morning. Although still a bit stunned by the demotion, he...
At least Kaz is getting Astros pub in Japan
August 13, 2009 by
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Considering that the Astros are in a tailspin, I realize it's tough on some of you fans. This has to be a frustrating time. But, at least Kaz Matsui's quest for 2,000 hits is getting the Astros lots of publicity...
Bullpen's shot, and Cooper deserves blame
August 11, 2009 by
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Reading through the comments Chris Sampson made to Richard Justice Tuesday in Florida, it's pretty clear that the righthander has not survived the abuse Cecil Cooper put him through before the All-Star break. It's pretty amazing when a guy who...
Oswalt ready, Berkman close, Hampton optimistic, Boone excited
August 09, 2009 by
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Lance Berkman, on the disabled list with a left calf strain, ran in the pool Sunday and hopes to be ready to come off the disabled list during the four-game series against the Florida Marlins. "It feels pretty good, so...
Saturday's note recap
August 08, 2009 by
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A day after attending a very special personal matter, Michael Bourn rejoined his teammates Saturday. But he was out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game since suffering a sore left groin Tuesday. Jason Michaels, who hit...
Berkman still down, Brocail down, Erstad up; Rodriguez and Oswalt close
August 07, 2009 by
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Although Lance Berkman was eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, he wasn't even cleared to run to test his strained left calf. He's not likely to be activated from the DL until at least early next week. "I...
Berkman not close; but Oswalt and Rodriguez progress
August 04, 2009 by
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Astros lefthander Wandy Rodriguez was the National League pitcher of the month for July after posting a 4-0 record and 0.75 ERA, giving up only three earned runs through 36 innings in that span. "I'm very happy," said Rodriguez, who...
Did Coop's stubborn streak hurt Friday?
August 01, 2009 by
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The Albert Pujols question is always a difficult one to answer. Some believe you should walk him every time even if he entered Saturday batting .250 in the Cardinals' recent homestand (though the Unofficial Scorer's analysis from last season would...
Oswalt looks bad
July 31, 2009 by
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I will be shocked if Roy Oswalt doesn't land on the 15-day disabled list. He'll have to make some dramatic progress between now and Monday. Oswalt looked in tremendous pain when he walked. Even as he tried to rest his...
Land a No. 2 or No. 3 starter or dismantle Astros
July 30, 2009 by
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The non-waiver trading deadline is less than 24 hours away, and I know Ed Wade is working hard to figure out what to do with the 2009 club. I've said this many times, and I'll say this again. If you're...
Oswalt, Norris, Brocail, Wright, Maysonet and health updates
July 29, 2009 by
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Wesley Wright, who was rushed to a local hospital Tuesday night to check for a possible appendicitis, was actually fighting a case of dehydration. "It's big for us," Cecil Cooper said. "It means that he probably won't be laid up...
Norris "excited" and ready for bigs
July 29, 2009 by
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Top pitching prospect Bud Norris was charting pitches for Class AAA Round Rock on Tuesday night in Memphis when a clubhouse attendant called him out of the stands and summoned him to visit with a trainer. That's how he learned...
Hawkins on DL, under investigation
July 28, 2009 by
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Major League Baseball is investigating the claims LaTroy Hawkins made late Monday night after he was ejected by plate umpire Mike Everitt in the eighth inning of the eventual 5-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. A day after...
Bonds yes, Clemens yes, Rose no.
July 27, 2009 by
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Pete Rose may be the all-time hits king, but he doesn't deserve to ever be reinstated back in Major League Baseball, much less in the Hall of Fame, ever. He shamed himself, shamed the game and should never be welcomed...
Wade and Berkman discuss trade potential
July 24, 2009 by
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Not surprisingly Ed Wade was asked if the Astros' recent surge might encourage the club to reverse course and make a big acquisition heading into next week's non-waiver trading deadline. "Just from the standpoint we would love to be aggressive,"...
Astros surge late again
July 22, 2009 by
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The Astros are feeling the love these days, especially Wednesday night from the electric crowd at Minute Maid Park after Miguel Tejada hit his walk-off single to left. "When I got the hit and I was running to first base,...
Is this a team of destiny? Do you believe yet?
July 21, 2009 by
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Could the 2009 Astros be destined for something special? I believe so. I think they might. Think about it for a second. They've dealt with everything short of death this season, yet they've survived and are now just two games...
Erstad appears headed to DL
July 19, 2009 by
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Darin Erstad aggravated his strained left hamstring on his single to center in the eighth inning Saturday, and it's extremely likely he'll land on the disabled list. "It doesn't feel pretty good," he said. "We'll see. It got it pretty...
Erstad appears headed to DL
July 19, 2009 by
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Darin Erstad aggravated his strained left hamstring on his single to center in the eighth inning Saturday, and it's extremely likely he'll land on the disabled list. "It doesn't feel pretty good," he said. "We'll see. It got it pretty...
Berkman's ailing
July 17, 2009 by
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It's no surprise that the Astros started clicking as Lance Berkman began to heat up, and now the star first baseman must wait to see how his strained left calf responds. "I definitely strained it, so I'll see how it...
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