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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...
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...
Pence motivated by All-Star Game spent on bench
July 16, 2009 by
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Hunter Pence vows to use his disappointment over not playing in Tuesday's All-Star game in a constructive manner. He is deriving a bit of motivation from not being used Tuesday during the All-Star Game. "I was very excited to go...
Pence motivated by All-Star Game spent on bench
July 16, 2009 by
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Hunter Pence vows to use his disappointment over not playing in Tuesday's All-Star game in a constructive manner. He is deriving a bit of motivation from not being used Tuesday during the All-Star Game. "I was very excited to go...
.500 at the break isn't bad, actually
July 12, 2009 by
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If I had told you at the start of the season that Jose Valverde and Doug Brocail would combine to miss 104 games and that Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman would get off to real difficult starts, I doubt many...
McNair's death not a lesson to one idiot
July 11, 2009 by
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To protect the stupid and the immature, we're not going to name any names. If I thought it were newsworthy, I would write a story about it. Yet, in light of what we've learned about Steve McNair's life and the...
Surprise, Astros pitcher really frustrated with Cooper
July 10, 2009 by
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If you think you've read this advice before, it's because you have. If Cecil Cooper survives beyond the All-Star break, he might want to have a meeting with his pitching staff. Russ Ortiz became the latest in a growing list...
Police and firefighters catch Astros' attention
July 09, 2009 by
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Wandy Rodriguez and Jose Cruz attended a lunch with the children of slain Houston Police officer Henry Canales on Thursday. And Cecil Cooper and All-Stars Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence are among a group of nine Astros who will who...
Astros step up for great cause
July 08, 2009 by
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If you love the men and women who risk their lives to keep our streets from some of the scum of this earth, I must tell you that the Astros should be proud of what Jose Cruz, Ivan Rodriguez, Wandy...
Astros are back to a five-man rotation
July 06, 2009 by
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After going with a six-man rotation for a turn in the rotation after Mike Hampton was activated from the disabled list last Tuesday, the Astros will go with a five-man rotation through the current turn in the rotation. Russ Ortiz,...
Is bullpen near empty
July 01, 2009 by
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Chris Sampson has done a nice job for the Astros this year, but he's put a lot of work so far on that arm this season. Considering Alberto Arias hasn't given up a run since May 20, maybe it's time...
Shocked Backe designated for assignment
June 27, 2009 by
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Brandon Backe gave the Astros' fans tremendous memories, especially in the postseason. But now it appears that he'll never play for his hometown team again. The Galveston High graduate was designated for assignment Friday night to make room for Felipe...
Astros lefty Hampton's ready
June 26, 2009 by
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Lefthander Mike Hampton, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin, threw a simulated game Friday and felt well enough to be cleared to start on Tuesday. "It was good," he said. "I didn't feel any pain. I...
More draft picks signed plus notes
June 19, 2009 by
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As Bobby Heck promised on his live chat on Chron.com on Wednesday, he has released the list of the latest players the Astros have signed from the 2009 draft. You'll find the entire list of the players the Astros had...
Is Cooper losing it?
June 18, 2009 by
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Boy was it uncomfortable in the postgame media session Thursday, when Cecil Cooper had a problem with word leaking out about his pregame meeting. On a night when all the Astros should have been celebrating Hunter Pence - or Darin...
Chat with Astros assistant GM of scouting at noon
June 17, 2009 by
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Bobby Heck just finished his second draft as the head of Astros scouting. Get your questions answered in our noon chat. Astros assistant GM of scouting Bobby Heck...
Pudge Rodriguez ties Pudge Fisk's record
June 16, 2009 by
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Now that Tuesday's game has now become an official game, Ivan Rodriguez has tied the Carlton Fisk's all-time record for games caught with 2,226. On Wednesday he'll break the record. Here's how Hunter Pence, an Arlington native who grew up...
Bob Boone congratulates Pudge Rodriguez
June 14, 2009 by
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Astros catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez tied former All-Star catcher Bob Boone for second place on the all-time games caught list on Sunday at Chase Field. Rodriguez needs one more to tie Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk's record of 2,226 games...
Bobby Heck on Astros' 2009 draft class
June 12, 2009 by
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The Astros finished compiling their draft class as assistant GM of scouting Bobby Heck and his staff secured the rights to negotiate contracts with 51 players. Once they are signed, short-season Class A Tri-City and Rookie League Greeneville await as...
Day 3: Astros' draft picks, local selections
June 11, 2009 by
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Astros' third-day draft picks: Rd. No. Team Player Pos. School 31 941 Travis Smink LHP VMI 32 971 Gregory Peavey RHP Oregon St. 33 1001 Brenden Stines RHP Ball St. 34 1031 Scott Migl RHP Texas A&M 35 1061 Jackson...
Astros picks from Day 2 of draft
June 10, 2009 by
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Rd. No. Player Pos. School 4 131 B.J. Hyatt RHP South Carolina 5 161 Brandon Wikoff SS Illinois 6 191 Enrique Hernandez SS American Military Acad. (P.R.) 7 221 Dallas Keuchel LHP Arkansas 8 251 Brandt Walker RHP Stanford 9...
Bobby Heck's Q&A about first round pick Mier
June 09, 2009 by
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Here's what Astros assistant GM Bobby Heck had to say about the Astros' first round pick Jiovanni Mier, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound shortstop who hit .394 with 18 RBIs, five home runs, and a .545 on-base percentage as a senior at...
Castro ecstatic on drive to Corpus Christi
June 08, 2009 by
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On the eve of the 2009 draft, the Astros' first round pick in the 2008 draft was driving near the California-Arizona border Monday night wondering if he'd call it a night in Arizona or go all the way to New...
Q&A with Tejada, who extended hitting streak to 17
June 03, 2009 by
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Miguel Tejada extended the longest active streak in the National League Wednesday with a single through the right side in the first inning. He addressed several topics before the game while addressing several reporters. Here are some of his answers...
Valverde progressing, draws praise
June 03, 2009 by
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Astros closer Jose Valverde threw a bullpen session and passed a tremendous test today by going through pitchers' fielding practice for the first time since going on the disabled list April 27. "I threw all my pitches," he said. "I...
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