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LaTroy Hawkins files for free-agency
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LaTroy Hawkins files for free-agency
I'm not sure what to make of this.
Bill James' Projections for Selected Astros' Hitters
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Hunter Pence (center) and Carlos Lee (right) are equivalent players?
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Previously, I wrote about the Bill James Projections for selected...
Friday AFL Update; Tim Lincecum is your best friend; Giveaways at MMP Oprah-style
22 days ago by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Don't be frustrated, Hunter...it takes time to learn how to fold towels the "right" way. Long ways once, then fold the right side over towards the middle, and the left side over...
Astros add two minor leaguers to 40 man roster
22 days ago by
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Astros add two minor leaguers to 40 man roster
Vladimir Sutil, the Hooks' starting shorstop last year, and Fernando Abad, a pitcher at Lancaster and Corpus Christi, were added to the 40 man roster. Sutil, 25, and Abad, 23, would have become minor league free agents if they...
Astros Link-Fest: Fresh off the Hot Stove
22 days ago by
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by Jeff Roberson - AP
That's the look of a man who just cost himself millions AND shot himself in the leg...that's right, he looks like Plaxico Burress!
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Pitching Reclamation Projects
22 days ago by
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Today, Dying Quail posted his shoestring-budget plan for the Astros offseason, and it included signing a top-tier reclamation project so that new pitching coach Brad Arnsberg could work his magic. I like the idea of going for upside this offseason with our pitching signings...
Pitching Reclamation Projects
22 days ago by
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Today, Dying Quail posted his shoestring-budget plan for the Astros offseason, and it included signing a top-tier reclamation project so that new pitching coach Brad Arnsberg could work his magic. I like the idea of going for upside this offseason with our pitching signings...
What should the Astros do with their shoe string budget?
22 days ago by
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by Nick Wass - AP
Rich Hill is definitely my pick for sexy-under-the-radar reclamation project. He still has a few prime years in his tank and is a major head case, it seems. From we know of Arnsberg, that's...
Baseball is over: Face the unfathomable sadness
23 days ago by
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Baseball is over: Face the unfathomable sadness
There really might not be a better clip of television in existence. My opinion.
Astros Complete Coaching Hires with Quirk
23 days ago by
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Astros Complete Coaching Hires with Quirk
The Astros completed their coaching staff with the hiring of Jamie Quirk as bullpen coach. Quirk has a lot of coaching experience for the bullpen coach position. He was the Rockies' bench coach from 2002-2008. He is a former big league...
Hunter Pence and the Astros Outfield Defense
23 days ago by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Congrats to the second-best right fielder in the majors.
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Don't know if you noticed, but Hunter Pence was a close second to Ichiro in the...
Some thoughts on the Astros efficiency in 2009
24 days ago by
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by Bob Levey - AP
The second most efficient team in MLB baseball, ladies and gentlemen.
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What would your response be if I told you that in 2009, there was only one team that was more...
Tuesday Afternoon Astros Link-Fest
24 days ago by
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by Rob Carr - AP
How is the weather in Arizona, Jason?
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Let's look at some baseball-related links while wondering why the heck Joe Girardi is still pitching...
Breaking Down Arnsberg: What Are the Astros Getting?
25 days ago by
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by Darren Calabrese - AP
Is the criticism of Brad Arnsberg justified?
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In case you missed the FanShot from last Friday, the Astros hired a new pitching coach. Brad...
Improvements to SBN are afoot
25 days ago by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
Wilton Lopez would love the SBN page layouts if he knew about them. Maybe he does! (Probably not).
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The bigwigs at SBN want us to let you...
Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Offseason
26 days ago by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Look, waaay in the back...It's Ed Wade!
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Let's start the week off by looking at what the Astros did before and during the 2009 season....
Do you think Joe Blanton feels bad that CC Sabathia, on three days rest, is better than he is on...
26 days ago by
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Do you think Joe Blanton feels bad that CC Sabathia, on three days rest, is better than he is on full rest?
I asked this question to a few people early, via sms, and I liked the responses. Let's see what we can, collectively, come up with.
Why I love the offseason (hint: it makes it easier to be an Astros fan)
26 days ago by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
This guy looks like he dos not mess around, and I think we need that.
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A week ago, I was sipping on some coffee, scouring the web to find last...
Get all your baseball news from one source
26 days ago by
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Get all your baseball news from one source
Ok, it's a collection of a bunch of different sources, but still/
Yankees owe Astros for 12.5% of their runs in Game Three of the World Series
27 days ago by
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by Rob Carr - AP
Andy Pettitte wasn't spectacular on the mound by any stretch, but give the man a bat...
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Andy Pettitte notched career post season...
UPDATE: Astros hire Arnsberg as PC, Re-sign Blum
28 days ago by
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UPDATE: Astros hire Arnsberg as PC, Re-sign Blum
The Astros hired Brad Arnsberg as the new pitching coach, fresh off a stay in Toronto. Fairly progressive organization he comes from, so maybe he'll have some progressive ideas about dealing with pitchers. Blum only signed...
Friday Roundup: All the links fit to print
28 days ago by
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by Bob Levey - AP
Happy trails, Doug Brocail.
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What's that, you say...a discussion question and a links post, all in the same day? How do you find the time...
Members of Coaching Staff named; Brocail's option declined for 2010
28 days ago by
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Members of Coaching Staff named; Brocail's option declined for 2010
Bobby Meacham (1st base) and Al Pedrique (3rd base) will be our on field coaches next season.
The Astros will pay $250,000 to buy out Doug Brocail's option for 2010. The probable Type B Free Agent...
Random Friday Discussion Question
29 days ago by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Did you know the World Series was going on right now??? Me either!
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It's Friday, the Astros have a new manager. The Yankees and Phillies...
Astros Roster Breakdown: The Starters
29 days ago by
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by Dino Vournas - AP
Roy Oswalt, in a rare good mood
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To lead off the starters section, I wanted to focus a little on Roy Oswalt. The soon-to-be 32-year old had...
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