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This is way the Astros season ends: Not with a bang, but a whimper
October 05, 2009 by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
My feelings exactly, Aaron.
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I've done pretty much anything but think about the Astros today. There were too many mixed emotions...
Houston Astros at New York Mets, Oct 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
October 04, 2009 by
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by Henny Ray Abrams - AP
Let this photo define the Astros 2009 season.
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3 game series vs Mets @ Citi Field
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Mets lead the series 2-0
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"Feel free to compare and contrast..."
October 04, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
The Astros' catcher position has the lowest OBP on the team at .275.(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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I haven't taken a college exam in many...
Houston Astros at New York Mets, Oct 3, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
October 03, 2009 by
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3 game series vs Mets @ Citi Field
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Mets lead the series 1-0
Fri 10/02
WP: John Maine (7 - 6) LP: Wandy Rodriguez (14 - 12)
1 - 7 loss
Houston Astros The Crawfish Boxes @ New York Mets Amazin' Avenue
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5 semi-absurd thoughts of an Astros fan down in the dumps
October 03, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
There's a lot of surface area to work with.
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I don't know what it is about the 2009 Astros, but, unlike their 2008 version, they have...
Houston Astros at New York Mets, Oct 2, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
October 02, 2009 by
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by David Zalubowski - AP
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3 game series vs Mets @ Citi Field
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3 game series vs Mets @ Citi Field
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Farmstros '09 in Review Part 8- All Called Up with Nowhere to Go
October 02, 2009 by
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In retrospect, I should have told Ed Wade thanks but no thanks. Back in late-August, Farmstros received an invite from Mr. Wade for a September call-up. Apparently, there was going to be room on the big league blogging roster. One of the reserve bloggers had severe carpal...
Farmstros '09 in Review Part 7- Bobby Heck's Second Draft
October 02, 2009 by
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The Astros signed 25 of their top 26 draft picks in the June draft. In total, 35 of the 51 draft picks signed. There weren't as many early picks for Houston as they had in the 2008 draft; however, several players impressed in their first professional experience.Jiovanni Mier...
Fangraphs looks at Paulino
October 02, 2009 by
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Fangraphs looks at Paulino
R.J. Anderson at Fangraphs looks at Paulino's HR rate and future potential. I wrote an article a week or so ago in which I concluded that Paulino is liikely to improve his performance next season, pointing out that his HR/flyball rate probably is...
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Oct 1, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
October 01, 2009 by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies lead the series 2-1
Mon 09/28
WP: Yorman Bazardo...
Farmstros '09 in Review Part 5- Clemens a Big Stick with no Position
October 01, 2009 by
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Koby Clemens struggled to find a position on the field for Lancaster in 2009. However, he knew exactly where he was supposed to be when he was in the batter's box.In his second season of High A ball, it appears that Clemens' catching days are numbered. He switched to catcher...
Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up
October 01, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
Four more of these, and Michael Bourn has himself as season that will have to be remembered.
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I don't know if there's anyone else out...
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Sep 30, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
September 30, 2009 by
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
Mon 09/28
WP: Yorman...
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Sep 29, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
September 29, 2009 by
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by Matt Slocum - AP
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
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Astros lead the series 1-0
Mon 09/28
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Farmstros '09 in Review Part 4- Gaston Shows off for Bagwell
September 29, 2009 by
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Lancaster outfielder Jonathan Gaston tied for the minor league lead in home runs with 35 and earned the California-Carolina All-Star Game MVP award with a walk-off home run, but he still had time to give a personal power performance in mid-July for Jeff Bagwell. Bagwell traveled...
Ed Wade Live Chat: Highlights
September 29, 2009 by
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Here are the highlights. The full transcript is below, if you'd like to read it.
Note: Come to think of it, I'm not sure if there are copyright issues on the transcript since this took place on the Chronicle's website. I'll remove it to be on the safe...
Farmstros '09 in Review Part 3- Van Ostrand Likes Midland, A Lot
September 29, 2009 by
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First Baseman Jimmy Van Ostrand's trip to the big leagues would be hastened if he could figure out a way to play all of his games in Midland, Texas. In 2009, Van Ostrand played 16 games at Midland for Corpus Christi. In those games, he was 26 for 65 with five doubles, eight...
Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Sep 28, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
September 28, 2009 by
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by Al Behrman - AP
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
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4 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
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Farmstros '09 in Review- Part 2- The Rule 5 Catch of the Season
September 28, 2009 by
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When Rule 5 selections Lou Palmisano and Gilbert de La Vara didn't pan out in this season's spring training, it appeared that Wesley Wright would remain alone as an Astros quality Rule 5 pick-up. However, that opinion had to be amended by the end of May when outfielder...
2009 Rule 5 Draft Eligible Farmstros
September 28, 2009 by
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Many of our minds turned to the off-season weeks ago. One of the more exciting parts of the off-season is the Rule 5 draft, which is used to prevent good players from languishing on the minor league squads of teams with heavily stocked farm systems. MLBTradeRumors gives...
Farmstros '09 in Review- Part 1- Lexington's Arms in April
September 28, 2009 by
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With two of Houston's top draft picks from 2008 (Jordan Lyles and Ross Seaton) in the rotation, expectations were high for Lexington's pitching coming out of Spring Training. Those expectations were met, especially in the first month. Four of Lexington's five starters...
TCB Fantasy World Series Champion
September 28, 2009 by
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via www.britannica.com
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Perhaps there are a few of you who weren't involved who remember that we organized a fantasy league. There was such a strong interest...
Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros, Sep 27, 2009 1:05 PM CDT
September 27, 2009 by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
Such an awkward swing.
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3 game series vs Reds @ Minute Maid Park
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Reds lead the series 2-0
Fri 09...
Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up
September 27, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
It hurts. It hurts a lot at this point.
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It was brought to my attention tonight that #iamsinglebecause is a top trending topic on Twitter....
Cincinnati Reds at Houston Astros, Sep 26, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
September 26, 2009 by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
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3 game series vs Reds @ Minute Maid Park
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Reds lead the series 1-0
Fri 09/25
WP: Matt Maloney (2 - 4) LP: Brian...
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