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Needs more confidence
September 25, 2008 by
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After entering in my Yahoo NFL Pick'em picks for this week, I glanced at the sidebar to see what the consensus picks were among other participants. This is straight-up, not against the spread. Two teams are considered to have a 95% chance of winning their respective games this...
Bobcats offer Landry
September 25, 2008 by
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Restricted free-agent Carl Landry was offered a three-year, $9M contract by the Charlotte Bobcats yesterday. The Rockets get one week to match the Bobcats' offer. As Jonathan Feigen writes, the Rockets' concern regarding Landry is less the potential luxury tax ramifications...
A Word from #8
September 24, 2008 by
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I made sure to DVR the Texans-Titans game on Sunday so that I could watch my ol' buddy Matt Schaub take on the ol' rival Titans. Most of it recorded pretty good, except for the last few minutes, which were cut off when my Season Pass cut over to catch an episode of Mr. Belevedere...
Not sure which Bud I hate more now.
September 23, 2008 by
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Adams or Selig....Adams is pure evil and will certainly burn in hell for all eternity. I honestly can't hate a human being more than I hate Bud Adams. And then Bud Selig goes and sends your beloved Astros to Milwaukee to play 2 home games against the Cubs in the middle of the...
For those Houstonians Teetering on the Ledge
September 22, 2008 by
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This should solidify your decision to jump. Go ahead, tell me in 10,000 words (a) how good Jose Valverde's been and (b) how Lidge needed a change of scenery to thrive. "Greatest statistical season by a closer in history". Well, at least you obtained Michael Bourn (.226...
Thoughts from around the Web - Texans/Titans recap
September 22, 2008 by
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Lance Zierlein from his Chronicle blog: Agree with Lance on most of his points, especially with respect to the failure to challenge the out-of-bounds catch (not to mention the proceeding TD run by LenDale White), #80 going through the motions, Schaub's lack of poise in the pocket...
The Lazarus of Sports Sites
September 22, 2008 by
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Dear Readers,It has been brought to my attention over the past several months that the unfathomable has been fathomed - the intelligence level of sports coverage in Houston has dropped below that of the average E! News Daily viewer. Inspired by things like this, this and this, H-Town...
Can't Wait to See Ted's Reaction...
February 09, 2008 by
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...to this breaking news story. Next? Bob Stoops from Norman, if you ask me.
Season Over--We Lost Zeke!
January 27, 2008 by
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Opening Day is still a week away, but Houston fans may as well fold up shop before the first pitch. The 2007 season is over. Ezequiel Astacio is no longer an Astro. And in the cruelest twist of irony, Tom Hicks has snatched him up. Our worst fears have been realized. Sure, Roger Clemens says he ...
Calendar Changes Over, Garner Still an Idiot
January 25, 2008 by
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Scrap Iron continued to defy logic, intelligence and rational thought by incorporating Wandy Rodriguez in the Astros' Opening Day rotation (at the #4 slot, no less). Jesus Ortiz, clearly excited by the inclusion of a non-white on the 25-man roster, determined that Wandy was "...
Someone Please Rip Purpura's Phone Cord Out of the Wall
January 25, 2008 by
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The longer this offseason lasts, the more Tim Purpura's incompetence continues to destroy the Astros' hopes of a winning season. The latest bold, imbecilic move by the Astros' braintrust is to consider offering minor league contracts to degenerate relievers Ben Weber and...
Backe Returns
January 25, 2008 by
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No, not to the rotation. Not yet anyway. But in a development that is nothing short of amazing, Brandon Backe will begin throwing off the mound today, a mere six (6) months after Tommy John surgery. Wow.Tommy John recovery typically takes twelve to eighteen months, so I'm a bit...
This Diamond is Awfully, Awfully Rough
January 25, 2008 by
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T-Poo's nostalgic journey back to the Doggie Era has hit a bit of a snag, and in baseball terms, it's a rather substantial one. Richard Hidalgo cannot hit a baseball. Shocking, isn't it? I mean, he had such a stellar season last year...when...he...was...out...of...baseball...
Ensberg, Everett, and Lane Reach Deals; My Head Explodes
November 23, 2007 by
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It appears the 'Stros have avoided arbitration by signing Mo Ensberg, Adam Everett, and Jason Lane to one-year deals. The numbers, you ask? Read it and weep:Ensberg--$4,350,000.002006 Statistics: .235 BA, 23 HR, 58 RBIEverett--$2,800,000.002006 Statistics: .239 BA, 6 HR, 59 RBILane...
Battle Red Blog
November 23, 2007 by
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Scott has mentioned this on a couple of occasions, but I can't imagine anyone reads or listens to him. Therefore, I'm going to say it again.The minds behind H-Town Sports have begun a new blog that deals exclusively with your Houston Texans. We were asked to do so by the good...
If Rivers Pulls Out..
November 23, 2007 by
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If it's true that Phillip Rivers aggravated a foot injury in the Chargers' loss to the Patriots and will thus be forced to pull out of the Pro Bowl, sources tell H-Town Sports that David Carr will NOT be chosen as an injury replacement, despite his "statistical progress...
Deke Wags His Finger at Age Jokes
November 23, 2007 by
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We've all heard the ongoing joke that Dikembe Mutombo is older than Methuselah. Suspicions have surrounded him since he was drafted by the Nuggets back in 1991, largely because he didn't come to the United States for college until he was 21. Well, after sixteen (16) seasons...
It's Almost Signing Day
November 23, 2007 by
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High school seniors can begin signing letters of intent for college football tomorrow, and according to Rivals, the usual suspects are prepared to rack in yet again, as Florida, Tennessee, Texas, LSU and Southern Cal make up the top-five nationally according to Rivals.com. Other schools...
And a Resounding "Meh" Echoes Down South Main
November 23, 2007 by
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Rice acted quickly, if not questionably, in hiring Texas State coach David Bailiff yesterday to replace the departed Todd Graham. Bailiff, whose name suggests he would be better suited for a position on Marvin Lewis' staff in Cincinnati, went 21-15 in three seasons at Texas State...
MLB Appears Ready to Further Screw its Fan Base
November 23, 2007 by
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As reported by The Biz of Baseball and Maury Brown at Baseball Prospectus, Major League Baseball and Direct TV appear close to signing an agreement valued at somewhere near $700 million over seven years, with said agreement making Direct TV the exclusive home for the MLB Extra Innings...
Texans Hire Two New Coaches
November 23, 2007 by
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The Texans added two new coaches to their staff today: Jethro Franklin (DL) and Larry Kirksey (WR). See more over at Battle Red Blog.
That Pence Kid Does Not Suck
November 23, 2007 by
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After a nice break, H-Town Sports is back. And what better time to return, now that the 'Stros have begun spring training in earnest? Seriously, we are less than a month away from Opening Day. I'm beginning to get giddy. Well, as giddy as I can get, anyway.And the Astros seem...
BP Takes on Morgan Ensberg
November 23, 2007 by
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Marc Normandin has written a very thorough analysis ($) and projection piece on Baseball Prospectus this week regarding Astros 3B (?) Morgan Ensberg. Trivia Question #1 from the article: What three USC Trojans rank ahead of Morgan on the all-time HR list for the school? Answer at the bottom of the
More Expected Astros News: Brad Lidge Re-Ups
November 23, 2007 by
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It's been a busy couple of days for T-Poo. Love it or hate it, H-Town, but Brad Lidge will be back with the 'Stros in 2007.Count me among those who are shocked that Purpura didn't aggressively shop Lights Out Lidge this off-season, but I'm glad to see him back. Though...
Will Anti-Pettitte Backlash Affect Rocket's Decision? In a Word, Not at All
November 23, 2007 by
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Andy Pettitte transformed from a Yankee postseason legend to a hometown hero overnight when the Deer Park native returned to Houston three seasons ago to pitch for the Astros. Just as quickly as he became a local hero, his reputation was just as immediately destroyed upon making public...
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