Past injuries won't slow Lowrie down
Five years ago, Jed Lowrie was considered among the top prospects in the Red Sox organization. Lowrie did not rank far behind names like Jacoby Ellsbury and Justin Masterson. But since Lowrie got his chance with the Red Sox in 2008, he has been unable to remain healthy for a complete season.
There was a wrist injury, a shoulder problem and mononucleosis. So in his four seasons...
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4 days ago
Discuss
Astros GM Luhnow looking at all options
HOUSTON -- To fully understand the ideology of Astros first-year general manager Jeff Luhnow will require supreme patience and constant reminders that such processes take time to reach fruition.
During his introductory press conference on Dec 7, Luhnow revealed a philosophy shaped by an extensive background in traditional scouting methodology combined with an adherence to data analysis...
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4 days ago
Johnson looking for redemption in 2012
As the era of rebuilding resumes for the Astros this season, some young players may emerge as future core players; it will be too soon to tell on others and for some, like Chris Johnson, this is a very pivotal spring. Johnson no longer fits in the "too soon to tell" category. For the 26-year-old third baseman, 2012 is the time to determine whether he is an everyday Major...
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6 days ago
Wallace ready to make difference for 'Stros
Having determined that they prefer for Carlos Lee to remain at first base, the Astros decided to instead move first base prospect Brett Wallace across the diamond to third. Manager Brad Mills said Wednesday that Wallace will get a serious look at third base this Spring in an effort to give him an opportunity to be in the lineup.
"I think it's something that we at least...
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5 days ago
Wallace ready to make difference for 'Stros
Having determined that they prefer for Carlos Lee to remain at first base, the Astros decided to instead move first base prospect Brett Wallace across the diamond to third. Manager Brad Mills said Wednesday that Wallace will get a serious look at third base this Spring in an effort to give him an opportunity to be in the lineup.
"I think it's something that we at least...
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5 days ago
Why 2012 Is An Important Year For The Astros (Part One)
The Houston Astros were the worst team in baseball in 2011. They lost 106 games, finished 40 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central and traded away two thirds of their outfield. However, things aren’t pointing completely south for the Astros. In November, Jim Crane was unanimously approved by MLB as the new owner of the Astros, effectively completing the sale of...
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Lowrie, Astros agree to 1-year deal for $1.15M
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for $1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered $900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday.
The 27-year-old shortstop was acquired from Boston on Dec. 14 along with right-hander Kyle Weiland...
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5 days ago
Astros, Lowrie agree to deal, avoid arbitration
HOUSTON (AP) -- Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a 1.15 million, one-year contract.
The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for 1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered 900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday.
The 27-year-old shortstop was acquired from Boston on Dec. 14 along with right-hander...
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5 days ago
2012 Fantasy Baseball: Bud Norris & the Houston Astros starting rotation preview
Bud Norris (credits below) For those of us in National League-only fantasy leagues, its our last shot at picking Houston Astros.Pardon me if I pass on their starting pitchers.The Astros had a team ERA of 4.51 last year and that included an ERA of 4.46 or worse from three of their regular starting pitchers.As for the offseason, Houston's big addition to the rotation was Livan...
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5 days ago
Astros agree to 1-year deal with SS Lowrie
The Houston Astros and shortstop Jed Lowrie avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year contract.
The deal was worth $1.15 million for Lowrie, who had requested $1.5 million while the Astros had countered with an offer of $900,000.
Lowrie was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in the trade for Astros closer Mark Melancon.
The 27-year-old Lowrie has been plagued by injuries in...
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
REINVENTING THEMSELVES
15 names the Houston Astros should consider
Yesterday, Complex reported (via ESPN) that new Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms when the team moves from the National League... [[ Read More ]]
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Astros learn from their past
If youre old enough, you might have groused all those years ago when the Colt .45s changing their name to the Astros.
Colt .45s was a distinctive name, and it nodded to Houstons roots. It was a roughneck town founded on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, a ways west of where they fought the Battle of San Jacinto. They found oil in 1901.
Yeah, the Colt .45s. That was it. That was Houston...
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12 days ago
The Houston Astros
The worst team in the MLB last season is the first to be previewed for TSHQ. Over the next two months I will cover every team’s strengths and weaknesses, look at some potential impact prospects, and project how each team should fare during the 2012 season.
For the Houston Astros, they can only go up. The worst team in the league (record wise) is preparing to play their last...
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
HOUSTON HAS A PROBLEM
Astros mulling name change
It is bad enough that the Houston Astros are having to move to the American League in 2013 but now there is a report that the franchise may change their name as well.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
What Exactly are the Houston Astros doing?
I hate to focus on the local team as much as I do, but the news comes fast and furious when new owners and new general managers take over. Now, the Astros have a director of decision sciences in Sig Mejdal and a new statistical analyst in Mike Fast. These two moves alone represent a 180 degree turn from where the organization has been. Suddenly, an organization that pays attention...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Hernandez looks to log 17th big league season
The Houston Astros added potential depth to their rotation with the recent signing of veteran right-handed pitcher Livan Hernandez. Hernandez has logged at least 175 innings in each of the last 14 seasons, and he'll be looking to spend a 17th year in the majors.
Via mlb.scout.com
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5 days ago
More changes Astros owner should make
While Jim Crane is considering enhancements to his franchise, here are a few more additions the new Astros owner should include:
The Astros need a Hall of Fame.
The team celebrates 50 years of existence this season yet the history of the club is not displayed or arranged in an exhibit which can be enjoyed by fans. Part of being the owner of a sports franchise is good stewardship...
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20 days ago
Still the 'Stros after all
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he won't change the team's name.
Crane said last week he was considering a switch. But he emailed a video message to season-ticket holders on Monday saying, ''one thing that we are not going to change is the name.''
He says he made the decision after receiving ''strong feedback and consensus among season-ticket...
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13 days ago
Astros sign Houston-native Chris Snyder
For Chris Snyder, just finding an opportunity would have been enough. Getting a shot with his hometown team was far more than he expected.
The Astros signed the 30-year old catcher Friday to a one year contract with a mutual option for 2013. Snyder gives the Astros a veteran player to add to the mix with Humberto Quintero and the very young Jason Castro, who is coming off knee surgery...
Via Fox Sports Houston
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24 days ago
Delino DeShields Jr. Resembles Dad… Sort Of
On the tail end of my scouting trip to Savannah, having an opportunity to see the Lexington Legends was well worth extending my stay considering the potential to scout three of the Houston Astros first round picks in second baseman Delino DeShields Jr., third baseman Mike Kvasnicka and pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. And while “Folty” was not in the cards, the two first rounders...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
N.L. Central Top Prospects - Houston Astros
I am slowly going through a series taking a look at the Pirates National League Central competition's farm systems. I've been using the Baseball Prospectus lists. Here's what I've done so far:Cincinnati RedsChicago CubsNow if you are an Astros fan, or someone who knows a lot about the Astros, you have to humor me. Without looking at the list, I couldn't name you...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
The Astros Shall Henceforth Be Known As...the Astros.
Change is scary. It takes us out of our comfort zones, forcing us to conform to a whole new set of societal norms and accept things that are both foreign and unnerving.
It doesn't matter if this change is for the better. The end of a toxic relationship, the big move to a big city, starting a new job with new challenges and a bigger paycheck. And of course, the renaming of our...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
The Houston LIVANstros
It’s too bad Jimmy Crane thought better of renaming his baseball club, because with the recent Livan Hernandez signing, who wouldn’t wanna go check out the Houston LIVANstros?!?
I would.
In fact, I have to admit: I love Livan Hernandez.
He’s a horse. A nice guy. And without him, there is no Eric Gregg wide-strike zone comedy of errors.
Also, of all the baseball...
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9 days ago
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9 days ago
Crane mulling name, uniform changes
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms.
Crane says the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to change the name. He says switching uniforms is something they are ''highly considering.''
Any changes wouldn't happen until 2013 when Houston makes the move from the National League to the American League...
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21 days ago
Houston Astros Hire Another Stat Geek
Jeff Luhnow, the new General Manager of the Houston Astros apparently watched Taken before he took the job and now has embarked on a journey of revenge against baseball traditionalists.
An example:
Luhnow: I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking for a player’s batting average, I can tell you I don’t keep it. But what I do have...
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20 days ago
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