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Fast Eddie Wade ends Astros' quiet offseason by signing pitcher Ryan Sadowski

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP The Big Sadowski mows down the Astros this past July. Browse more photos » Oh, Ed. Just when we thought you were going to sit on your hands and do nothing during...
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Follow-up to Follow Friday

Got an email today which dovetails nicely with DyingQuail's latest post. John Eagle Honda is having a contest via Twitter to give away some Astros memorabilia. Here are the details: John Eagle Honda is giving away a Milo Hamilton signed Astro's hat and baseball to the...
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Astros Hot Stove Rumors

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP Have you seen this man? He's a possible closer, maybe a starter... Browse more photos » Since it seems all the rage to link the Houston Astros to all sorts of...
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The Astros and Arbitration: The annual non-sensical decision

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More photos » by Alan Diaz - AP This man is going to get paid now. It could have been prevented. Browse more photos » I don't want to come off as too persnickety, I know that Ed Wade took a...
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The Astros and Arbitration: Judgement Day...er...kind of...

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More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP See, Miguel Tejada looks harmless. There's now ostensible reason not to offer him arbitration based on the gregariousness on display here. Browse more photos » ...
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Astros and Arbitration

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Arbitration decisions are looming and the fate of the Astros offseason will likely be determined by the decisions made by the front office.  I know each of us here has some thoughts on the matter, so here's a fanpost with my analysis (hopefully a little more in-depth than...
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Chris Coste is now dead to us

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Scratch Chris Coste off your list of favorite former Phillies, he has gone to the dark side. Coste, who spent 3 plus years with the Phillies before being waived and playing for the Astros last season, has signed with the New York Mets.There is no guarantee that Coste will actually...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Arbitration Fallout: Jose Valverde

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Much to my surprise, the Astros decided to offer arbitration to Jose Valverde:"First of all, we'd love to be able to figure out a way to have Jose, Hawkins and Tejada all back, and it's still possible," Wade said. "It's going to take some economic gymnastics...
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Thanksgiving Astros, etc. Round Up

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More photos » by Al Behrman - AP 6 months ago: Houston Astros' Lance Berkman slides into third base with a triple in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Cincinnati...
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Black Friday Random Astros Discussion Question

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by Ben Margot - AP Albert Pujols wins another MVP, crushes non-Cardinal fans souls... View full size photo » We haven't really discussed it here, but you may have seen a certain slugger from up north won...
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Astros pick up Ryan Sadowski from the Giants

Photo from fOTOGLIF The Houston Astros have signed Ryan Sadowski, a 27 year-old right-hander who made his major league debut with Giants last season. Sadowski was unexpectedly impressive upon arrival, tossing 13 shutout innings in his first two starts. However, he eventually faded...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/12...
 

Is Ed Wade Crazy Like A Fox?

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More photos » by Dave Einsel - AP How many bidders ARE there for Papa Grande? Browse more photos » I've been considering this more and more as all the arbitration talk rolled by on Tuesday....
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Arbitration Conundrum: Jose Valverde

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The deadline for teams to offer free agents salary arbitration is today, which means that some teams will have fascinating decisions to make. There is significant economic risk involved in offering a player salary arbitration, especially in a weak economy. For more information about...
>> jorgesaysno.blogspot.com/2009/12...
 

GM for the day: What would you do if Ed Wade handed you the key to the Astros?

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More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Before you can criticize a man, you have a to walk a mile in his shoes. Here's your chance to have free reign with Eddy in the future. Browse more photos » ...
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Astros Pitchin' in the Dominican: Life's a Beach

More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP I'm going to go ahead and call it: If Wesley Wright becomes a starter, he will become my favorite Astro. Browse more photos » Although the Arizona...
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Baseball America ranks the Astros Top 10 Prospects: Progress rather than perfection (and I'm ok with that)

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More photos » by Rob Carr - AP Browse more photos » Honestly, I was excited to read this.  I was excited to see where the experts at Baseball America ranked our fledging group of farmhands that, to...
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Coste becomes official..

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The made it official with a press release that Chris Coste has been signed to a one year contract and will be added to the 40 man roster. While it's not clarified in the press release the contract is believed to be a major/ minor league split, in which he'll be on the 40 man...
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Plan? Schman: What is the Astros front office thinking?

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More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Just give us a sign, Ed. Browse more photos » I just got finished reading this piece by Brian McTaggart.  I read it; I read it again, and then I...
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Is Spring Training Enough?

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by Pat Sullivan - AP How well can these two guys evaluate talent with a month of games that don't count? View full size photo » Richard Justice recently opined on his blog that the Houston Astros are going...
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Astros Hitter Projections by CHONE

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Astros Hitter Projections by CHONE CHONE is another projection system, and right now only the 2010 hitter projections are released. The CHONE projections are a good deal more pessimistic for the Astros than Bill James' projections. In fact, for Astros' fans they are downright...
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Another Look at the Bargain Bin...or patching holes with duck tape

Bargain shopping seems like the topic of the day for a Black Friday.  Except this blog is about the Astros, and bargain shopping means something more like Goodwill, rather than Sak's or Macy's.   The Astros say they are trying to improve the team and cutting...
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The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers

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More photos » by Alan Diaz - AP Browse more photos » Why are we fretting so much about Jose Valverde and LaTroy Hawkins? I mean aside from the fact that they're talented pitchers with above average ability...
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Astros' OF Michael Bourn wins National League Glove Glove

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More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP NL Gold Glove winner Michael Bourn snags a fly ball. MB ranked 4th in UZR for all NL OFs, and 5th in UZR/150...A legitimate winner of the Gold Glove. Refreshing. Browse more photos...
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Thursday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up: Michael Bourn's big day

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More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP This was the coolest picture of Bourn I could find. Browse more photos » That's right ladies and gents, an Astros player took him some awards season hardware...
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Just when you thought it was safe to feel good aboubt Michael Bourn's Gold Glove

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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP Some people can't leave well enough alone, Michael. View full size photo » Astros fans probably aren't going to have all that much to cheer about in the coming seasons...
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