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Houston Astros and Personal Services Contracts
bizofbaseball.com - 2/13/2008
Houston Astros and Personal Services Contracts
— bizofbaseball.com — Sounds like a butler doesn't it? Actually, it is just a contract that former players sign with... a major league team in order to work in the front office or simply help in ways that vary depending on what you have to offer as a coach, executive or both. (more) Houston Astros and Personal Services Contracts

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 2/13/2008posted this
slate.com - 2/25/2008
Bill James on Craig Biggio. - By Bill James - Slate Magazine
— slate.com — The Epic of Craig Biggio Why I loved, and then grew tired of, the long-time Houston Astro.... Bill James posted Feb. 25, 2008 Hoop Dreams in the Big Easy I'm falling in love with the New Orleans Hornets, but will the team be here in two years? David ... (more) Bill James on Craig Biggio. - By Bill James - Slate Magazine

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Where in the world is Craig Biggio now? , Video
neswsports.com - 4/22/2008
Where in the world is Craig Biggio now? , Video
— neswsports.com — After playing for the Astros for the last 20 years , the lineup does not seem the... same with out him. Craig Biggio has been a Houston staple for a long time. Biggio can still be found on a Houston Baseball diamond though. Craig Biggio is an assistant coach at his sons baseball team at Saint Thomas High School. (more) Where in the world is Craig Biggio now? , Video

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Manny, the DH, and choosing between Garret Anderson or Steve Garvey: the weight of 3000 hits
seamheads.com - 4/22/2008
Manny, the DH, and choosing between Garret Anderson or Steve Garvey: the weight of 3000 hits
— seamheads.com — Are 3000 hits an automatic ticket to Cooperstown? Last June, when Craig Biggio collected his 3000 th... hit, pundits and old timers heralded it as the last time it will be done without the benefit of the DH, or the “hard way”. Even though he did play twenty games at DH, and the same people said this when Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. did it, it is hard to imagine it with free agency, and ... (more) Manny, the DH, and choosing between Garret Anderson or ...

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Manny, the DH, and Choosing Between Garret Anderson or Steve Garvey: The Weight of 3000 Hits
seamheads.com - 4/24/2008
Manny, the DH, and Choosing Between Garret Anderson or Steve Garvey: The Weight of 3000 Hits
— seamheads.com — Are 3000 hits an automatic ticket to Cooperstown? Last June, when Craig Biggio collected his 3000 th... hit, pundits and old timers heralded it as the last time it will be done without the benefit of the DH, or the "hard way." (more) Manny, the DH, and Choosing Between Garret Anderson or ...

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 4/24/2008posted this
Free Kenny Lofton
seamheads.com - 4/5/2008
Free Kenny Lofton
— seamheads.com — Kenny Lofton's reluctance could cost him Major League history Well, he's not exactly free, so don't feel... sorry for him. He's had his opportunities: the Reds offered him a minor league deal, and the Rays offered him a one-year/$1million deal. He declined both of these franchises for which he's never played. (more) Free Kenny Lofton

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Taking One for the Team - Hit by Pitch Videos
homerderby.com - 2/13/2008
Taking One for the Team - Hit by Pitch Videos
— homerderby.com — Batters getting hit by pitches is a big part of baseball. Just like crashes in auto racing.... You know you want to watch. (more) Taking One for the Team - Hit by Pitch Videos

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insidetheballpark.com - 1/29/2008
Top 10 Astros – Single-Season Batting Average
— insidetheballpark.com — Which Houston Astros had the highest single-season batting averages? Let’s take a look. 1. Jeff Bagwell —... .368 in 1994 At the age of 26, Bagwell exploded onto the scene in 1994. He hit .368 and had 39 homeruns and 116 RBIs. ... (more) Top 10 Astros – Single-Season Batting Average

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dugoutcentral.com - 5/17/2008
Bourn to Leadoff – Later
— dugoutcentral.com — Michael Bourn: great speed and defense, but can't hit a lick. Astros need to move him down... to 8th in the order and put Pence in the leadoff spot. (more) Bourn to Leadoff – Later

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insidetheballpark.com - 1/13/2008
A Typical Day with Hunter Pence
— insidetheballpark.com — Houston Astros' Hunter Pence takes you through a typical day in his offseason workouts and writes a... little about playing with Craig Biggio. (more) A Typical Day with Hunter Pence

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outincenterfield.com - 1/7/2008
Clemens.
— outincenterfield.com — I've made my adoration of Roger Clemens no secret - he and Nolan Ryan are my baseball... idols, he and Craig Biggio are the reason I fell in love with baseball, and he's also the primary reason I became a Red Sox fan in the first place. I may have been the only person in the U.S. who adored him because of his giant attitude, not in spite of it. But that's how I like my Texan pitchers- crazy good ... (more) Clemens.

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hardballtimes.com - 3/21/2008
The Newberg Report
— hardballtimes.com — You don't have to be a Rangers fan to enjoy reading the Newberg Report —it's full of... good news all baseball fans can enjoy. In his latest Spring Training report, he positively glows about the Rangers' attack. Talking about Ian Kinsler, Newberg says... In batting practice, he’s showing an ability to hit the ball to right center with tremendous authority, and I think we’re about to see a ... (more) The Newberg Report

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 4/15/2008
I Will Not Be Outdone
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Geoff Young thinks he'll just come and here and make stupid stuff up?... (more) I Will Not Be Outdone

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blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 6/6/2008
2008 MLB Draft: Picks 16-20
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Lawrie, Cooper, Davis, Cashner, Fields... (more) 2008 MLB Draft: Picks 16-20

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 6/6/2008posted this
Talking about favorites
insidetheballpark.com - 8/5/2008
Talking about favorites
— insidetheballpark.com — Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio served as the cornerstones of the Houston Astros for many years and... hopefully will again reunite in Cooperstown. Photo: Newscom This week at b5media we are talking about our favorites; our ... (more) Talking about favorites

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No Boos For Pedroia
outincenterfield.com - 2/1/2008
No Boos For Pedroia
— outincenterfield.com — Dustin Pedroia was in New York yesterday evening at the NY Baseball Writers Association Awards dinner, to... finally claim the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year trophy he won awhile back. Others in attendance include Denny McLain, Ryan Braun, Bob Melvin, Jake Peavy, Jimmy Rollins, Johnny Damon, Joe Girardi, Joba Chamberlain, Omar Minaya, Brian Cashman, Bobby Murcer, Alex Rodriguez, Yogi Berra, (more) No Boos For Pedroia

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hardballtimes.com - 2/13/2008
THT Daily: Old familiar faces
— hardballtimes.com — Girardi, Biggio, Sweeney and... Red Ruffing? (more) THT Daily: Old familiar faces

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Astros To Retire Biggio's Number 7 on August 17
bizofbaseball.com - 8/18/2008
Astros To Retire Biggio's Number 7 on August 17
— bizofbaseball.com — The Houston Astros announced today that on Sunday afternoon, August 17, the organization will retire the No.... 7 worn by seven-time All-Star Craig Biggio in a pre-game ceremony before the Astros-Diamondbacks game. The announcement was made by Astros Chairman and CEO Drayton McLane. Biggio becomes the ninth Houston player to have his number retired, joining Jim Umbricht (32), Don Wilson ... (more) Astros To Retire Biggio's Number 7 on August 17

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firejoemorgan.com - 1/11/2008
This is Going to be Annoying
— firejoemorgan.com — But I think I have to do it anyway. Settle in . Regarding this increasingly hard-to-get-into baseball... shrine of ours: [ Super over-the-top sarcastic; leaning in as if transfixed ] Uh huhhhhhh?!?!?!?!? A monument to the greatest ballplayers who ... (more) This is Going to be Annoying

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