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Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
bizofbaseball.com - 1/29/2008
Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
— bizofbaseball.com — After signing an impressive $55 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays after the 2005 season, it... was disclosed that Allan James Burnett’s deal with the Canadian franchise included a clause that called for eight round-trip limousine trips per season between Toronto and Burnett’s Maryland home for his wife. (more) Unusual MLB Contract Clauses

Comments vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 1/29/2008posted this
bizofbaseball.com - 1/29/2008
: Part of the Business of Sports Network - Unusual MLB Contract Clauses
— bizofbaseball.com — RHP Roy Oswalt was awarded, in his previous contract, a clause where he allowed the franchise owner,... Drayton McLane , to give him a bulldozer for winning Game 6 of the 2005 National League Championship Series (NLCS). Agent - Robert Garber . RHP Oscar ... (more) : Part of the Business of Sports Network - Unusual MLB ...

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Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games
bizofbaseball.com - 9/16/2008
Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB moved the Cubs/Astros series to Milwaukee’s Miller Park due to Hurricane Ike, and in doing so,... saw Carlos Zambrano throw a no-hitter against the Astros on their designated home field. But, here's the deal: the Astros are getting all the ticket revenues. (more) Astros to Get All Ticket Revenues From Miller Park Games

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dugoutcentral.com - 8/7/2008
Astros Have Followed the Enron Model
— dugoutcentral.com — Great article on the incompetent Astros, comparing them to the Enron fiasco.... (more) Astros Have Followed the Enron Model

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Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi Hooks
bizofbaseball.com - 10/15/2008
Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi Hooks
— bizofbaseball.com — The Houston Astros and Ryan-Sanders Baseball announced today a two-year extension of the Player Development Contract (PDC)... between the Astros and their Double A affiliate, the Corpus Christi Hooks, which falls under the Ryan-Sanders Baseball ownership group. The agreement extends the contract ... (more) Astros Announce 2-Year PDC Extension with Corpus Christi ...

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chron.com - 9/11/2008
Astros postpone Friday-Saturday games against Cubs | Sports | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — The Astros have postponed both Friday's and Saturday's games against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.... Astros owner Drayton McLane said the team is working with MLB commissioner Bud Selig to determine when the games can be made up. "We're trying ... (more) Astros postpone Friday-Saturday games against Cubs | ...

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Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros
sports.yahoo.com - 9/15/2008
Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros
— sports.yahoo.com — The Brew Crew wanted to be gracious hosts for the hurricane-weary Astros, who have been borrowing Miller... Park the past couple of days. Here's a list of what passes for care package: (more) Ten things the Brewers left at Miller Park for the Astros

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Astros hope Clemens stays away
chron.com - 3/3/2008
Astros hope Clemens stays away
— chron.com — Astros owner Drayton McLane met with his top baseball officials Saturday to discuss the club's plan in... case embattled righthander Roger Clemens decides he wants to come back to throw batting practice to the club's minor leaguers. Privately, the Astros have made it clear they wish Clemens would stay away while the FBI investigates whether he perjured himself in testimony given to the (more) Astros hope Clemens stays away

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Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law
deuceofdavenport.com - 6/26/2008
Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law
— deuceofdavenport.com — Shawn Chacon is a man of solutions. When faced with a problem, he doesn't cry about it... like Milton Bradley . He does something about it. Step to him wrong? That's a chokeout. Chacon was suspended indefinitely for grabbing Astros GM Ed Wade by the throat and throwing him on the ground . The rumble was allegedly over his demotion to the bullpen. "I said, 'What do you want to speak to me ... (more) Breakin' The Law, Breakin' The Law

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Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 12/30/2008
Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
— chron.com — Astros owner Drayton McLane is one of the wealthiest men in the country and is accustomed to... hearing about multimillion-dollar deals being made in any of his numerous business ventures. But even McLane finds himself astonished at the kinds of cash the ... (more) Astros owner McLane in favor of salary cap | Baseball |  ...

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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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blogs.chron.com - 12/30/2008
Salary cap? Tell me you didn't say that, Drayton.
— blogs.chron.com — Drayton McLane looks pretty darn silly to suggest baseball would be better off with a salary cap.... First, baseball has done pretty well without one. Drayton presumably knows this. (I've written brilliant columns on this topic. In fact, Commissioner... (more) Salary cap? Tell me you didn't say that, Drayton.

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Another Owner Wants A Salary Cap Because Of The Big Bad Yankees
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 12/30/2008
Another Owner Wants A Salary Cap Because Of The Big Bad Yankees
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — First is was Mark Attanasio saying "At the rate the Yankees are going, I'm not sure anyone... can compete with them," Attanasio said in an e-mail. "Frankly, the sport might need a salary cap." Now, Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane adds his two cents : Astros owner Drayton McLane is one of the ... (more) Another Owner Wants A Salary Cap Because Of The Big Bad ...

2 Comments vote down Greg C. Greg C. posted 12/30/2008posted this
sports.espn.go.com - 1/17/2008
Astros' owner doesn't regret acquiring Tejada
— sports.espn.go.com — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane was surprised when Miguel Tejada was mentioned in the Mitchell Report but... has no regrets about acquiring the star shortstop. (more) Astros' owner doesn't regret acquiring Tejada

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dome-dogs.com - 6/30/2008
HALF WAY!!
— dome-dogs.com — We take stock of the Astros' present, disect the past, so we can discern what their future... might hold. (more) HALF WAY!!

Comments vote down root4thegoodguys root4thegoodguys posted 6/30/2008posted this
forbes.com - 10/10/2008
#12 Houston Astros
— forbes.com — www.astros.com Team Value 1 $463 mil The Houston Astros are owned by Robert Drayton McLane Jr ,... who bought them in 1992 for $103 mil . 2007 Wins-to-player cost ratio 8 73 Valuation Breakdown The skinny Houston Astros owner Robert Drayton McLane ... (more) #12 Houston Astros

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Tejada Under the Microscope
mlbfleecefactor.com - 1/17/2008
Tejada Under the Microscope
— mlbfleecefactor.com — According to the Houston Chronicle , there is a chance that Tejada’s immigration status in the U.S.... could be in jeopardy if he admits to a crime for which he is being investigated. He is a native of the Dominican Republic, and could be denied re-entry into the States. And just yesterday, Astros owner Drayton McLane said he has no regrets about (more) Tejada Under the Microscope

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baseballthinkfactory.org - 2/24/2008
MLB: Clemens could throw batting practice to Minor Leaguers
— baseballthinkfactory.org — But the results will always be in question...asterisk added to Minor Leaguers BP numbers remains a possibility.... Roger Clemens is likely to make an appearance this week at the Astros’ Spring Training complex, where his son, Koby, will work out with 39 Minor Leaguers in a minicamp for select prospects. Sources within the organization have hinted that Clemens will show up to Osceola County ... (more) MLB: Clemens could throw batting practice to Minor Leaguers

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Astros owner Drayton McLane might re-think Roger Clemens' contract
nydailynews.com - 2/29/2008
Astros owner Drayton McLane might re-think Roger Clemens' contract
— nydailynews.com — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane showed the first signs that having Roger Clemens at spring training may... not be worth the headache - especially with the Department of Justice looming in the Rocket's rear-view mirror. (more) Astros owner Drayton McLane might re-think Roger ...

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