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On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed
bizofbaseball.com - 1/11/2009
On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed
— bizofbaseball.com — With the Yankees spending like, well… the Yankees this off-season, there has been a chorus of “we... need a cap” conversations from fans and owners alike. Whether it has been Brewers owner Mark Attanasio , or Astros owner Drayton McLane , or Pirates President Frank Coonelly , the ... (more) On Baseball Prospectus: Why a Cap in MLB Isn’t Needed

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cbssports.com - 1/23/2009
Astros' McLane faces questions about Pettitte, Clemens - MLB - CBSSports.com Baseball
— cbssports.com — HOUSTON -- As the Houston Astros were celebrating the development of a new youth academy Friday, owner... Drayton McLane was talking about the possibility of Andy Pettitte returning to the team and whether he expects Roger Clemens at spring training.  ... (more) Astros' McLane faces questions about Pettitte, Clemens - ...

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espn.go.com - 6/2/2009
Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Baseball insider: Astros will add, not subtract - ESPN Chicago
— espn.go.com — According to one of the top executives and most respected men in baseball, the Astros are not... in the mode to trade any of their players, most notably Roy Oswalt . "The Astros owner, Drayton McLane, has always been steadfast on his direction of the ... (more) Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Baseball insider: ...

Comments vote down The Crawfish Boxes found this 6/2/2009found this
blogs.chron.com - 6/16/2009
Do the Rangers have a better blueprint than the Astros?
— blogs.chron.com — The Texas Rangers are better than the Astros. There's not much argument about that. The Rangers are... in first place, the Astros last. The Rangers are younger and have a deeper farm system. The Rangers are winning with a... (more) Do the Rangers have a better blueprint than the Astros?

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Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | Richard Justice: Columnist | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com - 9/4/2009
Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | Richard Justice: Columnist | Chron.com - ...
— chron.com — I figured Drayton McLane would fire Cecil Cooper on Thursday, then call a news conference to announce... the Astros were ready to be champions in 2010. Baseball owners like firing the manager the day before a homestand because it gives the games a bit ... (more) Justice: McLane seems to be out of ideas for Astros | ...

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Astros to talk to managerial candidates
mlb.mlb.com - 10/9/2009
Astros to talk to managerial candidates
— mlb.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/08/09 7:01 PM ET HOUSTON -- The Astros will begin making contact... with perspective managerial candidates on Friday, general manager Ed Wade said Thursday. Houston is looking for a full-time manager after dismissing Cecil ... (more) Astros to talk to managerial candidates

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PETTITTE RETURN TO ASTROS UNLIKELY
nypost.com - 1/24/2009
PETTITTE RETURN TO ASTROS UNLIKELY
— nypost.com — HOUSTON - As the Astros were celebrating the development of a new youth academy Friday, owner Drayton... McLane was talking about the possibility of Andy Pettitte returning to the team and whether he expects Roger Clemens at spring training. McLane... (more) PETTITTE RETURN TO ASTROS UNLIKELY

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Astros Pick Up Option on Manager Cecil Cooper’s Contract for 2010
digitalsportsdaily.com - 4/18/2009
Astros Pick Up Option on Manager Cecil Cooper’s Contract for 2010
— digitalsportsdaily.com — Jose De Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Houston Astros have picked up... their option on Manager Cecils Cooper’s contract for 2010. Owner Drayton McLane said “this is so we can move forward” The Astros are 3-7 and and 4 games out of 1st place in the ... (more) Astros Pick Up Option on Manager Cecil Cooper’s Contract ...

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Coop Extended
astros.gearupforsports.com - 4/19/2009
Coop Extended
— astros.gearupforsports.com — The Astros exercised their option on Cecil Cooper today extending his contract one year for the 2010... season. This came as a big surprise to everyone as the Astros have underperformed this season. The Astros could have waited farther into the season to see how they progress. Ed Wade said ... (more) Coop Extended

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mlbtraderumors.com - 6/5/2009
McLane: "Zero Discussion" About Trading Oswalt
— mlbtraderumors.com — According to Newsday's Ken Davidoff Astros owner Drayton McLane says there has been "absolutely zero discussion" about... trading Roy Oswalt . McLane calls Oswalt a "cornerstone" of his team and says he values his "personal relationship" with the ... (more) McLane: "Zero Discussion" About Trading Oswalt

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Astros Still Not Willing to be Sellers
mlbnotebook.com - 6/27/2009
Astros Still Not Willing to be Sellers
— mlbnotebook.com — Coming into Saturday night's game against Detroit, the Astros are 34-37, 5th place in the NL Central.... That's one game ahead of the Pirates. Both teams could very easily swap spots today, tomorrow, or next week. The Astros have a -36 run differential this season and are 5-5 in their last 10 ... (more) Astros Still Not Willing to be Sellers

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Thank you, Drayton (!?)
hardballtimes.com - 7/18/2009
Thank you, Drayton (!?)
— hardballtimes.com — Richard Justice today sent out a "thank you" to Houston Astros manager Drayton McLane: They're doing what... smart franchises are supposed to. They're getting their draft picks signed and in uniform in a hurry. Meanwhile, the general manager has made enough smart moves to somehow managed [sic] to ... (more) Thank you, Drayton (!?)

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Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off
cantstopthebleeding.com - 9/22/2009
Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off
— cantstopthebleeding.com — Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper earlier today , appointing former Round Rock Express skipper Dave Clark interim... manager for the season’s final 13 games. The Chronicle’s Richard Justice accuses Drayton McLane and Ed Wade of having “waited until a season had been lost to ... (more) Astros Give Cooper The Final Two Weeks Off

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Get ready for a long manager search in Houston
mlbnotebook.com - 9/28/2009
Get ready for a long manager search in Houston
— mlbnotebook.com — According to MLB.com beat writer Brian McTaggert's blog , the Astros managerial search will be arduous. The... Astros shouldn't rush to find a manager before the end of this season. After Sunday's win against the Reds, the Astros are 72-83. That's 5th place in the NL Central with only the lowly ... (more) Get ready for a long manager search in Houston

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point plan for fixing the Astros
chron.com - 10/11/2009
point plan for fixing the Astros
— chron.com — 1. Be realistic. The Astros didn't become terrible overnight, and they're not going to be fixed overnight.... They can still be interesting, but they're not going to be champions. Drayton McLane isn't fooling anyone by saying otherwise. Attendance at ... (more) point plan for fixing the Astros

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Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame
centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com - 9/23/2009
Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame
— centerofthesportsuniverse.wordpress.com — Houston Astros GM Ed Wade, owner Drayton McLane, and president of baseball operations Tal Smith met with... Cecil Cooper in his office on Monday to inform him that his time as Houston’s manager was over. They decided to point the finger at the manager at the bottom of the totem pole with only... (more) Cooper is Not the Only One to Blame

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mlbtraderumors.com - 1/7/2009
Odds and Ends: Swisher, Astros, Pohlad
— mlbtraderumors.com — Links for Wednesday... RotoAuthority identifies a bunch of sleepers who had between 200-400 at-bats in 2008 in... posts here and here . Dave Sheinin says the Nationals inquired on Nick Swisher , but their offer did not impress the Yankees.  ... (more) Odds and Ends: Swisher, Astros, Pohlad

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nydailynews.com - 1/14/2009
For Roger, spring fling looks over
— nydailynews.com — The Roger Clemens media circus won't be around when the Houston Astros begin spring training next month.... That's because Astros owner Drayton McLane all but ruled out the Rocket returning to pitch to minor leaguers, like Clemens did last year.  ... (more) For Roger, spring fling looks over

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sports.espn.go.com - 1/15/2009
Astros: Clemens welcome in camp -- as a fan
— sports.espn.go.com — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane said Wednesday that Roger Clemens won't attend spring training next month in... Kissimmee, Fla., to work out with and instruct Houston's minor league players. (more) Astros: Clemens welcome in camp -- as a fan

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Astros have no interest in entering negotiations with Pettitte
zellspinstripeblog.com - 1/24/2009
Astros have no interest in entering negotiations with Pettitte
— zellspinstripeblog.com — Andy Pettitte isn’t likely to go back to the Astros. Houston Atsros owner, Drayton McLane stated that... they are set to go into the season without him, and that they don’t plan on entering negotiations. So what does this mean for Andy? His only other option is really the Yankees. I don’t see (more) Astros have no interest in entering negotiations with ...

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