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Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Offseason
crawfishboxes.com — by Pat Sullivan - AP Look, waaay in the back...It's Ed Wade! View full size photo uploaded October 28, 2009 Let's start the week off by looking at what ... (more) Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Offseason
Quote of the Day: David Letterman
bases.nbcsports.com — "Andy, I think you left for three years to go run a Dairy Queen or something."-- David Letterman to Andy Pettitte last night, subtly reminding everyone that the "Core Four" weren't all with the Yankees since 1995.It's a cheap shot,... (more) Quote of the Day: David Letterman

Houston Astros Latest Blog Posts

Bynum misses Friday vs. Grizzlies
Manny Ramirez to Return to the Dodgers
13 hours ago at EveryJoe » Baseball
Vinatieri out for Week 9
LaTroy Hawkins files for free-agency
21 hours ago at The Crawfish Boxes
November 5th Houston Sports FaF Smear
November 5th Houston Sports FaF Smear
fourthandfifty.com — Song of the day – Wolf Like Me -TV on the Radio This swine flu, or H1N1 flu, is getting out of control! Your cats are now at risk . My job even issued “flu kits” to everyone on campus. This included cough drops, 2 different types of wet naps, tissues, and a one ... (more) November 5th Houston Sports FaF Smear
Drayton promised to telephone me before he hired a manager | SportsJustice | Chron.com - Houston ...
blogs.chron.com — Why would you think Drayton would want to pay any attention to you, Richard? You write for a newspaper; he's a rich businessman. Do you have any information he needs? Seems like he's doing okay without you. As for you and your "information," well, ... (more) Drayton promised to telephone me before he hired a ...
The Astros Make a Solid Choice
The Astros Make a Solid Choice
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — From this Fan's perspective, the Astros dodged a bullet by losing out on the Manny Acta sweepstakes (for gosh sakes) and today named Brad Mills, Boston's bench coach for the last six years, as their new manager. For the story, click here.Here is why the Fan likes this move: First, the Astros get ... (more) The Astros Make a Solid Choice
Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
mlbnotebook.com — According to the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are still interested in Cuban super-prospect Aroldis Chapman, but it reamins unclear if the team has the money to get into a bidding war with the Red Sox and Yankees. After breaking down the clutchest players of 2009 for the whole MLB, Daniel ... ... (more) Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros
Dropping Links: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dropping Links: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
tonyblogs.net — NEWS Celtics beat Cavaliers in Shaq's Cleveland debut | CBS Sports.com | Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills will be next Astros skipper | ESPN.com | Chiefs send Larry Johnson away indefinitely | FOX Sports.com | Rollins predicts Phillies will win World Series in five | SI.com | BLOGS ... (more) Dropping Links: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Big Z
Big Z
nleastchatter.com — With the off-season rumor mill already swirling, (our off-season started mid-summer unfortunately), I am disappointed not to hear more about the Mets pursuit of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano. While it’s true Big Z is coming off a down year, I see him being a perfect fit here in Queens.  ... (more) Big Z
November 3rd Houston Sports FaF Smear
November 3rd Houston Sports FaF Smear
fourthandfifty.com — Song of the Day : The Teenage Prayers – “Good Voodoo” More apetizing than anything I could afford in college The Saints tried every possible way the could manage to lose last night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. They just weren’t satisfied with ... (more) November 3rd Houston Sports FaF Smear
Astros claim Bourgeois off waivers
houston.astros.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 10/26/09 2:41 PM ET HOUSTON -- Jason Bourgeois, a Houston native who played at Forest Brook High School, was claimed off waivers Monday from the Milwaukee Brewers and will come to Spring Training next year with a chance to ... (more) Astros claim Bourgeois off waivers
Astros turn to Mills as manager
boston.com — A Houston television station, KRIV, is reporting that the Astros have selected Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as their next manager. Mills is in Houston and the announcement is expected to come later today. Mills, manager Terry Francona's bench...  ... (more) Astros turn to Mills as manager
For whom the Berk tolls?
For whom the Berk tolls?
nleastchatter.com — Reportedly Drayton Maclane (owner of the Astros) is now willing to discuss moving Oswalt or Berkman (2 of his favorite players ever) in order to free up salary. Carlos Lee has a full no-trade and has said he would not agree to any move out Texas. Where does this leave us? Well we have a ... (more) For whom the Berk tolls?
Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' ability to define himself
Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' ability to define himself
crawfishboxes.com — More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Browse more photos » Approach the signing of our new manager from that perspective and you can't help but be optimistic ... (more) Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' ability to ...
Thoughts on Many Acta
deepleftfield.com — Now that this has fully set in, I do not feel quite so betrayed by the front office. I will support Manny Acta until he gives me a reason not to. Hopefully, that doesn’t come too soon. Acta is young, energetic, and a hard worker. When he lost the Nationals job, he immediately started ... (more) Thoughts on Many Acta
Geoff Blum keeps job in Houston
Geoff Blum keeps job in Houston
tireball.com — Geoff Blum will return to the Houston Astros for the 2010 season after inking a one year deal worth $1.5 million with an option for 2011 valued at $1.65 million. Last season Blum was cast into the role as the teams starting third basemen after they let Ty Wiggington go and Aaron Boone was ... (more) Geoff Blum keeps job in Houston
Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract
Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract
cleveland.com — New Indians boss turns down an offer to lead the Astros, beats out Bobby Valentine, Torey Lovullo to replace Eric Wedge. (more) Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with ...
Are players and owners heading for another collision of collusion?
boston.com — ■Travel days and off days. “Almost every collective bargaining I’ve been involved with, we’ve had demands to have day games on getaway days. It makes perfect sense. And the owners’ response isn’t, ‘Travel is easy for you guys, don’t worry about it.’ ... (more) Are players and owners heading for another collision of ...
Meet your new manager: The Astros hire Brad Mills
Meet your new manager: The Astros hire Brad Mills
crawfishboxes.com — via i2.photobucket.com He's got character, too. View full size photo uploaded October 27, 2009 ***Although, I consider Twitter legitimate,  here's proof ... (more) Meet your new manager: The Astros hire Brad Mills
Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
chron.com — Less than two weeks since declaring a potential return to the Astros as too good to be true, Manny Acta ended talks with the club after intense flirtations Saturday. Instead, he chose the Cleveland Indians. According to a person with knowledge of the ... (more) Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job
Are players and owners heading for another collision of collusion?
boston.com — ■Travel days and off days. “Almost every collective bargaining I’ve been involved with, we’ve had demands to have day games on getaway days. It makes perfect sense. And the owners’ response isn’t, ‘Travel is easy for you guys, don’t worry about it.’ ... (more) Are players and owners heading for another collision of ...
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