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Astros Roster Breakdown: The 2008 Offseason

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:09:36 +0000

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 the Astros did before and during the 2009 ...

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Quote of the Day: David Letterman

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:39:56 +0000

"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,...

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November 5th Houston Sports FaF Smear

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:52:11 +0000

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 ...

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Drayton promised to telephone me before he hired a manager | SportsJustice | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:07:10 +0000

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, let's just say that your ideas aren't always ...

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The Astros Make a Solid Choice

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:53:00 +0000

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 ...

FlagrantFan posted 10 days ago from passion4baseball.blogspot.com

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Morning Notes: Chapman, Orioles, Floyd, Astros

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:55:05 +0000

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 ... ...

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Dropping Links: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:15:00 +0000

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Big Z

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:00:52 +0000

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. ...

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November 3rd Houston Sports FaF Smear

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:03:49 +0000

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 ...

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Astros claim Bourgeois off waivers

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:43:48 +0000

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 win a spot on the Opening Day roster. ...

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Astros turn to Mills as manager

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:31:00 +0000

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...

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For whom the Berk tolls?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:10:59 +0000

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 ...

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Managing the Houston Astros: Brad Mills' ability to define himself

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:38:00 +0000

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 about the winter and the regular season ahead. ...

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Thoughts on Many Acta

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:08:37 +0000

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 ...

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Geoff Blum keeps job in Houston

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:46:20 +0000

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 ...

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Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:14:58 +0000

New Indians boss turns down an offer to lead the Astros, beats out Bobby Valentine, Torey Lovullo to replace Eric Wedge.

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Are players and owners heading for another collision of collusion?

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000

■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.’ It’s, ‘We understand how much easier it would ...

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Meet your new manager: The Astros hire Brad Mills

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:28:37 +0000

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 positive , via the Chronicle.*** Via my latest ...

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Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:27:40 +0000

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 negotiations, the length of the Astros’ offer ...

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Are players and owners heading for another collision of collusion?

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:56:45 +0000

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