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Some Awards Don't Show Up In The Boxscore
letsgosox.blogspot.com — As you know by now, an "anonymous e-mail tipster" has written in to a gossip site saying... Derek "Tax Chete Jete" Jeter is about to be named SI's Sportsman of the Year. I guess anything's possible, but this can't be serious. And I won't believe it ... (more) Some Awards Don't Show Up In The Boxscore
Fanball Sports Network MLB Blog Breakdown
Fanball Sports Network MLB Blog Breakdown
ownersedge.fanball.com — John Earnhart brings in some of the best offerings of the week from the baseball community at... the Fanball Sports Network, this week featuring Scott Barzilla, Eno Sarris, John Hoyos, Craig Williams, Joe Burt, and Ryan Boyer. (more) Fanball Sports Network MLB Blog Breakdown

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The Will Carroll/Josey Wales Memorial dumb trade proposal of the night
10 hours ago at Lone Star Ball
Some Awards Don't Show Up In The Boxscore
Schaub commits three turnovers against Colts
Brown leads Texans in carries, finds end zone
Wild send Sifers to AHL
Rule 5 Draft: AL Central - The Indians have a farm
crawfishboxes.com — So far it seems there is one team in each division which will dominate the rule 5... eligibility selection.  Last time, it was the Yankees .  For the AL Central, it's the Indians , though the Twins also have some interesting players.  ... (more) Rule 5 Draft: AL Central - The Indians have a farm
Top 100 Countdown: Number 52 Dallas Gallant (Sam Houston State)
Top 100 Countdown: Number 52 Dallas Gallant (Sam Houston State)
thecollegebaseballblog.com — The CBB continues our countdown for the 2010 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top... 100... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Top 100 Countdown: Number 52 Dallas Gallant (Sam Houston ...
Let's build the 2010 Astros. Together. Like friends.
blogs.chron.com — The key to answering this is realizing that the Astros are not going to be a playoff... team next year, so signing a bunch of Type A free agents and giving up draft picks (even second round and later) is the wrong move. It means you have to offer ... (more) Let's build the 2010 Astros. Together. Like friends.
Texas Rangers sale 'difficult and complex situation,’ Hicks spokeswoman says
Texas Rangers sale 'difficult and complex situation,’ Hicks spokeswoman says
star-telegram.com — The deadline for proposals to buy the Texas Rangers passed more than a week ago, but a... spokeswoman for owner Tom Hicks said Friday that he is neither saying what happened nor how many groups actually came forward to make a pitch.  ... (more) Texas Rangers sale 'difficult and complex ...
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-27-09
This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-27-09
nleastchatter.com — Well I wish I could say I had a good Thanksgiving Day feast but unfortunately my father... in-law suffered a mild stroke before my wife and I could make it to his house . Thankfully he is in stable condition and the Chief Neurologist believes that in a matter of time , he will return to his old ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty 11-27-09
Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
sandiego.padres.mlb.com — By Corey Brock / MLB.com 11/25/09 4:34 PM EST SAN DIEGO -- Oh, those bees. Perhaps one... of the oddest moments from the 2009 season was the 52-minute delay in the Padres game on July 2 against the Houston Astros at PETCO Park because of a swarm of bees ... (more) Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
Rule 5 Links
crawfishboxes.com — Rule 5 Links For those of you looking to do some Rule 5 research instead of watching the... Cowboys, Bucco Fans.com has a page full of links to information on individual teams' Rule 5 eligible players. 23 of 30 teams are represented. (more) Rule 5 Links
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
nleastchatter.com — -Jose Guillen would be willing to waive his no-trade to come to the Mets (reportedly for Angel... Pagan) which would be a terrible trade but luckily it doesn’t appear it is going to happen (NYDN) -Terry Collins (former manager of the Astros) is the Mets new minor league field coordinator  ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
nleastchatter.com — -Jose Guillen would be willing to waive his no-trade to come to the Mets (reportedly for Angel... Pagan) which would be a terrible trade but luckily it doesn’t appear it is going to happen (NYDN) -Terry Collins (former manager of the Astros) is the Mets new minor league field coordinator  ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
insider.espn.go.com — So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and... possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ... (more) Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
“This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - “The Jose Guillen To The Mets Edition?” 11-25-09
“This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - “The Jose Guillen To The Mets Edition?” 11-25-09
nleastchatter.com — Well I woke up this morning and I decided to check out Adam Rubin’s blog for The... Daily News and I felt a little bit of bile creep up towards the back of my throat. Rubin is reporting that Jose Guillen would approve a trade to our beloved Metropolitans for fourth outfielder Angel Pagan. ... (more) “This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty - “The Jose Guillen ...
Early Signing Classes for November 24th
Early Signing Classes for November 24th
thecollegebaseballblog.com — Here are your listings of Early Signing Day Classes for the 2010-2011 season for November... Visit The... College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Early Signing Classes for November 24th
The Mets go retro
The Mets go retro
bases.nbcsports.com — One of the worst things the Mets ever did -- and believe me, there's a long list... to choose from -- was to go wacky with their uniforms in the past few years.  Those blue things from the 80s were bad... (more) The Mets go retro
Red Sox finalize coaching staff
boston.com — An announcement may not come until later this afternoon or tomorrow, but the Red Sox have finalized... their coaching staff. Third base coach DeMarlo Hale will replace Brad Mills (now manager of the Astros) as bench coach. Tim Bogar will...  ... (more) Red Sox finalize coaching staff
Former Yankees on the move
yankees.lhblogs.com — Last night, when I read that the Houston Astros had signed former Yankees minor league pitcher Jose... Valdez, I assumed it was a minor league deal that might be worth a note at some point. Then I read on Mike Ashmore’s blog that Valdez was added ... (more) Former Yankees on the move
Johnson called up?
soxblog.projo.com — It appears PawSox manager Ron Johnson is going to the big leagues. The Red Sox have not... made an official announcement, but Johnson will be added to Terry Francona's coaching staff. After former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills left the ... (more) Johnson called up?
Astro Notes Returns With the Message - Blow 'Em Up Real Good
Astro Notes Returns With the Message - Blow 'Em Up Real Good
myteamrivals.typepad.com — In his blog "Tag's Lines", mlb.com reporter Brian McTaggert asks Astro fans, Free agency begins Friday, who... do you want? . McTaggert reports Astro GM Ed Wade as saying that "he and his staff have made contact with dozens of available players. He said the Astros will be ... (more) Astro Notes Returns With the Message - Blow 'Em Up Real Good
Astros add four to 40-man roster
Astros add four to 40-man roster
houston.astros.mlb.com — By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com 11/20/09 6:08 PM EST HOUSTON -- After a painstaking week of poring... over names, statistics and looking into their crystal ball, the Astros on Friday added four players to their 40-man roster by purchasing the contracts of ... (more) Astros add four to 40-man roster
And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
chicagocubsonline.com — Before the 2009 campaign the CCO asked the Faithful to make predictions on the upcoming season. Needless... to say, last year did not end up the way most thought. The Cubs finished behind the Redbirds in the central, missed the playoffs and dealt with one drama after the other for the entire ... (more) And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
Red Sox call PawSox manager Johnson up
projo.com — 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 21, 2009 It appears PawSox manager Ron Johnson is going to... the big leagues. The Red Sox have not made an official announcement, but Johnson will likely be named to Terry Francona’s coaching staff. After former Red ... (more) Red Sox call PawSox manager Johnson up
Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Astros sign RHP Jose Valde ...
Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Astros sign RHP Jose Valde ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Astros sign RHP Jose Valdez, a minor league free agent, and add... RHPs Evan Englebrook, Matt Nevarez and Henry VIllar to 40-man roster. about 3 hours ago from web brianmctaggart Brian McTaggart Footer 2009 Twitter ... (more) Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Astros sign RHP Jose Valde ...
The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers
The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers
crawfishboxes.com — More photos » by Alan Diaz - AP Browse more photos » Why are we fretting so... much about Jose Valverde and LaTroy Hawkins ? I mean aside from the fact that ... (more) The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The ...
Pete Rose’s Girlfriend Wears Translucence Well
Pete Rose’s Girlfriend Wears Translucence Well
sportsbybrooks.com — Another shot of Kiana Kim from her appearance on the Hoffman and Nuno show @ KGOW-AM in... Houston this week: It’s nice to see that Pete Rose is seeing through his promise to manage her nude modeling career . No truth to the rumor though that’s where Pete keeps a jar of his own ... (more) Pete Rose’s Girlfriend Wears Translucence Well
Houston Astros Top 10 Prospects
baseballamerica.com — We rank the top prospects in Houston's farm system.... (more) Houston Astros Top 10 Prospects
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
crawfishboxes.com — While looking at stats to see where the Astros have room for improvement in 2010, I noticed... something odd.  Kazuo Matsui has bizarre splits (insert tasteless anal fissure joke here).  For his career, Kazuo has basically hit right-handed ... (more) Kazuo Matsui's Weird Splits
Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins
Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins
novafantasysports.com — Update : According to MLB.com , the Astros have an offer for reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Fantasy Impact:... Hawkins was very effective for the Astros this season, posting a 2.13 ERA and recording 11 saves. However, he likely will test free agency before deciding where to sign. (more) Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins
Re-signing their own Astros' priority
Re-signing their own Astros' priority
mlb.mlb.com — When it comes to the big names of the free agent market this offseason, don't expect to... see the likes of Matt Holliday or John Lackey spending time looking for real estate or researching the best school districts in the Houston area. (more) Re-signing their own Astros' priority
Jose Valverde Projected As a Tiger
tigerblog.net — Paul White at the USA Today is projecting that the Tigers will sign Astros closer Jose Valverde.... He’s a little too injury prone for my tastes and my bet is his price tag will be too high. The Tigers have some good young arms to use in the pen. If they’re going to go for [...] (more) Jose Valverde Projected As a Tiger
MLB Free Agent Predictions
nyypinstriper.blogspot.com — After slaving over this for many days, here are my free agent predictions! It is separated by... current teams. I have written their new team next to their name. A/B=Elias Ranking. To make the list they must be ranked OR interesting free agents to me.  ... (more) MLB Free Agent Predictions
Early Signing Classes for November 18th
Early Signing Classes for November 18th
thecollegebaseballblog.com — Here are your Early Signing Classes releases for November 18th. Georgia Tech signs 18 for... Visit The... College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Early Signing Classes for November 18th
Ells Gets a New Number
Ells Gets a New Number
fenwaywest.com — Jacoby Ellsbury is changing numbers for next season. He will leave 46 behind and opt for number... 2, which was recently vacated by Brad Mills when he left the team for the Astros job. No word on whether or not Ells asked the RemDawg if it was OK to take his old number. As you can see from ... (more) Ells Gets a New Number
Player Prediction: Wandy Rodriguez
Player Prediction: Wandy Rodriguez
bringingheat.com — When you think of the starting pitching in Houston, the name that comes to mind is almost... assuredly Roy Oswalt. Yet for the 2010 season and beyond, Wandy Rodriguez looks like the player to keep your eye on. This 30-year-old lefty has been with the Astros his entire five year career in the ... (more) Player Prediction: Wandy Rodriguez
Frequently Asked Mets-tions
metswalkoffs.blogspot.com — I've been getting a lot of searches from Bing and Google recently. I'm going to try to... answer the questions posed by those people so that if they ever search again, they'll end up finding what they're looking for. Hopefully this will help others out ... (more) Frequently Asked Mets-tions
Astros would like to re-sign Tejada
hotstove.mlblogs.com — The Astros might not be in position to sign any marquee names when free agency begins in earnest... Friday, but general manager Ed Wade is still he confident he can improve the club in the coming weeks through either trades or... (more) Astros would like to re-sign Tejada
NL Central tid bits 11/16
NL Central tid bits 11/16
talkingchicagobaseball.com — Matt Holliday and Milton Bradley will dominate the NL Central headlines this offseason, but there are other... things going on. No earth-shakers just yet, but here is some of the action over the past few days: - Both LaTroy Hawkins and Jose Valverde are free agents, so the Astros are facing ... (more) NL Central tid bits 11/16
Kerry Wood: What’s His Trade Market?
Kerry Wood: What’s His Trade Market?
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — he Indians signed Wood expecting to compete in 2009. Things really didn't work out that way and... now the Indians are in rebuilding mode yet again. When a team is rebuilding, they really don't have any use for a 32-year-old closer who will be making $10.5 million in 2010. (more) Kerry Wood: What’s His Trade Market?
The gunslinger from Texas:  Roy Oswalt
The gunslinger from Texas: Roy Oswalt
nleastchatter.com — 0 I throwing in a dark horse for a pitching acquisition-Roy Oswalt. He is under contract for... the next two years but if the Astros are looking to cut payroll, I think the Mets should take a chance on him. He is due 15 million in 2010 and 16 million for 2011. They overpaid him and they ... (more) The gunslinger from Texas: Roy Oswalt
Braves Sign a Minor League Shortstop
talkingchop.com — A few nuggets of Atlanta Braves news from Our Sports Central today. First, the Braves have signed... a minor league shortstop: Coastal Bend Thunder's Amadeo Zazueta has been signed to a contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. The ... (more) Braves Sign a Minor League Shortstop
New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
insider.espn.go.com — To see exclusive Insider features, become an ESPN Insider. Already an Insider? Sign in here . Become... an Insider | Take the Tour (more) New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
Mark Shapiro's coaching conclave gives Indians faithful black smoke
Mark Shapiro's coaching conclave gives Indians faithful black smoke
bringingbackboudreau.blogspot.com — Another weekend goes by in the early part of the hot stove season, and the Cleveland Indians... still only have a manager and a pitching coach to lead them. In a normal baseball town, with a normal front office, this would seem strange. The Indians fired Wedge before the end of the season, had a ... (more) Mark Shapiro's coaching conclave gives Indians faithful ...
Hopefully Berkman is a psychic
Hopefully Berkman is a psychic
metsfever.blogspot.com — It's late and I don't want to make this lengthy but I did want to pass along... this interesting tidbit. The Astros are said to be another team looking to cut costs and are also reportedly unhappy with Lance Berkman's performance for what he cost. If somehow they made him available I think he ... (more) Hopefully Berkman is a psychic
An Award List.....With A Twist
An Award List.....With A Twist
cheddar-cheddar.blogspot.com — So, it was announced the other day that two ex-Brewers, Bill Schroeder and Greg Vaughn into the... Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame. This piqued my curiosity about other Major League Players to play in the Cape Cod League. It turns out there are plenty of Cape Cod League Alums playing in the ... (more) An Award List.....With A Twist
Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Lance Berkman just told me ...
Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Lance Berkman just told me ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Lance Berkman just told me: "Last night I had a dream I... got traded to the Mets." He didn't say who the Astros got in return. about 11 hours ago from TwitterBerry brianmctaggart Brian McTaggart Footer 2009 ... (more) Twitter / Brian McTaggart: Lance Berkman just told me ...
Astros making bullpen offseason priority
Astros making bullpen offseason priority
mlb.mlb.com — When it comes to free agency, the Astros are going to keep an eye focused on bullpen... help. (more) Astros making bullpen offseason priority
The Astros Will Win Again, But Not With Oswalt, Berkman, or Lee
The Astros Will Win Again, But Not With Oswalt, Berkman, or Lee
bleacherreport.com — Building and maintaining a consistent winner in baseball is one of the hardest things to do in... all of sports. In football, basketball, and hockey rosters can completely change over within the course of two or three years. The economics of baseball don't allow such turnover to take place. (more) The Astros Will Win Again, But Not With Oswalt, Berkman, ...
The Hit King Is Hitting That [Mlb]
The Hit King Is Hitting That [Mlb]
deadspin.com — Think Pete Rose spends every day broken up about not being in the Hall of Fame? Looks... like he's got other things by on his brain. Pete was in Houston doing a radio interview, because that's where he and his as-yet-unnamed girlfriend met with a ... (more) The Hit King Is Hitting That [Mlb]
Phillies Phlashback Phriday: Greg Gross
Phillies Phlashback Phriday: Greg Gross
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Greg Gross is the case of local boy done good (pardon the grammar). He was born in... York, Pennsylvania and was drafted in the 4th round of the 1970 amateur draft by the Houston Astros. He made his MLB debut with Houston 3 years later in 1973, and played for them until 1976. The following 2 ... (more) Phillies Phlashback Phriday: Greg Gross
Astros' payroll to shrink in 2010
Astros' payroll to shrink in 2010
brianmctaggart.mlblogs.com — The Astros began last season with a team-record $107 payroll, but general manager Ed Wade said it... will be cut for 2010. While Wade wouldn't say how much the payroll will go down, the Astros likely aren't going to be... (more) Astros' payroll to shrink in 2010
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