furmanbisher.wordpress.com - 12/3/2008
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Not that Mike Hampton would ever have been considered a mental giant, but surely he must have learned how to read a road map in his mutilated pitching career. Surely somewhere along the way he must have learned that there is something of honor in gratitude, but then we are dealing with the world ...
bugsandcranks.com - 12/2/2008
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bugsandcranks.com —
Earlier this week, a large box was shipped
from the offices of the Braves, addressed to Minute...
Maid Park in Houston, c/o Mr. Drayton McLane. Plenty of air holes were punched in the top, and the inhabitant inside was kept comfy with blankets, padding ...
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myfoxhouston.com - 12/1/2008
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myfoxhouston.com —
Major League Baseball sources told FOX 26 Sports
on Monday that the Houston Astros have reached a...
contract agreement with free agent pitcher Mike Hampton. The agreement is pending Hampton successfully completing a team physical. Citing team policy, ...
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Astros Reach Agreement with Hampton
msn.foxsports.com - 12/1/2008
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Bisher Unleashed: Mike Hampton: Biting the Hand that Fed Him
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Bisher Unleashed: Mike Hampton: Biting the Hand that Fed Him Holy octogilds!...I wonder if Bisher was this rough on Shoeless Joe! Not that Mike Hampton would ever have been considered a mental giant, but surely he must have learned how to read a road map in his mutilated pitching career. Surely somewhere along the way he must have learned that there is something of honor in gratitude, but then we are dealing with the world of professional athletes, in which ingratitude is a prevailing trait. Thus, it should not have been a surprise when the news arrived Monday that Hampton ...
Frank Wren, Stat-Head
Sabernomics —
... leaving for the Astros, he said that he was not surprised. He said that he was aware of Hampton’s desire to move elsewhere for family reasons in September, and he feels no betrayal. This runs counter to some sentiments expressed by the local media. ...
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Astros Sign Mike Hampton
mlbtraderumors.com 12/2/2008 — According to FOX 26 Sports in Houston , the Astros signed pitcher Mike Hampton today. He just needs to complete a physical. Hampton pitched for the Astros from 1994-99 before he was traded to the Mets.
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hardballtimes.com 12/1/2008 — That's what ESPN is reporting anyway:
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mlbtraderumors.com 11/21/2008 — ESPN's Jerry Crasnick spoke to Mike Hampton 's agent Mark Rodgers, who said, "We're looking for a straight one-year deal - no option, no nothing." Hampton obviously just wants to re-establish himself as a healthy, useful starting ...
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