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Video: Cooper talks Astros in Vegas
Original at AOL Video
• Thu, May 28
Astros manager Cecil Cooper discusses the latest news regarding Houston with Pete McCarthy at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas video.aol.com
Video: Houston Astros 2008 Outlook
Original at Veoh
• Sat, Apr 11
Scott Miller previews the Houston Astros as manager Cecil Cooper hopes to change up some strategy. www.veoh.com
Video: Cooper talks about Oswalt, position battles
Original at AOL Video
• Fri, Mar 27
Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper answers questions after today’s spring training session in Kissimmee, Florida. Video by James Nielsen ... video.aol.com
Video: Cooper talks about Oswalt, position battlesOriginal at truveo.com
• Mon, Mar 23
Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper answers questions after today’s spring training session in Kissimmee, Florida. Video by James Nielsen ... www.truveo.com
Brad Mills is in the house. What next?
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Tue, Oct 27
By Chip Ed Wade has made what may be the defining move of his tenure as Astros' general manager. Yes, he inherited Cecil Cooper, but no matter how you cut it, Brad Mills comes in on his watch. For the record, I...
Astros to talk to managerial candidates
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Thu, Oct 8
By Brian McTaggart 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 Cooper last month. Astros to talk to managerial candidates
Astros coaches put in tough position
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Thu, Sep 24
By Brian McTaggart The Astros are beginning a search for a full-time manager after they dismissed Cecil Cooper on Monday and named third-base coach Dave Clark interim manager, and GM Ed Wade wants to give the new manager a chance to bring in his own coaching staff. Astros coaches put in tough spot
Duncan likely not Astros' next manager; who should be?
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Wed, Sep 23
Numerous candidates have approached Ed Wade about the managerial office left open in terms of a full-time occupant when Cecil Cooper was fired on Monday. One name you may want to cross off your wish list is Cardinals pitching coach...
Would Cooper firing in April have turned around Astros?
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Tue, Sep 22
By Chip You look at the turn around in Colorado this year and you have to wonder: If the Astros had made a move earlier in the year with Cecil Cooper could Houston have been the Rockies? Jim Tracy took over for...
Astros not lacking in skipper candidates
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Mon, Sep 21
By Brian McTaggart There figures to be no shortage of candidates to express interest in managing the Astros, a position which became open when Houston dismissed Cecil Cooper on Monday after two years on the job. Astros not lacking in skipper candidates
Cooper dismissed as Astros manager
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Mon, Sep 21
By Brian McTaggart Cecil Cooper was relieved of his duties as Astros manager Monday. With 13 games remaining, third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager for the rest of the season. Cooper dismissed as manager
Astros fire Cooper! Why now?
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Mon, Sep 21
By Chip The Astros made the move Monday that many anticipated might wait until the end of year. Cecil Cooper is no longer manager of the Houston Astros. Dave Clark leads the team the rest of the way. Why now? With 13...
Astros say 'see ya' to Cecil Cooper after short two-year stint
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Mon, Sep 21
Get those résumés ready, jobless manager types! No, not you Cecil Cooper. At least not until another...
Cooper up for adding to Wild Card mix
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Sun, Sep 20
By Vic Feuerherd Whenever the Astros are in Milwaukee for a series vs. the Brewers, manager Cecil Cooper makes a point to stop by at the downtown office of Commissioner Bud Selig for a chat. Cooper up for adding to Wild Card
Berkman sits Tuesday with spasm
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Tue, Sep 15
By Brian McTaggart Astros first baseman Lance Berkman was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday vs. the Reds and could be out until Friday, manager Cecil Cooper said. Berkman sits Tuesday with spasm
A open letter to Astros' manager Cecil Cooper
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Fri, Sep 11
By Chip Dear Mr. Cooper: I hope you are doing well. I know it's been a couple of hard seasons, what with the lack of a good starting rotation and all the distractions of Shawn Chacon last year and clubhouse meetings and...
If Cooper returns in 2010, will you?
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Mon, Sep 7
By Chip So what if Cecil Cooper is the manager for the Astros next season? The foregone conclusion and overwhelming concensus for the past few weeks is that Cooper is on his way out. Any day now. Certainly at the end of...
bdd's ASTRO Rankings (Through Sept. 6th)
Original at Baseball Daily Digest
• Sun, Sep 6
The Astros three straight wins over the Phillies this weekend was a nice highlight, too. Those should be some fond memories for manager Cecil Cooper if he's ...
Astros notes: Bourn consistently given green light
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sun, Sep 6
Cecil Cooper doesn't have to guess how many players the Astros will add to the roster after the minor league season ends this week. ...
Norris shows resiliency, defeats Phillies
Original at MLB.com
• Sun, Sep 6
Any time you can go through the weekend and beat those guys three in a row, that's a good weekend for you," Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. ... Norris, Bourn help Astros beat PhilliesThe Associated Press Norris ends skid in Astros' 4-3 victory over PhilliesHouston Chronicle
Astros notes: Towles could play vs. Phillies
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sat, Sep 5
Manager Cecil Cooper also is looking for better offense and consistent play from Towles, who hit .182 with an RBI in four early-season games. ... Astros add third catcher to rosterMLB.com Towles wants to show what he can doAstros.com Astros notes: Norris to pitch SundayHouston Chronicle
Commentary: McLane seems to be out of ideas
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Thu, Sep 3
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. ... D12: Is Cecil Cooper nearing his final days in Houston?Yahoo! Sports Thursday Morning Astros, etc Round UpThe Crawfish Boxes
Astros notes: Rookie Norris likely to skip next start
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sun, Aug 30
Manager Cecil Cooper and pitching coach Dewey Robinson are aware Norris threw only 80 innings last season at Class AA Corpus Christi and a career-high ... Monday Morning Astros, etc Round UpThe Crawfish Boxes all 3 news articles »
Diamondbacks win 4-3 to complete sweep over Astros
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sun, Aug 30
“These guys seem to hit us,” Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. “I don't know. They seem to make things happen against us.” Wandy slows, doesn't stop, D-backsAstros.com Hot-hitting D-backs now draw a leftyAZDiamondbacks.com Astros notes: Wandy moves up against D-BacksHouston Chronicle
Whispers by Phil Rogers
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Sat, Aug 29
Other managers in limbo are the Cleveland Indians' Eric Wedge, Washington Nationals' Jim Riggleman, Houston Astros' Cecil Cooper and Baltimore Orioles' Dave ... and more »
Boone excited for return to big leagues
Original at MLB.com
• Fri, Aug 28
• 1 related articles
Astros manger Cecil Cooper said he can't promise him any more than occasional at-bats, but so what? That's fine with Boone, who is just happy to be here. ... Boone ready to play after heart surgeryPhiladelphia Daily News Aaron Boone: Boone confirms he'll return to Astros TuesdayRotoworld.co...
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Berkman calls players-only meeting
Original at MLB.com
• Thu, Aug 27
Astros manager Cecil Cooper, who wasn't aware of what Oswalt had said until he was asked to comment on it by a reporter Thursday, said he disagrees with his ... Is Roy Oswalt trying to talk his way out of Houston?Houston Chronicle Shreveport Times -Houston Chronicle -Houston Chronicle
Blum flies back to Houston for exam
Original at MLB.com
• Thu, Aug 27
Astros manager Cecil Cooper said he believes the problem is stemming from a nerve in Blum's neck. "He's been battling that and a sore left knee and ... Astros notes: Erstad returns from 15-day disabled listHouston Chronicle Geoff Blum: Blum (shoulder) headed back to HoustonRotoworld.com
Astros top D-backs for fourth straight
Original at MLB.com
• Sat, Aug 22
HOUSTON -- Astros manager Cecil Cooper is never shy about turning the ball over to his bullpen in the middle innings, ... Astros notes: Valverde gets night off vs. D-BacksHouston Chronicle Houston Chronicle -Houston Chronicle -The Associated Press
Wandy dominates as Astros top Fish
Original at MLB.com
• Thu, Aug 20
I thought it was a really masterful performance," Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. "I thought he was very strong after that first inning, in particular. ... Norris suffers first loss as Marlins beat Astros 6-2Houston Chronicle -MLB.com -Houston Chronicle
Red Sox 8, Marlins 2
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Tue, Jun 16
MO Astros manager Cecil Cooper said that Rodriguez will catch today, which would break the tie with Fisk. Rodriguez was tied with Bob Boone at 2225 games before Tuesday. Smoltz set to return — Boston's John Smoltz, the only pitcher in major league history ...
Lee's slam lifts Astros over Pirates
Original at seattlepi.com
• Fri, Jun 5
When you score runs like that in bunches, you kind of relax," Astros manager Cecil Cooper said. "It's probably the first time this year when we've been somewhat relaxed, usually it's nail-biting." Hampton and Bourn had back-to-back hits in the third ...
When are you making too many outs?
Original at The Crawfish Boxes
• Wed, Jun 3
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TX However, I will examine some Astros' rankings on ways to make extra outs. A frequent topic of Astros discussion--sometimes raised by manager Cecil Cooper--is why a team with a good overall batting average can rank so poorly in scoring runs. ...
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Some random reactions to recent articles....
Original at The Crawfish Boxes
• Wed, May 27
TX Astros manager Cecil Cooper was adamant he had no clue what was wrong as his ace gave up a single, hit a batter and walked two others to enable the Reds to tie the score at 4. “You have to ask Roy,” Cooper said. “I have no idea. Ask Roy. ...
Astros Suck At Everything But Texting Anonymous Criticism Of Their ...
Original at blogs.houstonpress.com
• Wed, May 20
Baseball is my true love. My favorite sport. Yet I haven't really been following the Astros these past couple of weeks because I've found myself busy with the Houston Aeros. I know a little of how the team's been doing, and that Cecil Cooper once again ...
NL Central preview: Astros picked to finish second
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sun, Apr 5
The Astros’ Cecil Cooper (right) led his team to the best record in the NL after the All-Star break. OF Milton Bradley, RHP Kevin Gregg, RHP Aaron Heilman, RHP Luiz Vizcaino, INF Aaron Miles, C Paul Bako, OF Joey Gathright. ... They Will Be Gunning For Cubs NYMfansonly.com
Ready, And Not Ready
Original at Bleed Cubbie Blue
• Fri, Aug 31
By Al