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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-beat-pirates-in-houston-6-4/ 07 Jun 2009 15:51:52 PDT Opinion: Sunday Morning Astros, etc. Round Up http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sunday-morning-astros-etc-round-up/  TX by DyingQuail on Jun 7, 2009 3:00 AM CDT in News 5 comments More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP about : Houston Astros' Ivan Rodriguez (12), falls over Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson (2) after Wilson dove to second base for the ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sunday-morning-astros-etc-round-up/ 07 Jun 2009 01:03:13 PDT Opinion: Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1 http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-39-hampton-beats-pirates-again-2-1/ Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1  Texas It was tough Friday in Houston - also against Maholm. ... Glavine's eight-game 25, 1993. ... McLouth is one of only two Pirates players to homer off a left-hander yet this season. He has three, and Craig Monroe has two. ... For only the second time in ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-39-hampton-beats-pirates-again-2-1/ 31 May 2009 22:07:57 PDT Opinion: Reds 4, Astros 3 http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:reds-4-astros-3/ National Post At Houston, Joey Votto hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Reds to their third win in four games. Bronson Arroyo (2-1) allowed three runs and nine hits in seven innings. Arthur Rhodes got out of a ... Pirates feast on red-hot Marlins Boston Herald


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:reds-4-astros-3/ 20 Apr 2009 19:08:03 PDT Opinion: VENUE: PNC Park http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:venue-pnc-park/ There's no such optimism in the Houston Astros clubhouse. The Pirates look to build on another strong outing and notch their first back-to-back wins of the young season Wednesday night when they continue a three-game home series against the NL Central ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:venue-pnc-park/ 14 Apr 2009 15:14:15 PDT Opinion: Duke blanks Astros on four hits http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:duke-blanks-astros-on-four-hits/ By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com PITTSBURGH -- Zach Duke pumped his fist and raised it in the air. He was celebrating a personal accomplishment, yes, but even more so he was recognizing the significance Monday's 7-0 win over the Astros could have for this ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:duke-blanks-astros-on-four-hits/ 13 Apr 2009 13:59:35 PDT Houston Astros news and blogs - November 23, 2009 http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/Section:review_analysis/?date=20091123 Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Houston Astros news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

  •   Opinion: When is it late enough to stop saying it's still early? -- from Monmouth Daily Review Atlas
  •   Tom Kirkendall’s 2008 Astros Review -- by Lisa Gray from The Astros Dugout
  •   Opinion: Astros pitcher Brandon Backe arrested in wedding reception melee -- from The Canadian Press
  •   Opinion: Houston Astros to open at home against Cubs -- from Fort Worth Star Telegram
  •   Opinion: Replay used in the Astros Pirates game at Minute Maid Park -- from KHOU-TV Houston
  •   Opinion: MLB: Reds vs Astros JUL 30 -- by (Margaret Bowles/Cal Sport Media) from BASEBALL (CAL SPORT MEDIA)
  •   Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball -- from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
  •   Opinion: National League Game Capsules -- from Sports Network
  •   Opinion: Houston Astros 1965 Cooperstown Franchise Fitted Baseball Cap auctions -- by taylor1572 from taylor
  •   Opinion: Today in Major League Baseball -- from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:nl-central-preview-astros-picked-to-finish-second/ 05 Apr 2009 00:15:02 PDT Opinion: Sheldon Ocker's power rankings http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sheldon-ocker-s-power-rankings/ 21. HOUSTON ASTROS — This is clearly a franchise in decline. The Astros aren't really going to get better with the Carlos Lees, Miguel Tejadas and Mike Hamptons of the world. Blow it up and start over. 22. TEXAS RANGERS — Players come and go from ... This Date In Baseball The Spread


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sheldon-ocker-s-power-rankings/ 04 Apr 2009 23:43:24 PDT Opinion: Pirates crush Astros, 11-4 http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:pirates-crush-astros-11-4/  PA The Pirates hit three long home runs this afternoon and crushed the Houston Astros, 11-4. Freddy Sanchez led off the third inning by going deep against right-hander Clay Hensley. The ball cleared a row of palm trees behind the left field wall and ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:pirates-crush-astros-11-4/ 08 Mar 2009 13:10:37 PDT Opinion: Houston Astros promote third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:houston-astros-promote-third-base-coach-ed-romero-to-bench-coach/  HOUSTON - Oct 22, 2008 HOUSTON — The Houston Astros promoted third base coach Ed Romero to bench coach after Jackie Moore was hired by the Texas Rangers. The Astros then hired ... Astros make coaching changes KHOU Astros make some coaching moves KRIS-TV


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:houston-astros-promote-third-base-coach-ed-romero-to-bench-coach/ 22 Oct 2008 17:20:19 PDT A Review of Baseball in 2008 http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:a-review-of-baseball-in-2008/ The Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, both expected to not be competitive this year, exceeded everybody's expectations and remained in the playoff hunt until well into September, with the Cardinals leading the Wild Card even ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:a-review-of-baseball-in-2008/ 12 Oct 2008 08:26:23 PDT Opinion: Astros still recovering from Ike http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-still-recovering-from-ike/ By John Grupp Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe tried to focus on baseball as he sat in the visiting clubhouse Friday afternoon at PNC Park. ... Astros Notes: Team takes shot at Selig with T-shirts Houston Chronicle Ike knocks power out of Astros MLB.com


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-still-recovering-from-ike/ 19 Sep 2008 21:04:01 PDT Opinion: Diamondbacks 11, Astros 5: SuperMon Gets Miggy With It http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:diamondbacks-11-astros-5-supermon-gets-miggy-with-it/ Written by Jim McLennan
Arizona continued to pull away, as Reynolds made the score 7-1, with his 82nd RBI of the season. Any faint chance the Astros had of coming back, was then removed when Chris Young came up with the bases loaded in the sixth - I note that Young was batting #2 against a right-handed starter... Montero...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:diamondbacks-11-astros-5-supermon-gets-miggy-with-it/ 16 Aug 2008 21:44:01 PDT Opinion: Sports Minute: Homer heaven...Streaking Astros...Replay in baseball? http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sports-minute-homer-heaven-streaking-astros-replay-in-baseball/ HOUSTON (AP) - Lance Berkman hit a two-run, go ahead home run in the eighth inning to help power Houston past San Francisco 7-4 for the Astros eighth ... Baseball notes: White Sox hit four consecutive homers Kentucky.com Major League Baseball Uniontown Herald Standard


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:sports-minute-homer-heaven-streaking-astros-replay-in-baseball/ 14 Aug 2008 15:41:01 PDT Opinion: Bring on instant replay in baseball http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:bring-on-instant-replay-in-baseball/ Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)
Baseball general managers voted 25-5 on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla., in favor of using instant replay to review questionable home run calls, and this corner of the world believes it's a good idea. Astros GM Ed Wade was among the five who voted against instant replay, which is used in the NFL, NBA...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:national-league-game-capsules-wjactv-com/ 29 Sep 2007 23:28:54 PDT Opinion: Mets Books and Reader Mail http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:mets-books-and-reader-mail/ Written by Eric Simon
Having just dispatched the also-ran Houston Astros in three straight to close out Craig Biggio's last trip to New York as a big leaguer, the Mets anxiously await the arrival of the Atlanta Braves for a three-game set, the outcome of which should answer the question on everyone's lips: Wil...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:mets-books-and-reader-mail/ 09 Sep 2007 22:16:31 PDT Opinion: Astros rally to avoid sweep by Bucs on Bagwell's day - Houston Chronicle http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-rally-to-avoid-sweep-by-bucs-on-bagwell-s-day-houston-chronicle/ The Astros snapped a three-game losing streak and earned their first win at Minute Maid Park in six games this season against the Pirates by scoring two ... Astros Rally to Avoid Sweep by Pirates Forbes Pirates bump bullpen, top Astros 8-3 in 15 Houston Chronicle


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-rally-to-avoid-sweep-by-bucs-on-bagwell-s-day-houston-chronicle/ 26 Aug 2007 14:39:23 PDT Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:chris-burke-here-s-your-chance/ Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)
This isn't exactly the Astros telling Chris Burke he's their everyday second baseman, but the decision to give Burke most of the starts on the road while resting Craig Biggio is his best chance yet to show management what he... This isn't exactly the Astros telling Chris Burke he's their ever...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:chris-burke-here-s-your-chance/ 14 Jul 2007 16:51:03 PDT Astros walk past Phillies 7-5 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-walk-past-phillies-7-5-pittsburgh-tribune-review/ Astros walk past Phillies 7-5 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer AP Photo/Dave Einsel AP Interview with Hank Aaron HOUSTON (AP) -- Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros ...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:astros-walk-past-phillies-7-5-pittsburgh-tribune-review/ 02 Jul 2007 20:09:37 PDT Opinion: Missed the Astros chat? Read the transcript. http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:missed-the-astros-chat-read-the-transcript/ Written by Brian McTaggart(brian.mctaggart@chron.com)


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:missed-the-astros-chat-read-the-transcript/ 18 Jun 2007 12:10:05 PDT Opinion: This is the year the Texans become our No. 1 franchise. http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:this-is-the-year-the-texans-become-our-no-1-franchise/ I knew he didn't have the money to do much more with the offense than sign Carlos Lee. I believed that if Lance Berkman and Lee were dominant, that if Morgan Ensberg's shoulder was healthy, the Astros would score enough runs. I thought Craig Biggio, Luke Scott and Chris Burke would do far more t...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:this-is-the-year-the-texans-become-our-no-1-franchise/ 28 May 2007 05:38:28 PDT Opinion: If these numbers hold up, the Astros will win by 8 games. http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:if-these-numbers-hold-up-the-astros-will-win-by-8-games/ • To quote Joe Torre, ''It's all about the pitching.'' So far, so good. The Astros have gotten six quality starts in eight games, and Chris Sampson came within an inning of one on Tuesday. Overall, the rotation has a 2.45 ERA, second-best in the NL. No starter has allowed more than three earned run...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:if-these-numbers-hold-up-the-astros-will-win-by-8-games/ 10 Apr 2007 23:13:52 PDT Opinion: And another thing. If they get rid of Brad Lidge, they're going to look might silly. http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:and-another-thing-if-they-get-rid-of-brad-lidge-they-re-going-to-look-might-silly/ Brad Lidge goes nowhere. Got that? Nowhere? He pitches the ninth inning for the Houston Astros next season. No trade gets Brad Lidge from the Astros. Miguel Tejada won't get me to part with Brad Lidge. Pat Burrell won't do it, either. If the Phillies called and offered Ryan Howard straight up... Uh,...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:and-another-thing-if-they-get-rid-of-brad-lidge-they-re-going-to-look-might-silly/ 30 Oct 2006 05:05:47 PST Opinion: Somebody help me! Uncle Drayton just passed out! http://thrillof.com/Houston_Astros/opinion:somebody-help-me-uncle-drayton-just-passed-out/ I'm very excited to hear that you have a source telling you that about Lee. Now this is going to sound absolutely crazy but I think (the Astros) should try and also get Soriano, and let him play second base on the road and right field at home.


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