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In defense of Astros' Tejada, Lee

29 Jun 2009 23:15:00 PDT

Written by Chip
Countdown to the All Star break: Thirteen games to go, two games under .500, 4 games out of first, 4 1/2 behind the wild card leader. 16-10 in June. • •• ••• •• • There is plenty of ranting and...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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11, 17, 36: Playing the Astros' numbers

25 Jun 2009 15:09:36 PDT

Written by Chip
11, 17, 36. Those are some important numbers for the Astros and they'll help to draw some lines in the sand for players and management, perhaps even for the future direction of the franchise. Predict the Astros' record at All...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Richard Justice: Rangers are better than Astros

17 Jun 2009 11:25:22 PDT

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 17, 2009 1:20 PM CDT 0 comments More photos » by Dave Einsel - AP 23 days ago: Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton, left, walks toward the ...

Original story at Lone Star Ball .

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Want a new manager? Why not trade for Acta?

17 Jun 2009 02:30:00 PDT

Written by Chip
The Nationals seem anxious to get rid of manager Manny Acta and many Astros' fans seem to think Acta would be a good fit in Houston. So here's an idea that might save face for the Nationals: Put together a...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Q&A with Astros 10th-round pick Erik Castro

15 Jun 2009 09:10:20 PDT

The Houston Astros selected San Diego State third baseman Erik Castro in the 10th round (311th overall) of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft. (Photo by Glenn Connelly/SDSU Athletics) Erik Castro spent the past two seasons at San Diego State ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Astros' Tejada: Trade him or sign him?

15 Jun 2009 06:27:53 PDT

Written by Chip
Miguel Tejada was an all star last season. There's a shot that he could be named to the NL team again next month. The 36-year-old (did I get that one right?) shortstop is still hitting eye-popping numbers at the plate,...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Houston Astros news and blogs - July 01, 2009

01 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

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.

• Astros on stretch run as Backe DFA'd -- by Chip from FanBlog: Astros
• What can the Astros do to stay in the race? -- by Chip from FanBlog: Astros
• Debate: Pushing prospects through the system -- by Chip from FanBlog: Astros
• Oswalt goes distance in Astros' loss -- by Astros.com from AstrosDaily.com's Astrowire
• Notes and thoughts on an Astros' Free Blog Weekend -- by Chip from FanBlog: Astros
• The Wade Trades: Mystery, novel or comedy? -- by Chip from FanBlog: Astros
• Pudge breaks catching record -- from Globe and Mail
• Nobody has caught more games than Ivan Rodriguez -- from USA Today
• Sosa controversy benefits Biggio -- from Examiner.com
• Why the Yankees Haven't Won -- from Bleacher Report

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Bray Selected in 27th Round of MLB Draft by Houston Astros

12 Jun 2009 07:46:46 PDT

Charlotte 49er third baseman Aaron Bray has had a great last month. In late May, at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Dayton, Ohio, needing just one hit to tie the all-time career hits record at Charlotte, he ended up with four hits to help the Niners stave off elimination against Fordham.

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Opinion: Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1

31 May 2009 22:07:57 PDT

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 ...

Original story at KFDM-TV News .

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Houston C Rodriguez leaves Astros-Reds game

25 May 2009 12:13:07 PDT

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Houston Astros catcher Ivan Rodriguez left Monday's 8-5 loss to Cincinnati because of a left knee irritation. In the bottom of the first inning, the Reds' Adam Rosales came around to score on Aaron Harang's single, ...

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Opinion: VENUE: PNC Park

14 Apr 2009 15:14:15 PDT

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 ...

Original story at CBS News .

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NL Central preview: Astros picked to finish second

05 Apr 2009 00:15:02 PDT

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

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How the Astros are dealing with a bad economy

05 Dec 2008 08:39:33 PST

Major League Baseball is the first professional sport to try selling tickets, sponsorships, etc., since the ecnomic collapse, and teams are afraid. Everything I've written about Drayton McLane and his payroll numbers should now be viewed differently.

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Yanks decline arbitration to Abreu, others

01 Dec 2008 16:48:02 PST

If you remember, the Yankees didn’t offer Roger Clemens arbitration after he retired in 2003, and when he decided to sign with Houston later that winter, the Yankees didn’t get a pick from the Astros. Apparently, they believe Mussina will live up to his word and stay retired. Then again, eve...

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Houston Astros Team Report

17 Nov 2008 21:49:20 PST

INSIDE PITCH Six of the Astros' scouts, including assistant general manager Bobby Heck, were in attendance in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, recently to watch infielder Dayan Viciedo, a Cuban defector. Latin American scouting director Felix Francisco, East Coast supervisor Clare...

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Playoff Pulse: Phillies No Pushover

17 Oct 2008 04:00:59 PDT

Filed under: Phillies, Rays, Red Sox, MLB PlayoffsIn the Playoff Pulse series, our MLB editor takes on a hot October topic. Of course, that doesn't mean that the Phillies are dead in the water heading into the World Series. We know that anything can happen in a short series -- the 2006 Cardina...

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Opinion: Diamondbacks 11, Astros 5: SuperMon Gets Miggy With It

16 Aug 2008 21:44:01 PDT

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...

Original story at AZ Snakepit .

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Podcast: MLB Week 2: Pujols-Backe fight, Angels HR explosion, Carmona deal risky?

10 Apr 2008 15:00:38 PDT

The guys also examine Albert Pujols‘ squabble with Houston pitcher Brandon Backe following the Cardinals slugger’s slide into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 5-3 win Tuesday. The show documents a huge HR day for the Angels in Anaheim, drunk fans in Toronto...

Original story at MVN .

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Baseball Season Preview: Houston Astros [Baseball Season Preview]

06 Mar 2008 10:35:23 PST

Written by Leitch
Here's the weird thing, though. If I put my optimism hat on for a second -- and it ain't easy, but I'll do it for you, Deadspin readers -- I can see a decent lineup. Roll with me now: Michael Bourn is an unproven entity, but he's got exciting potential and blazing speed. Kaz Matsui is coming off a str...

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Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance

14 Jul 2007 16:51:03 PDT

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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Opinion: This is the year the Texans become our No. 1 franchise.

28 May 2007 05:38:28 PDT

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...

Original story at Houston Chronicle .

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Podcast: Young feels right at home in Houston

11 May 2007 23:00:00 PDT

Growing up Deep in the Heart of Texas, Diamondbacks outfielder Chris Young, a Houston native, attended his share of Astros games. But he had never before stepped onto the field at Minute Maid Park until Friday afternoon.

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Podcast: Clemens-inspired Gore soars into 6-way tie for lead at Houston

30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

HUMBLE, Texas Jason Gore got a boost from the Rocket in the Houston Open. Wearing a black Houston Astros cap that Roger Clemens gave him, Gore shot a 4under 68 on Friday to join a sixplayer logjam at the top.

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Podcast: Round Rock's the place to be (w/audio)

29 Mar 2007 19:13:56 PDT

Audio: Astros manager Phil Garner on prospects in Round Rock Audio: Express manager Ricky Bennett on quality of talent on team Audio: Hunter Pence on being held in high regard by seasoned veterans Audio: Round Rock pitching coach Burt...

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Podcast: Is Sampson in, Lidge healthy?

27 Mar 2007 15:20:29 PDT

Written by Jose de Jesus Ortiz(joe.conway@chron.com)
Phil Garner told Brian McTaggart that Lidge will pitch Wednesday and then again Thursday against Class AAA Round Rock. • • • Roy Oswalt and Lidge will pitch in a minor-league game Wednesday. Oswalt, of course, is having a stellar spring. Lidge is not, but Lidge also is adamant that he usually h...

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Podcast: Ezequiel Astacio claimed by Rangers (w/ audio)

26 Mar 2007 12:25:28 PDT

Written by Jose de Jesus Ortiz(joe.conway@chron.com)
Astacio's highlight with the organization was likely last year at Class AAA Round Rock. His low moment was probably the game-winning home run he gave up in Game 3 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park. He also gave up the game-winning home run in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series against the Chic...

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In defense of Astros' Tejada, Lee

11, 17, 36: Playing the Astros' numbers

Richard Justice: Rangers are better than Astros

Want a new manager? Why not trade for Acta?

Q&A with Astros 10th-round pick Erik Castro

Astros' Tejada: Trade him or sign him?

Houston Astros news and blogs - July 01, 2009

Bray Selected in 27th Round of MLB Draft by Houston Astros

Opinion: Astros&#39; Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1

Houston C Rodriguez leaves Astros-Reds game

Opinion: VENUE: PNC Park

NL Central preview: Astros picked to finish second

How the Astros are dealing with a bad economy

Yanks decline arbitration to Abreu, others

Houston Astros Team Report

Playoff Pulse: Phillies No Pushover

Opinion: Diamondbacks 11, Astros 5: SuperMon Gets Miggy With It

Podcast: MLB Week 2: Pujols-Backe fight, Angels HR explosion, Carmona deal risky?

Baseball Season Preview: Houston Astros [Baseball Season Preview]

Opinion: Chris Burke, here's your chance

Opinion: This is the year the Texans become our No. 1 franchise.

Podcast: Young feels right at home in Houston

Podcast: Clemens-inspired Gore soars into 6-way tie for lead at Houston

Podcast: Round Rock's the place to be (w/audio)

Podcast: Is Sampson in, Lidge healthy?

Podcast: Ezequiel Astacio claimed by Rangers (w/ audio)

Opinion: Astros' Hampton Beats Pirates Again, 2-1