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• in Baseball
  Astros Sold, Will Move To American League in 2013
  Jim Crane buys team for $610M, agrees to switch leagues
  by ddunhamjr / on Nov 17, 2011
• in Baseball
  Cincinnati's Red Legs Running Hot In St Louis
  Team by team breakdown of the N.L. Central
  by jeffgentil / on May 17, 2010
• in Baseball
  Astros Finally Win; Still Not Very Good
  The Houston Astros finally got into the win column for the season, but that shouldn't delude them into thinking things will turn for the better very soon.
  by doctorgeeves / on Apr 15, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “houston astros”

 

• MLB Trade Rumors: Astros not Shopping Wandy Rodriguez

  
  Call to the Pen — Authority: 580
  There were several high-profile starting pitchers dealt this offseason.  While most of the trades caught few by surprise, many around the game were shocked at the lack of interest in Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez .  With all of the changes going on in Houston, many assumed Rodriguez would be dealt for ...
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• Wisch: Astros Keep Their Nickname, Avoid Baseball’s Name Game

  
  Chicago news, weather, traffic - CBS 2 - WBBM — Authority: 150
  Last week, Jim Crane, the new owner of Houston’s major league ballclub, threw Texas into a tizzy when he mentioned that his marketing division was investigating the possibility of changing the Astros’ nickname when they move to the American League West next season.
  6 days ago

• Wisch: Astros Keep Their Nickname, Avoid Baseball’s Name Game

  
  Chicago news, weather, traffic - CBS 2 - WBBM — Authority: 150
  Last week, Jim Crane, the new owner of Houston’s major league ballclub, threw Texas into a tizzy when he mentioned that his marketing division was investigating the possibility of changing the Astros’ nickname when they move to the American League West next season.
  6 days ago

• 20 Modest Fan Suggestions for Jim Crane

  
  Hair Balls — Authority: 594
  Hey Jim, while youre listening to fan suggestions, how about retiring J.R.s jersey already?​The word from on-high came earlier this week when the Houston Astros announced that Jim Crane had he
  6 days ago

• 2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Second Baseman: Jose Altuve

  
  LestersLegends.com — Authority: 416
  . Playing on a team that finished with a Major League worst 56-106 record doesn’t get many people noticed. Neither does a .276-26-2-12-7 line. That said, Houston second baseman Jose Altuve is a player to at least keep an eye on. . His numbers obviously don’t come out and grab you, but if you projected the ...
  1 week ago

• Astros Ink Former Tiger Mike Hessman

  
  FanSided — Authority: 150
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• Minor Moves: Rowland-Smith, Hessman, Obispo

  
  MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Authority: 725
  Some minor transactions from around the majors... The Cubs have signed Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league deal, tweets ESPN.coms Jerry Crasnick.  The Australian southpaw compiled a 4.57 ERA and a 1.64 K/BB ratio in 362 2/3 innings with the Mariners from 2007-10.  Rowland-Smith spent last season in the ...
  1 week ago

• ESPN Combines Pirates And Astros Into Something "Other" That Might As Well Give Up [Espn]

  
  Deadspin — Authority: 797
  Its one thing to have no chance. Quite another to not even have the chance to show the world you have no chance. ESPN has since made a correction , but they probably had it right the first time. [ HardballTalk ] More »
  1 week ago

• Offseason grades: NL Central

  
  Through The Fence Baseball — Authority: 513
  Getting Adam Wainwright back into the rotation makes the St. Louis Cardinals an instant favorite in the NL Central. (Jeff Roberson/AP) The National League Central took a huge hit this offseason with the loss of star power, making some of the “under the radar” moves a large component in who wins this division in ...
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• Angel Sanchez Clears Waivers

  
  MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Authority: 725
  Heres where well keep track of the days minor moves... Astros infielder Angel Sanchez cleared waivers and will be a non-roster invitee at Spring Training, MLB.coms Brian McTaggart tweets . The 28-year-old appeared in 110 games for the Astros in 2011, playing shortstop, second and third. He posted a ...
  1 week ago

• Tom Brady Was Nearly a Expo, Passed on by the Yankees

  
  Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest — Authority: 555
  Here is another cool baseball-football connection this Super Bowl week. I am sure this has been talked about before, but Jeff Bradley  did a nice piece in the Star-Ledger  about Patriots QB Tom Brady and his near baseball career. You know about the three Super Bowl titles, but did you know that Brady was an ...
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• MLB Free Agents: Houston Astros Sign Livan Hernandez

  
  Call to the Pen — Authority: 580
  The Houston Astros have reached a one-year agreement with free agent starting pitcher Livan Hernandez .  Houston signed Hernandez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training.  Hernandez will compete for a spot in the Astros 2012 rotation. … [ visit site to read more ] MLB Free ...
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• Welcome to February… only 19 days until spring training

  
  Paul's Random Stuff — Authority: 118
  Daniel Murphy (Photo credit: Paul Hadsall) We made it through January, and in 19 more days New York Mets pitchers and catchers will report to spring training, unofficially marking the end of winter. Today is the day 2012 Topps baseball cards officially come out, even though they’ve already made their appearance ...
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• No more Not-Stros

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 124
  Glad we got that settled. New owner Jim Crane ended a week of speculation and rare attention on a national level and anticipated backlash among Houstonians, saying he would not change the name of the club – a possibility he floated last week. “You asked for change and we added several fan friendly ...
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• Roy Oswalt Rumors: Cardinals Nearing Deal but Red Sox, Astros Still in the Mix

  
  Call to the Pen — Authority: 580
  The market for free agent starting pitcher Roy Oswalt has picked up in a big way recently, and it appears that the situation is nearing a conclusion.  It was reported last night that the Cardinals were closing in a on deal for Oswalt while the Red Sox and Astros were also still in the mix. … [ visit site to ...
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• The Houston Not-Stros

  
  Off the Kuff — Authority: 124
  Oh, hell no . Even more drastic changes could come next year, when the [Astros move] to the American League. Possible transformations include new uniforms and logos, changes to the playing field and “Tal’s Hill” in center field, and even a re-evaluation of the name “Astros,” which the team has used for ...
  2 weeks ago

• Contract Details: Bray, Nationals, Cust

  
  MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Authority: 725
  All of last night’s filing numbers, including player submissions, team submissions and midpoints, can now be found in MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker . Here are some contract details from around MLB: The Reds and Bill Bray settled at $1,417,500 yesterday, MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes tweets . MLBTR contributor ...
  3 weeks ago

• Astros Designate Craig Tatum For Assignment

  
  MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — Authority: 725
  The Astros designated catcher Craig Tatum for assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets . The move creates a 40-man roster spot for the newly signed Jack Cust . The Astros had claimed Tatum from the Orioles in October. The 28-year-old has three partial seasons of catching experience at the Major ...
  3 weeks ago

• Astros’ Acquisition of Former #1 Prospect Makes For Murky Managerial Mess at Minute Maid Park

  
  Rant Sports — Authority: 664
  There are certain implicit benefits that come from a major-league worst 56-106 record for the Houston Astros franchise. In addition to ‘earning’ the rights to the first overall selection in the 2012 MLB amateur player draft, the... [Read the full post @ RantSports.com]
  3 weeks ago

• Astros sign Jack Cust

  
  PRO Rumors — Authority: 120
  The Houston Astros have signed Jack Cust to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports. Cust who was released by the Mariners in August last season , hit .213 with only 3 home runs while making $2.5mm . Cust made a quick stop in Philadelphia at the end last season as he ...
  3 weeks ago

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