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Astros catcher Jason Castro out for year with torn ACL
Former first-round pick and Astros starting catcher Jason Castro will miss the nearly the entire season with a torn ACL, according to MLB.com. In 3 minor league seasons, Castro has hit .287 with 16 home runs in 795 at-bats. Castro hit .205 with 2 home runs in 65 games at the MLB-level with a .286...
Lance vs. Larry: Imitation is Flattery
Since crafting my previous graphic analyzing how Lance Berkman's performance at Minute Maid Park would translate to Busch Stadium, I've had a pesky thought stuck in my mind: is Lance Berkman the next Larry Walker? Check out the graphic below, and read the analysis after the jump. wWAR...
Astros ink Wandy Rodriguez to three-year extension
The Astros have signed starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez to a three-year extension worth 34 million dollars, with a possible vesting option which would bring it up to 44.5 million dollars. Rodriguez posted a 11-12 record and a 3.60 ERA, but posted a 1.75 ERA in his final 13 starts last season....
How Will Busch Affect Berkman?
When a player moves from team to team, and thus from one home stadium to another, some funky things can happen. Sometimes he performs better than he ever has, and other times his numbers tank. What will happen to Lance Berkman in 2011? </center>Click to embiggen, if you please When the St....
Managerial/GM Grumblings
Former Astros manager Phil Garner expressed interest in the vacant Pirates managerial gig, according to Jim Bowden. Garner lead the Astros to a World Series in 2005 but lost to the White Sox. Overall, he is a solid manager but I don't think there is anyone in the majors who could turn the...
Today in Sports History: August 28th
8/28/2003 - Five-way wildcard tie This isn't normally the type of article I write, but I do think it's interesting to look at where the baseball standings were on August 28, 2003. Five National League teams were tied for the wildcard position, with another three teams within one game of the loss...
Cardinals interested in Astros' Geoff Blum?
The Cardinals have interest in third baseman Geoff Blum, according to FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The Cardinals interest is believed to be mild, but the team is in need of a corner infielder and Blum could give them that depth at a cheap price. GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLG ...
Astros sign first round pick Delino DeShields Jr.
The Astros have come to terms with first round pick Delino DeShields Jr., according to MLB.com. His father, former MLB player Delino DeShields, told MLB.com early this week that his son intended to sign with the Astros rather than go to LSU in the fall. DeShields Jr. was drafted as a second...
Lance Berkman approves trade, joins Yankees in Tampa Bay
The Yankees and Astros finalized a trade that sends Lance Berkman to the Yankees for pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Johnny Paredes. Berkman is hitting .245 with 13 home runs in 85 games this season. He has been with the Astros since 1997.
Report: Roy Oswalt to approve trade
Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt will reportedly accept the proposed trade to the Phillies. Reports are throwing all sorts of names around, but from what I gather, pitcher J.A. Happ and prospect Jon Singleton will definitely be included in the deal. Singleton, 18, is quite a steal for the Astros.
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