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Houston Astros Call up RHP Hector Ambriz
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Armando Galarraga's brief stint with the Houston Astros at the major league level has come to an end. After going 0-4 with a 7.75 ERA, Galarraga has been designated for assignment and 28 year old Hector Ambriz was recalled to the major league club. In 18 appearances with Triple A Oklahoma city,...
Houston Astros Ship Closer Brett Myers to Chicago White Sox
July 21st, 2012 at 2:11 PM
A day after the Houston Astros struck a ten player deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Astros have struck another deal with another American league team. In a move that has long been predicted, the Astros traded veteran closer Brett Myers to the Chicago White Sox in return for...
Houston Astros Deal Starter J.A Happ to Toronto Blue Jays in 10 Man Deal.
July 20th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
If there was any doubt before today, the youth movement is in full swing in Houston. In a deal that included a staggering ten players, the Astros traded struggling starter J.A Happ to the Toronto Blue Jays. Happ, coming off perhaps his best performance of the season, has a 7-9...
Houston Astros 1B Carlos Lee Head to the 15 Day DL
June 3rd, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Houston Astros 1B Carlos Lee is headed to the 15 day disabled list after straining the hamstring while running to first base during Saturday's game. 1B Brett Wallace has been called up from Triple A Oklahoma City to replace the injured Lee. This year, Lee has hit .297, with four...
Houston Astros Sign Pitcher Armando Galarraga
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:40 PM
The Houston Astros have signed starting pitcher Armando Galarraga to a minor league deal. While pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2010, Armando Galarraga pitched 8 2/3 perfect innings against the Cleveland Indians. He lost the perfect game when Indians' SS Jason Donald reached first base safely on a blown...
The Mark Melancon Trade Coming up Spades for the Astros
April 19th, 2012 at 5:39 PM
***PHOTO1*** When then Astros GM Ed Wade signed Brandon Lyon to a three year, $15 million dollar contract during the 2009 offseason, he was brutally criticized for overpaying for the right handed reliever. When Lyon then went on to record 20 saves in 78 innings of work in 2010, he proved...
Houston Astros Roster Overview Part 3: Outfielders
April 5th, 2012 at 9:30 PM
This is an article that is part of the ongoing overview of the Astros 25 man roster. Part one addressed the Astros’ starting rotation; part two addressed the catchers and infielders.
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Part three will address outfielders.
CF Jordan Schafer(25 years old)
2011 MLB Statistics (ATL/HOU):.242 BA, 2 HR, 73 H, 13 RBI
Career MLB...
Roster Overview Part 2b: Catchers and Infielders
April 5th, 2012 at 9:25 PM
This is an article that is part of the ongoing overview of the Astros 25 man roster.
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Part one addressed the Astros’ starting rotation and part two will address the catcher and infielders; this is the second installment of part two.
Util Brian Bixler (29 years old)
2011 MLB Statistics (WSN):.205 BA, 0...
Roster Overview Part 2a: Catchers and Infielders
April 5th, 2012 at 9:18 PM
This is an article that is part of the ongoing overview of the Astros 25 man roster.
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Part one addressed the Astros’ starting rotation and part two will address the catcher and infielders
C Jason Castro ( 24 years old)
2011 MLB Statistics: N/A (missed entire season due to injury)
Career MLB Statistics (67...
Roster Overview Part 1: Starting Pitchers
April 5th, 2012 at 9:12 PM
The Astros may be coming off the worst season in franchise history, but that does not change the fact that they have some players that have the potential to put together a solid season.
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Here is a good preview of the players on the 25 man roster to start the season....