Archive for October, 2007
Astros pursuing Hunter, Rowand (Yahoo! Sports)
Count the Houston Astros as one of the proactive clubs in the early stages of the Hot Stove season.
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Kerry Wood should get interest as a free agent (Yahoo! Sports)
Kerry Wood’s fastball hit 98 mph toward the end of the season, and he was unscored on in 18 of 22…
Posted: October 31st, 2007.
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Astros re-sign catcher Brad Ausmus to 1-year deal (AP)
The Houston Astros re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a $2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Known for his fine defense, the 38-year-old Ausmus hit .235 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 117 games with Houston last season. He committed four errors and ranked fourth among National League catchers with a .995 fielding percentage.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Astros sign C Ausmus to one-year contract (PA SportsTicker)
Brad Ausmus will spend a 10th year in a Houston Astros uniform.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Biggio named Clemente Award winner (PA SportsTicker)
DENVER (Ticker) - Craig Biggio continues to earn accolades even in retirement.
Posted: October 27th, 2007.
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Selig unafraid of Mitchell backlash (Yahoo! Sports)
Commissioner says baseball has nothing to hide and welcomes a full investigation into drug use.
Posted: October 27th, 2007.
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Retiring Houston Astros star Craig Biggio wins Roberto Clemente Award (AP)
Craig Biggio capped his sweat-stained career with one more cherished honor. The longtime Houston Astros star won the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to a major league player who combines community service with excellence on the field. Biggio received the award Saturday in a ceremony at Coors Field before Game 3 of the World […]
Posted: October 27th, 2007.
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Astros claim Abercrombie off waivers (AP)
Outfielder Reggie Abercrombie off waivers by the Houston Astros on Thursday from the Florida Marlins. Abercrombie hit .197 with two home runs, five RBIs and seven stolen bases in 35 games for Florida. He started the season with Triple-A Albuquerque and hit .323 with 17 homers and 55 RBIs. His 41 stolen bases ranked second […]
Posted: October 11th, 2007.
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Astros announcer Hamilton recovering after heart attack (AP)
Longtime Astros radio announcer Milo Hamilton was recovering Tuesday in a Houston hospital after having a heart attack over the weekend. The 80-year-old Hamilton underwent an angioplasty, had a stent put in and was doing well, the team said. He began experiencing chest pains on Sunday at lunch and went to an emergency room, where […]
Posted: October 9th, 2007.
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Yankees bug out (Yahoo! Sports)
A swarm of gnat-like bugs gave the Indians the boost they needed to take a 2-0 ALDS lead over the Yankees.
Posted: October 5th, 2007.
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