Prior to Wednesday's game in Houston, Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had a little confrontation. At issue: Pujols' slide Tuesday night.
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Think about having someone so animated that your team was always pumped up to play. Or how about someone that wanted nothing more than to start a brawl. Find out who I'd pick in my top 10 as a baseball manager.
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Last Night's GameI'm not going to harp on all the negative aspects of the game last night (Howard's fielding, Victorino's un-clutchness, Bruntlett's baserunning, etc.) Check out the comment section from yesterday's post to get a few fans' takes. I do want to make a few comments, though.- Adam Eaton   more...
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The last player that Houston went to arbitration with was Daryl Kile in 1997. Linked are the 2007 salaries for the entire Astros lineup. They are weighing in at a hefty $93.257 Million heading into the upcoming season.
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Greene, who's 55 RBI is tied for most among NL shortstops, was hit on the wrist by Houston's Brandon Backe during Sunday's game. X-Rays came back negative, but he could be out at least a few days if not longer. Greene was struggling in August after returning from a sprained finger, but he had hit   more...
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With the recent announcements today from both the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros I found myself wondering what was worse. Were the Nationals worse off with a bunch of guys who had no big league experience or the Astros who have an ace but a rag tag group of injury prone or other wise long   more...
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A law student takes a look at the Barry Bonds indictment and presents an argument and solution for the four man rotation.
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