May 26th, 2008
Congratulations Omar Vizquel! After last night’s game, you became the all-time leader in games played at shortstop, playing in your 2,584th contest at the position. It is a great achievement for your 20-year career.
You have played the position with such grace and ease. Your soft hands have led you to 11 Gold […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment
March 9th, 2008
Hey everyone!
So, we are just three short weeks away from our season opener in San Diego and I’m already itching to get on that plane to head out west.
I made a couple of appearances on ESPN this week, starting by doing a phone interview on ESPN News and finishing up on First Take on Friday. […]
By Hunter Pence -- 13 comments
March 7th, 2008
The Houston Astros lost their spring training game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians by a final score of 11-5. It was the third time the two teams have met this spring, with the Indians coming out victorious in two of the contests.
Ben Francisco was the offensive star for the Indians. The 26-year-old outfielder went […]
By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
February 27th, 2008
The Houston Astros play their first Grapefruit League game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. Brandon Backe was originally going to start the game for the Astros but has been replaced by Wandy Rodriguez due to injury.
Mark McLemore, a lefthander, is scheduled to pitch in relief for Rodriguez. For the Indians, Jake Westbrook will […]
By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments
January 9th, 2008
Baseball season is getting closer and closer! The Houston Astros announced that pitchers are to report to spring training on Feb. 14, while position players are to report on Feb. 19. Spring training will be held in Kissimmee, Florida for the 24th consecutive season.
The first games are scheduled to be Feb. 28 in Winter […]
By Kori Ellis -- 0 comments