Houston’s new ballpark had barely opened last spring when sportscasters began calling it 10-Run Field. Enron Field indeed saw an average of 12.41 runs per game, 6.23 scored plus 6.17 allowed by the Astros.
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Have The Astros Missed Their Fair Share?
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com on January 17, 2001.
After Jeff Bagwell signed a five-year, $85-million contract extension last month, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian used Bagwell’s performance in MVP voting to emphasize his value to the Astros. From 1994 to 1999, Kurkjian noted, Bagwell received more National League MVP votes than any other player.Read More
Have the Astros Missed Their Fair Share?
After Jeff Bagwell signed a five-year, $85-million contract extension last month, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian used Bagwell’s performance in MVP voting to emphasize his value to the Astros. From 1994 to 1999, Kurkjian noted, Bagwell received more National League MVP votes than any other player.
‘Tis The Season to Spread The Wealth
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com on December 11, 2000.
Concerned that their critics might think they’re spending too much money, the New York Yankees characterized their six-year, $88.5-million signing of starting pitcher Mike Mussina as a potential cost-cutting move. After all, they say, David Cone, whom Mussina will replace in the rotation, made $12 million last year, $2 million more than Mussina will in 2001.Read More
‘Tis The Season to Spread the Wealth
Concerned that their critics might think they’re spending too much money, the New York Yankees characterized their six-year, $88.5-million signing of starting pitcher Mike Mussina as a potential cost-cutting move. After all, they say, David Cone, whom Mussina will replace in the rotation, made $12 million last year, $2 million more than Mussina will in 2001.
Fire Up The Hot Stove
Editor’s note – This article originally appeared on AstrosConnection.com on October 9, 2000.
From 1994 to 1999 the Astros were a superb baseball team, finishing second three straight years then winning a trio of division titles. Their 507-400 record over that span trailed only the Braves, Yankees and Indians. In 2000 the wheels came off, as they finished fourth and lost 90 games for the first time since 1991. Yet the Astros can salvage some good news from their otherwise depressing season. Among the individual highlights:Read More