History of injury, check, might sign for cheap, check, crap shoot, check. No sign of a ranch.

Posted on January 13, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

Astros signed veteran right-hander Russ Ortiz to a Minor League contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training on Tuesday.

Would you follow this man? Cooper looks for patience

Posted on January 8, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

“A leader is a person that takes someone to a place where they wouldn’t have gone themselves,” McLane speechifying at the Auburn Montgomery-Prattville Business Breakfast on Wednesday morning. Link

Astros ace righthander Roy Oswalt will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March.

Posted on January 6, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

“If I only play three more years, this would be a good opportunity,” Oswalt said. “I thought it’d be a great time to do it and try to win a gold medal.” Link

“These are challenging times for banks and car dealerships,” McLane said (also for Aguilas Cibaenas)

Posted on January 5, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

The Astros are losing sponsorships because of the “challenging times”. However GM Wade sees a way to make some quick money.

The Grocer’s investment advice

Posted on December 17, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

“I tell people that buying a major league team is like buying the Mona Lisa,” McLane said.

Shifty

Posted on December 16, 2008 by pravata in News You Can Use

12/10 Ortiz
Roy Oswalt has been watching the Astros’ moves this winter. He even discussed the team’s budget concerns with general manager Ed Wade and owner Drayton McLane, which is why he’s willing to restructure his contract …