Oswalt threw his first bullpen Wed. since he went on the DL. He threw for 10 minutes 40-50 pitches, fastballs and changeups.
Salary Dumpee
A key part of the deal for the Padres is the potential financial savings. Wolf is due a $175,000 bonus for every start he makes up to his 30th start, in addition to pro-rated payments on a $4.75 million salary.
Consistent, Loyal, Delusional
Cooper has switched the lineup around more times than he can count this season, something he says he will do until he gets it right. “You just got to be smart and push the right buttons,” he said. “Obviously, I haven’t been that smart because we’re not in the position we’d like to be. We just got to keep punching them and hopefully, we’ll get the right ones.”
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Try mashing all the buttons at the same time Coop,
If a loss falls in the forest…
According to an analysis of Nielsen Media Research viewership data by the SportsBusiness Journal, Fox SportsNet Southwest, which broadcasts Astros games on a regional basis, has seen a 26 percent ratings decline — down about 69,000 households — through the first half of the 2008 season to record a 3.36 share.
Oswalt and Villarreal
Oswalt said. “The first month I got off on the wrong foot. It might have been a little bit lingering of throwing so many innings in years past and might have been going through a dead-arm period. But I’m better now.”