Footer, responding to the rumor that is circling ESPN, NY Newsday, and the Reds broadcast booth, delivers the slap down,
“…as word spread among frantic Astros fans over the Internet, a very important element of the truth was omitted — the Astros are not interested in trading Oswalt, and Oswalt isn’t interested in leaving Houston. Link
The hell it was,
Bob Allen is reporting that the head coach of St. Thomas High School, Ken Schulte, stepped down on Monday, saying he wanted to “look for a position closer to his home in Brazosport.”
Biggio has been working as the assistant baseball coach at St. Thomas on a volunteer basis. “Sources say” Biggio is the first choice to take over.
Roster move
Astros designated Tomas Perez for assignment tonight and will call up righthander Jack Cassel to start Thursday
“I gave up two 316-foot monster home runs. When two balls are hit Williamsport distance and they’re both homers … sure, when that happens there’s going to be frustration.”
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Tejada says “I don’t know if people realize the last six teams we played, the only team that’s not a contending team is the Florida Marlins, and they’re good,”
Wandy Rodriguez had been placed on the 15-day disabled list (before the game on Sunday) because of a strained left groin.
