Series Preview 2009

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Noe in Austin in Series Previews

Once again this season, SpikesnStars will get you prepared for every Astros series with previews full of bullshit jokes insightful commentary and a prescient look ahead that was pulled out of our asses. We have a writing rotation packed with veteran hurlers MRaup, strosrays, Craig, JaneDoe, and Taras Bulba. Plus we’ll have rookie phenom GreatBagwellsBeard, who was guaranteed a spot in the rotation as part of his unheard-of signing bonus. And just in case, we have Limey waiting in the bullpen writing a socialist manifesto on his iPhone.

Be sure to check here prior to the start of every Astros series, unless it’s a holiday or something. We’ll let you know which Astros to watch closely in the upcoming series, which of the opposing team members need to get one in the ear, and whether or not the bobbleheads suck. Heck, we’ll even preview the interleague games that no ones cares about!

So check back on Opening Day for our lead-off series preview; first up – the Astros travel to Minute Maid Park for an away series against the Milwaukee Cubs!

“I think our catching is in pretty good hands…

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

for a long, long time.” Cecil Cooper

“It’s key, because we thought we didn’t have catching. That was kind of the general consensus of people on the outside. And for the most part, there were some people here that didn’t think that. But I had a chance to see five guys catch, (the article lists 6, Humberto Quintero, Jason Castro, Lou Santangelo, Lou Palmisano, J.R. Towles, and Brian Esposito) and I’m very confident in all five guys.”

“They all can catch and throw. And they receive pretty well. ”
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Headhunter Episode 2 – Now with State of the Art Graphics

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Andyzipp in Headhunter, Videos

Headhunters Episode II: Jonas Brothers – Now with State of the Art Graphics… or not..

Or not. Topics discussed include spring suckage, the few bright spots, the Dutch baseball team, and another guest appearance from John Granto and his Yankees lid.

Max Sapp Hospitalized Following Seizures

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Duman in From the Bus Stop

Max Sapp, 2006 first round pick of the Astros, had one seizure Tuesday night and another Wednesday morning. He was in the hospital at the time of the second seizure. Sapp spent significant time in ICU during the off season with Viral Meningitis and was just returning to baseball condition.

“He was making progress, catching bullpens, doing well,” Bennett said. “He was happy, excited. This was obviously unexpected. We’re back to square one and we’re just focused on getting him healthy.”

The Orlando Paper has interviewed Sapp & his mother and gives the following update.

“I’m fine,” Sapp said.

Sapp’s mother, Missy, said her son could be released from the hospital as early as Thursday afternoon as long as he doesn’t have another seizure. She said doctors believe her son sustained the latest seizures because, per doctors’ orders, he was being weaned off of Phenobarbital, the more potent of his two anti-seizure medications.

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Go stand over at short and a note for all the pessimists

Posted on March 11, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

Carlos Marmol, pitching for the Dominican in the WBC, brought the old cubbie magic out to the mound in the bottom of the 11th vs the team from the land of dikes. By the time the last blooper landed, the final errant throw, and the inevitable liner glancing off the mitt, the Dutch had defeated the All Stars of the Dominican Republic. Setting aside the peals of laughter, the practical effect of the loss is the Astros get Miguel Tejada (sentencing pending) back at short.

For the rotation, “The doubt’s there…” and Saved by the Bunt

Posted on March 10, 2009 by pravata in News You Can Use

“The doubt’s there, because there’s no communication as to where I actually stand, other than I’m fighting for a job,” Backe said.