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infielder German Duran
« on: July 01, 2009, 02:07:15 pm »
From the Newberg Report:

According to multiple local reports, the Astros have claimed infielder German Duran from the Rangers off release waivers.  He goes onto Houston ’s major league disabled list.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 02:23:34 pm »
What is the thinking with that move?
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 12:38:47 am »
Quote from: Matt on July 01, 2009, 02:23:34 pm
What is the thinking with that move?
"this guy might be a good player"?
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 05:54:04 am »
Quote from: Matt on July 01, 2009, 02:23:34 pm
What is the thinking with that move?


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“We had some pretty good reports on him the last couple of years,” Astros general manager Ed Wade said. “He can play all the infield positions, can play the outfield. We felt the upside of what he’s capable of doing made him worth it. It’s hard to find middle infielders with big league experience who are 24.”
Duran is recovering from an appendectomy and will be placed on the disabled list before beginning a rehab assignment at Kissimmee, Fla./quote]
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2009, 09:13:35 am »
Quote from: Matt on July 01, 2009, 02:23:34 pm
What is the thinking with that move?

He has a cool name.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2009, 09:20:31 am »
Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 02, 2009, 09:13:35 am
He has a cool name.

I'm sure there's a Hungry Like A Wolf or Girls on Film joke here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it...
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2009, 09:59:47 am »
Quote from: Guinness on July 02, 2009, 09:20:31 am
I'm sure there's a Hungry Like A Wolf or Girls on Film joke here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it...

Dark in Black Forest
The nacht is so wild
I'll blitzkrieg on ya from the Ardennes side
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2009, 10:04:47 am »
Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 02, 2009, 09:59:47 am
Dark in Black Forest
The nacht is so wild
I'll blitzkrieg on ya from the Ardennes side
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do

Sweet.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 10:23:15 am »
Quote from: Duman on July 02, 2009, 05:54:04 am

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Duran is recovering from an appendectomy and will be placed on the disabled list before beginning a rehab assignment at Kissimmee, Fla.


Appendectomy?  Better than an elbow, shoulder or knee injury.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 10:34:10 am »
Quote from: Matt on July 01, 2009, 02:23:34 pm
What is the thinking with that move?

The goddamn German ain't got nothing to do with it!
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 11:01:48 am »
Quote from: MRaup on July 02, 2009, 10:34:10 am
The goddamn German ain't got nothing to do with it!

Its about time.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 11:15:09 am »
Quote from: homer on July 02, 2009, 11:01:48 am
Its about time.

Yeah yeah, sorry. Work got in the way of my interneting.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 12:58:05 pm »
Quote from: Guinness on July 02, 2009, 09:20:31 am
I'm sure there's a Hungry Like A Wolf or Girls on Film joke here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it...

I'm pretty sure JD sneaked one in last night. Brown laughed like he knew what the hell JD was talking about.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 01:19:48 pm »
Quote from: chuck on July 02, 2009, 12:58:05 pm
I'm pretty sure JD sneaked one in last night. Brown laughed like he knew what the hell JD was talking about.

Ah yes.  Brownie's earnest, empty laugh.  It cracks me up every time.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 01:41:00 pm »
Quote from: Bench on July 02, 2009, 01:19:48 pm
Ah yes.  Brownie's earnest, empty laugh.  It cracks me up every time.

AhHAHAHAhaaaa.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2009, 01:56:38 pm »
Quote from: MRaup on July 02, 2009, 01:41:00 pm
AhHAHAHAhaaaa.


HAH! HAH! You know it, JD.
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Re: infielder German Duran
« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2009, 08:38:17 pm »
I was on-hand to see Duran win the HR Derby at the Texas League All-Star Game in Corpus in '07.  For a relatively small guy, he's got a lot of pop.  Plate discipline and pitch recognition apparently proved to be problems, however, during his stints in the Show and in the PCL.

A nice pickup, nonetheless, IMO.
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