Author Topic: Former Astros news (Read 75448 times)

Nate Colbert · « **on:** November 11, 2014, 11:24:27 am »

Hope no one objects to a new thread for this.

Brian Bogusevic signs as a MLFA with the Phillies.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2014, 08:28:25 pm »

Brandon Laird goes to Japan to become a Fighter.

Pat Listach goes to the Pacific Northwest to become a Rainier.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2014, 08:43:35 pm »

Juan Gutierrez (3.96 ERA and a 1.194 WHIP in 63.2 IP in 2014) DFA'd by the Giants.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2014, 01:02:56 am »

Lucas Harrell signs with LG Twins of the KBO, per various tweets.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2014, 10:16:03 am »

Just saw where Baseball America noted that Denny Walling has retired to spend more time with family. He had been hitting coach for the Orioles' AAA team.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2014, 11:11:03 am »

Denny Walling/Phil Garner & Craig Reynolds/Dickie Thon still remains my favorite left side infield platoon on the same team of all time.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2014, 08:04:02 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 20, 2014, 08:43:35 pm

Juan Gutierrez (3.96 ERA and a 1.194 WHIP in 63.2 IP in 2014) DFA'd by the Giants.

Has now elected free agency.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2014, 04:25:53 pm »

Jason Lane tweeted that he's re-signed with the Padres.

das · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2014, 10:51:58 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 28, 2014, 04:25:53 pm

Jason Lane tweeted that he's re-signed with the Padres.

Glad to hear that. He was making noise in the Fall that he might be done.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2014, 07:20:21 pm »

Carlos Pena joins the Talking Heads.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2014, 05:31:28 pm »

Raul Valdes morphs into a Dragon.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2014, 09:29:34 pm »

Wesley Wright non-tendered by the ScRubs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2014, 05:10:30 pm »

Blue Jays send J.A. Happ to the M's for OF Michael Saunders.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2014, 05:17:04 pm »

Clint Barmes signs with the Brown Skirts.

Reuben · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2014, 07:22:09 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 03, 2014, 05:10:30 pm

Blue Jays send J.A. Happ to the M's for OF Michael Saunders.

That seems like a lopsided deal. I wish the Astros could've been the team fleecing the A's and M's for Donaldson and Saunders (both of whom reportedly had spats with their GMs) instead of the BJs. Damned unspoken rule against intra-division trades...

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2014, 11:24:07 am »

MLFA Justin Maxwell signs with the Giants.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2014, 08:46:28 pm »

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@jonmorosi 22m
Freddy Garcia is still pitching. Starred in Taiwanese league this year, wants to pitch in Japan in '15, according to agent Peter Greenberg.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2014, 01:54:52 am »

Haven't seen confirmation but saw a tweet that said Philip Humber had signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2014, 08:14:29 pm »

Kiké Hernandez goes to Dodgers as part of Dee Gordon/Dan Haren trade w/Marlins.

chuck · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2014, 08:23:40 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 10, 2014, 08:14:29 pm

Kiké Hernandez goes to Dodgers as part of Dee Gordon/Dan Haren trade w/Marlins.

Goôd fõr hìm.

juliogotay · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2014, 07:47:25 am »

And this fellow doesn't like what the Marlins did. http://www.astroscounty.com/2014/12/what-fudge-are-marlins-thinking.html

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2014, 07:51:11 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on December 11, 2014, 07:47:25 am

And this fellow doesn't like what the Marlins did. http://www.astroscounty.com/2014/12/what-fudge-are-marlins-thinking.html

And be sure to scroll down to see what Cosart thought of his team's deal.

Timestamp on Cosart's tweet was from two years ago. Different deal and before he was a member of that organization.

juliogotay · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2014, 07:56:40 am »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on December 11, 2014, 07:51:11 am

Timestamp on Cosart's tweet was from two years ago. Different deal and before he was a member of that organization.

I didn't even notice that. I'm taking that out of my post.

Bench · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2014, 09:13:37 am »

Quote from: chuck on December 10, 2014, 08:23:40 pm

Goôd fõr hìm.

Needs an umlaut.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #24 on:** December 11, 2014, 01:42:20 pm »

Anthony Bass an NRI with Rainjizz.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2014, 04:52:14 pm »

Wilton Lopez an NRI with EhCanada.

austro · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2014, 05:26:45 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 13, 2014, 04:52:14 pm

Wilton Lopez an NRI with EhCanada.

I always liked Lopez. I hope he does well.

Reuben · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2014, 07:23:12 pm »

Quote from: austro on December 13, 2014, 05:26:45 pm

I always liked Lopez. I hope he does well.

Me too. I'll always fondly remember the time he got pissed at some team - Brewers, maybe? - that had several guys doing some dumb-shit celebratory thing every time they got a hit or whatever. I think Wilton struck someone out and got out of a jam, and as he was stomping off the mound, glared over and, with perfect comedic timing and just the right mix of venom and satire, mocked whatever the fuck their stupid gesture was. I think it was something with their fingers over their face making a V-shape or triangle or some shit.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #28 on:** December 16, 2014, 06:48:52 pm »

Wesley Wright to the Birds (the Maryland kind, not the Missouri or Ontario kind).

NeilT · « **Reply #29 on:** December 16, 2014, 08:52:42 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on December 13, 2014, 07:23:12 pm

Me too. I'll always fondly remember the time he got pissed at some team - Brewers, maybe? - that had several guys doing some dumb-shit celebratory thing every time they got a hit or whatever. I think Wilton struck someone out and got out of a jam, and as he was stomping off the mound, glared over and, with perfect comedic timing and just the right mix of venom and satire, mocked whatever the fuck their stupid gesture was. I think it was something with their fingers over their face making a V-shape or triangle or some shit.

Good for him. Wright was often a brighter spot in some dismal seasons.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:24:06 pm »

A's DFA the Angel of Doom.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #31 on:** December 24, 2014, 05:03:38 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 26, 2014, 08:04:02 pm

Juan Gutierrez elected free agency after earlier being DFA'd by the Giants.

Has re-signed with SF according to the BA transactions page.

Matt · « **Reply #32 on:** December 26, 2014, 06:27:41 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 25, 2014, 01:02:56 am

Lucas Harrell signs with LG Twins of the KBO, per various tweets.

One of the classes I teach over here is from an English language newspaper and an article on Lucas Harrell signing is in the latest issue I just got. I had no idea until then. I'll go root for Lucas next summer for sure.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #33 on:** December 26, 2014, 10:43:22 pm »

Wandy close to minor league deal with Phillies.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #34 on:** January 02, 2015, 05:20:44 am »

David Carpenter traded by the Braves yesterday to the FUYankees.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2015, 03:46:26 pm »

Former bench coach, third base coach, managerial candidate, minor league field coordinator, director of Latin American operations, special asst to the GM (am I leaving anything out?) Al Pedrique named manager of the AA Trenton Thunder of the Yankees organization.

He managed the Charleston RiverDogs in 2013 (also of the NYY's).

BudGirl · « **Reply #36 on:** January 08, 2015, 04:03:54 pm »

Jamie Quirk (former pitching coach) will be managing the San Antonio Missions.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #37 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:09:38 pm »

A month to the day after claiming him Marc Krauss has been DFA'd by the Angels.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2015, 11:34:43 am »

Jorge De Leon, previously picked up and released by Oakland this offseason, apparently has been signed by the Cubs.
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@MattEddyBA 22m
#Cubs begin to perk up on minor league FA market, signing RHPs Jorge De Leon & Andres Santiago and C Taylor Teagarden.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2015, 01:08:07 pm »

Ben Zobrist is part of a trade between the Rays and A's.

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@Ken_Rosenthal: Full trade, as first reported by @susanslusser: Zobrist and Y. Escobar to #Athletics for Jaso, SS Daniel Robertson and OF Boog Powell.

Good deal for the A's. I'm sure Crane and Luhnow are now feeling the pressure to go all-out for an ace starter. *cough* Scherzer *cough*

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2015, 01:39:36 pm »

Jose Valverde signed to minor league deal with Padres (per Matt Eddy tweet).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2015, 02:41:59 pm »

Quote from: astrosfan76 on January 10, 2015, 01:08:07 pm

Ben Zobrist is part of a trade between the Rays and A's.

Sean Doolittle ‏@whatwouldDOOdo 28m
A's FanFest will just be A's players with name tags going from table to table getting to know each other and making awkward small talk.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2015, 12:40:20 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 26, 2014, 10:43:22 pm

Wandy close to minor league deal with Phillies.

Phailed Physical w/Phils. Signed minor league deal w/Braves.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #43 on:** January 13, 2015, 01:23:48 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 08, 2015, 06:09:38 pm

A month to the day after claiming him Marc Krauss has been DFA'd by the Angels.

Cleared waivers and assigned by the Angels to AAA.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #44 on:** January 14, 2015, 10:35:21 pm »

C.J. Nitkowski is a HOFer!

Inducted tonight into the New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Joins Rusty Staub, Brad Lidge and Adam Everett as members of that august body. Lidge, Everett and C.J. for their work as Zephyrs and Le Grand Orange because he was a Nawlins native. Jim Hickey and Joe Slusarski are also inductees.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #45 on:** January 18, 2015, 10:03:18 pm »

Erik Bedard signed to minor league deal w/Dodgers.

Dark Star · « **Reply #46 on:** January 19, 2015, 07:36:29 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 14, 2015, 10:35:21 pm

C.J. Nitkowski is a HOFer!

Inducted tonight into the New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Joins Rusty Staub, Brad Lidge and Adam Everett as members of that august body. Lidge, Everett and C.J. for their work as Zephyrs and Le Grand Orange because he was a Nawlins native. Jim Hickey and Joe Slusarski are also inductees.

Joe Slusarski? THE Joe Slusarski??

BUWebguy · « **Reply #47 on:** January 20, 2015, 12:23:50 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 18, 2015, 10:03:18 pm

Erik Bedard signed to minor league deal w/Dodgers.

Geez, I'd already forgotten he was even an Astro...

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #48 on:** January 20, 2015, 08:03:47 pm »

Jake Elmore DFA'd by the Buccos.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #49 on:** January 22, 2015, 02:43:02 pm »

Per tweet, Jesse Crain gets a NRI from White Sox.

mrpink · « **Reply #50 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:03:02 am »

Not sure it should go in this thread since he still coaches for the Astros, but there's a small writeup and interview about Adam Everett here.

Also, if you don't read David Laurilia's Sunday column and fangraphs, you're missing out. They're all eclectic and interesting if nothing else.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #51 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:57:33 pm »

Daryl Ward, still active, played in the Mexican Winter League this offseason.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #52 on:** January 25, 2015, 11:05:45 pm »

Q signs minor league deal with BoSox.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #53 on:** January 26, 2015, 03:43:20 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 25, 2015, 09:57:33 pm

Daryl Ward, still active, played in the Mexican Winter League this offseason.

U FOO

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #54 on:** January 26, 2015, 02:53:10 pm »

C John Buck on to his 9th organization in 12 years, signing a minor league deal with the Braves.

D.WARD · « **Reply #55 on:** January 26, 2015, 03:43:02 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on January 26, 2015, 03:43:20 am

U FOO

Dang you beat me to it.... U FOO!!

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #56 on:** January 26, 2015, 05:00:40 pm »

Well, that was brief...

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Joseph Duarte ‏@Chronicle_Owls 53m ago
@RiceOwlsBSB coach Wayne Graham tells @HoustonChron Lance Berkman has decided to leave staff citing family and time constraints.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #57 on:** January 28, 2015, 01:37:40 am »

Enrique Rojas/ESPN @Enrique_Rojas1 · 7h ago
Miguel Tejada agree 1 year contract with Pericos de Puebla of Mexican League for next season. Maybe will manage Puebla in 2016.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #58 on:** January 29, 2015, 05:54:40 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 25, 2015, 11:05:45 pm

Q signs minor league deal with BoSox.

As does Felipe Paulino.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #59 on:** February 02, 2015, 02:30:52 pm »

RIP, Dave Bergman. The long-time Tiger (and Astro for 3+ seasons) passed away today at age 61.

juliogotay · « **Reply #60 on:** February 02, 2015, 02:49:49 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 02, 2015, 02:30:52 pm

RIP, Dave Bergman. The long-time Tiger (and Astro for 3+ seasons) passed away today at age 61.

Sorry to learn of that. He was my age. Great 'stache.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #61 on:** February 04, 2015, 04:56:25 pm »

Moises Alou hired by the Brown Skirts as Special Assistant for Player Development, joining ex-1st base coach Tarrik Brock as a roving minor league instructor for the org.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #62 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:40:10 pm »

Relative of a former Astro anyways:

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Meet Sarah Hudek, a senior at George Ranch High School outside Houston who will make history today when she officially accepts a baseball scholarship to play at Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana. The daughter of former MLB pitcher John Hudek, the 5-foot-10 lefty throws around 82 mph, or, per her future coach Aaron Vorachek in an interview with USA Today, “as good, or better, than most boys around here.”

Kit · « **Reply #63 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:45:04 pm »

Good on her!!...As I remember it "Hooody"(boy that milo could sure come up with some great nicknames huh?) had that same kind of jerky motion. Hope she does well.

JimR · « **Reply #64 on:** February 05, 2015, 01:58:10 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 04, 2015, 04:56:25 pm

Moises Alou hired by the Brown Skirts as Special Assistant for Player Development, joining ex-1st base coach Tarrik Brock as a roving minor league instructor for the org.

one of my favorite Astros of all time.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #65 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:18:37 am »

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Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 28 minutes ago
Scout thinks the best young player in the Caribbean Series is Inf. Kike Hernandez, a piece of the Dee Gordon deal that got LA Howie Kendrick.

I loved Kike, but wonder if that says more about the overall quality of the younger players at the Caribbean Series than it does about him.

BudGirl · « **Reply #66 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:04:48 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 06, 2015, 07:18:37 am

I loved Kike, but wonder if that says more about the overall quality of the younger players at the Caribbean Series than it does about him.

I didn't realize he got moved from FLA.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #67 on:** February 09, 2015, 01:18:07 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on January 20, 2015, 08:03:47 pm

Jake Elmore DFA'd by the Buccos.

Signs minor league deal with NRI w/Rays.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #68 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:13:42 pm »

Birther Luke Scott is looking to get back in MLB after that fiasco in Korea last year.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #69 on:** February 11, 2015, 06:43:49 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 06, 2015, 07:18:37 am

I loved Kike, but wonder if that says more about the overall quality of the younger players at the Caribbean Series than it does about him.

I don't know ... I liked (and still like) him, and I think he will do quite well as he moves up the ladder.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #70 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:54:19 pm »

Andy Pettitte becomes 18th Yankee to have their number retired.

Reuben · « **Reply #71 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:38:26 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 15, 2015, 06:54:19 pm

Andy Pettitte becomes 18th Yankee to have their number retired.

Have any other teams retired the numbers of confirmed steroid/HGH users? Weird. Pettitte wasn't even all that great either. He was popular with the fans, and he was outstanding in the postseason (for the Yanks, at least...)

BUWebguy · « **Reply #72 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:51:58 am »

Quote from: Reuben on February 16, 2015, 11:38:26 am

Pettitte wasn't even all that great either.

I feel the same way. But, looking it up, he's 3rd all-time on the Yankees list for wins (behind Whitey Ford and Red Ruffing) and holds the team record for career strikeouts. When we think Yankee history, I think we tend to think of their hitters (Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, etc.). Their pitchers don't stand out quite as much, comparatively.

32 people have plaques/memorials at Yankee Stadium: 16 hitters, 7 pitchers, 5 managers, 1 general manager, 2 owners, 2 broadcasters and 1 PA announcer. (Heck, Tino Martinez and Paul O'Neill are recognized out there.)

17 have had their numbers retired: 14 hitters, 3 pitchers (Ford, Guidry, Rivera), 2 managers.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #73 on:** February 17, 2015, 04:39:50 pm »

Matt Lindstrom lands with LAAME on a minor league deal.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #74 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:20:17 am »

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Carrie Muskat ‏@CarrieMuskat 2m ago
Condolences to family of former #Cubs player Gary Woods, who was scout with White Sox. He passed away Tues. Woods played in Chicago '82-'85.

And with the Astros in '80-'81.

2nd member of that 1980 team to pass away within a short time of one another (though Woods of course spent most of the year at AAA Tucson).

Houston · « **Reply #75 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:18:24 pm »

RIP former Astros outfielder Gary Woods, who hit .377 in his September call-up in 1980 that helped the Astros clinch their first division title.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #76 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:25:19 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 20, 2015, 10:20:17 am

Carrie Muskat ‏@CarrieMuskat 2m ago
Condolences to family of former #Cubs player Gary Woods, who was scout with White Sox. He passed away Tues. Woods played in Chicago '82-'85.

And with the Astros in '80-'81.

2nd member of that 1980 team to pass away within a short time of one another (though Woods of course spent most of the year at AAA Tucson).

One more footnote to Gary Woods and his Astros career: he was traded to Chicago in late 1981 in exchange for future Dodgers/Pirates/Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Tracy never reached Houston, spending a couple of years in Tucson sandwiched around a season or so playing in Japan.

Kit · « **Reply #77 on:** February 21, 2015, 05:44:25 pm »

To this day, I think Woods "tag up" was legit.

austro · « **Reply #78 on:** February 21, 2015, 06:30:00 pm »

Quote from: Kit on February 21, 2015, 05:44:25 pm

To this day, I think Woods "tag up" was legit.

Me, too, man. I almost broke my TV.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #79 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:44:31 am »

Cody Ransom is still at it, signing a minor league deal with the Snakes.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #80 on:** February 26, 2015, 11:05:38 am »

Lock the doors, hide the children: Ausmus is on Twitter

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #81 on:** February 26, 2015, 11:16:41 am »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on February 26, 2015, 11:05:38 am

Lock the doors, hide the children: Ausmus is on Twitter

His first blockee will be BudGirl.

mrpink · « **Reply #82 on:** February 26, 2015, 12:29:52 pm »

1 tweet and 12K followers, that's impressive.

NeilT · « **Reply #83 on:** February 26, 2015, 01:38:00 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on February 26, 2015, 12:29:52 pm

1 tweet and 12K followers, that's impressive.

Unless it's BudGirl 12000 times.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #84 on:** February 26, 2015, 02:32:25 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on February 26, 2015, 01:38:00 pm

Unless it's BudGirl 12000 times.

I WON'T BE IGNORED, BRADLEY!

Lefty · « **Reply #85 on:** February 26, 2015, 04:38:59 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on February 26, 2015, 11:05:38 am

Lock the doors, hide the children: Ausmus is on Twitter

Saving up the big words for everybody to see, even Justice.

BudGirl · « **Reply #86 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:28:10 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on February 26, 2015, 02:32:25 pm

I WON'T BE IGNORED, BRADLEY!

Funny. But I wasn't aware out this new Twitter until just now. But, I will follow him. I would hazard to guess most of his followers are women.

Bench · « **Reply #87 on:** February 27, 2015, 04:18:33 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on February 26, 2015, 08:28:10 pm

I would hazard to guess most of his followers are women.

It's a decent mix of pitchers and catchers.

austro · « **Reply #88 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:40:07 pm »

Quote from: Bench on February 27, 2015, 04:18:33 pm

It's a decent mix of pitchers and catchers.

Golf clap.

mrpink · « **Reply #89 on:** March 04, 2015, 05:08:21 am »

It appears that Wandy will be starting the spring opener for the Braves today and Jason Lane will be doing the same for the Padres.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #90 on:** March 05, 2015, 05:42:45 pm »

No pun intended, bad break for Pence.

astrosfan76 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 06, 2015, 05:36:33 pm »

Former quasi-Astro Peter Moylan back with the Braves on a minor-league deal, per David O'Brien.

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Peter Moylan has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with #Braves. Team hasn't announced yet.
7:00am - 6 Mar 15

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #92 on:** March 13, 2015, 03:07:13 pm »

Only 2 starts, but Folty has been struggling some for his new employers.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #93 on:** March 13, 2015, 04:27:27 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 13, 2015, 03:07:13 pm

Only 2 starts, but Folty has been struggling some for his new employers.

From the same article, Eny Cabreja is slated to face the Astros on Sunday.

juliogotay · « **Reply #94 on:** March 15, 2015, 11:12:55 am »

Good outing for both Wandy and Anthony Bass yesterday with the Rangers. Bass started for Texas going 3/3/0/0/0/8. Yes, 8 Ks in 3 innings.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #95 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:26:19 pm »

Per @mlbrostermives tweet, Snakes released Ben Francisco.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #96 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:06:40 pm »

From White Sox camp:

J.B. Shuck hitting .348 in his bid to make club as a 5th OF.

And Jesse Crain has...a sore arm.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #97 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:10:25 am »

Cubs dropped Veras. He'll land somewhere, but it doesn't seem like the Good Guys have a spot for him.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #98 on:** March 19, 2015, 02:22:28 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on March 19, 2015, 09:10:25 am

~~Cubs~~ Braves dropped Veras.

"Veras posted an 11.81 ERA in six games [this spring], allowing eight hits, seven runs and seven walks with four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. Most of the damage came in the Grapefruit League opener against the Mets, when he was charged with three hits, five runs and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Veras allowed four hits, one run and four walks in four innings over his next four appearances before Thursday, when he was again undermined by control issues and gave up one hit, one run, two walks and a hit batter in two-thirds of an inning."

das · « **Reply #99 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:31:37 am »

Can't really call him a Former Astro but Aiken was removed from his first game at his "school" after 13 pitches.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/brady-aiken-leaves-start-early/

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #100 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:58:22 am »

Quote from: das on March 20, 2015, 10:31:37 am

Can't really call him a Former Astro but Aiken was removed from his first game at his "school" after 13 pitches.

Bus Ride Discussion Forum - 2015 Draft Thread

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #101 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:54:16 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 15, 2015, 11:12:55 am

Good outing for both Wandy and Anthony Bass yesterday with the Rangers. Bass started for Texas going 3/3/0/0/0/8. Yes, 8 Ks in 3 innings.

Bass lasts just 2/3 of an inning tonight against Dodgers allowing 8 runs on 6 hits and a walk. Three of the hits were HRs but given the game is being played at the Alamodome I'm guessing at least one (if not all) were cheapies.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #102 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:08:16 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 15, 2015, 11:12:55 am

Good outing for both Wandy and Anthony Bass yesterday with the Rangers.

And Wandy has apparently won the #4 spot in the Braves rotation.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #103 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:26:14 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 20, 2015, 08:08:16 pm

And Wandy has apparently won the #4 spot in the Braves rotation.

I saw Wandy throw last week. He looked sharp.

mrpink · « **Reply #104 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:36:54 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 20, 2015, 08:26:14 pm

I saw Wandy throw last week. He looked sharp.

He just threw 5 no-hit innings against the Marlins with 7 K's. I think that is a great pickup for Atlanta.

Reuben · « **Reply #105 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:03:11 am »

Quote from: mrpink on March 20, 2015, 08:36:54 pm

He just threw 5 no-hit innings against the Marlins with 7 K's. I think that is a great pickup for Atlanta.

Even though it's the Braves, I would love to see Wandy do well this year. He became one of my favorite Astros.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #106 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:29:06 pm »

Marc Krauss is making a run on a roster spot in Halos camp.

roadrunner · « **Reply #107 on:** March 25, 2015, 07:29:09 am »

Not the best way for Cosart to be in the news

http://totalfratmove.com/miami-marlins-pitcher-jarred-cosart-may-have-just-been-outed-as-a-sports-bettor-on-twitter/

jbm · « **Reply #108 on:** March 25, 2015, 07:42:07 am »

I assume it is not baseball betting. That he is one of those fools who buys into those scams is the most damning thing.

Uncle Charlie · « **Reply #109 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:01:37 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 25, 2015, 07:42:07 am

I assume it is not baseball betting. That he is one of those fools who buys into those scams is the most damning thing.

While obviously it does matter, when it comes to betting on sports, athletes are held to a higher standard and should know that. It's one of those things you just can't afford (no pun intended) to associate yourself with at all because it creates smoke.

Fynn · « **Reply #110 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:12:25 am »

Apparently this was a hack. Cosart back on Twitter with his response.

https://twitter.com/CosartJL

Fynn · « **Reply #111 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:43:47 am »

Quote from: Fynn on March 25, 2015, 10:12:25 am

Apparently this was a hack. Cosart back on Twitter with his response.

https://twitter.com/CosartJL

Interesting. This account was deleted after less than two hours.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #112 on:** March 26, 2015, 01:50:17 am »

Jason Lane allowed 3 homers in a game to the Dodgers yesterday while hitting one of his own. Ugly numbers for the spring: 11.2 IP, 20 H, 11 ER, 5 HR.

Some other former Astros in Padres and Dodgers camps:

Brett Wallace (Padres): .381/.435/.429 in 21 ABs.
Kiké Hernandez (Dodgers): .262/.279/.524 with 3 HRs in 42 ABs.

jbm · « **Reply #113 on:** March 26, 2015, 07:38:21 am »

Kiké seems to be getting a lot of playing time. I wonder if he has a real shot to make their club.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #114 on:** March 26, 2015, 10:32:37 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 26, 2015, 07:38:21 am

Kiké seems to be getting a lot of playing time. I wonder if he has a real shot to make their club.

Hope so. I like the guy.

Reuben · « **Reply #115 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:18:09 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 26, 2015, 07:38:21 am

Kiké seems to be getting a lot of playing time. I wonder if he has a real shot to make their club.

Their signing of Olivera probably hurts him. Think their plan is Olivera at 3B, pushing Uribe to expensive utility IF. But I don't know who else he's competing with.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #116 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:46:02 pm »

John Buck retires. Nice 11 season career for a guy the Astros drafted in 1998 in the 7th round.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #117 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:59:59 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 26, 2015, 11:18:09 am

Their signing of Olivera probably hurts him. Think their plan is Olivera at 3B, pushing Uribe to expensive utility IF. But I don't know who else he's competing with.

Another Cuban, Alex Guerrero. While he's pretty much been a bust to date, he's had a good enough spring (.364/.382/.545) that he may make the opening day roster and thus the Dodgers won't have to eat what remains of his $28MM contract (Guerrero has this cute little provision in his contract that requires his consent to being sent to the minors).

Uncle Charlie · « **Reply #118 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:18:45 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 26, 2015, 10:32:37 am

Hope so. I like the guy.

+1

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #119 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:22:02 pm »

Brandon Barnes has re-jiggered his swing.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #120 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:14:17 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 17, 2015, 04:39:50 pm

Matt Lindstrom lands with LAAME on a minor league deal.

And he got released today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #121 on:** March 28, 2015, 09:44:23 pm »

Both Brett Wallace and Jake Goebbert reassigned to minors camp by Padres.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #122 on:** March 29, 2015, 05:31:35 pm »

From several days ago:

Tigers option Josh Zeid to AAA Toledo.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #123 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:41:55 am »

Red Sox release Felipe Paulino https://twitter.com/mlbrostermoves/status/582898447872737280

juliogotay · « **Reply #124 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:47:35 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 31, 2015, 08:41:55 am

Red Sox release Felipe Paulino https://twitter.com/mlbrostermoves/status/582898447872737280

Were Paulino's problems injury-related or he just never developed?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #125 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:02:22 pm »

J.B. Shuck makes the White Sox as 4th outfielder.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #126 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:10:14 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 31, 2015, 08:47:35 am

Were Paulino's problems injury-related or he just never developed?

Did finally have some success with the Royals but then some time in 2012 he got injured and had TJS. Been a succession of injuries since then IIRC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #127 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:15:42 pm »

22 years after the Astros signed him as a 16 year old out of Venezuela, Freddy Garcia signs a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #128 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:14:51 pm »

Justin Maxwell makes the Giants roster.

juliogotay · « **Reply #129 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:40:06 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 31, 2015, 08:15:42 pm

22 years after the Astros signed him as a 16 year old out of Venezuela, Freddy Garcia signs a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

I remember seeing Garcia pitch a game in Kissimmee as an A ball pitcher. That must have been 20 years ago now.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #130 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:41:06 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 31, 2015, 08:02:22 pm

J.B. Shuck makes the White Sox as 4th outfielder.

Matt Albers also has made the ChiSox opening day roster.

Jesse Crain is still working his way back but did receive a retention bonus today that allows Chicago to assign him to the minors to continue his rehab.

Reuben · « **Reply #131 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:49:17 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 31, 2015, 09:14:51 pm

Justin Maxwell makes the Giants roster.

That's awesome. I was wondering about him the other day, thinking it was a shame he didn't stick with the Royals and get to go to the World Series.

I liked Maxwell. 2012 Astros HR leader.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #132 on:** April 01, 2015, 12:38:36 am »

Angels optioned Nick Tropeano to AAA but he still has a shot at being their 5th starter. Going with 4 starters to start season.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #133 on:** April 01, 2015, 08:58:04 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 01, 2015, 12:38:36 am

Angels optioned Nick Tropeano to AAA but he still has a shot at being their 5th starter. Going with 4 starters to start season.

Hope it works out for him. That's a trade I hope the Astros regret.

BudGirl · « **Reply #134 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:31:04 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 01, 2015, 08:58:04 am

Hope it works out for him. That's a trade I hope the Astros regret.

I hope he does well also, but I don't want the Astros to regret it.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #135 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:33:02 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 01, 2015, 09:31:04 am

I hope he does well also, but I don't want the Astros to regret it.

Only in the sense that he turns out really well.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #136 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:25:05 pm »

Brandon Barnes, say hello to...Albuquerque.

Link

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #137 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:01:08 pm »

Jose Valverde exercises opt-out clause, released by Padres.

mrpink · « **Reply #138 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:11:10 pm »

I guess beggars can be choosers.

Wandy was released by the Braves.

I'd love to see a reunion.

JimR · « **Reply #139 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:31:12 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on April 03, 2015, 02:11:10 pm

I guess beggars can be choosers.

Wandy was released by the Braves.

I'd love to see a reunion.

he flunked his Phillies physical.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #140 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:10:54 pm »

White Sox sign Matt Lindstrom and now have quite the stable of former Astros (on their roster or in the minors).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #141 on:** April 04, 2015, 04:03:10 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 21, 2015, 04:29:06 pm

Marc Krauss is making a run on a roster spot in Halos camp.

Make that an unsuccessful run as he gets reassigned today to minors.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #142 on:** April 04, 2015, 10:48:15 pm »

Rudy Owens traded by the A's to the Dodgers.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #143 on:** April 05, 2015, 12:45:04 am »

Kiké Hernandez makes the Dodgers roster. Except it's the one in OKC.

Demoted despite hitting six ST home runs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #144 on:** April 05, 2015, 07:13:26 pm »

From yesterday:

Braves send Folty to AAA.

austro · « **Reply #145 on:** April 05, 2015, 07:41:28 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 05, 2015, 07:13:26 pm

From yesterday:

Braves send Folty to AAA.

They also just sent Kimbrel to San Diego. Might Folty be coming back up in the bullpen? How long does he have to stay in the minors after he's been sent down?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #146 on:** April 05, 2015, 08:14:21 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 05, 2015, 07:41:28 pm

They also just sent Kimbrel to San Diego. Might Folty be coming back up in the bullpen? How long does he have to stay in the minors after he's been sent down?

Brandon Cunniff has been promoted to take Kimbrel's spot in the bullpen.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #147 on:** April 05, 2015, 10:07:05 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on December 11, 2014, 01:42:20 pm

Anthony Bass an NRI with Rainjizz.

He did end up making their opening day roster.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #148 on:** April 06, 2015, 07:38:02 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on April 03, 2015, 02:11:10 pm

I guess beggars can be choosers.

Wandy was released by the Braves.

I'd love to see a reunion.

No reunion but he will be on view in Round Rock as he signs a minor league deal with the Rainjizz.

juliogotay · « **Reply #149 on:** April 06, 2015, 09:36:40 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 06, 2015, 07:38:02 pm

No reunion but he will be on view in Round Rock as he signs a minor league deal with the Rainjizz.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him in Rangers colors before the year is out. Which says more about them than him.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #150 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:48:12 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 06, 2015, 07:38:02 pm

No reunion but he will be on view in Round Rock as he signs a minor league deal with the Rainjizz.

Good for Wandy. I know that his health is precarious, so he needs to get whatever he can while he still can.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #151 on:** April 07, 2015, 06:11:14 am »

Anthony Bass spins two scoreless innings of mop-up relief for Gallardo as the Rainjizz got throttled out at o.Co Coliseum.

TenThirty · « **Reply #152 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:07:05 pm »

Quote from: BUWebguy on November 25, 2014, 10:16:03 am

Just saw where Baseball America noted that Denny Walling has retired to spend more time with family. He had been hitting coach for the Orioles' AAA team.

They came through Charlotte last year. The bullpen catcher was nice enough to send him down to see me after the game. Just told him I was a big Astros fan and wanted to say hello and thanks for '86. He shook my hand and said thanks for the memory. I was happier to meet him than just about any famous person I've ever encountered.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #153 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:06:47 pm »

Good reviews for Corporan in his first game as a Ranger.

austro · « **Reply #154 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:17:13 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 08, 2015, 09:06:47 pm

Good reviews for Corporan in his first game as a Ranger.

He took a nasty foul tip off of the left collarbone that just wedged itself between his mask and the collarbone. I can't imagine willingly signing up for that kind of abuse. That's why I give HH a wide berth: he must be one crazy motherfucker.

Fynn · « **Reply #155 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:20:39 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:17:13 pm

He took a nasty foul tip off of the left collarbone that just wedged itself between his mask and the collarbone. I can't imagine willingly signing up for that kind of abuse. That's why I give HH a wide berth: he must be one crazy motherfucker.

Per this quote, we might see DeShields play in the upcoming series: " Reserve outfielder Delino DeShields is the only player who hasn't started a game yet. Banister said that will likely happen in the near future."

Deshields is still very green, but the Rangers obviously see something.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #156 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:54:39 pm »

Quote from: Fynn on April 08, 2015, 10:20:39 pm

Per this quote, we might see DeShields play in the upcoming series: " Reserve outfielder Delino DeShields is the only player who hasn't started a game yet. Banister said that will likely happen in the near future."

Latest report I saw said that Banister was "likely" to start him in tomorrow afternoon's game. However given the blowout going on right now (A's up 8-0), I wouldn't be surprised to see him in this game.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #157 on:** April 08, 2015, 11:38:04 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 08, 2015, 10:54:39 pm

Latest report I saw said that Banister was "likely" to start him in tomorrow afternoon's game. However given the blowout going on right now (A's up 8-0), I wouldn't be surprised to see him in this game.

And he is. Entered the game in B7 in CF and caught a routine FB in that frame. Got an infield hit in first MLB at bat in T8.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #158 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:05:01 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 08, 2015, 11:38:04 pm

And he is. Entered the game in B7 in CF and caught a routine FB in that frame. Got an infield hit in first MLB at bat in T8.

An infield hit against the mop up (in a 10-0 shellacking) pitcher really doesn't impress me. I want to see how he does against a big league starter in three ABs.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #159 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:28:45 am »

In other former Astros news, today is Nate Colbert's birthday.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #160 on:** April 09, 2015, 10:08:50 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 31, 2015, 09:14:51 pm

Justin Maxwell makes the Giants roster.

Had a PH single today in the 12th inning which turned out to be the game winner as the Giants took down the Brown Skirts.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #161 on:** April 10, 2015, 09:44:01 pm »

Bud bad:

Quote

The right-hander, who pitched to a 9.26 ERA this spring, turned in his shortest outing (non-weather related) since 2012 and gave up a career high in earned runs since coming to Baltimore midway through the '12 season. Norris exited after three-plus innings and gave up seven hits, four of which were doubles, in the 66-pitch outing.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #162 on:** April 12, 2015, 07:20:07 pm »

Dexter Fowler hit a HR in the 9th that turned out to be the game-winner against the RockieMountainHighs (Jordan Lyles gave up just 1 ER in 6 innings for Colorado). J.D. Martinez hit his AL leading 3rd longball as the StripedYellowPussies remain undefeated.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #163 on:** April 13, 2015, 06:01:21 pm »

Troy Patton signed to minor league deal by Royals (must first serve 80-game suspension).

Duman · « **Reply #164 on:** April 14, 2015, 12:52:35 pm »

Also this tidbit in the Dodgers transactions:

Quote

Acquired: RHP Jorge De Leon from Cubs and LHP Rudy Owens from Athletics for cash

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #165 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:27:33 pm »

DDJ got his second start of the season for Texas, his first batting leadoff. Went 0-5 with 2 K's.

Also committed an error.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #166 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:07:24 am »

Nick Tropeano scheduled to start against Fresno tonight.

jbm · « **Reply #167 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:46:25 am »

I see Paredes is playing for the O's and just knocked a ground rule double. Didn't know he was still in the majors. Looked him up and saw he also played for the O's last year and did well in very limited action.

juliogotay · « **Reply #168 on:** April 20, 2015, 11:04:54 am »

Quote from: jbm on April 20, 2015, 10:46:25 am

I see Paredes is playing for the O's and just knocked a ground rule double. Didn't know he was still in the majors. Looked him up and saw he also played for the O's last year and did well in very limited action.

I believe he was just activated off the DL. He always had ability but erratic. Somewhat like Villar I think.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #169 on:** April 20, 2015, 12:46:10 pm »

Baseball America recently noted that Doug Jones is the new pitching coach at Boise (Rockies' short-season affiliate). He had spent the last 5 years as pitching coach at San Diego Christian College.

Sadly, no photo to confirm if he still has that same mustache.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #170 on:** April 20, 2015, 01:40:12 pm »

It's appropriate that he's in the Rockies organization. He can teach their youngsters how to look stunned when the meatsauce they throw right over the plate keeps flying out of the park.

Edit: Oops! I was getting Doug Jones and Doug Henry mixed up. My bad, Doug Jones!

mrpink · « **Reply #171 on:** April 20, 2015, 06:33:29 pm »

Quote from: BUWebguy on April 20, 2015, 12:46:10 pm

Baseball America recently noted that Doug Jones is the new pitching coach at Boise (Rockies' short-season affiliate). He had spent the last 5 years as pitching coach at San Diego Christian College.

Sadly, no photo to confirm if he still has that same mustache.

Google it. You'll be glad you did.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

das · « **Reply #172 on:** April 21, 2015, 02:13:39 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on April 20, 2015, 01:40:12 pm

It's appropriate that he's in the Rockies organization. He can teach their youngsters how to look stunned when the meatsauce they throw right over the plate keeps flying out of the park.

Edit: Oops! I was getting Doug Jones and Doug Henry mixed up. My bad, Doug Jones!

You were *this* close to Jones coming over to your house and beating the living crap out of you.

MRaup · « **Reply #173 on:** April 21, 2015, 04:01:39 pm »

Quote from: das on April 21, 2015, 02:13:39 pm

You were *this* close to Jones coming over to your house and beating the living crap out of you.

Lets start a FoFundMe!

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #174 on:** April 21, 2015, 08:46:03 pm »

Bud bad the sequel:

Quote

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 1 hour ago
Bud Norris so far this season: 31 outs, 20 earned runs, 18 hits, 6 walks.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #175 on:** April 22, 2015, 03:58:42 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on March 31, 2015, 08:15:42 pm

22 years after the Astros signed him as a 16 year old out of Venezuela, Freddy Garcia signs a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

And was released yesterday, per the PCL transactions page.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #176 on:** April 22, 2015, 04:36:49 pm »

Xavier Cedeno was DFA'd by the Nationals last week and today was traded to the Dodgers.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #177 on:** April 22, 2015, 05:35:07 pm »

Nick Tropeano gets called up from SLC as Matt Shoemaker gets put on bereavement list by Halos.

Per tweets.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #178 on:** April 22, 2015, 08:49:17 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on February 09, 2015, 01:18:07 pm

Jake Elmore DFA'd by the Buccos.

Signs minor league deal with NRI w/Rays.

Called up by Rays today and immediately hits a deep fly in game tonight against BlowSox.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #179 on:** April 22, 2015, 09:43:39 pm »

Wandy called up by the Rainjizz and will start Friday.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #180 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:39:46 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 09, 2015, 10:08:50 pm

[Justin Maxwell] had a PH single today in the 12th inning which turned out to be the game winner as the Giants took down the Brown Skirts.

Notched another extra-inning game-winner as his walk-off single in B10 defeated the Dodgers today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #181 on:** April 23, 2015, 08:18:07 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 22, 2015, 05:35:07 pm

Nick Tropeano gets called up from SLC as Matt Shoemaker gets put on bereavement list by Halos.

Nothing shabby about his Angels debut tonight (6/5/0/0/1/5).

VirtualBob · « **Reply #182 on:** April 24, 2015, 02:58:35 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 23, 2015, 08:18:07 pm

Nothing shabby about his Angels debut tonight (6/5/0/0/1/5).

Wonder if they would take Hernandez for him.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #183 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:20:54 pm »

They can have Hernandez but not The Framer.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #184 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:57:21 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 22, 2015, 04:36:49 pm

Xavier Cedeno was DFA'd by the Nationals last week and today was traded to the Dodgers.

Who in turn DFA him as well.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #185 on:** April 25, 2015, 12:09:43 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 22, 2015, 09:43:39 pm

Wandy called up by the Rainjizz and will start Friday.

Wandy wasn't wanting. Box

DDJ pinch ran and stole his second base of the year.

das · « **Reply #186 on:** April 25, 2015, 08:37:41 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 25, 2015, 12:09:43 am

Wandy wasn't wanting. Box

Nice to see Eny do well and the Rangers still loose.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #187 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:46:35 pm »

Not sure whether this was mentioned on the broadcast but Ben Zobrist out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #188 on:** April 25, 2015, 11:52:09 pm »

Paredes hit his third long ball in an Orioles walk-off win tonight. He's hitting .400 now. He's been playing DH regularly.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #189 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:51:46 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 25, 2015, 11:52:09 pm

Paredes has been playing DH regularly.

Always been his natural position.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #190 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:17:50 pm »

The Royals/White Sox brawl claims a victim--Matt Albers to DL with broken finger.

Reuben · « **Reply #191 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:07:48 pm »

We had tickets to go to the Bulls-Braves game here in Durham today, but exchanged them online this morning because the weather wasn't great. Saw too late that Folty was scheduled to pitch. He had a decent game: 5/6/2/2/3/9, but threw 93 pitches in the 5 innings and lost. He's now 0-3 despite a 2.08 ERA, with 30 K and 10 BB in 21 2/3 IP.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #192 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:29:46 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 24, 2015, 11:57:21 pm

Xavier Cedeno was DFA'd by the Nationals last week and today was traded to the Dodgers

Who in turn DFA him as well.

And moves on to the Rays in another "trade" for cash.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #193 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:35:47 pm »

Some former players who are playing independent league ball.... Including 1 D.WARD.

http://whattheheckbobby.blogspot.com/2015/04/former-astros-playing-in-independent.html

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #194 on:** April 28, 2015, 05:59:09 pm »

Kiké Hernandez being called up by Dodgers to take the roster spot of Carl Crawford who's out with an oblique tear.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #195 on:** April 29, 2015, 08:29:39 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 26, 2015, 08:07:48 pm

We had tickets to go to the Bulls-Braves game here in Durham today, but exchanged them online this morning because the weather wasn't great. Saw too late that Folty was scheduled to pitch. He had a decent game: 5/6/2/2/3/9, but threw 93 pitches in the 5 innings and lost. He's now 0-3 despite a 2.08 ERA, with 30 K and 10 BB in 21 2/3 IP.

Folty likely to be brought up to start Friday night's game vs Reds.