Steve Lyons on Purpura

[Dobro]

Did anyone catch his comment during the broadcast?

After mentioning Hunsicker, he said something like, "Boy, did Tim Purpura ever bring a breath of fresh air to this Astros organization in 2005!"  

I almost lost it.

[Limey]

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Did anyone catch his comment during the broadcast?

After mentioning Hunsicker, he said something like, "Boy, did Tim Purpura ever bring a breath of fresh air to this Astros organization in 2005!"  

I almost lost it.

Clearly he's referring to Willy Taveras.  Without Purp's inspired decision to slough off Beltran and sign Willy T, the Astros would've been doomed.  And don't forget the waiving and then re-signing of Shamu!

[JimR]

i think that is a correct statement if he was referring to the atmosphere internally in the offices and organization.

[Andyzipp]

Okay, but's that's giving Steve Lyons credit for doing any sort of work, other than making odd noises at inopportune times.

I'm not willing to walk out on that limb.

[Gizzmonic]

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Okay, but's that's giving Steve Lyons credit for doing any sort of work, other than making odd noises at inopportune times.

That must be how he "adds fresh air" to the room.