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Williams' improvement shows
Right-hander gives convincing start for rotation consideration
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Managers never want to put their veteran pitchers in do-or-die situations, but Sunday's Astros game with the Braves was undoubtedly a last ditch effort for Woody Williams. The scenario was spelled out in simple terms by manager Cecil Cooper, even if he tried to soften the severity of the message. Williams needed to perform well on Sunday in order to merit pitching in his final spring game this weekend in Houston. If he pitched poorly, he was guaranteed nothing.
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03-25-2008, 11:47 AM
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Ausmus to be emergency infielder
Backup catcher to add extra duties away from home plate
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Brad Ausmus is most comfortable crouching behind the plate, but he's also a fixture on the field as one of many "infielders" taking grounders during batting practice. Ausmus enjoys fielding grounders with his teammates, something he's done regularly since A-ball. But he's been taking grounders with more frequency lately, and for good reason. In addition to backup catching duties, Ausmus will be considered an "emergency infielder" for the Astros this season.
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03-25-2008, 11:48 AM
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Astros start fast, but tie with Marlins
Bats score seven runs over first two innings, three rest of way
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
ASTROS 10, MARLINS 10 (10 innings)
at Jupiter, Fla.
Monday, March 24
Astros at the plate: Geoff Blum had a two-run double and an RBI single in his first two at-bats, but the shortstop exited in the bottom of the second inning with a left heel problem suffered during a swing in the first inning. Blum also was shaken up on a hard grounder off the bat of Cameron Maybin, but he remained in the game. Blum, Ty Wigginton, Jose Cruz Jr., Darin Erstad and Mark Loretta each had two hits. Wigginton doubled and singled, driving in two runs in his first two at-bats....
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03-27-2008, 01:51 PM
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Cooper unhappy with fundamentals
Plans to work on pickoffs and rundowns after miscues
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pickoffs and rundowns are usually practiced early in the spring, but Astros players may find themselves spending the morning of their final Spring Training home game on Wednesday going over those basic fundamentals. After what Cecil Cooper witnessed during his team's 10-9 loss to the Tigers in Lakeland on Tuesday night, the skipper apparently feels a refresher course is in order.
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03-27-2008, 01:51 PM
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Sampson leaves with bruised right hip
Pitcher hit with line drive, exits two innings later in game
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Chris Sampson took a Miguel Cabrera line drive off his right hip in the second inning of the Astros' game with the Tigers on Tuesday night, and by the fourth frame, Sampson's night was over, his hip sporting a brand new bruise. Sampson, who is currently auditioning for the fifth starter spot, said he was not worried about long-term effects.
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03-27-2008, 01:52 PM
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Matsui's timetable now in mid-April
GM Wade says second baseman could need four weeks to heal
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Kazuo Matsui could miss the first two weeks of the season while he recovers from a surgical procedure to repair an anal fissure. The second baseman was officially placed on the disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to March 21. Originally, the timetable for recovery was two to three weeks. But general manager Ed Wade said Tuesday Matsui could need four weeks from the surgery date of March 17 to fully recover and return to the field.
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03-27-2008, 01:57 PM
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Astros itching to begin regular season
After patchy spring, team is anxious to return home and play
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- As the Astros dropped their luggage off at the truck sitting outside of the main building at Osceola County Stadium on Thursday, the general feeling was one of overwhelming happiness that the team was finally heading home. "We're giddy," Mark Loretta said. "G-I-D-D-Y. Giddy."
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03-28-2008, 01:55 PM
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Backe strong until sixth in final outing
Houston defense and relief unresolved in last Florida start
By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com
BLUE JAYS 8, ASTROS 3
at Dunedin, Fla.
Thursday, March 27
Astros at the plate: Mark Loretta, serving as the designated hitter against the Blue Jays, launched a 3-2 pitch into the tree beyond the left-field wall in the sixth inning for a two-run homer. Prior to Loretta's home run, outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. drove in Houston's first run with an RBI double. Darin Erstad went 2-for-2 with a walk.
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04-02-2008, 03:55 PM
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Astros' Opening Day roster ready to go
25-man squad to include 12 pitchers, 13 position players
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
HOUSTON -- The final day of Spring Training is exciting for players who have been guaranteed spots since day one, but for others, the end of the exhibition season is anything but a happy time. A range of emotions swept through the Astros' clubhouse on Saturday -- elation for the four who were informed they made the team, and disappointment for the two who did not....
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04-02-2008, 03:56 PM
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