Known at first for playing in the world famous, but now defunct Astrodome, the Houston Astros have become a perrenial winner in the MLB. Having featured some of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, such as Nolan Ryan, J.R. Richard, Don Sutton, Mike Scott and now Roy Oswalt, Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, the Astros have been known more for their arms than their hitters (killer B's Bagwell, Biggio and Berkman aside).
Center fielder Michael Bourn, who wasn't born the last time an Astros outfielder earned a Gold Glove, picked up the award for defensive excellence on Nov. 11.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:28:21 GMTDeMarlo Hale is the new bench coach for the Boston Red Sox under manager Terry Francona. Hale, the team's third base coach the past four seasons, replaces Brad Mills, hired as manager of the Houston Astros last month. Tim Bogar, who served one season as Boston's first base coach, replaces Hale at third.
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:11:53 GMTIf I were to ask you about the career of former Houston Astros outfielder and current The Woodlands resident Norm Miller, you may very well find yourself asking, “Norm who?”
Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:56:46 GMT
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The Astros started life as the Houston Colt .45s.
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