Juxtaposed Articles...
by clack
on Aug 6, 2008 5:45 PM CDT
The Chronicle's game article said that Backe is the first Astros pitcher to give up 11 runs since Jason Jennings. The story below it says, "Astros sign Independent League Pitcher." The juxtaposition had to make me laugh. One might think that the Astros were reacting to Backe's implosion by picking up whomever they could in the independent league.
The independent league player (Texarkana Gunslingers!!), however, is 21 years old and will be assigned to Class A ball. The kid, Jack Tighlman, is intriguing because he throws 100 mph and leads his independent league in saves. He also has an unidentified off the field issue, and will be given a fresh start, according to Bobby Heck.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/5928451.html
Another interesting development in the minors...Bogusevic. Brian Bogusevic, the Astros former No. 1 draft pick, a lefthand pitcher, was shifted in mid-season from pitcher to hitter. He was moved down from AA Corpus to A Salem, but quickly showed enough offensive ability to be promoted back to AA Corpus a week or so later. This note from the Chronicle is interesting:
Former first-round pick Brian Bogusevic is hitting .295 with three homers and 10 RBIs through 20 games as an outfielder at Corpus Christi. He homered twice on July 31.
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He must have had a hell of week
I check lasted weekish to just turn my stomach over him becoming an OF and he was hitting just over the Mendoza line. Glad to see we might have a less inspiring Ankiel story on our hands.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by DyingQuail on Aug 6, 2008 6:04 PM CDT 0 recs
BB was an outstanding hitter at Tulane...
I might be wrong, but I seem to remember him being their DH on more than a few occasions.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on
Aug 8, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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didn't he play the outfield at Tulane when he wasn't pitching?
I’m not sure, but I thought that was the case. Certainly some ML teams thought Bogusevic was a better 1st round pick as a hitter than pitcher.
by clack on
Aug 8, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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I wonder what his range is like in the field now
We’re going to need a left fielder in a year or two.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by DyingQuail on
Aug 9, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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You think?
Where do you predict Lee is?
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on
Aug 9, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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The only year in which Lee can be traded: 2010.
His no trade clause ends that year, and 10/5 no trade rights begin the next year.
However, maybe we will see Lee at 1b, and Berkman in LF, by then. I say that half jokingly.
by clack on
Aug 10, 2008 10:23 AM CDT
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I don't see it..
if Lee can’t continue to play LF, he’s of no use to us… Berkman should not be moved back to the outfield.
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on
Aug 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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Some info on Tilghman
In two years at Walters State, Tilghman compiled a 18-1 record with a 3.21 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 148 2/3 innings pitched. In 2006, Tilghman went a perfect 13-0 with a 2.22 ERA and was named the 2006 NJCAA World Series Most Valuable Player after throwing two complete game victories in Grand Junction
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 6, 2008 6:05 PM CDT 0 recs
Sounds like a lot of work load
Although it sounds like must have a “live arm” too. I’ll keep my eye on this one.
A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." Think about that for a while.
by DyingQuail on Aug 6, 2008 9:27 PM CDT 0 recs
Bogusevic batting .371
Since the 2 HR night is batting .531
Had another 3 hit night last night with a RBI and a SB.
Looks comfortable in the OF and that big arm has kept more than 1 base runner standing on third rather than test his throw home from middle deep Right and Center Field.
Allen Wahlström
CC, Texas
by FFWally on Aug 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT 0 recs
Bring him up
leave Abercrombie in AAA
:)
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by Stros Bro on
Aug 11, 2008 9:42 PM CDT
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago
|
97 | 64 | .602 | 0 | Lost 4 |
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Milwaukee
|
90 | 72 | .555 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Houston
|
86 | 75 | .534 | 11 | Won 1 |
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St. Louis
|
86 | 76 | .530 | 11.5 | Won 6 |
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Cincinnati
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74 | 88 | .456 | 23.5 | Lost 5 |
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Pittsburgh
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67 | 95 | .413 | 30.5 | Won 1 |
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