I admit there is a hole in this week's link post. It is a hole left by Brady Aiken. Everyone here at TCB has run that story into the ground, it's time move on. Here are some stories from this week boys and girls.
Astros telecasts catching on to advanced metrics | astros.com: News
The addition of advanced metrics to the baseball landscape has prompted fans to generally fall into one of two categories: those who are intrigued by them, and those who have absolutely no interest. In an effort to bridge the gap between the two extremes, the folks in charge of the Astros' telecasts have integrated basic advanced metrics into daily broadcasts on Comcast SportsNet Houston.
Qualls celebrates 10-year anniversary of debut | astros.com: News
Tuesday marked the 10-year anniversary of the Major League debut of Astros reliever Chad Qualls, who pitched in his first game with Astros on July 22, 2004 -- about a month before the team caught fire and went 36-10 down stretch to win the National League Wild Card on the final day of the season.
With millions unspent in draft, Astros to watch Cuban OF Rusney Castillo - Ultimate Astros
OAKLAND — The Astros saw their spending pool in the amateur draft reduced by $8 million. Letting Brady Aiken and Jacob Nix go unsigned reduced the team’s pool from a league-leading $13,362,200 to $5,069,600.
Houston Regional Sports quietly seeking buyers - The Deal Pipeline
The Houston Astros and Rockets must file a term sheet for a sale of the TV network owner with their joint venture partner, Comcast, by July 31.
Lance Berkman to join Rice’s coaching staff as student assistant - Sports Update
Lance Berkman is returning to Rice – this time in the dugout.
Down in the minors with Ron Shelton, who sees a major motion picture - LA Times
First, I'd like to thank the Dodgers and Time Warner Cable for giving me the time to explore like this. And to think I once detested your awful TV standoff. Now I embrace it for the opportunities it brings.