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Sunday Astros Links

Today is the day. Pudge joins his new mates.

Minor League Ball took note of 2008 draft choice Chris Hicks as a sleeper/breakout candidate for this season. There is very, very little to go off of, as far as his professional career, and his college statistics aren't eye-popping either. One aspect of his game that has improved is his control. Just another name to keep your eye on..


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Astros prospect, Chris Hicks

Don't worry, folks. The Astros are working on improving their defense. How we went from good to bad so quickly is sort of scary.

A Cubs Blog, Wasting Away in Wrigleyville, compares Astros' fans to Dick Tracy villians. **Scratches head**.

Baseball Musings takes into account Pudge's arrival when determining our best lineup, and the runs it would generate. With him batting eighth, our probable lineup in worth 4.50 runs/game, a .04 improvement over the Humberto Quintero version.

A federal prosecutor has suggested probation for Miguel Tejada, in regard to his lying to Congress. Basically, Miggy isn't a threat to himself or others, appears to have learned his lesson, and won't be repeating his crime.

Brad Ausmus rarely ever met a double play opportunity he couldn't hit into.

A bar in Boston has created the A-Roid Cocktail, served complete with a tomato juice beverage served in a syringe.