Local TV report about Jimmy V preparing for camp: (more…)
Archive for February, 2008
Jimmy VanOstrand ready for camp
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Manzella told to stay ready, Iorg looking good
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Astros.com gives a minor league update on Manzella, Iorg, Delome and others.
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Brad James
Thursday, February 28th, 2008The Chron talks to and about Brad James:
Brad on his experience in big boy spring training
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“Just getting to play with the older guys that are more experienced, it’s good to get in here now and get more used to it,” James said. “I don’t want to go back to the minor league side. Trust me. This is 15 times better than the minor league side.”
Greg Buchanan interview
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008The son of former Astros scout, Dan Buchanan, talks to his hometown paper about life in the minors:
2007 Off Season Transactions
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Your Clearing House for Minors Comings & Goings This Off Season:
Erick Abreu – signed a minor league contract (Feb.)
Josh Appell – acquired in trade for Ralph Henriquez (Nov.)
Miguel Asencio – granted free agency (Oct.), Signed by Red Sox to minor league deal (Jan.)
Jimmy Barthmaier - claimed off waivers by Pirates (Nov.)
Phillip Barzilla – Signed by Mariners as a minor league free agent. (Nov.)
Frankie Caraballo - Signed to minor league contract (Dec.)
Alberto Castillo - signed to minor league contract (Feb.) (more…)
House is at home with the Astros
Monday, February 11th, 2008J R House talks about still playing baseball and signing with the Astros to his hometown paper. (more…)