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Berkman says Selig extorted Jim Crane

Everyone knows by now that the 2012 season will be the last season the Houston Astros are considered a National League team. This will end fifty years of National League traditions. Some were upset but…Read More

Jeff Bagwell won’t get elected to the hall of fame today and it’s a shame

Today, the BBWA will elect the Hall of Fame class for 2012 but it will probably not bring good news for Astros’ fans. Jeff Bagwell will be on the ballot but, as most already know, the chances of…Read More

Astros sign another minor league free agent and possibly look for a DH

The Houston Astros continue to stockpile minor league free agents. On Tuesday they signed 27 year old Scott Moore to a minor league deal. Moore has had very minimal time at the major league level with…Read More

Astros to spend on free agents?

The assumption going into this offseason was that, besides a minor league signing here or there, the Astros would be fairly quiet in the free agent market. That scenario may still play out but Jon Heyman…Read More

Are the Astros a Legit Player in the Cliff Lee Sweepstakes?

If Cliff Lee isn’t a Yankee, he will almost certainly be in Texas. However, it may not be as a Ranger. Jon Heyman of SI.com has reported the Astros are one of the teams “laying in the weeds” to sign…Read More