Sunday, April 22, 2012

Happy Birthday - 4/23

RHP Yonquelys Martinez (19)
The Astros signed Martinez as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2011.  He only pitched 8.1 innings in 5 games and had a 1-0 record with a 6.48 ERA and a 1.560 WHIP.

Former Astros with birthdays today ~

RHP Tom Dixon (57)
Obtained from the Cardinals, Dixon played in 58 games (24 starts) for Houston from 1977 to 1979. He was 9-14 with a 4.22 ERA and a 1.434 WHIP.

CF Luis Durango (26)
Selected off waivers from San Diego, Durango played in 2 games for Houston in August of 2011 before Ed Wade came to his senses and sent him back to AAA (no offense intended to either Luis or Ed). He is currently in the Atlanta minor league system.

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