Happy Birthday to ~
LHP Luis Ramirez (19)
An international free agent out of Venezuela, Ramirez saw his first professional action in 2014 for the Dominican Summer League Astros. In seven appearances out of the bullpen, he was 1-2 with a 2.55 ERA, a 1.019 WHIP and two saves.
These former Astros also celebrate the day ~
LHP Raul Valdes (37)
Originally signed by the Cubs as a non-drafted free agent in 2004, the Cuban born Valdes was claimed by Houston off waivers from the Phillies in October 2013. He appeared in eight games for Houston in 2014 with forgettable results before being traded to the Blue Jays in May. He is currently a free agent.
RHP Dave Giusti (75)
Giusti was signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1961 and pitched for the Colt .45's in 1962 and 1964 and for the Astros in 1965 to 1968. In 176 games (118 starts), he had a 47-53 record with a 4.02 ERA and 1.284 WHIP. His best seasons were with the Pirates in the early to mid-70's. He had one All-Star appearance and won one World Series while with Pittsburgh.
C Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (43)
Rodriguez signed with Houston as a free agent in March 2009. In 93 games for Houston that season, he hit .251/.280/.382 and had a 32% caught stealing rate. In August of 2009, he was traded to the Rangers for Matt Nevarez and Jose Vallejo. Rodriguez was an All-Star 14 times while playing with Texas and Detroit as well as a 13-time Gold Glove winner and a 7-time Silver Slugger. He was the American League MVP in 1999 for Texas. He won his only World Series for the Marlins in 2003.
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Thursday, November 27, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
2014 Grapefruit League Recap, Game 23
St. Louis Cardinals 6, Houston Astros 3
Jesús Guzmán, 1B/OF
1-2, RBI 2B in 7th
Jonathan Villar, SS
1-3, 3B, R, and a really good defensive play
Bullpen: Anthony Bass (1.2 IP, H, K), Raúl Valdés (0.2 IP, H, K), Jorge De Leon (1.2 IP, 2 K)
Combined: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 K
2014 Grapefruit League record: 8-15
W- Joe Kelly (2-1)
L- Jerome Williams (0-1)
S- Trevor Rosenthal (2)
Astros home runs: None.
Again, the Cardinals stormed out of the gate and mauled an Astros starter in the process.
Starting Pitcherr: Jerome Williams
Let's just say that Williams had some difficulty in keeping the ball in the park and leave it at that.
Final line: L (0-1), 4 IP, 9 H (3 home runs), 6 ER, 2 K
Bullpen
Astros relievers were solid once again as they combined for 4 scoreless innings to finish off the game. Anthony Bass allowed a hit and struck out 1 in 1.2 innings, Raúl Valdés allowed a hit and struck out 1 in 0.2 innings (final out of the 6th and first out of the 7th), and Jorge De Leon retired all 5 Cardinals that he faced, striking out 2 in 1.2 innings.
Offense
The Astros only managed 3 hits, but still put up 3 runs. Alas, the early hole proved to be too deep to dig out.
They didn't have a hit until the 6th, when Jonathan Villar led off with a triple. They didn't have to wait very long for their 2nd hit (and first run, for that matter), when Robbie Grossman legged out an infield single to bring Villar home. Grossman would later score on a wild pitch from Jorge Rondon/Matt Dominguez walk.
Adron Chambers walked to lead off the 7th and would score on a double from Jesús Guzmán.
Three Stars
3.
Jesús Guzmán, 1B/OF
1-2, RBI 2B in 7th
2.
Jonathan Villar, SS
1-3, 3B, R, and a really good defensive play
1.
Bullpen: Anthony Bass (1.2 IP, H, K), Raúl Valdés (0.2 IP, H, K), Jorge De Leon (1.2 IP, 2 K)
Combined: 4 IP, 2 H, 4 K
Next Up
The Astros head to the Wide World of Sports complex at Disney World to take on the Braves at 6:05 Eastern. Dallas Keuchel will match up against David Hale.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
2014 Grapefruit League Recap, Game 14
St. Louis Cardinals 6, Houston Astros 4
2014 Grapefruit League record: 7-7
W- Michael Wacha (2-0)
L- Jarred Cosart (1-1)
S- Kevin Siegrist (1)
The Astros rallied late with 4 runs after stretch time, but they were unable to find the tying runs as they left the bases loaded to end the game.
Starting Pitcher: Jarred Cosart
The Cards dinged him for 3 in the 2nd on a bases-loaded walk, a force out with the bases still loaded, and a single. They also smoked a pair of RBI doubles off of him in the 4th. He did strike out the side in the 1st.
Final line: L (1-1), 3.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Bullpen
Rhiner Cruz came on for one batter, and he got the out.
Raúl Valdés was great in his inning (last out of the 4th, first 2 outs of the 5th) of work, allowing a hit and striking out 2, although he did allow the run that he and Cruz inherited from Cosart to score.
Mike Foltynewicz got the final out of the 5th, then pitched 2 full innings. The Cardinals got a run off of him in the 7th, but Folty had a solid outing otherwise, striking out 2 in his 2.1 frames.
Jorge De Leon threw a 1-2-3 8th, and Josh Fields struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.
Offense
All 4 Astros runs came in the 7th, courtesy of a 2-run triple from Jon Singleton...
...a Matt Dominguez RBI infield single...
...and Adron Chambers scored on an error after Tyler Heineman singled.
After the Astros went down to their final out, Dominguez doubled, Heineman was plunked, and Delino DeShields walked to load the bases. Sadly, César Izturis took strike 3 to end the game. Matt Dominguez and Jose Altuve had 2-hit days on offense.
Three Stars
3.
Raúl Valdés. LHP
IP, H, 2 K
2.
1.
Matt Dominguez, 3B
2-4, 2B, RBI single in 7th
Next Up
Lucas Harrell will make start #4 of the spring as the Astros travel to Lakeland to take on the Tigers. They'll have another look at Max Scherzer, who will oppose Harrell on the mound for Detroit. First pitch is at 1:05 Eastern.
2014 Grapefruit League record: 7-7
W- Michael Wacha (2-0)
L- Jarred Cosart (1-1)
S- Kevin Siegrist (1)
The Astros rallied late with 4 runs after stretch time, but they were unable to find the tying runs as they left the bases loaded to end the game.
Starting Pitcher: Jarred Cosart
The Cards dinged him for 3 in the 2nd on a bases-loaded walk, a force out with the bases still loaded, and a single. They also smoked a pair of RBI doubles off of him in the 4th. He did strike out the side in the 1st.
Final line: L (1-1), 3.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Bullpen
Rhiner Cruz came on for one batter, and he got the out.
Raúl Valdés was great in his inning (last out of the 4th, first 2 outs of the 5th) of work, allowing a hit and striking out 2, although he did allow the run that he and Cruz inherited from Cosart to score.
Mike Foltynewicz got the final out of the 5th, then pitched 2 full innings. The Cardinals got a run off of him in the 7th, but Folty had a solid outing otherwise, striking out 2 in his 2.1 frames.
Jorge De Leon threw a 1-2-3 8th, and Josh Fields struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 9th.
Offense
All 4 Astros runs came in the 7th, courtesy of a 2-run triple from Jon Singleton...
...a Matt Dominguez RBI infield single...
...and Adron Chambers scored on an error after Tyler Heineman singled.
After the Astros went down to their final out, Dominguez doubled, Heineman was plunked, and Delino DeShields walked to load the bases. Sadly, César Izturis took strike 3 to end the game. Matt Dominguez and Jose Altuve had 2-hit days on offense.
Three Stars
3.
Raúl Valdés. LHP
IP, H, 2 K
2.
Jonathan Singleton, 1B
1-4, 2-R 3B in 7th
1.
Matt Dominguez, 3B
2-4, 2B, RBI single in 7th
Next Up
Lucas Harrell will make start #4 of the spring as the Astros travel to Lakeland to take on the Tigers. They'll have another look at Max Scherzer, who will oppose Harrell on the mound for Detroit. First pitch is at 1:05 Eastern.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Happy Birthday - 11/27
LHP Raul Valdes (36)
Originally signed by the Cubs as a non-drafted free agent in 2004, the Cuban born Valdes was claimed by Houston off waivers from the Phillies in October. In four major league seasons, he has a 4.94 ERA and a 1.310 WHIP in 95 appearances.
No future Astros, only former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Dave Giusti (74)
Giusti was signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1961 and pitched for the Colt .45's in 1962 and 1964 and for the Astros in 1965 to 1968. In 176 games (118 starts), he had a 47-53 record with a 4.02 ERA and 1.284 WHIP. His best seasons were with the Pirates in the early to mid-70's. He had one All-Star appearance and won one World Series while with Pittsburgh.
C Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (42)
Rodriguez signed with Houston as a free agent in March 2009. In 93 games for Houston that season, he hit .251/.280/.382 and had a 32% caught stealing rate. In August of 2009, he was traded to the Rangers for Matt Nevarez and Jose Vallejo. Rodriguez was an All-Star 14 times while playing with Texas and Detroit as well as a 13-time Gold Glove winner and a 7-time Silver Slugger. He was the American League MVP in 1999 for Texas. He won his only World Series for the Marlins in 2003.
Originally signed by the Cubs as a non-drafted free agent in 2004, the Cuban born Valdes was claimed by Houston off waivers from the Phillies in October. In four major league seasons, he has a 4.94 ERA and a 1.310 WHIP in 95 appearances.
No future Astros, only former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Dave Giusti (74)
Giusti was signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1961 and pitched for the Colt .45's in 1962 and 1964 and for the Astros in 1965 to 1968. In 176 games (118 starts), he had a 47-53 record with a 4.02 ERA and 1.284 WHIP. His best seasons were with the Pirates in the early to mid-70's. He had one All-Star appearance and won one World Series while with Pittsburgh.
C Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (42)
Rodriguez signed with Houston as a free agent in March 2009. In 93 games for Houston that season, he hit .251/.280/.382 and had a 32% caught stealing rate. In August of 2009, he was traded to the Rangers for Matt Nevarez and Jose Vallejo. Rodriguez was an All-Star 14 times while playing with Texas and Detroit as well as a 13-time Gold Glove winner and a 7-time Silver Slugger. He was the American League MVP in 1999 for Texas. He won his only World Series for the Marlins in 2003.
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