No future Astros with birthdays today, but two former Astros celebrate ~
LHP Mike Cosgrove (63)
A second round pick by the Astros in 1970, Cosgrove pitched in 119 games (20 starts) from 1972 to 1976 with a 12-11 record, a 4.03 ERA and a 1.515 WHIP.
IF Cody Ransom (38)
Originally drafted by the Giants in the ninth round in 1998, Ransom came to Houston in March 2006 from the Mariners. In 19 games for the Astros in 2007, he hit .229/.413/.371 before leaving via free agency that winter. On September 21, 2008, he recorded the final putout at the old Yankee Stadium. He most recently played with the Cubs, but was released by them in September 2013.
A LOOK AT THE ASTROS MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEM
Monday, February 17, 2014
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It would only make sense it would snow my last day at home
— Jordan Jankowski (@JJ_Jankowski33) February 16, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Happy Birthday - 2/16
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RHP Chris Munnelly (23)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of North Carolina in 2013, Munnelly was impressive with the GCL Astros and the Greeneville squad, leading to his promotion to Tri-City for his final three appearances of the season. In a total of 20 bullpen appearances at the three venues, Munnelly had a 1.24 ERA and a 1.000 WHIP. He walked 12 batters while striking out 37 in 29 innings pitched.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Chris Munnelly (23)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of North Carolina in 2013, Munnelly was impressive with the GCL Astros and the Greeneville squad, leading to his promotion to Tri-City for his final three appearances of the season. In a total of 20 bullpen appearances at the three venues, Munnelly had a 1.24 ERA and a 1.000 WHIP. He walked 12 batters while striking out 37 in 29 innings pitched.
Former Astros with birthdays today ~
RHP Dwayne Henry (52)
Originally drafted by the Rangers in the second round in 1980, Henry signed as a free agent with Houston in March 1991. In 52 appearances for the Astros in 1991, he had a 3-2 record with a 3.19 ERA and 1.330 WHIP.
SS Glenn Vaughan (died December 18, 2004 at 60)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1962, Vaughan played in 9 games for the Colt .45's in 1963, hitting .167/.219/.167.
OF Eric Bullock (54)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1981, Bullock played in 24 games for Houston in 1985 and 1986, hitting .174/.191/.217.
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The Oshie doke just carries us. Awesome game. #USA #Merica
— Marc Krauss (@MarcKrauss25) February 15, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Happy Birthday - 2/15
No future Astros, but several former Astros celebrate birthdays today ~
RHP Brian Williams (45)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1990, Williams pitched in 130 games (36 starts) for Houston in 1991 to 1994 and again in 1999 with a 19-17 record, a 4.66 ERA and a 1.538 WHIP.
LHP Don Arlich (71)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1961, Arlich pitched in eight games for Houston in 1965 and 1966 with an 8.10 ERA and a 2.100 WHIP.
OF Mark Davidson (53)
Originally drafted by Minnesota in the 11th round in 1982, Davidson came to Houston in a May 1989 trade with the Twins. In 175 games for the Astros from 1989 to 1991, he hit .231/.295/.318. He won a World Series with the Twins in 1987.
RHP Larry Yount (64)
A fifth round pick by the Astros in 1968, Yount appeared in only one game for Houston in 1971, but never faced a batter. His brother is Hall of Famer Robin Yount.
RHP Brian Williams (45)
A first round pick by the Astros in 1990, Williams pitched in 130 games (36 starts) for Houston in 1991 to 1994 and again in 1999 with a 19-17 record, a 4.66 ERA and a 1.538 WHIP.
LHP Don Arlich (71)
Signed by Houston as an amateur free agent in 1961, Arlich pitched in eight games for Houston in 1965 and 1966 with an 8.10 ERA and a 2.100 WHIP.
OF Mark Davidson (53)
Originally drafted by Minnesota in the 11th round in 1982, Davidson came to Houston in a May 1989 trade with the Twins. In 175 games for the Astros from 1989 to 1991, he hit .231/.295/.318. He won a World Series with the Twins in 1987.
RHP Larry Yount (64)
A fifth round pick by the Astros in 1968, Yount appeared in only one game for Houston in 1971, but never faced a batter. His brother is Hall of Famer Robin Yount.
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I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you, I don't need you...but I waaaaaaaaant you. pic.twitter.com/N0b7SB29CF
— Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) February 15, 2014
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