Posted in sports on Jul 2nd, 2007
I’ve given it a few days, hoping a nice high quality TV rip of the 3000th hit would surface on YouTube. Unfortunately, nothing I really liked has surfaced, but I think this video really captures the mood of the event.
Last night was a truly momentous occasion for any Astros fan, and I was lucky enough to be there! When Biggio stroked that single to center, the roof absolutely blew off of Minute Maid.
Anyway, I’m hoping to find some decent video of the event today. When I do, I’ll post it here.
Posted in sports on May 21st, 2007
It was announced today that Houston outfielder Hunter Pence (along with Arizona’s Jose Valverde) was named NL Player of the Week.
Congratulations, Hunter! Here’s to many more!
Arizona’s Valverde, Houston’s Pence named co-winners of Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week
Posted in sports on May 6th, 2007
Roger Clemens announced today that he has signed a $28 million (prorated, of course) deal with the New York Yankees. Considering Andy Pettitte left for the Yankees in the off-season (ending his rehab assignment with the Houston club), it’s really no surprise that Clemens would follow suit.
Apparently Clemens was able to secure the same [...]
Posted in sports on Apr 30th, 2007
Jim Deshaies pointed out this interesting fact during yesterday’s broadcast.
On Apr 29, 2005, Roger Clemens started for the Houston Astros against Greg Maddux of the Chicago Cubs. This marked the only time in history that two 300 game winners have opposed each other. As if that wasn’t incredible enough, future HOFer Jeff Bagwell [...]