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Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 3)

The Bullpen Yesterday I gave one of the bullpen spots to Lucas … [visit site to read more] Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 3) - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion ...

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Lunhow: “More Than One Guy Will Have Breakout Year”

Astros GM, Jeff Luhnow, recently appeared on MAD Radio on Sports Radio 610 with hosts Brad Davies and Mike Meltzer. Of course the main topic of the conversation was the Astros and their current team as well as the future ...

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Astros to pursue Jorge Soler

The closure of the Astros’ Venezuelan academy was the first tangible evidence that something was wrong. How could one of the best organization in baseball close one of the richest pipeline of talent in the sport? No one should blame ...

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Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 2)

The Starters Ten of the 28 pitchers in Astros camp made at least five big league starts in 2011. An eleventh,Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part 2) - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston ...

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Jordan Schafer looking to reboot his career with the Astros

As players start to arrive in Kissimmee, the first signs of spring training are evident. Many of the Astros’ players have some sort of retribution in mind after setting a dubious franchise record that I’m sure I don’t need to ...

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Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part One)

Astros pitchers and catchers have reported to camp and it’s time for my annual “Pitchers & Catchers Report.” This year I’m going to break it up into three sections, starting with the catchers.Pitchers & Catchers Report (Part One) - ...

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Astros Camp opens for pitchers & catchers

Ah, the four most beautiful words in the English language, pitchers and catchers report. The Astros opened camp today at Osceola County Stadium  and every pitcher and catcher was present and ready to go. The Astros have 28 pitchers and ...

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Mike Kvasnicka Moving Back to Catcher

MLB.com and Astros writer, Brian McTaggart, tweeted minutes ago, that Mike Kvasnicka, is now moving back to catcher full time. He will be in training camp to help catch bullpen sessions. Kvasnicka was the Astros supplemental first round pick in ...

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Astros FanFest 2012: Sit down with JD Martinez

In late July, as most Astros’ fans had one of their eyes on their TV screen and the other either on twitter, waiting to see Hunter Pence’s faith be determined, we also saw a chain reaction of events develop. Not ...

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Astros FanFest 2012: Sit down with JD Martinez

In late July, as most Astros’ fans had one eye on their TV screen and the other on twitter, waiting to see Hunter Pence‘s fate be determined, we also saw a chain reaction of events develop. Not only did Bill ...

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Astros invite 2 more catchers to camp; sign Bogusevic and 6 others

With Spring Training rapidly approaching the Astros took care of some clerical obligations today by signing seven players. It was also announced that minor league catchersAstros invite 2 more catchers to camp; sign Bogusevic and 6 others -

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Livan Hernandez says he will be in Astros rotation

Veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez has made a guarantee of sorts that he … [visit site to read more] Livan Hernandez says he will be in Astros rotation - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site ...

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Houston Hopeful- Diory Hernandez

Ed Wade’s last move as the Astros G.M. was the signing of Diory Hernandez to a … [visit site to read more] Houston Hopeful- Diory Hernandez - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - ...

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Colt 45′s Jersey’s aren’t PC

Recently, Astros Sr. Director of Social Media, Alyson Footer, wrote a blog post which included a mention of the “Flashback Friday” event the Astros are going to do this coming season. For those that are not familiar with “Flashbac...

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Astros FanFest 2012: Sit down with Bud Norris

I still remember the day Bud Norris was scheduled to make his major league debut in St Louis. The Buzz around surrounding Norris was pretty big and Bud delivered 7 innings of 2 hit baseball, including an impressive pitching display against Albert ...

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Houston Hopeful- Jake Goebbert

Although he isn’t one of the most highly touted prospects in the organization, outfielderHouston Hopeful- Jake Goebbert - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Astros FanFest 2012: Sit down with Brad Mills

One of the more fun and interesting aspects of FanFest was the opportunity to sit down with Brad Mills to discuss the upcoming season. Alongside our fellow Astros bloggers, Mills sat down to answer a few questions to help enlighten us on ...

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Why would Oakland sign Manny Ramirez?

Since the Astros are moving to the A.L. West in 2013 we’ve been paying close attention to the teams in that division. On Monday the Oakland Athletics shocked the baseball world by signing Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year ...

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Houston Hopeful- Zach Duke

Last month the Astros signed Zach Duke to a minor league contract with an … [visit site to read more] Houston Hopeful- Zach Duke - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, ...

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Roy Oswalt probably wishes he’d never asked out of Houston

I can’t help but wonder what Roy Oswaltmust be thinking right about now. The … [visit site to read more] Roy Oswalt probably wishes he’d never asked out of Houston - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston ...

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The N.L. Central Farewell Tour: Pittsburgh Pirates Edition

The next stop on our tour is the Steel City, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I’ll have a Primanti Brothers sandwich and a couple of pierogies, please. Pittsburghers have always loved their local cuisine and their Steelers, but have had a hard time ...

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Houston Hopeful- Xavier Cedeno

Left-hander Xavier Cedeno has been invited to Spring Training and will compete … [visit site to read more] Houston Hopeful- Xavier Cedeno - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and...

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Houston Hopeful- Travis Buck

Travis Buck is another outfielder looking to catch on with the 2012 Astros. Buck was signed as a minor league Free agent back in early November when Ed Wade was still at the helm. The new regime has kept ...

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Houston Hopeful- Brandon Barnes

With Spring Training approaching it’s time to take a look at some of the Astros non-roster players who will be attempting to win a spot on the team. Brandon Barnes is one of the most interesting players in that group. ...

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2012 Baseball Preview – NL Central

Earlier this week, I brought you my previews of the NL West and the AL West in 2012. Working my way east, let’s take a look at the NL Central, where 2011′s two best teams each lost multiple faces of ...

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Astros FanFest Saturday at MMP

Astros FanFest is tomorrow at Minute Maid Park and admission is free! Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and the fun lasts until 6:00 p.m.Astros FanFest Saturday at MMP - Climbing Tal's Hill - Climbing Tal's Hill - ...

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Keith Law gives the Astros a harsh assessment

Keith Law,a once prospective Astros employee, gave his assessment of all 30 MLB teams via ESPN on Tuesday and was not overly kind to the Astros and the progress they’ve made under the tandem of Ed Wade and Bobby Heck. ...

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The N.L. Central Farewell Tour: Milwaukee Brewers Edition

The next stop for our virtual tour bus is America’s dairy land. Milwaukee Wisconsin is home to the sausage races and some of the most dedicated baseball fans in the country. In 2007 scores of Brewers “bucket heads” pledged to ...

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Jed Lowrie contract includes incentives

Yesterday the Astros signed new shortstop Jed Lowrie to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million. The contract also includes “performance and awards bonuses.” Details of the incentives have not been made public. The “awards bonuses” ...

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Ed Wade Wants You To Know He Didn’t Stink

Jul 18, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade watches batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE Ed Wade’s tenure as Phillies General ...

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Brett Wallace Moving Back to 3B?

Astros manager, Brad Mills, appeared on 1560 The Game this morning and the subject of Brett Wallace was brought up. Mills then dropped a huge surprise on us all. He stated that Wallace will start taking grounders at 3B and ...

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Adopt a Prospect

For the first time in quite a while, the Astros have a respectable farm system. Not just that, but the Astros have a farm system filled with several top prospects that could become stars at the big league level.  For ...

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Astros sign Justin Ruggiano

Earlier today, the Astros signed OF Justin Ruggiano to a minor league contract. Ruggiano was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay last month and elected free agency after passing through waivers. A Texas native, born and raised in Austin, Ruggiano played college ...

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A very early look at the 2012 MLB draft for the Astros

The Astros will get their reward for their miserable 2011 season in June when MLB holds its annual amateur draft. The Astros, as most know, have the #1 pick in the entire draft along with every subsequent round after. With the new CBA in place, ...

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Welcome to FanSided 3.0

Climbing Tal’s Hill is happy to announce the launch of FanSided 3.0, bringing a new look to the site and eventually our entire network. Our goal is to provide our readers with some of the freshest and most thought-provoking material ...

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The Padres Have a 10% Chance of Losing 100 Games

Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE According to Dan Szymborski of ESPN, as covered in an article by Christina Kahrl, the Padres are among nine teams with at least a 10% chance of losing 100 games.  This is interesting based on the teams included.  Each ...

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Weekend Links

Spring Training is just around the corner and the Astros public relations push is in full swing. The Astros Care-avan has been touring the area and recently stopped in Corpus Christi, home of the organization’s AA affiliate. Greg Rajan covered ...

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Jason Castro Update

Per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Jason Castro is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a broken foot suffered in the Arizona Fall League. Castro had surgery in December on the sesamoid bone in his left foot after injuring it while ...

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Jason Castro says he’s ahead of schedule

Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE Astros catcher Jason Castro told Brian McTaggart he is ahead of schedule on his recovery from foot surgery. Castro had surgery to remove the sesamoid bone from his left foot eight weeks ago. That means Castro is still ...

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Welcome back, Angel Sanchez

A week ago, it looked as if Angel Sanchez‘ career in brick red was over after getting DFA due to Chris Snyder signing with the ballclub. Well, it looks like that belief was a bit premature, Sanchez cleared waivers Wednesday and will be invited ...

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