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Jose Valverde to Miss up to Three Weeks

cardsjason — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:47:31 +0000

From astros.mlb.com:

“Closer Jose Valverde was hoping to miss only the 15 days required after he went on the disabled list earlier this week, but it looks like he’ll be on the shelf longer than that.

Valverde had approximately 20 cc of fluid drained from his right calf at the Methodist Hospital on Thursday by team physician Dr. David Lintner. There is still approximately 60 cc of fluid remaining that will have to be removed on Friday, at which time doctors will make a small incision in order to drain the remaining fluid.

Valverde is expected to miss up to three weeks after the final procedure on Friday. ”

Bad news for Valverde but at least they got him when they did. Hopefully they can get this knocked out and he will be fine for the remainder of the season.

Houston Astros Closer Jose Valverde Hits the 15-day DL

cardsjason — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:55:09 +0000

Just heard on the radio that Valverde will hit the dl retroactive as of yesterday.

Jeff Fulchino has been called up from Round Rock.

I think this is a good move even though it is going to put a little pressure on our bullpen. Valverde has got to be healthy and this is the best way to get him healthy.

Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Brian Moehler to 15 Day DL, Arias Called Up

cardsjason — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:22:17 +0000

From Brian McTaggart @ Chron.com:

“Astros pitcher Brian Moehler was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a grade one medial collateral ligament strain in his right knee.

Moehler is scheduled to start Sunday, but it’s not known who will take his spot.

“I’m able to ride the bike and can play catch, which is a good thing because my arm isn’t going to get out of shape,” Moehler said. “That’s a plus. I just can’t go out and run right now or anything like that.”

Arias, who had a terrific spring, gave up five walks, two hits and six runs (four earned) in 2 1/3 innings in his only outing for the Express on Saturday. “

I figured Arias would be the first pitcher called up but Fulchino got the nod. Looks like I wasn’t too far off.

Any idea who is gonna take the spot start for Moehler? I guess it is going to be either Fulchino or Arias seeing as Sampson hasn’t thrown enough pitches really to step in and start.

Btw, Felipe Paulino has had two stellar outings at AAA Round Rock.

Houston Astros Reliever Doug Brocail to DL

cardsjason — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:12:25 +0000

Brocail on his injury from Stros.com:

“I’ll be honest — I was more worried about this one than when I blew out my elbow the second time,” he said. “When you wake up and you can’t get your arm up, and you struggle to get it out … I’m a strike thrower. When I go out there and throw 13 straight balls, it’s not good. At least this way, I can get all the swelling out, and once the swelling goes out, it’ll keep the rotators from rubbing so bad.”

Houston placed Doug Brocail on the 15-day DL with a strained rotator-cuff. Jeff Fulchino will takes his spot in the pen and join the team Monday when they face the Pirates. I figured Alberto Arias was going to be the first pitcher called up from Round Rock but Fulchino gets the nod.

Hopefully Brocail will be feeling better when he come back from his two week vacation.

Houston is currently down 2-0 to St. Louis in the bottom of the 4th with 1 on and 1 out.

Houston Astros Injury Update: Lance Berkman

cardsjason — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:29:48 +0000

Astros.com: ” Lance Berkman hit in the cage and did some light throwing on Tuesday, but he’s still not ready to play in a live game.”

Sounds like Lance is improving. Light throwing definately means progress.

“Berkman may receive an at-bat Wednesday, but he won’t be playing in the field. If that goes well, he’ll DH on Thursday when the Astros play the Double-A Hooks in Corpus Christi. ”

Hopefully Lance will keep improving and be in good shape come opening day. Keep your fingers crossed!

Houston Astros Media Round Up for 3/30/09

cardsjason — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:33:07 +0000

Here are some tasty links for today:

Injury Update on the Big Puma from Alyson Footer over at astros.com. It’s looking like Lance is going to be ok…eventually.

Astros County takes a look at the players from Houston’s 2005 world series team. Where for art thou Morgan Ensberg?

MLB Trade Rumors gives their review of Houston’s offseason.

And Finally, Jose Lima is back! Lima Time!!

Astros Get Day Off, Tejada Gets Slapped on Wrist, Boone Under the Knife

cardsjason — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:04:58 +0000

Slow day today as Houston as their last day off before the season starts. A couple of links for today:

Miguel Tejada gets probation.

Aaron Boone’s heart surgery successful!

Houston Astros Injury Report: Wandy Rodriguez and Chad Paronto Recieve Good News

cardsjason — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:57:16 +0000

Alyson Footer from astros.mlb.com reports that all is well for the Magic Wandy and Chad Paronto:

“By the end of the workday Wednesday, two Astros pitchers had breathed sighs of relief — Chad Paronto, after discovering his shoulder injury isn’t as serious as he first thought, and Wandy Rodriguez, after pitching four innings without feeling any lingering effects from a fingernail issue that hampered him in his last outing.”

Although Coop wont come right out and say it, it looks like Wandy will be the clubs number 2 starter while Paronto will probably start the year in Round Rock.

JJO on Wandy at chon.com: “Although Cecil Cooper has been coy about how he will line up his rotation, it appears evident that the Astros want to at least have Rodriguez lined up as an option to start the second game of the season.

Barring a setback, Rodriguez will start Saturday on three days of rest instead of the usual four. That would put him in line to start an exhibition game again on April 2 and then April 7 against the Chicago Cubs on the second day of the season.

“We’re going to bring him back a little sooner so we can try to line him up a little bit,” Cooper said.

Asked what he was lining Rodriguez up for, Cooper retreated back into his recent stance.

“I’m lining it up,” he said with a chuckle. “You can figure it and fumble all you want.”

Cooper was pleased after watching Rodriguez throw four scoreless innings to beat the Mets 8-0 Tuesday at Osceola County Stadium.”

Houston Astros Media Round Up – Dewie Robinson Likes What He Sees, Jason Smith Looking Good, Tag’s Projected 2009 Stros Lineup, and Lots from JJO

cardsjason — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:45:43 +0000

Here is your Houston Astros Media Round Up for today:

Alyson Footertalks to Houston Astros Pitching Coach Dewie Robinson about what he sees in this years pitching core. “Robinson likes the quality of this group more than the pitchers the Astros had in camp during Spring Training last year.”

There is a nice article on veteran infielder Jason Smith over at Chron.com

Brian McTaggartmakes his projection for Houston’s opening day roster and I gotta say, I think he is pretty much right. I might swap Capellan for Otiz but neither is Brandon Backe which is probably the way it is going to work out. Sorry Brandon.

Astros first round draft pick and catching prospect Max Sapp has suffered two Seizures. For more info, check out the article at Chron.com.

Finally, Jose de Jesus Ortiz has a few columns you need to check out; De La Vara Impresses, Berkman Hits Road for Game in Sarasota, and Keep Astros Sapp in your Thoughts.

In non Astros related media, there is a good video on spring training autographs that I came across at Big League Stew that will remind you why you love baseball, just in case you forgot.

Houston Astros Media Round Up – Jason Castro in Camp, Hunter Pence in 2009

cardsjason — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:42:17 +0000

Your Houston Astros media round up for today:

Brian McTaggart of chron.com reports on Jason Castro and his experiences in big league camp so far.

Astros.com’s Alyson Footer, talks to hitting coach Sean Berry about what he expects from Hunter Pence in 2009.

Finally, Brian McTaggart checks in on some of the injured players and prospects in his Astros notes.