February 20th, 2010 •
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Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Teams • Tagged as Drayton McLane, Ed Wade
The Houston Astros have extended their general manager Ed Wade for another 2 years. The announcement was made today at their Orlando spring training complex when the pitchers and catchers officially reported. Wade was hired back in September of 2007. Wade is in his 34th season in professional baseball. Prior to his stint with the [...]
December 28th, 2009 •
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Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Teams, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals • Tagged as Carl Pohlad, Drayton McLane, george steinbrenner, Larry Dolan, Liberty Media, luxury tax, Mike Illitch, Nintendo, payroll, Theodore N. Lerner, Thomas O. Hicks, Thomas S. Rickets
The New York Yankees recently were hit with a $25.7 million luxury tax bill. They were the only team this year that had to pay a luxury tax and they are the only team that consistently pays one since the tax started seven years ago. Since its inception the tax has raised $190 million with the Yankees [...]
November 21st, 2009 •
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Houston Astros • Tagged as Andy Pettitte, Bagwell, Berkman, Biggio, Brade Lidge, Carlos Lee, Chia-Jen Lo, Chris Burke, Drayton McLane, Ed Wade, Jason Castro, Jay Austin, Jiovanni Mier, Jon Gaston, Jordan Lyles, Roger Clemens, Ross Seaton, Roy Oswalt, Sammy Gervacio, T.J. Steele, Tanner Bushue, Wandy Rodriquez
Baseball America has released their selections for the top 10 prospects in the Houston Astros’ minor league system. The Astros have had their share of highs and lows over the last several years. They spent most of this past decade playing second fiddle to the St. Louis Cardinals. They have had many good players come [...]
