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AstrosDaily.com's Astrowire (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
| October 09, 2008Uncle Drayton, don't kill the mood nowAgainst the odds, in the red face of logic, the 2008 Astros turned into such a feel-good team.They exceeded the expectations of all but the pipe dreamers to go 86-75, an improvement of 13 victories over the previous season.They had the best record in the National League after the All-Star break.They endured the worst prolonged stretch of Roy Oswalt's...
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Was Watching (Free subscription) | yesterday
... number three guy. To me, Peavy is slightly better than…say…Aaron Cook - but, he’s not as good as Roy Oswalt. This all said, if I were the Yankees, would I consider trading Robinson Cano and Phil Hughes for Jake Peavy? Well, first of all, Brian Cashman…I believe…would never do that. Cashman would rather stand completely nude in the middle of Times Square during rush hour and sing Touch Me...
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AstrosDaily.com's Astrowire (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Brandon Backe, despite struggling on the mound at times, has always sported a big bat. (Pat Sullivan/AP)Astros Headlines MLB Headlines | ADVERTISEMENT Is there any merit to the idea that the Astros could or would trade for Jake Peavy? It is well known that he and Roy Oswalt are great friends, and I have to think he would love to pitch with his hunting buddy -- not to mention pitch for the lineup...
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Fox News (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... eight career starts.Astros, 10-1: In desperate need of a top-of-the-rotation starter to complement Roy Oswalt. Difficult to imagine Drayton McLane being the high bidder, but he did give Carlos Lee $100 million.Giants, 20-1: Sabathia and Barry Zito at a combined cost of over $300 million? Not likely when the Giants' biggest need is offense.Cubs, 30-1: Their sale is unlikely to be completed...
