Houston Astros Clubhouse
Wednesday, 11/3/2002
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Kenney Newville
Record: 103 Wins, 59 Losses, .636 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 51 Wins, 30 Losses
Away Record: 52 Wins, 29 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 22 Wins, 17 Losses
X-Innings Record: 3 Wins, 4 Losses
Record vs LHP: 23 Wins, 10 Losses
Record vs RHP: 80 Wins, 49 Losses
Payroll: $82,190,285 (4th)
Fan Interest: 87/100 (8th)
Batting AVG: .275 (7th)
Homeruns: 224 (2nd)
Walks: 707 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 41 (24th)
Runs Scored: 940 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 3.92 (2nd)
Opponents AVG: .249 (5th)
HRs Allowed: 138 (3rd)
Walks Allowed: 543 (2nd)
Runs Allowed: 689 (2nd)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Gary Bennett68C 4/17/1972RightRight.2831200.650 
Darrin Fletcher8C 10/3/1966LeftRight.25511590.702 
INFIELDER           
Lee Stevens331B7/10/1967LeftLeft.34030980.959 
Jerry Browne992B2/13/1966BothRight.28616802.844 
Jose Hernandez543B7/14/1969RightRight.2748354.812 
Tony Tarasco13SS12/9/1970LeftRight.30025850.876 
Erubiel Durazo181B1/23/1974LeftLeft.2361110.700 
Mark Lewis642B11/30/1969RightRight.2504150.836 
David Bell663B9/14/1972RightRight.286211070.832 
OUTFIELDER           
Sammy Sosa96RF11/12/1968RightRight.241481280.949 
Henry Rodriguez50LF11/8/1967LeftLeft.29925931.916 
Raul Mondesi93CF3/12/1971RightRight.281217831.791 
Eric Anthony79LF11/8/1967LeftLeft.2769331.889 
Brian Mcrae42CF8/27/1967BothRight.3383172.905 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Arthur Rhodes27SP10/24/1969LeftLeft3.94121301.31 
Brian Lawrence89SP5/14/1976RightRight3.0916701.14 
Brandon Lyon53SP8/10/1979RightRight3.1716501.15 
Jason Marquis43SP8/21/1978LeftRight4.7517701.54 
Gabe White7SP11/20/1971LeftLeft4.9511801.34 
RELIEVERS           
Billy Koch69CL12/14/1974RightRight4.622221.56 
Dave Elder67MR9/23/1975RightRight4.193131.25 
Brad Lidge87CL12/23/1976RightRight5.5226231.69 
Troy Percival2MR8/9/1969RightRight3.2911461.31 
Keith Glauber31MR1/18/1972RightRight3.427541.40 
Steve Foster11MR8/16/1966RightRight2.644141.17 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Pete WalkerOUTfull season0 daysBone Chips Shoulder
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L T. TarascoSS
2) R R. MondesiCF
3) L L. Stevens1B
4) L H. RodriguezLF
5) R S. SosaRF
6) R D. Bell3B
7) S J. Browne2B
8) L D. FletcherC
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LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R R. MondesiCF
2) R D. Bell3B
3) R S. SosaRF
4) L L. Stevens1B
5) L T. TarascoSS
6) S J. Browne2B
7) L H. RodriguezLF
8) L D. FletcherC
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LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L A. Rhodes
2) R B. Lyon
3) R B. Lawrence
4) R J. Marquis
5) L G. White
Mopup Reliever
1) R D. Elder
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R S. Foster
2) R T. Percival
3) R B. Koch
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R K. Glauber
2)

Closer
1) R B. Lidge
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 4/16/2002
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 4/16/2002
Subject: Justin Thompson healing process
Justin Thompson is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 4/19/2002
Subject: George Arias learns new position
George Arias has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "5" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 4/29/2002
Subject: Jay Canizaro learns new position
Jay Canizaro has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 5/2/2002
Subject: Progress of Franklyn German
Dear Sir,
Franklyn German has nothing more to prove at A Lexington Legends!
He has an ERA of 0.41 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/8/2002
Subject: Mitch Meluskey learns new position
Mitch Meluskey has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/10/2002
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/11/2002
Subject: Progress of Jeremy Hill
Dear Sir,
Jeremy Hill has an ERA of 3.52 at AA Round Rock Express!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 5/13/2002
Subject: Mark Lewis learns new position
Mark Lewis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "9" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 5/13/2002
Subject: Terrell Lowery learns new position
Terrell Lowery has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 5/21/2002
Subject: Progress of Justin Brunette
Dear Sir,
Justin Brunette has nothing more to prove at AA Round Rock Express!
He has an ERA of 0.82 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/23/2002
Subject: Playing time
Manager,
I am not very happy about my playing time recently.
I think I deserve a starting spot!

Regards,
Eric Anthony



Date: Monday, 5/24/2002
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jerry Browne



Date: Wednesday, 5/26/2002
Subject: Progress of Jay Canizaro
Dear Sir,
Jay Canizaro has nothing more to prove at AA Round Rock Express!
He has an AVG of .321 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt him at all.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Saturday, 5/29/2002
Subject: Progress of Nick Punto
Dear Sir,
Nick Punto has an AVG of .316 at AA Round Rock Express!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/30/2002
Subject: Chris Sexton learns new position
Chris Sexton has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/1/2002
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Brian Mcrae



Date: Wednesday, 6/2/2002
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 6/3/2002
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 6/4/2002
Subject: Robinson Cancel healing process
Robinson Cancel is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 6/8/2002
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Gabe White



Date: Saturday, 6/12/2002
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Cory Lidle



Date: Saturday, 6/19/2002
Subject: Nick Punto learns new position
Nick Punto has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/29/2002
Subject: Mark Brandenburg
Mark Brandenburg is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 6/29/2002
Subject: Robinson Cancel healing process
Robinson Cancel is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 7/8/2002
Subject: Tony Tarasco
Tony Tarasco is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 7/11/2002
Subject: Scott Lydy learns new position
Scott Lydy has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 7/26/2002
Subject: Mark Brandenburg
Mark Brandenburg is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 8/2/2002
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Mark Lewis



Date: Tuesday, 8/10/2002
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Darrin Fletcher



Date: Wednesday, 8/11/2002
Subject: Waiver claim/Sign
Hello,
you have claimed Gary Bennett off waivers and signed him.

Regards,
Assistant GM



Date: Monday, 8/16/2002
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 8/19/2002
Subject: Josh Phelps learns new position
Josh Phelps has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 8/21/2002
Subject: Chris Sexton learns new position
Chris Sexton has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "8" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 8/24/2002
Subject: Henry Rodriguez
Henry Rodriguez is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 8/30/2002
Subject: Jay Canizaro failed learning new position
Jay Canizaro doesn't seem to make
any progress learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would give up this experiment before his hitting suffers.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 9/6/2002
Subject: Mitch Meluskey learns new position
Mitch Meluskey has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 9/23/2002
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 10/1/2002
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Sunday, 10/3/2002
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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