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Tracy McGrady is training to be a pitcher and wants to try out for the Skeeters...

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by bmd, Jan 11, 2014.

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  1. bmd

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    My source is a pitching coach that I know who is also a scout for the Astros. He said he has been working with Tracy McGrady on his pitching. He said he is actually pretty decent. Said he has a strong arm and learns quickly.

    The scout went to the Skeeters and asked if they'd let Tracy try out for the team, and they said yes.

    So he's been working with him in hopes that he will be joining the Skeeters this upcoming year.

    Just some interesting info I learned today.
     
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    Apprectiate it!
     
    #2 PatBeverleyFan, Jan 11, 2014
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    Skeeters?



    The state of the Astros, I think they need to give him a look.
     
    #3 Kam, Jan 11, 2014
  4. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    Move over Mark Appel, Mike Foltynewicz, and (probably) Carlos Rodon
     
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    [​IMG]
     
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    Can Yao Ming play catcher?
     
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    Does he still live in Houston?
     
    #7 A_3PO, Jan 11, 2014
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    No idea. I'm sure he must. Why else would he be training with a pitching coach here in Houston and looking to join a local team and not train and join a team someplace else?
     
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    CyberX of retired basketballers who want to become basketballers.

    *nods head in approval*

    Hakeem rep coming your way
     
    #9 Voice of Aus, Jan 11, 2014
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    Tracy is a consummate professional, I hope he retires a...

    [​IMG]
     
    #10 jocar, Jan 11, 2014
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    How many games before he gets frustrated, fakes a shoulder injury right after he throws the ball into the stands, and rides the bench on his way past the 1st round?
     
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    Well, he can do whatever he wants. More power to him and good luck.
     
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    IBF Tinman get's his uzi out...:eek:
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    #13 BamBam, Jan 11, 2014
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    Dat Shoulder Vein! Phenomenal pitching power!

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    Awesome, hope it works out for him.
     
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    He still lives in Sugar Land, so home games for the Skeeters would only be 10-15 minutes from his house, and baseball was always his first love, but he was naturally better at basketball.
     
    #16 Ricksmith, Jan 11, 2014
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    should the astros sign? adding to the rotation would be sick!
     
    #17 conquistador#11, Jan 11, 2014
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    TD wants to be his teammate as well...

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    #18 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 11, 2014
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    I thought he left Sugarland years ago. Is the Houston area still a popular place to live for NBA players (and ex-players)?
     
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    He's going to be a Rockets pitcher. And I found a picture:

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    #20 CasaDolce, Jan 11, 2014
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