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Intersting Zephyr's note - Backe has been starting

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by bobrek, Jul 8, 2004.

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  1. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Backe has now started 2 games at New Orleans. The first he gave up 1 ER in 4 innings, but took the loss. Last night he pitched 5 scoreless innings to get the win.
     
    #1 bobrek, Jul 8, 2004
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    Do you happen to know the Zeph's current starting rotation?
     
    #2 No Worries, Jul 8, 2004
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    It's kinda cobbled together right now, with the call-ups of Griffiths (back in N.O.) and now Duckworth for spot starts.

    Buchholz, Carlos, Fernandez, Griffiths, Duckworth, with Backe filling in as needed.
     
    #3 Buck Turgidson, Jul 8, 2004
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    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Buckholz
    Hernandez
    Fernandez
    Duckworth/Griffiths
    Backe
     
    #4 bobrek, Jul 8, 2004
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    What is up with Chad Qualls? Is he hurt or just pushed into the bullpen?

    Does anyone know if Rodrigo Rosario will be ready to play this year?
     
    #5 No Worries, Jul 8, 2004
  6. Buck Turgidson

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    No idea on Rosario's progress, but I'd imagine he's in Florida rehabbing.

    The player development guys decided that Qualls' future is as a late inning guy, due to his 2 "plus" pitches (FB & slider, he was having trouble controlling his off-speed stuff). He's pitched well since moving to the pen, could probably help out the big club in a few weeks. They've fast-tracked Russ Springer, giving him a majority of the late inning work (while Qualls' arm is adjusting to relief work) to see if he can help the 'Stros sooner.
     
    #6 Buck Turgidson, Jul 8, 2004
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