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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.

  1. bmd

    bmd Member

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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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  2. PatBeverleyFan

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    Apprectiate it!
     
  3. Kam

    Kam Member

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    Skeeters?



    The state of the Astros, I think they need to give him a look.
     
  4. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    Move over Mark Appel, Mike Foltynewicz, and (probably) Carlos Rodon
     
  5. PatBeverleyFan

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    Can Yao Ming play catcher?
     
  7. A_3PO

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    Does he still live in Houston?
     
  8. bmd

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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?
     
  9. Voice of Aus

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    CyberX of retired basketballers who want to become basketballers.

    *nods head in approval*

    Hakeem rep coming your way
     
  10. jocar

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    Tracy is a consummate professional, I hope he retires a...

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  11. Yellow

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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?
     
  12. nobie

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    Well, he can do whatever he wants. More power to him and good luck.
     
  13. BamBam

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    IBF Tinman get's his uzi out...:eek:
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  14. srrm

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    Dat Shoulder Vein! Phenomenal pitching power!

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  15. ThatBoyNick

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    Awesome, hope it works out for him.
     
  16. Ricksmith

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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.
     
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    should the astros sign? adding to the rotation would be sick!
     
  18. LosPollosHermanos

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    TD wants to be his teammate as well...

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  19. A_3PO

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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)?
     
  20. CasaDolce

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    He's going to be a Rockets pitcher. And I found a picture:

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