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Astros miss out on Ben Weber

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by RKMAN, Dec 15, 2004.

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  1. RKMAN

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    #1 RKMAN, Dec 15, 2004
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    Sounds like the Reds missed out on the Trifecta by not getting Micelli.
     
    #2 ArtV, Dec 15, 2004
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    I don't think I've ever heard a pitcher take so much heat after a season in which he posted a 3.59 ERA. I know he was horrible in the playoffs, but who in the bullpen other than Lidge and Wheeler weren't? Miceli was more than solid over the course of the season.
     
    #3 RocketFan007, Dec 15, 2004
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    I have been tarred and feathered for arguing the same point in other places.

    Miceli was given 1.7 Million by Yomiuri to be their closer. Obviously the American Major Leagues are a higher level of competition, but 1.7 Million is 1.7 Million, and they signed him as the *closer*.
     
    #4 msn, Dec 15, 2004
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    Plus, that's 1.1 million more than me made with the Astros last year. Of course he's going to go to Japan.
     
    #5 RocketFan007, Dec 15, 2004
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    Bummer, I was thinking that Ben Weber might have been a good pickup for cheap.
     
    #6 wrath_of_khan, Dec 15, 2004
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    What's the deal?
    Seems like Cincy love players with ties to Houston.

    Ryan Wagner-UH
    Ben Weber - UH
    Jason LaRue - from Houston
    Adam Dunn- from Houston (New Caney)
     
    #7 bottlerocket, Dec 15, 2004
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    you tend to take heat when you skull**** your own team in the playoffs.
     
    #8 francis 4 prez, Dec 16, 2004
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    Anyone who signs David Weathers or Dan Miceli must be on crack.
     
    #9 Surfguy, Dec 16, 2004
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    I didn't know that one could actually "miss out" on Ben Weber.
     
    #10 NJRocket, Dec 16, 2004
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    Heat is one thing; myopic denial of a solid pitching record is another.
     
    #11 msn, Dec 16, 2004
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    Don't forget Jeroime Robertson.
     
    #12 leroy, Dec 16, 2004
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