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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY ASTROS

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by MadMax, Apr 19, 2002.

  1. MadMax

    MadMax Member

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    Just heard on SportsRadio that McLane is prepared to make a major announcement today at 4 PM (i think) that is NOT related to naming rights.

    any guesses??
     
  2. grummett

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    Hopefully, he's selling the team to a low profile clone of Mark Cuban.
     
  3. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Let's hope that it is not Hunsicker leaving.
     
  4. Major

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    Interesting. It can't be ownership, because there would have been rumors flying around. I hope it's not Wade Miller-related. He underwent more tests yesterday.
     
  5. JayZ750

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    Often I've found these MAJOR announcememnts generally aren't so major. Sounds interesting nonetheless. At this point in the year, I can't imagine what it could be if it's not naming rights related?
     
  6. Behad

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    The Chronicle said that there would be an announcement on Miller's health today, but I can't possibly see where that would be MAJOR enough to warrent a "pre" announcement.
     
  7. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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  8. JayZ750

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    While a trade would be cool/interesting, those always leak before the announcememnt. If there was a 4 O'clock announcement of a trade, especially of someone like Rolen's ability, ESPN or something like that would have some kidn of story you'd think.
     
  9. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Well, Major made me promise that I wouldn't tell, but I can't keep it in any longer.

    Swirve.com Field.

    Yes, thousands upon thousands of Dungeon and Dragons type geeks across the world has made this possible. :)
     
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  11. DCkid

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    What do you mean by Hockey? I think I'm out of the loop.
     
  12. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Just thinking out of the box. Don't take me seriously ;)

    Hey DC kid, did you read were baseball is highly probable in DC. (ESPN) Looks like we are finally going to the big leagues. It's only a matter of time now.
     
  13. Major

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    Hey DC kid, did you read were baseball is highly probable in DC. (ESPN) Looks like we are finally going to the big leagues. It's only a matter of time now.

    Maybe the Astros didn't like Enron Field enough and decided to move to D.C. :)
     
  14. RunninRaven

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    Sometimes major trades don't necessarily leak beforehand. I don't remember reading any rumors of the Francis trade (outside of the guy on this BBS) before that happened.
     
  15. DCkid

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    Yeah, I've been following it pretty closely. I still have my fingers crossed. I don't care if it is the Expos, just give us a team!
     
  16. Band Geek Mobster

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    I remember hearing about the Francis rumors on the radio before it actually went down...
     
  17. Oski2005

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    Hopefully Bill Gates is following Paul Allen into the sports business. Imagine if you will, Microsoft Field or Windows XP Field.
     
  18. edc

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    ghod forbid! :eek:

    Then again, if there's anything less reliable than our current middle relief, it is that operating system...
     
  19. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    The Astros are tighter with info than the rockets. If they find some team with the same policy, it could happen. Grasping at straws.
     
  20. JayZ750

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    Maybe Drayton is taking himself of the "We as owners won't institute a lockout this season" group and just shut down operations. That would suck.
     

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