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Starter Armando Galarraga is out, and reliever Hector Ambriz is up

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by jim1961, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. J.R.

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    Must suck for the players that don't/can't make it on the Astros. :eek:

    From (near)perfect game to being cut by the Astros. Good luck Mr. Galarraga.
     
  2. Cannonball

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    5.59 ERA in 42.1 innings with Cleveland in 2010. Had Tommy John surgery, missed the end of 2010 and all of 2011 season. 3.45 ERA in 57.1 innings at AAA this year. Decent ERA but a 1.603 WHIP at OKC. Meh.
     
  3. jim1961

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    I am wondering where we are getting another starter from.
     
  4. leroy

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    Maybe they figured with a day off, they could get to September and call up someone else then.
     
  5. juicystream

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    Not without pitching Harrell on 3 days rest or using the bullpen for Sunday's game.

    I think Rudy Owens or Fernando Abad start Sunday.
     
  6. Baseballa

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  7. jim1961

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    That should be fun to watch :rolleyes:
     
  8. juicystream

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    Can't be worse than Armando Galarraga, can it?
     
  9. jim1961

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    Don't temp fate ;)
     
  10. J.R.

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    Cleared waivers & opted for FA.
     

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