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[610am] Hunsicker stepping down, Purpura to be new GM

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by codell, Nov 1, 2004.

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  1. padgett316

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    I have heard that it's a major, unexpected front office shakeup. That's a rumor, obviously, but this source broke the news of the press conference's scheduling before SR610 or the Astros' site mentioned it, so maybe he knows something.
     
    #21 padgett316, Nov 1, 2004
  2. Fegwu

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    Beltran signs






    F.... NewYork






    F.....as in forget
     
    #22 Fegwu, Nov 1, 2004
  3. Faos

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    He would be a fool to sign this early, not knowing who the Astros are going to surround him with. Isn't he shopping for a new agent? Can he even negotiate until he finds one?
     
    #23 Faos, Nov 1, 2004
  4. JPM0016

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    Gerry Hunsicker receives another extension. I could see that; only question i have with the tv deal, wouldn't that be a joint press conference with the rockets?
     
    #24 JPM0016, Nov 1, 2004
  5. Nick

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    It doesn't have to be, since technically, there is no longer a "partnership" in the network... they just both got new fat deals from Fox.

    Also, a TV deal means much more to a baseball team than it does to a basketball team.

    I also think it could be something to do w/ Hunsicker... you gotta resign him before you think about dealin with any players or managers.
     
    #25 Nick, Nov 1, 2004
  6. Blatz

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    Is that really a major announcement though?

    The only think I can think of that would be major is

    Beltran signs - (I don't think that is it)
    Someone renegotiates their contract to free up cash for Beltran
    Someone retires
     
    #26 Blatz, Nov 1, 2004
  7. JPM0016

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    In the astros case i think so. We know they aren't resigning Beltran, at least yet. No Astro is going to retire; and i don't think renegotiating a current contract would qualify as big news.

    We'll know shortly
     
    #27 JPM0016, Nov 1, 2004
  8. Blatz

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    It's on 740 right now.......and 610 :)
     
    #28 Blatz, Nov 1, 2004
  9. Nick

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    Its not Beltran...
     
    #29 Nick, Nov 1, 2004
  10. Faos

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    740 reports: Restructuring of baseball department....zzzzzzzz.
     
    #30 Faos, Nov 1, 2004
  11. Oski2005

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    Not about Beltran.
     
    #31 Oski2005, Nov 1, 2004
  12. Truth

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    Anticlimactic. Hunsicker reups.
     
    #32 Truth, Nov 1, 2004
  13. Nick

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    Its obviously somethin to do with Gerry.... spill it hun!
     
    #33 Nick, Nov 1, 2004
  14. JPM0016

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    Sounds like he's leaving
     
    #34 JPM0016, Nov 1, 2004
  15. Oski2005

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    Sounds like it's about Hunsicker getting an extension or not choosing to comeback when his current one is done.
     
    #35 Oski2005, Nov 1, 2004
  16. Nick

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    Yea... I think that's it...
     
    #36 Nick, Nov 1, 2004
  17. drapg

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    nooo, he sounds like he's through!
     
    #37 drapg, Nov 1, 2004
  18. Faos

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    Hunsicker quits.
     
    #38 Faos, Nov 1, 2004
  19. JPM0016

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    He stepped down immediately! damn
     
    #39 JPM0016, Nov 1, 2004
  20. Rocketman95

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    Hunsicker quit!
     
    #40 Rocketman95, Nov 1, 2004
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