Houston Astros Clubhouse
Wednesday, 11/3/2004
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Kenney Newville
Record: 92 Wins, 70 Losses, .568 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 45 Wins, 36 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 31 Wins, 16 Losses
X-Innings Record: 10 Wins, 3 Losses
Record vs LHP: 23 Wins, 12 Losses
Record vs RHP: 69 Wins, 58 Losses
Payroll: $59,980,478 (14th)
Fan Interest: 84/100 (7th)
Batting AVG: .244 (24th)
Homeruns: 183 (14th)
Walks: 668 (T-8th)
Stolen Bases: 47 (T-18th)
Runs Scored: 777 (20th)

Pitching ERA: 3.98 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .239 (3rd)
HRs Allowed: 141 (3rd)
Walks Allowed: 550 (6th)
Runs Allowed: 684 (1st)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Gary Bennett68C 4/17/1972RightRight.2320160.523 
Mike Rivera74C 9/8/1976RightRight.2550150.663 
Jose Molina31C 6/3/1975RightRight.2037200.637 
INFIELDER           
Jose Valentin95SS10/12/1969BothRight.20811730.653 
Eduardo Perez771B9/11/1969RightRight.2386150.831 
Jose Hernandez543B7/14/1969RightRight.264271055.799 
Erubiel Durazo181B1/23/1974LeftLeft.24330940.879 
Herb Perry443B9/15/1969RightRight.2745241.807 
Mark Lewis642B11/30/1969RightRight.2393210.648 
David Bell663B9/14/1972RightRight.27211670.769 
OUTFIELDER           
Andruw Jones49CF4/23/1977RightRight.28037998.958 
Raul Mondesi93CF3/12/1971RightRight.279288831.774 
Josh Phelps68LF5/12/1978RightRight.2514230.683 
Scott Lydy19CF10/26/1968RightRight.26111510.722 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Arthur Rhodes27SP10/24/1969LeftLeft3.97121101.15 
Brian Lawrence89SP5/14/1976RightRight3.98121201.30 
Brandon Lyon53SP8/10/1979RightRight2.6213801.02 
Jason Marquis43SP8/21/1978LeftRight2.8017501.14 
Rocky Biddle5SP5/21/1976RightRight4.517611.35 
Jay Witasick51SP8/28/1972RightRight7.174511.81 
RELIEVERS           
Troy Percival2MR8/9/1969RightRight5.908501.65 
Billy Koch69CL12/14/1974RightRight3.143341.29 
John Cummings89MR5/10/1969LeftLeft4.194411.22 
Brad Lidge87CL12/23/1976RightRight3.4069341.19 
Butch Henry18MR10/7/1968LeftLeft4.912111.48 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Jason BatesOUTfull season0 daysTorn Abdominal Muscle
Tony TarascoOUTfull season0 daysBroken Wrist
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R R. MondesiRF
2) R S. LydyLF
3) R A. JonesCF
4) R J. Hernandez2B
5) L E. Durazo1B
6) R D. Bell3B
7) S J. ValentinSS
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LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R R. MondesiRF
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3) R A. JonesCF
4) R J. Hernandez2B
5) R D. Bell3B
6) L E. Durazo1B
7) R S. LydyLF
8) R M. RiveraC
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LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L A. Rhodes
2) R B. Lyon
3) R J. Marquis
4) R B. Lawrence
5) R R. Biddle
Mopup Reliever
1) L B. Henry
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R T. Percival
2) L J. Cummings
3) R B. Koch
4)
Setup Reliever
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Closer
1) R B. Lidge
E-Mail Messages
Date: Thursday, 5/6/2004
Subject: Progress of Justin Leone
Dear Sir,
Justin Leone is hitting the ball well at A Lexington Legends!
He has an AVG of .374, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/12/2004
Subject: Progress of Frank Brooks
Dear Sir,
Frank Brooks is doing pretty good at AA Round Rock Express!
He has an ERA of 3.73, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/19/2004
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Jose Hernandez



Date: Thursday, 5/20/2004
Subject: Mark Ellis learns new position
Mark Ellis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "7" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/24/2004
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 5/24/2004
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Herb Perry



Date: Wednesday, 5/26/2004
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
David Bell



Date: Thursday, 5/27/2004
Subject: Josh Bard learns new position
Josh Bard has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/31/2004
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 6/3/2004
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Mark Lewis



Date: Friday, 6/4/2004
Subject: Chris Snyder learns new position
Chris Snyder has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 6/5/2004
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Cory Lidle



Date: Wednesday, 6/9/2004
Subject: Closer?
Manager,
I would like to let you know that I
want to be your regular closer! I would do a good job!

Regards,
Billy Koch



Date: Sunday, 6/13/2004
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Gary Bennett



Date: Monday, 6/14/2004
Subject: Justin Leone learns new position
Justin Leone has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 6/14/2004
Subject: Rickie Weeks learns new position
Rickie Weeks has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/22/2004
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 7/16/2004
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 7/19/2004
Subject: Mark Ellis learns new position
Mark Ellis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 8/2/2004
Subject: Jose Molina healing process
Jose Molina is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 8/12/2004
Subject: Progress of Rickie Weeks
Dear Sir,
Rickie Weeks is hitting the ball well at A Lexington Legends!
He has an AVG of .294, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 8/25/2004
Subject: C.j. Nitkowski healing process
C.j. Nitkowski is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 8/26/2004
Subject: C.j. Nitkowski healing process
C.j. Nitkowski is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 8/28/2004
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 8/28/2004
Subject: Justin Leone learns new position
Justin Leone has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 8/30/2004
Subject: Josh Bard learns new position
Josh Bard has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 9/6/2004
Subject: Rickie Weeks learns new position
Rickie Weeks has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 9/16/2004
Subject: Jose Molina
Jose Molina is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 9/17/2004
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Butch Henry



Date: Saturday, 9/18/2004
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Jay Witasick



Date: Wednesday, 9/29/2004
Subject: Dave Elder
Dave Elder is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 10/6/2004
Subject: Duaner Sanchez
Duaner Sanchez is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor




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