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Geoff Blum Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Geoff Blum.

Results 1 - 20 of 74 in Geoff Blum

  1. Astros churn on while awaiting Valverde's decision

    5 hrs ago | Houston Chronicle

    ... here it is probably at a third base setting at a reduced price. I haven't heard back from Diego." As of Monday, Geoff Blum remained the Astros' answer at third base for next season. "We would be more than happy to have Geoff Blum back at third base ...

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  2. Laying it all outRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | KissMyAstros.com

    ... what they have in Matsui, but Maysonet could be better.or worse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB. . . . .BR Geoff Blum. . . . . . . . . .-5. . . . .-9 Jeff Keppinger. . . . . . .-11. . . . .-3 I present to you the main area the Astros should be ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Humberto Quintero, Baseball Players, J.R Towles, Lance Berkman, Edwin Maysonet

  3. Astros have few needs entering Meetings

    Thursday Dec 3 | Major League Baseball

    ... among the players they're reportedly interested in. Third baseman: The Astros re-signed switch-hitting veteran Geoff Blum to return to play third base, but they'd like to find an offensive upgrade. Jeff Keppinger can play third and the position ...

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  4. Stats on the Astros' situation at third base

    Thursday Dec 3 | Houston Chronicle

    ... season, I argued that the Astros found themselves in a situation that wasn't as bad as it looked at third base. Geoff Blum, who has a load of trouble against left-handed pitching, had Aaron Boone to take most of the ABs against lefties. (Substitute ...

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  5. Astros interested in Polanco

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Major League Baseball

    ... he has also played shortstop and third. The Astros are looking for a possible offensive upgrade at third to join Geoff Blum, who has re-signed for 2010. In 2007, Polanco earned a Silver Slugger at second after hitting .341 with 200 hits and the ...

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  6. Astros will eye relief at Winter MeetingsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Major League Baseball

    ... Wade also wants to explore the possibility of finding an offensive player to play third base and platoon with Geoff Blum. Blum signed for 2010 shortly after the end of the regular season, but the Astros would prefer a platoon situation if possible. ...

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  7. Magic Bullet Series: Third BasemenRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | KissMyAstros.com

    ... and there are several options available to the Astros. The first option is to go with what they have been doing. Geoff Blum was given another contract that could extend through 2011. Jeff Keppinger is arbitration eligible and he did perform well ...

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  8. Do you want Tejada playing 3B next season for Astros?

    Sunday Nov 8 | Houston Chronicle

    ... Lee, Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt are on the books for $44.5 million in 2010 . Kaz Matsui, Brian Moehler and Geoff Blum have signed for deals worth $10 million. Wandy Rodriguez and Hunter Pence made around $3 million combined in 2009. You can ...

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  9. Pedrique named bench coach Mills fills out his staffRead the original story

    Nov 2, 2009 | Fox Sports

    ... Yankees (third base), Padres (first base) and Marlins (third base). In other news, the Astros re-signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year deal with an option year and declined the 2010 option on veteran reliever Doug Brocail , 42, who is eligible ...

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  10. Off DL, Oswalt rules Reds again

    Nov 2, 2009 | Lexington Herald-Leader

    ... the fifth inning was enough." "He's back. That brings a smile to my face," said Houston Manager Cecil Cooper. Geoff Blum hit his third homer in two days and Jose Valverde pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 27th save. The Astros' bullpen allowed one ...

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  11. Astros' off season-to-date report cardRead the original story

    Nov 2, 2009 | Houston Chronicle

    ... Bobby Meacham and Arnsberg) who weren't in the organization last season. Enough change? We'll see. 3. Re-signing Geoff Blum. B+. Good, solid move, especially if it results in him playing the position he's best suited for: first man off the bench. ...

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  12. Baseball Notes: New Cubs owner says team bound for Series

    Oct 30, 2009 | Philly.com

    ... Astros. Houston released righthanded reliever Doug Brocail yesterday. In addition, the Astros signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year deal, hired Brad Arnsberg as their pitching coach, promoted Al Pedrique to bench coach, and added Bobby Meacham ...

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  13. Baseball Capsules: Astros decline option on Brocail, add coachesRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | The Brownsville Herald

    ... The team also declined the 2010 option on right-handed relief pitcher Doug Brocail and re-signed third baseman Geoff Blum to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Blum's contract includes a mutual option for the 2011 season worth $1.65 million. Mills ...

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  14. Blum Stays With AstrosRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | MoreTV32.com

    Geoff Blum remained with the Houston Astros, as the infielder signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million Friday.

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  15. Blum signs one-year deal with Astros

    Oct 30, 2009 | Houston Astros

    With the Astros facing uncertainty on the left side of the infield next season, the club re-signed veteran infielder Geoff Blum on Friday to serve as both a stabilizing presence on the field and in the clubhouse.

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  16. Astros decline option on Brocail, hire two coachesRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | Myrtle Beach Online

    ... on Sept. 21, two weeks before Houston finished the season 74-88. Blum stays with Astros Blum stays with Astros Geoff Blum remained with the Houston Astros, as the infielder signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million Friday. The deal includes a ...

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  17. Astros name Arnsberg as pitching coach; Sign Blum to 1-year deal

    Oct 30, 2009 | KHOU-TV Houston

    ... that the club has named Brad Arnsberg as pitching coach for the 2010 season. The club has also signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year, $1.5-million contract for the 2010 season, with a mutual option for 2011 worth $1.65 million. The announcements ...

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  18. Houston Astros Hire Brad Arnsberg As New Pitching CoachRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 30, 2009 | Bleacher Report

    ... coach earlier today. In addition, McTaggart is reporting that the Astros have reached an agreement with infielder Geoff Blum (one year, $1.5 million contract for 2010, with mutual option for 2011 worth $1.65 million). News also broke today ...

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  19. Astros name three coaches, re-sign BlumRead the original story

    Oct 30, 2009 | Houston Chronicle

    ... Yankees (third base), Padres (first base) and Marlins (third base). In other news, the Astros re-signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year and declined the 2010 option on veteran reliever Doug Brocail. Blum, primarily a third baseman, signed a $1.5 ...

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  20. Brad Mills is in the house. What next?

    Oct 27, 2009 | Houston Chronicle

    ... for the next couple of years. This could help in your prioritization process. Yes, there are others like Geoff Blum and Darin Erstad, but those are replaceable parts that can be considered secondary concerns at this point. So, if the hiring of a ...

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