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Not much to report here, but I thought that you folks might like to hear about the Bush's visit to Minute Maid Park for last night's Astros-Reds game. I was in a suite just behind home plate, which means I could peer down and easily see the former President and First Lady (they have field level seats behind home plate, right next to Astros owner Drayton McLain and his wife). During their time at the game, people were coming up to GHWB between innings, shaking his hand (with one guy actually giving him a high-five). This must have happened at...

JUPITER, Fla. -- While some sections of America protest an apparently imminent war with Iraq, a number of the Astros and Florida Marlins support President Bush's desire to remove Iraq President Saddam Hussein from power. "Obviously our thoughts and prayers are going out to all our troops," Craig Biggio said before the Astros beat the Marlins 9-5 on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium. "I'm in total support of our president. Obviously, he can't disclose everything Saddam has over there and what he's doing. "Obviously, the president knows that Saddam has something that can do damage to us. The last thing...

As many of you know, the MLB players union and owners have come to an agreement that will avoid a strike this season. It is with deep regret to inform each of you that your have been given your unconditional release from the Houston FRAstros baseball club. I know how disappointed you all are (since some of you have drafted Hall of Fame induction speeches), but with no players strike, no replacement teams.

On August 30th, unless something along the lines of a labor miracle occurs, the ninth baseball work stoppage in thirty years will occur. Judging by the history of labor strife in baseball, it appears likely that the major league players will walk. With the Houston Astros in contention for the NL Central title and/or the NL wild-card, it has been decided to form a replacement baseball team in order to protect the chances of the Houston Astros to finally capture post-season glory. Team members, player profiles, and projected lineups: XenaLyte will bat leadoff and play CF. She featurs a quick...