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Matt Musil: March 2008 ArchivesWhen I hear the so-called "baseball purists" complaining that the Yankees are making a mockery of the game because they're allowing 60 year old Billy Crystal to play in an exhibition game ...I have to roll my eyes. What really made a mockery out of the great game of baseball was MLB's refusal to address the steroids problem when it should have. Letting Crystal play in an exhibition game is no big deal. It actually shows that siomeone involved with the sport can have a little fun. Several years ago country western singer, Garth Brooks, played some minor league ball ....and got something like 3 hits in 40+... The Astros sent 9 players Monday morning to their minor league camp. $ players were sent down specifically to Triple-A Roound Rock .... right- handed pitchers Fernando Nieve, Paul Estrada and Chad Reineke ....and outfielder Yordany Ramirez. Right-handed pitchers Sammy Gervacio and Brad James were optioned to Double-A Corpus Christi. Also infielders Tommy Manzella and Lance Niekro were sent down to the minor league camp ... along with pitcher Josh Mueke. After those roster moves .... there are 44 players in the Astros Major League camp. ... |
