Why isn't Larry Dierker announcing for the Astro's anymore?Also what happend to Alan Ashby?
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As a native Houstonian, astros fan and statistian of the astros, I know this.  Alan Ashby wanting to return to broadcast the astros games with milo hamilton(who only does homes games).  He as well as lot other people were surprized and shocked to know that he was not offered a contract.  When the Astros were looking for a replacement for Milo Hamilton on the road, two strong candidates emerged during the interview process and the Astros decided to hire both of them. In turn, Ashby was let go, which took him completely off guard.\n\nLarry Dierker, who served as a color analyst on selected broadcasts from 2004-05, will assume a greater role within the club's community development team and will not appear on broadcasts this season. Dierker will assist the community development office with special events, charitable, and promotional projects.
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I completely agree.  I was so disappointed the last time I was forced to watch my team on ESPN.  Both fools were rambling on about things that had nothing to do with either team or baseball for that matter and when they were talking about the teams actually playing, they got their information wrong.  Plus, they kept repeating themselves over and over again.  I think my IQ went down a bit that day...
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oh man! i love AAF's Smooth Criminal.  what did happen to them.  now i'm going to have to look it up on the Internet!
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The most famous player is Old Yogi Berra, played for the Yankee's he was traded to them from St. Louis Cardinals. Has played in more world series than anyone else. He was born on Elizabeth street in St. Louis. (The Hill) He is famous because I cant turn on the TV without seeing him advertising something
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Albert was a free agent after his years with the Chicago White Sox.  He moved on to the Baltimore Orioles for 2 years before he "walked away" from the game.  There was never a press conference announcing he had retired, he simply walked away into the sunset.  He was on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year and did not get many votes at all....\n\nNowadays...who knows.  He may be in prison somewhere because of his hot temper.
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John pitched for the Braves when he made thos racist remarks and his career went down hill from that point on.  He was traded to Cleveland, but that didn't last long.  He also had unsucessful stints with Texas and Tampa Bay and finished his MLB career in 2003.\n\nHe took the 2004 season off to recover from surgery on his left shoulder. In 2005, he signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League in an attempt to revive his career. \n\nIn April 2005, he asked New Yorkers to "bury the hatchet", claiming his willingness to play in Long Island proved he had matured since his controversial comments.\n\nHowever, after going 0-2 with a 6.50 ERA in 23 games, he was released on June 27, 2005. Through a statement released by the team said, "After pitching for two months with the Long Island Ducks, the consistency required to pitch at the major league level, and the consistency I demand from myself, are not where they should be... I have elected to take a step back and re-evaluate the options available to me."\n\nIn 2006, Rocker appeared on the Spike TV network's Pros vs. Joes, a program that pits retired professional athletes against amateurs. In March 2006, Rocker made tabloid headlines by being seen around town with African American sports writer and fitness model Alicia Marie who covered a Pros vs. Joes event where she interviewed Rocker for WideWebofSports.com.\n\nHe now sells SPEAK ENGLISH shirts on his website, http://www.johnrocker.net/
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Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yah.\n\nHate Stuart Scott??? Are you on drugs man? He's the best of the ESPN announcers next to Chris "Shelly" Berman
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I remember in 87 when KSHE,a St.Louis rock station,made a fake song about Kirby.It was called Big Bad Butt,and sung to the tune of Big Bad John.Kirby just laughed about it,and found it funny.He was one of those rare players that was liked by all the players,and most all the fans,no matter what team you rooted for.Baseball needs more players like him.
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The best sports coach/manager tirade ever was Lou Piniella while with Seattle in September of 2002. He went off. There was a bad call at first base and he was livid. He first threw and then kicked his hat (he would throw it again later). Screamed quite a bit at the ump. Then, this is the kicker, he threw first base into the outfield not once, but twice. That's a classic tirade and when he left the field, he got a standing ovation. How about that. This is all from memory, but there's a link below. Enjoy.
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He's still there but, given ESPN's terrible decision to drop the NHL contract, he has precious little to do. He does check in once a week or so to give his two cents on the hockey world but that's about it. If you're a hockey fan, OLN is where it's at in the States and I'm enjoying their Stanley Cup playoff coverage. ESPN can keep their godawful NBA contract and continue to lose viewers like myself. Hockey rules!
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Ok, it is almost sad how badly the 2004 team was broken up. We all know where Pedro is now so here is what happened to everyone else.\n\nMillar- Playing for the Baltimore Orioles, signed there last offseason\n\nMark Bellhorn- Backup on the San Diego Padres signed there last offseason\n\nBill Mueller- Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers currently on the disabled list\n\nPokey Reese-Originally signed with the Marlins but during spring training just left the team and retired. \n\nJohnny Damon-Signed with the New York Yankees last offseason\n\nGabe Kapler-Blew out his achilles last season is still working towards a recovery\n\nOrlando Cabrera-Starting shortstop for the Anaheim Angels\n\nNomar Garciaparra- Now playing first base for the Dodgers\n\nDoug Mientkeivecz- Playing first base for the Kansas City Royals\n\nDave Roberts- Traded to the San Diego Padres starting in left field\n\nDerek Lowe- Starting pitcher for the Dodgers, who have assembled a team with a lot of ex-Red Sox\n\nBronson Arroyo- Was traded to the Cincinatti Reds this offseason\n\nAlan Embree-Pitching for San Diego Padres\n\nCurt Lescanic-Retired\n\nScott Williamson- Pitching for the Chicago cubs\n\nI hoped that helped
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usually because he gets bored but in this case its because Isiaah Thomas is an idiot! If you want an organization run into the ground just put Isiaah in charge of it. \nI'd like to see larry brown come to Atlanta next.
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Ever since the lockout, it seems like the ESPN does not give a damn about NHL at all. I was watching ESPNEWS yesterday, and it took 25 minutes into the show for them to even bring up a highlight of a nhl game (but the did manage to have a 15 min. news conference with rapist Kobe Bryant). It might also be that ESPN gets the NBA games and MLB, but it doesn't have the rights to the NHL. So in the end, the league is regretting it more.
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I didn't see that game, but what has happened to the Braves.  They are my favorite team, but are not doing to well right now.
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How about the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?  They have some really good young talent.  They've made a managerial change as well as front office changes.  They also have some promising prospects coming up soon.  Guys like Carl Crawford, Toby Hall, Aubrey Huff, Joey Gaithright and Rocco Baldelli are fun to watch.  Good speed and hustle.  I'm a Yankees fan and like to watch them (rooting for them now as they play the dreaded Red Sox on ESPN)
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At last report, Sammy Sosa turned down a non-guaranteed contract offer from the Washington Nationals during this off-season. \n\nWith the recent revelations about the use of HGH (human growth hormone) from Jason Grimsley, it's unlikely that Sosa, one of the most prominent players said to be tied to baseball's steroids scandal (and one of the players who testified before the House committee investigating the problem) will be receiving any calls from major league front offices any time soon.\n\nOn the other hand, if you want to know what Sammy Sosa is doing RIGHT NOW, he was courtside at the American Airlines Arena in Miami last night (or tonight, however you prefer to think of it) for game 4 between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks.
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sirius will come out on top thanks to howard. why? publicity. did XM have any publicity when they signed MLB? no. on friday, the news channels were talking about sirius all day and not just because of howard. they mentioned other programs on sirius as well.