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07/11/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have named Jeff Bagwell their new hitting coach, replacing the fired Sean Berry.
Bagwell had been serving as a special assistant to the general manager since his retirement in 2006. He will begin his new duties after the All-Star break.
Berry had been the club's hitting coach for the past five seasons and has been offered another position in the organization.
Bagwell played for the Astros from 1991-2005 and set franchise records with 449 home runs and 1,529 runs batted in. A four-time All-Star, he was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1991 and was the league's MVP in 1994.
In 2,150 games, Bagwell hit .297 with 488 doubles, 32 triples, 202 stolen bases and 1,517 runs scored. He also had 2,314 career hits, 969 of which went for extra bases.
Bagwell has spent time working with minor league and major league hitters in spring training and has visited several of the organization's minor league clubs during the season to provide additional instruction. He has also assisted the baseball operations staff with player evaluations and minor league player development programs.
<< Hudson will make start for White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago White Sox have called up right-hander Daniel Hudson from Triple-A Charlotte for Sunday's start against the Kansas City Royals in place of injured Jake Peavy.Hudson was 1-1 in six games, including two starts, last season for
<< White Sox strive for eighth straight win, sweep of Royals
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. Cellular Field is the site of today's finale of a
three-game set between the Kansas City Royals and hometown Chicago White Sox,
who'll be taking aim at an eighth consecutive victory.
The White Sox kept up their red-ho
<< Longtime Yankees' PA announcer Bob Sheppard dies
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Longtime New York Yankees public address
announcer Bob Sheppard died Sunday. He was 99 years old.
According to the New York Daily News, Sheppard died at his home on Long Island
with his wife, Mary, at hi
<< Orioles have chance for surprising sweep of West-leading Texas
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers, who continue to lead the American League
West, will close out a four-game weekend series with the lowly Baltimore
Orioles today in Arlington.
The Orioles may have the worst record in baseball at 28-59, b
Kuo to replace Heyward at All-Star game >>
NEW YORK (AP) -Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo has been selected to replace injured Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward at the All-Star game.Heyward is on the 15-day disabled list because of a deep bone bruise in his left thumb. He wi
Czechs complete Davis Cup quarterfinal win over Chile >>
Coquimbo, Chile (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ivo Minar won the second reverse singles
match for the Czech Republic on Sunday to complete a 4-1 rout of host Chile in
the Davis Cup quarterfinals.
Minar posted a 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory over Cristobal
Edoardo Molinari gets first European Tour title >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Edoardo Molinari only managed a three-
over 74 on Sunday, but it was still enough to earn his first European Tour
title at the Scottish Open.
Molinari finished off his maiden tour victory at 12-und
Bagwell taking over as Astros hitting coach >>
HOUSTON (AP) -Former Astros All-Star Jeff Bagwell is taking over as Houston's hitting coach after the team fired Sean Berry on Sunday.Berry became ``a victim of circumstances'' as the Astros' offense has sputtered this season, general manager Ed Wad
Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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