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Humber off the mark against Cardinals
Houston Chronicle "Philip Humber isn’t going to overreact. But he would like a do-over on the second inning he threw against the St. Louis Cardinals. After running through a 1-2-3 first frame Monday and throwing only eight pitches, the former Rice standout needed 35 just to escape the second inning. Humber walked..." February 26
9 players the Astros will think twice about releasing this spring
Houston Chronicle "Fewer options may actually benefit a small group of players in Astros’ camp. As the date nears for the first cuts of the pre-season, there is a handful of players who likely won’t be packing their bags in that initial round. In fact, these nine players will get long and even extra looks and their..." February 26
Dark side of a perfect game: Astros’ Philip Humber searches for new start
Houston Chronicle "Philip Humber is asked the same questions he has answered so many times before. TV and still cameras highlight his soft, bearded face. Digital recorders and notepads capture his quiet replies. Humber, 30, answers because he has to. The Astros righthander knows he’s a feel-good story on a young,..." February 17