Guest JoesBros Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 2003 - Slugger Daryle Ward is traded to Los Angeles for minor league pitcher Ruddy Lugo, younger brother of infielder Julio Lugo. Ward teases fans with his home run potential but management loses patience after a five-year run where he swats 49 homers and bats .269 in 418 games. 1979 - Philip Barzilla is born in Houston, TX. The lefthander tosses 1/3rd of an inning for the hometown team in 2006, much to the joy of his family, including one proud uncle. 1951 - Vern Ruhle is born in Midland, MI. Ruhle spends seven seasons as an Astro pitcher, best known for taking over a spot in the starting rotation in 1980 when J.R. Richard suffered a stroke and helping Houston win their first division crown. Later, he is a successful pitching coach in Houston under manager Larry Dierker. 1942 - Ernie Fazio is born in Oakland, CA. One of the first Houston bonus babies, he fails to hit over .200 with the Colt .45s in 1962 and 1963. His big league career peaks at age 21. www.astrosdaily.com NOTE: I wanted to remind everyone that the Astros Caravan will be in southeasttexas today. You can meet Brandon Backe,Enos Cabell,and Brett Dolan from 5-630pm at the Academey in Port Arthur on Memorial Highway.
Guest etbu Posted January 25, 2008 Report Posted January 25, 2008 Sad but I Vern Ruhle passed away about a year or so. He had a great second half one year to help the Astros win the pennant.
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