Astros should focus on rebuilding, not contending
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comNew Astros GM Ed Wade should focus his attention in 2008 on rebuilding a depleted farm system.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Cards on another level
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Astros may be the sentimental favorites, but the Cardinals are playing baseball on another level. • NLCS page
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2005Those deserving of first-time All-Star spots
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comDerrek Lee tops the list of players who should be headed to the All-Star Game for the first time this season.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2005Munro rested for key start
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comUnlike the other Astros starters, Pete Munro is at least rested for the biggest start of his life.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2004Clemens, Oswalt a formidable pair
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comLed by Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt, the Astros' starting staff is the best among NL playoff teams.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2004Tough decisions facing Garner
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith a wild-card spot on the line, Phil Garner must decide how often he'll allow Barry Bonds to swing the bat.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2004Astros keep the faith
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comHouston was all but out of the race at the trade deadline. Good thing management resisted the urge to purge.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "phil garner" make the list?