I am pretty much surprised at this, since today is supposed to be the slowest day in sports journalism. Two years ago, we learned Jimy Williams was substituted by Phil Garner. I won’t expect something as drastic as that though. I’ll let you know as soon as we get the news.

MEDIA ALERT

HOUSTON ASTROS TO HOLD 9:30 AM
PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY

WHO:               Drayton McLane, Jr., Houston Astros Chairman and CEO
                        Tim Purpura, Houston Astros General Manager

                                  

WHAT:              Press Conference?Major Announcement

WHEN:             TODAY

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006   9:30 a.m. CT

WHERE:           Press Conference Room, Minute Maid Park