Astros vs. Round Rock Express

[EricDavis]

I just went to an exhibition game featuring the Astros vs. theRound Rock Express. I got their so early that the gates hadn't even closed yet, before they reopened. If you know what I mean. aAs in "Gates open at 4:30." But I got there early enough that I was inside well before then. Anyways Chris Sampson, Jose Cruz, Brian Moehler and Woody Williams were all milling around in the stands. (They have a neat setup there, where players go to the field through a portion of the stands. They cordone it off when the game is about to start, but apparently 4 hours before the game guys just stand around the exit. It was really neat talking to Woody (I told him I had acquired his auto TTM before) and Mr. Cruz in such a relaxed environment. Later when the gates were opened the hunt for autographs got more stressful and less person but I did manage to get Brad Lidge, Roy Oswalt, Dan Wheeler, and Morgan Ensberg. Those guys were all great signers. Biggio signed pretty good, but I just missed him. In all it was an outstanding day. Just thought I'd share the experience.

[Mike D.]

Sounds like an awesome day at the ballpark! The Astros seem to be pretty good team about signing, from what I've heard. I got Biggio TTM a few years ago (although I haven't gotten back my ST request from this year yet), and Dan Wheeler signed for me TTM this ST (he's a RI native, so of special interest to me).

I've heard that others on the team are very good, as well, and plan to send to some this year. I actually have Round Rock Express cards of Oswalt, Lidge, and Ensberg that I bought off the Express web site a few years back, might send them.

[BoSoxNation]

Last year before a Rockies game i got Brad Lidge to sign. He was a real nice guy