Some Phillies fans sure to be howling at Dodgers’ Wolf Oct 19, 2009
Turning the tables Torre refused to change the channel on the clubhouse television Saturday during a replay of Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS. That was the game Aaron Boone won with a home run in the 11th inning to beat the Red Sox and send Torre and the Yankees to the World Series. But Doug Mientkiewicz got some revenge yesterday, putting on Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS when he and the Red Sox beat the Yankees. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Simms preaches patience Oct 16, 2009
The MLB Network announced yesterday that former Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone will be a guest analyst from Oct. 19-21. To promote Boone s contributions to the network, it will air Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS in its entirety today at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Boone, as you may recall, hit an 11th-inning walkoff home run off Tim Wakefield to eliminate the Red Sox in that contentious series with the Yankees. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Postponements a postseason reality Oct 12, 2009
In 2003, Game 4 was washed out of Fenway Park, days before Aaron Boone ended the series with an 11th-inning homer in the Bronx. And in 2004, the year the Red Sox overcame an 0-3 series deficit for the first time in Major League history, Game 3 was rained out in Beantown. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Don't even! No split as Yanks win Oct 10, 2009
Teixeira joins the likes of Aaron Boone, Derek Jeter and Mickey Mantle in that select company of Yankees who have hit postseason walk-off homers. Bernie Williams did it twice, giving the Yanks a total of 11. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Lament of the old-schooler Oct 9, 2009
That s why you were kind of prepared when Aaron Boone hit that home run off Tim Wakefield when you were a sophomore in high school in 2003. The world as you knew it changed a year later. (Boston Globe)
Playing memory games on baseball’s postseason Oct 7, 2009
Wonder where Wake s roomie was 17 years later when Aaron Boone drove a high knuckleball over the wall at Yankee Stadium. Kevin Youkilis grew up in Cincinnati and was an impressionable 11-year-old when the Reds swept the invincible A s in the 1990 World Series. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Boone given third-base bag from finale Oct 5, 2009
NEW YORK -- When Astros third baseman Aaron Boone arrived at his locker following the Astros' 4-0 loss to the Mets in the season finale S 000032D7 unday, teammate Geoff Blum was standing there to present him with a token of appreciation. Boone, who returned to play in September after undergoing open-heart surgery in March, was given the third-base bag from Citi Field. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Challenges await Astros in offseason Oct 5, 2009
The Official Site of the Houston Astros. Hiring a skipper, rotation upgrade on GM Wade's plate. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Diamond Legends Of Troy Fantasy Baseball Camp... Oct 3, 2009
Campers will receive instruction from many Trojan legends including Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Aaron Boone, Bret Boone, Don Buford, Jeff Cirillo, Morgan Ensberg, Randy Flores, John Jackson, Geoff Jenkins, Jacque Jones, Bill Lee, , Gabe Alvarez and others. For more information, go online at diamondlegendsoftroy. (Usctrojans.com)
Cooper dismissed as manager Sep 22, 2009
" While no players would speak publicly on the matter Monday, Cooper's managerial abilities and communication skills frustrated the majority of the team. The players were often befuddled by his in-game tactics, and some of his clubhouse decisions were even more puzzling to the players. When third baseman Aaron Boone announced in Spring Training he was leaving the team to have open-heart surgery, Cooper addressed the team and told them they needed to step up their play, which upset some players.... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
GETTING LOOSE: Rude stars, medical marvels and more Sep 21, 2009
What's really scary is that Astro third sacker Aaron Boone has opined, "I could see him coming back, just because he's had so many injuries. To his credit, he's always fought back. He takes of himself, and he's in great shape." At that rate, Hampton will pitch -- on and off -- until he's 80 or really does go belly-up, whichever comes first. Unfounded Rumor of the Week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rookies patiently await opportunities Sep 18, 2009
A big factor to take into consideration is making sure you're paying respect to the guys who have been here and have tried to put their best foot forward all season long." Cooper said Manzella and Johnson will probably start about one game per series the rest of the way, with Johnson getting a bit more playing time because of the Astros' third-base situation. Aaron Boone has missed most of the season, Geoff Blum is battling various leg injuries and Jeff Keppinger starts mainly against... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Reds honor writer McCoy with ceremony Sep 17, 2009
Former Reds star and current Astros infielder Aaron Boone caught Hal's ceremonial first pitch. Their friendship is an example of what kind of bond can be formed between a writer and the game. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Astros' Hampton To Miss 2010 Season Sep 16, 2009
Houston third baseman Aaron Boone, who missed the entire 2004 season because of knee surgery, said he wouldn't be surprised to see Hampton pitch again in 2011. "I could see him coming back, just because he's had so many injuries," said Boone, who had open heart surgery in March and returned to the Astros on Sept. 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Vazquez dominates Astros Sep 9, 2009
But Soriano, who gave up three hits in the inning, settled down and retired the Astros, getting a double-play grounder from Blum and a line out by pinch-hitter Aaron Boone to end the game and pick up his 22nd save. It was the first in what the Braves hope will be a long run of wins. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Paulino hung with tough-luck loss Sep 9, 2009
Soriano got Aaron Boone to fly out to end the game. The Astros were 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight on base. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros' prospects to get taste of bigs Sep 8, 2009
" Cooper said he met with Tejada and told him he would lose some playing time to Manzella, a third-round Draft pick in 2005 out of Tulane. He plans to have similar conversations with Blum and Aaron Boone concerning playing time for Johnson, a fourth-round Draft pick in '06 out of Stetson. "I'm going to explain to them that these kids need some exposure and it might cost a little bit of playing time," Cooper said. "It won't be a lot, but they will have a chance to get their feet wet. " Cooper... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Carrabis: Red Sox Nation -- Wild Card Mania Sep 5, 2009
In a memorable series, which had been regarded as more entertaining than the World Series itself, Boston fell to New York in a devastating seventh game after Aaron Boone crushed the hearts and dreams of Sox fans all across New England. In 2004, well, I think we all know what happened in 2004. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Peralta ready to put errors behind him Sep 4, 2009
And a day after the three-error night -- the first such showing by a Tribe defender since Aaron Boone had three errors against the Yankees on July 5, 2006 -- Peralta was ready to put it behind him. "It was a bad day," he said. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Yankees sweep; Rivera out Sep 3, 2009
Aaron Boone, who returned to the Astros lineup for the first time since having open-heart surgery five months ago, hustles down the first base line ... Cubs 2, Astros 0 - Ted Lilly (10-8) pitched eight shutout innings to reach the 10-win mark for the seventh consecutive season and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading host Chicago over Aaron Boone and Houston. (Boston Globe)
Five errors add up to Tribe loss Sep 3, 2009
In the fifth, Peralta became the first Tribe player to commit three errors in a game since Aaron Boone did so on July 5, 2006, against the Yankees. With two out and none on, Peralta booted a Polanco grounder to his right side for his 17th error of the season. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Transactions Sep 3, 2009
HOUSTON ASTROS Activated 3B Aaron Boone from the 60-day DL.. MILWAUKEE BREWERS Recalled SS J.J. Hardy and RHP Chris Smith from Nashville (PCL). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Astros' Boone plays first game since open-heart surgery Sep 3, 2009
Aaron Boone returned to the lineup Wednesday, a little more than five months after undergoing open heart surgery. He went 0-for-3 in his comeback. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Sep 3, 2009
Houston Astros infielder Aaron Boone was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, five months after undergoing open heart surgery. The 36-year-old, who had surgery on March 26 to correct a defect, joined the team last weekend in Arizona after playing 11 games in a minor league rehabilitation assignment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Aaron Boone Makes Remarkable Return In The Major Leagues Sep 3, 2009
Aaron Boone made his return for the Houston Astros today in Chicago after open-heart surgery in March ... LOS ANGELES -- Former USC baseball player Aaron Boone made his remarkable return to the major leagues, less than six months after undergoing open-heart surgery in the offseason. (Usctrojans.com)
Boone completes comeback Sep 3, 2009
CHICAGO -- Nerves didn't become an issue for Aaron Boone until he ran onto the field with his glove in his hand and his repaired heart pumping furiously in his chest at sun-splashed Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon. In a revered ballpark that has been home to countless memorable moments throughout the decades, Boone's return to the Major Leagues less than six months after undergoing open-heart surgery certainly won't be remembered by the majority of the diehards in the bleachers. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Paulino suffers unfair fate Sep 3, 2009
Aside from Paulino's performance, the bright spot of the day for the Astros was that Aaron Boone made his 2009 debut after undergoing open-heart surgery in March. He contributed a sparkling play at first base, knocking down Jeff Baker's hard grounder and tossing to Paulino to end the second. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Wells gives Cubs a year not seen since Wood Sep 2, 2009
Aaron Boone was activated off the disabled list Tuesday, five month after the 36-year-old third baseman had open-heart surgery. Its good to be in this position and back here after all that has gone through in my life this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boone Returns To Astros Sep 2, 2009
Chicago -- Aaron Boone returned to the major leagues Tuesday, rejoining the Houston Astros just five months after having open-heart surgery. The 36-year-old third baseman was activated off the disabled list. (Click2Houston, TX)
Astros Activate Boone, Two Others Sep 2, 2009
(Sports Network) - Houston Astros infielder Aaron Boone has been activated off the 60-day disabled list and will return to the active roster after recovering from open heart surgery performed in late March. The 36-year-old Boone had the procedure to correct a condition he has had since college that involves an aortic valve replacement. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Boone rejoins Astros after 5-month heart rehab Sep 2, 2009
Houston Astros activate Aaron Boone - ESPN. Updated: September 1, 2009, 6:56 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Wells leads Cubs to 4-1 over Astros Sep 2, 2009
Aaron Boone was activated off the disabled list Tuesday, five. month after the 36-year-old third baseman had open-heart surgery. (KHOU.com, TX)
Defense does Moehler no favors Sep 2, 2009
Houston's Aaron Boone, who was activated prior to the game, didn't see any action and will have to wait to make his return to the Major Leagues from the open-heart surgery he underwent in March. Moehler (8-10) lost for the fifth time in his last six decisions, but he certainly pitched well enough to win. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros activate Boone, Brocail, Wright Sep 2, 2009
Third baseman Aaron Boone, who's been on the 60-day disabled list since undergoing open-heart surgery in March, was also activated. Wright is 2-2 with a 5. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Guillen not ready to wave white flag Sep 2, 2009
Teams expanded rosters yesterday and among the prominent players added were Jeremy Bonderman (Tigers), Jason Giambi (Rockies), Aaron Boone (Astros), David Wright (Mets), Jose Guillen (Royals) and Adrian Beltre (Mariners). Arguing that evidence may be destroyed, federal prosecutors asked an appeals court in New York to stay its decision that government agents illegally seized drug testing records and samples of more than 100 players. (Boston Globe)
Astros activate Boone 5 months after heart surgery Sep 2, 2009
Aaron Boone returned to the major leagues Tuesday, rejoining the Houston Astros just five months after having open-heart surgery. The 36-year-old third baseman was activated off the disabled list. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Boone to complete long journey Sep 1, 2009
CHICAGO -- Aaron Boone doesn't know if he'll start, pinch-run, pinch-hit or come in as a defensive replacement, and he really doesn't care. Boone, who underwent open-heart surgery in March, is expected to make his 2009 debut for the Astros on Tuesday, when they face the Cubs at Wrigley Field. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros' Boone to make return from open-heart surgery Sep 1, 2009
Third baseman Aaron Boone, on a minor league rehab assignment Aug. 22, had open-heart surgery in March. "I'm just going to play and enjoy the last month." he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boone, Brocail to be added Tuesday Aug 31, 2009
" Wade said infielder Aaron Boone and relief pitchers Doug Brocail and Wesley Wright, all of whom are on the disabled list and rehabbing in the Minors, would rejoin the club Tuesday in Chicago, but the cramped Wrigley Field clubhouse is no place for an expanded roster. Wade then expects to add a couple of players when the team returns home to face Philadelphia on Friday, and the rest of the callups will arrive after Triple-A Round Rock ends its season Sept. 7. The Astros currently have 39... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
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Astros' Boone coming back from heart surgery Aug 29, 2009
Houston Astros' Aaron Boone comes back from heart surgery - ESPN ... The son of former big league catcher Bob Boone, Aaron Boone is also grandson of infielder Ray Boone ... If Aaron Boone plays this year, it would be his 12th season in the majors. (ESPN -- Baseball)
MLB Notebook: Cardinals working to extend Franklin's deal Aug 29, 2009
Five months after open-heart surgery, third baseman Aaron Boone rejoined Houston. Boone completed a minor league rehab assignment and will be activated when major league rosters expand on Sept. 1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Boone excited for return to big leagues Aug 29, 2009
PHOENIX -- Considering the past few months of his life, Aaron Boone was in heaven on Friday. Back in uniform, back with the Astros, back in a Major League clubhouse, back to where he belongs. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Byrdak has been dependable Aug 27, 2009
The Official Site of the Houston Astros. Houston (61-65) at St. Louis (74-54), 1:15 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Boone to return Friday Aug 26, 2009
Aaron Boone set to rejoin Houston Astros on Friday - ESPN. Updated: August 25, 2009, 11:28 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Boone to join Astros when rosters expand Aug 26, 2009
ST. LOUIS -- Astros third baseman Aaron Boone, who underwent open-heart heart surgery in March and has missed the entire season, is set to rejoin the team Friday in Arizona and is likely to be activated Sept. 1 when rosters can be expanded. Boone, 36, has been on a Minor League rehab assignment since Aug. 10 and had 15 at-bats for Double-A Corpus Christi before moving to Triple-A Round Rock, where he was 0-for-4 in two games. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
MLB Notebook: Wagner signs off on trade to Red Sox Aug 26, 2009
Aaron Boone is expected to rejoin Houston Friday, about five months after undergoing open-heart surgery and will be activated when rosters expand Sept. 1. Boone, 36, had an operation in late March because of a congenital defect in his aortic valve. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Boone Set To Rejoin Astros Aug 26, 2009
St. Louis -- Aaron Boone is set to rejoin the Houston Astros on Friday, about five months after undergoing open-heart surgery,and will be activated when rosters expand on Sept. 1. Boone has been playing in the minor leagues since Aug. 10, going 3 for 15 with one RBI for Double-A Corpus Christi before moving to Triple-A Round Rock where he was 0 for 4 in two games. (Click2Houston, TX)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Astros Aug 26, 2009
INF Aaron Boone (open-heart surgery on March 26) went on the 15-day disabled list March 27, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 10. He began a minor league rehab assignment in mid-August, and he will be activated Sept. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Quintero, Coste have bigger roles Aug 20, 2009
After rejoining Houston to take some batting practice with the Astros on Tuesday, third baseman Aaron Boone headed back to Double-A Corpus Christi to continue his rehab and comeback from open heart surgery. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Tejada willing to move to stay in Houston Aug 16, 2009
" Tejada has played third base during winter ball in the Dominican Republic, and he was the third baseman for the Dominicans in this year's World Baseball Classic. The Astros have a platoon of Geoff Blum and Jeff Keppinger at third, with Aaron Boone due to return in September from heart surgery. Houston will be looking to upgrade at third base in the offseason, and re-signing Tejada as a third baseman could open the door for defensive wizard Tommy Manzella, currently at Triple-A Round Rock, to... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
NOTEBOOK White Sox claim Rios Aug 11, 2009
Briefly: Aaron Boone, who played for the Nationals last season, is back playing baseball, appearing in a minor-league game in Texas less than five months after open-heart surgery. He hopes to get back into the majors by the end of the season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Aaron Boone playing ball again after heart surgery Aug 11, 2009
Aaron Boone is back on the field five months after heart surgery. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) is back playing baseball, appearing in a minor league game in Texas less than five months after open-heart surgery. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boone in minors in return from heart surgery Aug 11, 2009
Updated: August 10, 2009, 11:09 PM ET. Boone sees action in minors. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Boone returns five months after heart surgery Aug 11, 2009
Aaron Boone returns to baseball five months after heart surgery - MLB - SI.com ... CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- Aaron Boone is back playing baseball, appearing in a minor league game in Texas less than five months after open-heart surgery ... " Boone will be off Tuesday and then play five innings again on Wednesday. He hopes to get back into the majors by the end of the season. "The biggest thing for me is going to be building up my strength to play consecutive days," Boone said. Boone, a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Boone back on field after heart surgery Aug 11, 2009
Less than five months ago, Aaron Boone was much more concerned with recovering from open heart surgery than playing professional baseball. On Monday night, the Houston Astros third baseman was fit and ready to return to what he loves doing best. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Boone ready to begin comeback Aug 10, 2009
HOUSTON -- Aaron Boone, who underwent open heart surgery on March 27, will begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Monday at Double-A Corpus Christi with hope of returning to the Major Leagues when rosters are expanded on Sept. 1. Boone, 36, has been on the disabled list all season, but he has been working out with the Astros for several weeks. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
From the sidelines: Good to be a geezer Aug 7, 2009
Wakefield was the unlucky sole that gave up the solo homer to Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees that decided the 2003 ALCS. Wakefield never shirked responsibility for the loss, and almost a year to the day later, his teammates made sure he was toasting good fortune on that same Yankee Stadium mound when the Sox came back from a 3-0 deficit to take the AL title. Aside from the team handing the World Series trophy to Johnny Pesky after sweeping St. Louis later that year, the footage of Wakefield... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Norris set for home debut with Astros Aug 6, 2009
Third baseman Aaron Boone will begin his Minor League rehab assignment Monday in Double-A Corpus Christi. He will move to Triple-A Round Rock in the third week of August. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Experienced Blum valuable to Astros Aug 4, 2009
" The biggest moment of Blum's career happened at Minute Maid Park when he played for the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series. He hit a pinch-hit homer in the 14th inning to help the White Sox win Game 3 by a 7-5 score and propel them to a sweep of the Astros. The Astros went into Spring Training expecting Blum and another veteran, free-agent signing Aaron Boone, to share third base. But Boone suddenly needed open-heart surgery and Blum became the regular third baseman, playing excellent... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Houston vets battling to stay injury-free Aug 4, 2009
The Astros have had 15 different players go on the disabled list this year, with ailments ranging from heart surgery (Aaron Boone) to shingles (LaTroy Hawkins). In between, there was a handful of hamstring and calf strains. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Recovering Boone hopes to rejoin Astros Jul 25, 2009
HOUSTON -- Aaron Boone was in high spirits when he returned to the Astros' clubhouse on Friday. Over four months have passed since Boone made the announcement that he had a heart condition involving the aorta and aortic valve that required surgery, and that it would sideline him from playing baseball for what some thought would be the rest of his career. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Tejada aims to stay strong down stretch Jul 18, 2009
Tidbits Aaron Boone, who underwent open heart surgery on March 27, will rejoin the team Thursday in Houston with hopes of returning to the field this year. The Astros have posted a better winning percentage in the second half of the season than they did in the first half in 12 consecutive seasons. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Braves to retire Maddux's jersey Friday Jul 17, 2009
" Former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone has often talked about the day that Maddux provided him with his theory that any fly ball that remained in the air for more than seven seconds should be caught by an outfielder. But that was just one of the many stories that provided a glimpse of the reality that Maddux's thought process was much different than most any other pitcher. Pendleton remembers a game in Cincinnati, during which he approached the mound after Maddux continued to throw sliders... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Fluttering knuckleball makes Wakefield an All-Star Jul 11, 2009
He gave up Aaron Boone s 2003 ALCS-clinching homer in the 11th inning of Game 7 against the New York Yankees. And he missed the 2007 World Series with a shoulder injury after going 17-12. (Helena Independent Record)
