Reinstate Alan Ashby

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We, the undersigned, are dedicated Houston Astros fans and frequent listeners of the Astros' radio broadcasts.

We were saddened and dismayed at the news that Alan Ashby was fired from the broadcast team for 2006.

Mr. Ashby was both a player and a broadcaster for the ballclub for many years. We enjoyed his insightful analyses, entertaining stories, and his clear and descriptive presentation of game action. We feel that his removal from the booth will lessen the quality of the Astros' radio broadcasts.

We ask the Houston Astros to reconsider their decision to fire Mr. Ashby, and reinstate him for the 2006 season and beyond.

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  • Darrell Pittman
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    • It just won't be the same without Ash behind the mike! Why change a good thing?
  • Erin Ackerman
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    • I was deeply saddened by Alan's firing. His work behind the mic was outstanding and he's an Astro. He was and is somebody I trusted to tell me what was happening while Milo was trying to follow the baseball and failing. Our broadcast team just got worse in my opinion.
  • DJ Collora
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  • Andrew Jorczak
  • Rodney Kapp
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    • More than being an ex-Astro player for 11 years, Alan Ashby was a professional, who brought great insight to the Astros' broadcast booth. He explained things only an ex-catcher could. He was articulate and served Milo Hamilton well. He will sorely be missed. Mr. McLane should reconsider his firing and bring him back in some capacity.
  • Michael Bynane
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    • If Ash could blossom under Milo's long shadow, with his competence, professionalism, and clubhouse savy, he would be a cinch to shine brightly on his own.
  • Brandon Peek
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    • bring back Ash!!
  • Derrick
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    • That's just wrong, McLane
  • Danny Presson
  • Stewart Moser
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    • It is important to retain the continuity of having an insightful and objective former player in the broadcast booth.
  • Jason May
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    • DO IT NOW!
  • Steve Clark
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    • See my pinned post on the AD board for comments.Have also e-mailed Allyson Footer,and fan-feedback.
  • Janice Fry
  • Scott Hockenberry
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    • Bring back ASH!!!
  • J-Mag Guthrie
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    • As a visually-impaired person, I appreciated Ash's clear and concise descriptions of the action on the field.
  • Sphinx Drummond
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    • We need him to be the color analyst
  • Scott Schalchlin
  • Jason Chandler
    • Comments
    • Keep Ash!
  • Wes Brown
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    • Bring back Mr. Ashby. His insightful, no BS analysis is a refreshing change from the TV commentator corps who seem afraid to make any useful commentary and fill the airtime with useless trivia tidbits.
  • Alan Bailey
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    • Unfortunately the Astros kept the wrong broadcaster. Milo is good and at one time was outstanding. But time has passed him by. Ashby is the one who kept the fans connected to the team.
  • Johanna Mills
  • William Simpson
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    • Bring back ASH!
  • John Campbell
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    • I will do my best to not listen to the radio broadcasts this year and also write all sponsor of the broadcasts to show my displeasure.
  • barbara shaidnagle
  • Erin Blanchette
  • Randall Murphy
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    • It's sad that a petition has to be made to try and persuade the Astros to keep Ashby. The new broadcast team should have been built around Ashby! Drayton, you've lost all my respect!
  • Jim Haire
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    • Re-instate Ash! I don't get it; finish the season on the highest note in team history - and start off the next with one of the dumbest and lowest moves you could do!
  • Katie
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    • I was completely appalled when I found this out, and then the way it happened was just terrible. Shame on you Astros.
  • Ken Hamilton
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    • Keep Alan on board!
  • Sydney Boone
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    • Ridicuous!! We need Alan! So does Milo, whether he admits it or not!
  • Astros Fan
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    • Get over it.Trade him for a bat !
  • Melanie Morris
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    • This is NOT what the fans want!!! Reinstate Alan Ashby!! He is our next Milo!!!
  • John Goodyear
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    • What is this.........you guys are acting like the Marlins!!!!!!!!!
  • Richard North
  • AllredK
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    • Remember: Loyalty
  • Tim MacDonald
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    • Bring back Ash!!!
  • Stephenie Weissinger
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    • What the heck? This is crazy. We fans actually do care who does the radio broadcasts. Bring Ash Back!
  • Lisette Wilson
  • Jim Persona
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    • He's Goooood
  • Terry Bates
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    • Duty,Honor, Astroland
  • Don Noble
  • Robert Dvorak
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    • Alan has done a super job, and with his history with the Astros, I believe his termination is definitely inappropriate.
  • J. Mayes
  • Padre Astro
    • Comments
    • This was a very undeserved firing, followed by condescending remarks; i.e., Pam Gardner's "He will always be an Astro."
  • Brian Terrell
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    • I am very disappointed and saddened to have learned Ash will no longer be on Astros radio broadcasts. I feel that this decision was in very poor judgment and unecessary. Please bring back Ash!
  • Sterling Edwards
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  • David Jaschke
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    • do the right thing!
  • Chris Diem
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    • Ashby is an Astro- his perspective is appreciated and well respected. He would be a huge loss, so I hope the decision will be reconsidered. Bring Ashby back!
  • Julio Galindo
  • David Chang
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    • Alan Ashby is a classy, stand-up guy and deserves better treatment by the club.