2 Weeks Ago, Josh77 from Bleed Cubbie Blue says (in Former Cub Dave Smith is Dead) Former Cub Dave Smith is Dead Sure, he was good with the Astros and then stunk up in his last two seasons with the Cubs, but Former Astros and Cubs pitcher Dave Smith is dead of a heart attack.

3 Weeks Ago, rincewind from Bluebird Banter says (in Let's Try This Again.....) And in the making me feel old section of the news, Dave Smith, former closer for the Astros died today of a heart attack. Smith was a reliever for the Astros from 1980 to 1990 then played two seasons for the Cubs. He had 216 saves in his career and was a favorite of mine at one time. He was only 53.

Last Month, Al from Bleed Cubbie Blue says (in A Rash Of Minor Transactions) Comment: Hampton played for Houston a zillion years ago; he had a great year there in 1999, which helped get him his huge free-agent deal after he spent 2000 with the Mets. Among his teammates his last year in Houston were Paul Bako, Daryle Ward and Ken Caminiti. Hampton's 36 and likely on the d...