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1 hr ago | Houston Chronicle

Astros' prospects provide hope on the horizon?

Baseball America released its list of top Astros' prospects last week and there may be some good news.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Sammy Gervacio, Baseball Players, Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Tommy Manzella

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Sporting News

Hot Stove overview: Truths and half-truths of free agency, trade talk

Most call it the Hot Stove Season. Not me. Try the lying season. OK, that's harsh.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Edwin Jackson, Curtis Granderson, Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals

Fri Nov 20, 2009

FakeTeams

MLB Trade Rumors: John Smoltz to Close??

A few days ago, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi over at Foxsports.com wrote that there are 7 teams interested in signing John Smoltz this offseason, with some interested in him closing.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Ryan Franklin, LaTroy Hawkins

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Detroit Tigers Cutoff Man - MLive.com

USA Today: Tigers could target closer Jose Valverde

With both Fernando Rodney and Brandon Lyon free agents, Joel Zumaya a constant question mark and Ryan Perry perhaps a year or two away from being handed the reigns to the ninth inning, the Detroit Tigers are looking for a closer for 2010.

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Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Fernando Rodney, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Ryan Perry

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Houston Astros

Pursuing Smoltz not in Astros' plans

Don't expect the Astros to pursue veteran pitcher John Smoltz. Smoltz was said to have drawn interest of several teams according to a report by Foxsports.com, a list that included the Astros.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, John Smoltz, LaTroy Hawkins

Washington Nationals

Hot Stove about to really heat up

Sunday did not bring the heat, but prepare for a busy five days on the Hot Stove starting Monday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Randy Johnson, Baseball Players, Andy Pettitte, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, LaTroy Hawkins, Dan Uggla

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Ranking this year's free agent crop

If you're a hunter, you know when the season opens for your particular animal . If you're a baseball hunter , you're getting your ducks in a row for the upcoming free agent season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Matt Holliday, Baseball Players, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Houston Astros, Jason Bay, Randy Wolf

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Major League Baseball

Astros making bullpen offseason priority

When it comes to free agency, the Astros are going to keep an eye focused on bullpen help, especially considering closer Jose Valverde and setup man LaTroy Hawkins are both free agents, and Doug Brocail's option for 2010 has been declined.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, LaTroy Hawkins, Doug Brocail, Kevin Gregg

Wed Nov 11, 2009

BleacherReport

Handful of Houston Astros Players File for Free Agency

Ita TMs going to be a busy offseason for the Houston Astros franchise. With reorganization and revamping on the hearts and minds of team owners and managers, the true tasks lie ahead.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Important days, important dates ahead for Astros

Believe it or not, pitchers and catchers report to spring training in about 90 days.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Miguel Tejada, Baseball Players, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels, Darin Erstad

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Astros pitchers Valverde, Brocail file for free agency

As expected, Astros closer Jose Valverde officially filed for free agency on Monday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Doug Brocail

Washington Nationals

Call the shots with Free Agent Frenzy

The conclusion of the World Series may mark the finish of the Major League Baseball season, but it hardly means that baseball is put on the back burner.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Angels, Matt Holliday, Baseball Players, New York Yankees, CC Sabathia

Sat Nov 07, 2009

MyFoxPhilly

Phillies Trade Rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a good position to make a trade, or sign a good free agent relief pitcher.

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Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Pedro Feliz, Jimmy Rollins, Brandon Webb

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Houston Astros

Free-agency holes loom for Astros

Two of the Astros' best performers -- shortstop Miguel Tejada and closer Jose Valverde -- are among a group of Houston players expected to file for free agency during the filing period that began Thursday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Miguel Tejada, Baseball Players, Jason Michaels, LaTroy Hawkins, Darin Erstad

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Wade may be giddy already over next winter

Now that the manager is on board and some of the roster is beginning to take shape, much of the Astros' heavy lifting remains ahead.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt, LaTroy Hawkins, Michael Bourn

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Why does Drayton get a free pass? Doesn't he own the Astros?

Seems to me some of the local journalists are missing a real good story regarding the Astros.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Russ Ortiz

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Houston Chronicle

Brad Mills is in the house. What next?

Ed Wade has made what may be the defining move of his tenure as Astros' general manager.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Miguel Tejada, Baseball Players, LaTroy Hawkins, Geoff Blum, Darin Erstad

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Lexington Herald-Leader

Hernandez homers in ninth to lead Reds

Reds 2, Astros 1: Ramon Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Reds a road victory over the Astros on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Houston Astros, Baseball Players, Ramon Hernandez, Nick Masset, Francisco Cordero

Tue Oct 06, 2009

BleacherReport

Attention Astros: Jose Valverde is a Free Agent

No matter where Valverde winds up this offseason, this 9th inning intro needs to live on.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Astros, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball

Fri Oct 02, 2009

700WLW Cincinnati

Rodriguez outduels Cueto

Wandy Rodriguez pitched six solid innings, Humberto Quintero homered as the Astros beat the Reds 3-2 on Sunday ending Cincinnati's six game winning streak.

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Related Topix: Sports, Wandy Rodriguez, Baseball Players, Humberto Quintero, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Johnny Cueto

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