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Big leaguers trade bats for bass to benefit kids
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Astros pitcher LaTroy Hawkins recently hosted his second charity event to benefit LifeLine Youth and Family Services. Comment?
Astros' prospects provide hope on the horizon?
... news. Despite the fact that BA takes a shot at the Astros for not trading veteran players like Jose Valverde, Latroy Hawkins and Miguel Tejada, the new rankings not only bring some fresh blood, but may also provide some hope on the horizon. Catching ... Comment?
MLB Trade Rumors: John Smoltz to Close??
... to sign Smoltz to close. The Astros may look to him to close as their two closers from 2009 Jose Valverde and Latroy Hawkins are both free agents and may cost too much for them to re-sign. Smoltz may want to stay in the National League after his ... Comment?
Awards, dates and other hodge podge news and notes
... any major announcements between now and then, however. Astros' free agents Miguel Tejada, Jose Valverde and Latroy Hawkins will likely field offers from other teams starting on Saturday. The next important date is December 1, when teams must declare ... Comment?
Re-signing their own Astros' priority
... is re-signing some of its own. That list includes shortstop Miguel Tejada, closer Jose Valverde, reliever LaTroy Hawkins and backup outfielders Jason Michaels and Darin Erstad. Astros general manager Ed Wade said the club hasn't closed the door on ... Comment?
... to take over. Surely, deals like that don't come around very often. The equivalent today would be trading Latroy Hawkins for a future Hall of Famer. Hawkins is a great guy, but I would do it in a heart beat. Normal trades involve a lot more pain. ... Comment?
... him arbitration (and he accepts) or if they offer a long-term contract. The Astros can also give the job to Latroy Hawkins, but he also is a free agent. About a week ago, I looked at the wisdom of paying a closer ten million or more a season. Jose ... Comment?
Astros not interested in Smoltz
... said late on Tuesday that he wasn't going to comment on Smoltz. Astros closer Jose Valverde and setup man LaTroy Hawkins are both free agents, and Houston would be forced to find a closer if both leave. It just doesn't appear it will be Smoltz, who ... Comment?
Pursuing Smoltz not in Astros' plans
... said late on Tuesday that he wasn't going to comment on Smoltz. Astros closer Jose Valverde and setup man LaTroy Hawkins are both free agents, and Houston would be forced to find a closer if both leave. It just doesn't appear it will be Smoltz, who ... Comment?
Astros open to idea of re-signing Tejada
... agents, a list that includes impact players in shortstop Miguel Tejada, closer Jose Valverde and reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Houston likely doesn't have enough payroll flexibility to retain all three, and Tejada's future with the club would be at third ... Comment?
Bullpen top offseason priority for Astros
... reported the bullpen will be the top priority for the team this offseason. Closer Jose Valverde and setup man LaTroy Hawkins are free agents, and the team already declined the 2010 option for P Doug Brocail. Valverde and Hawkins combined to save 34 ... Comment?
Hot Stove about to really heat up
... the Astros are in need of bullpen help and have expressed their desire to bring Valverde and fellow reliever LaTroy Hawkins back to Houston. However, the Astros' $107 million payroll is expected to shrink in 2010, so it is unclear if the club will ... Comment?
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. Comment?
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. Comment?
The Houston Astros and Free Agency
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... filing for free agency: Darin Erstad, Mike Hampton, Jason Michaels, Jose Valverde, Miguel Tejada and reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Also filing are Doug Brocail and Aaron Boone. Boone might possibly retire, Brocail was not offered an option for 2010, and ... Comment?
Handful of Houston Astros Players File for Free Agency
... of Houston Astros players have now officially filed. Those names include: Jose Valverde, Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels, and Darin Erstad (Doug Brocail has also filed for free agency with the Astros declining his 2010 option and both ... Comment?
Important days, important dates ahead for Astros
... place in the next 30-40 days. By Christmas, many free agents -- including Jose Valverde, Miguel Tejada and Latroy Hawkins -- will likely have found their homes for 2010. It will also likely be obvious in the next 4-5 weeks who will play shortstop ... Comment?
Valverde files for free agency
Astros closer Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, joining teammates Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels and Darin Erstad, who filed last week. Comment?
Tejada, Valverde to file for free agency
... days. Astros general manager Ed Wade expects shortstop Miguel Tejada, closer Jose Valverde and reliever LaTroy Hawkins to all file soon. The Astros have a 15-day exclusive negotiating window with their own free agents before the players can sign ... Comment?
Astros not committed to Tejada at shortstop
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... to file for free agency Friday. (AP Photo) Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada joined setup man LaTroy Hawkins and veteran reserve infielder Aaron Boone Friday by filing for free agency, according to MLB.com. Tejada, Pedro Martinez, ... Comment?