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| Report: "Pudge" headed to Houston |
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03/16/2009 |
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| Kissimmee, FL (BettingExpress) - The Houston Astros have reportedly signed 37-year-old backstop Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with an additional $1.5 million in incentive bonuses. According to a report on MLB.com on Monday, the free agent is expected to sign with the Astros pending a physical, which will take place following the World Baseball Classic. Rodriguez has shown signs of rejuvenation with Puerto Rico in the WBC, going 9-for-15 at the plate with two home runs in four games with |
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| Astros C Hall to have shoulder surgery |
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02/22/2009 |
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| Kissimmee, FL (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros catcher Toby Hall has decided to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Hall met with members of Houston's medical staff and Astros general manager Ed Wade to discuss options after an MRI exam revealed the severity of the problem. "Toby and our medical staff were in complete agreement that the best way to get him healthy would be to surgically repair the shoulder, which would mean that he wouldn't be throwing for about four months," s |
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| Astros C Hall out with torn labrum |
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02/21/2009 |
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| Kissimmee, FL (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros catcher Toby Hall will miss at least a month after an MRI revealed a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Hall was expected to compete for the two catcher spots on the major league roster, but the injury serves a major setback for the 33-year-old. Last year with the White Sox, Hall played in 41 games as the backup for A.J. Pierzynski and hit .260 with two homers and seven runs batted in. Lifetime, with Tampa Bay, Los Angeles and the White Sox, Hall has 46 homers, |
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| Astros' Hampton cleared to resume workouts |
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02/17/2009 |
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| Kissimmee, FL (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton was cleared to resume baseball activities after tests revealed his heartbeat had returned to normal. Hampton was diagnosed with a minor irregularity in his heartbeat during an EKG test as part of a routine physical on Saturday. Doctors said it is possible for the irregular rhythm to reoccur, but don't expect that happen. He will not require medication for his condition after an EKG test Monday came back negative. "It is not unusual for indi |
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| Astros' Hampton has irregular heartbeat |
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02/16/2009 |
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| Kissimmee, FL (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton was diagnosed with a minor irregularity in his heartbeat and will return to Houston for a corrective procedure. Hampton's condition is not considered serious. It was discovered during an EKG test as part of a routine physical on Saturday. "Mike had an irregularity in his heartbeat rhythm," said Dr. Michael Link in a release by the club. "He's been sent to Houston to condense his evaluation and treatment so that he can return in as short a t |
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| Astros ink trio to one-year contracts |
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02/12/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (BettingExpress) - The Houston Astros agreed to terms on one- year contracts with catcher J.R. Towles, pitcher Chris Sampson and infielder Drew Sutton on Thursday. The 25-year-old Towles, who will make $401,500 in 2009, hit .137 with five doubles, four home runs and 16 runs batted in over 54 games during three separate stints with Houston in 2008. Sampson will earn $449,000 for the upcoming season after posting a 6-4 record and a 4.22 earned run average in 54 appearances, including 11 starts this |
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| Tejada pleads guilty to lying to Congress |
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02/11/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. Tejada could face a maximum sentence of a year in prison, but a lighter penalty -- such as probation and/or a fine -- is likely. Sentencing was scheduled for March 26. In January 2008, Congress asked the Justice Department to investigate Tejada, who told congressional staff members |
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02/10/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada is Washington, DC (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada is expected to appear in a U.S. District Court Wednesday morning after being expected to appear in a U.S. District Court Wednesday morning after being charged with lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the charged with lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. use of perf |
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02/10/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada is Washington, DC (BettingExpress) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada is expected to appear in a U.S. District Court Wednesday morning after being expected to appear in a U.S. District Court Wednesday morning after being charged with lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the charged with lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. use of perf |
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| Astros agree to terms with Bourn, three pitchers |
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02/10/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (BettingExpress) - The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with outfielder Michael Bourn and pitchers Sammy Gervacio, Polin Trinidad and Wesley Wright. Bourn, whose contract is worth $434,500, appeared in 138 games last season for the Astros, posting a .229 batting average and .288 on-base percentage with 41 stolen bases. The 26-year-old owns a .237 career average and .299 on-base percentage in 260 games over parts of three seasons with the Philli |
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