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| Report: Tejada lied to congressional investigators |
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02/10/2009 |
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| Washington, DC (Sportsbooks) - Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada is expected to appear in a U.S. District Court on Wednesday after reportedly being charged with lying to congressional investigators about his knowledge of the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. In January 2008, Congress asked the Justice Department to investigate Tejada, who told congressional staff members in 2005 that he had never taken steroids, had never seen players take steroids and had never heard other players talk |
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| Astros sign IF Newhan |
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01/29/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros signed infielder David Newhan to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Thursday. Newhan, 35, batted .260 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 64 games for Houston in 2008. Over eight seasons in the majors, he has batted .253 with 23 homers and 120 RBI in 413 games. He has donned the uniform of San Diego, Philadelphia, Baltimore, the New York Mets and Houston over that stretch. |
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| Astros avoid arbitration with Geary, Rodriguez |
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01/26/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros avoided arbitration with pitchers Wandy Rodriguez and Geoff Geary after the pair signed one-year contracts on Monday. Rodriguez, a left-handed starter, signed for $2.6 million plus incentives, while the right-handed Geary will make $1.7 million plus incentives coming out of the bullpen. The 30-year-old Rodriguez went 9-7 in 25 starts with Houston last year. Through his four-year career -- all with the Astros -- Rodriguez has compiled a 37-40 mark in 111 games |
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| Astros agree to deal with Backe |
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01/20/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration with Brandon Backe on Tuesday, signing the right-hander to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. Backe was 9-14 with a 6.05 earned run average in a career-high 31 starts with the Astros last season. The 30-year-old hurler is 29-27 lifetime with a 5.02 ERA in 78 career starts with Houston from 2004-08. Houston also signed pitcher Tim Byrdak to a one-year, $1 million contract on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Byrdak went 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA in a c |
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| Houston signs Quintero to one-year deal |
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01/19/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros signed catcher Humberto Quintero to a one-year, $610,000 contract on Monday. The deal also includes incentives for the 29-year-old, who hit .226 with two home runs and 12 runs batted in for Houston in 2008. Over 152 career games with San Diego (2003-2004) and Houston (2005-2008), Quintero has hit .230 with five home runs and 35 runs batted in. |
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| Astros sign P Ortiz to minor league deal |
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01/13/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros signed right-handed pitcher Russ Ortiz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the team announced on Tuesday. Ortiz, 34, missed the entire 2008 campaign after undergoing successful surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right arm. "Jack Lind, one of our pro scouts, saw Russ work out in September and was pleased with what he saw," said Astros general manager Ed Wade. "By all accounts, Russ has rebounded well from Tommy John sur |
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| Houston signs Valverde to one-year deal |
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01/12/2009 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros announced Monday that they have signed pitcher Jose Valverde to a one-year deal worth $8 million. The 30-year-old Valverde posted 44 saves last season, which led the National League and tied the Astros' single-season franchise record. Houston's closer went 6-3 with a 3.38 earned run average in a career-high 74 appearances. "Jose is a key component of our club, and we're very pleased to get this deal done," Astros general manager Ed Wade said. "Having the clos |
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| Astros sign Boone |
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12/18/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros have signed infielder Aaron Boone to a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday. The deal is worth $750,000 plus incentives. Boone spent last season with Washington, and batted .241 with six home runs and 28 runs batted in through 104 games. He played primarily first base for the Nationals, but also saw time at third and second. "Aaron gives us another veteran who can share time at third base and also help us with his overall versatility," said Astros g |
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| Ex-Astros pitcher Smith passes away |
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12/18/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - Former Houston Astros reliever Dave Smith died on Wednesday from an apparent heart attack. He was 53. Smith spent most of his career (1980-90) playing for Houston and he also pitched two years for the Chicago Cubs (1991-92). A two-time All-Star, he compiled a record of 53-53 with a 2.67 ERA and 216 saves over 609 games. After his playing career, Smith served as a pitching coach for the San Diego Padres. He holds the Astros record for games pitched (586) and saves (199). |
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| Astros sign OF Michaels |
MLB Baseball |
12/15/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Sportsbooks) - The Houston Astros have signed outfielder Jason Michaels to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday. The deal is worth $750,000, plus incentives. Michaels split last season between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, playing in 123 games, during which he hit .224 with eight home runs and 53 runs batted in. "Jason fits the profile of the type of role player that we like to have," said Astros general manager Ed Wade. "He's a solid player with good makeup and he brings another vetera |
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