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Lincoln Holdzkom, P, Boston Red SoxHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPirates | Sign six to minor league deals Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Sean Smith (Rockies), P Lincoln Holdzkom (Red Sox), OF Jonel Pacheco (Pirates), C Zach Booker (Indians), P Edwin Walker and P Eduardo Pena to minor league deals Tuesday, Dec. 31. The deals do not include invitations to Spring Training. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Red Sox | Holdzkom sent to Triple-A The Boston Red Sox have sent P Lincoln Holdzkom outright to Triple-A Pawtucket, according to USAToday.com. Red Sox | Holdzkom designated for assignment Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports the Boston Red Sox designated P Lincoln Holdzkom for assignment Wednesday, Aug. 13. Red Sox | Holdzkom optioned to Triple-A USAToday.com reports the Boston Red Sox have optioned P Lincoln Holdzkom to Triple-A Pawtucket. Red Sox | Holdzkom signed to major league deal Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox have signed free agent RP Lincoln Holdzkom (Phillies) to a major league deal. Phillies | Holdzkom selected in Rule 5 Draft The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies have selected Boston Red Sox P Lincoln Holdzkom in the Rule 5 Draft. Cubs | Holdzkom returns to team Updating a previous post, The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports P Lincoln Holdzkom, whom the Houston Astros claimed in December's Rule 5 draft, has cleared outright waivers and was returned to the Chicago Cubs. Holdzkom will report to the Cubs' minor-league camp. Astros | Holdzkom removed from 40-man roster The Houston Astros have announced that P Lincoln Holdzkom has cleared waivers, and has been removed from the 40-man roster, according to USAToday.com. Astros | Holdzkom hit hard in Giants loss The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Astros P Lincoln Holdzkom, a Rule V draftee, was hammered for four hits and five runs in two-thirds of an inning as the Astros fell 13-2 on March 1 against the Cleveland Indians. Astros | More on signed contracts Updating a previous post, The Houston Chronicle is reporting the contracts signed Feb. 27 by Houston Astros P Matt Albers, P Jimmy Barthmaier, P Paul Estrada, P Lincoln Holdzkom, P Mark S. McLemore, OF Josh Anderson and IF Brooks Conrad calls for a major-league minimum salary of $380,000 if they reach the majors and at least $320,000 significantly less in the minors. Per the new collective bargaining agreement, Estrada and Conrad will be paid $30,000 in the minors as players in their first year on the 40-man roster. The other five players will get $60,000 in their second year on the 40-man roster. Astros | Holdzkom agrees The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring back P Lincoln Holdzkom for the 2007 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. Astros | Holdzkom turning heads Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros P Lincoln Holdzkom has a chance to make the Astros' Opening Day roster this season. Holdzkom was acquired by the club in December via the Rule V draft, and has yet to allow a home run in the minors. Astros | Team picks up Holdzkom in Rule 5 draft Alyson Footer, of Houston.Astros.MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros selected P Lincoln Holdzkom from the Chicago Cubs in the Rule 5 draft. Cubs | Team acquires two pitchers The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs acquired minor league pitchers Lincoln Holdzkom and Zack McCormack from the Florida Marlins in exchange for RP Todd Wellemeyer. Marlins | Holdzkom Sent Down The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports the Florida Marlins outrighted pitcher Lincoln Holdzkom to Triple-A Albuquerque. Marlins | Holdzkom Optioned USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Lincoln Holdzkom to Single-A Jupiter of the Florida State League. Marlins | Holdzkom Signs USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins signed P Lincoln Holdzkom to a one-year contract. Marlins | Holdzkom Added USAToday.com reports the Florida Marlins added P Lincoln Holdzkom to the 40-man roster. |