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Astros | Add four to roster
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:52 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros added Ps Jose Valdez, Evan Englebrook, Matt Nevarez and Henry Villar to their 40-man roster Friday, Nov. 20.

Astros | Have an offer waiting for Hawkins
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:16 -0800

Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports the Houston Astros have an offer on the table for RP LaTroy Hawkins.

Astros | Not interested in Smoltz
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:11:30 -0800

Contradicting a previous report, Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports the Houston Astros aren't interested in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals).

Astros | Interested in Smoltz
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:25 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Houston Astros have expressed preliminary interest in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals), according to a major league source.

Astros | Would like to re-sign several players
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:33:35 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would like to re-sign SS Miguel Tejada, RP Jose Valverde and RP LaTroy Hawkins, but are unlikely to have the money to re-sign all three. Tejada's future with the team would be at third base.

Astros | Lopez throws four hitless innings
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:40:17 -0800

MLB.com's Danny Wild reports Houston Astros SP Wilton Lopez struck out three in four hitless innings in his last start in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 16. Lopez hit 93 mph on the ballpark's radar gun twice, including on his final pitch, mixing in his four-seamer with a slider and a mid-80s change.

Astros | Interested in Wagner
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:34 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Houston Astros are interested in signing free-agent RP Billy Wagner (Red Sox).

Astros | Meszaros earns save Thursday
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:33:07 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros P Dan Meszaros picked up his first save in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12.

Astros | Bourn wins Gold Glove
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:27:08 -0800

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Michael Bourn won his first Gold Glove award.

Astros | Pence qualifies as Super Two
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:19:28 -0800

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.

Astros | Gaston homers Monday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:27 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Jonathan Gaston hit a three-run home run in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 9.

Astros | Tejada could be moved to third base
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:11:58 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would move free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Astros) to third base if the re-sign him.

Astros | Valverde files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:38:14 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.

Astros | Boone files for free agency
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:41 -0800

CBSSports.com reports Houston Astros IF Aaron Boone has filed for free agency.

Astros | Castro sent home from AFL
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:26:24 -0800

MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports that the Houston Astros have decided to send C Jason Castro home from the Arizona Fall League for precautionary reasons. The team decided it was time for him to get some rest, because he has been playing non-stop since February. After participating in spring training, Castro played at Class A Lancaster and Double-A Corpus Christi before competing in the World Cup and the Arizona Fall League. Castro is expected to battle for the starting catcher's job next spring.

Astros | Tejada, Hawkins become free agents
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:28:17 -0800

Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada and RP LaTroy Hawkins have filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network.

Astros | Gaston, Vallejo have big nights Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:47 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Jonathan Gaston hit a three-run home run and IF Jose Vallejo hit a home run and drove in four runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5. It was Gaston's second home run in the AFL. Vallejo had four hits in the game.

Astros | Three file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:59:09 -0800

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad, SP Mike Hampton and OF Jason Michaels filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Astros | Add Abad, Sutil to roster
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:16:59 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Astros added P Fernando Abad and SS Wladimir Sutil to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 5.

Astros | Lopez lowers ERA in AFL
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:31 -0800

MLB.com reports Houston Astros P Wilton Lopez lowered his ERA in the Arizona Fall League to 1.38 after giving up two hits and striking out two in three scoreless innings Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Astros | Quirk named bullpen coach
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:24:33 -0800

Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros have named Jamie Quirk as their new bullpen coach.

Astros | Weston re-signed
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:21:38 -0800

The Houston Astros have re-signed OF Matt Weston, according to BaseballAmerica.com.

Astros | Wade talking to Hawkins
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:03:39 -0700

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade is talking with free-agent RP LaTroy Hawkins (Astros), who wanted to see who the team's manager would be first before beginning negotiations.

Astros | Blum signed
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:27:41 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports that the Houston Astros have re-signed IF Geoff Blum to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal also includes a $1.65 million mutual option for the 2011 season.

Astros | Arnsberg hired as pitching coach
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:22:44 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports that the Houston Astros have hired Brad Arnsberg to be their new pitching coach. He spent the last five years working in the same capacity for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Astros | Decline Brocail's option
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:26:24 -0700

MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the Houston Astros have declined the 2010 option on RP Doug Brocail's contract, making him a free agent.

Astros | Meacham, Pedrique joining staff
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:26:05 -0700

MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros first base coach Bobby Meacham and bench coach Al Pedrique have been hired to the team's staff for the 2010 season.

Astros | Wade could be on hot seat
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:13:03 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane will begin the evaluation of those who constructed such a disappointing team for a franchise-record $107 million payroll last season. That could mean general manager Ed Wade is on the hot seat.

Astros | Clark to coach third base
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:51:45 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros former interim manager Dave Clark will serve as the third base coach in 2010.

Astros | Castro off to slow start in AFL
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:36:15 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros C Jason Castro is hitting just .185 in 27 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League.

Astros | Coste becomes free agent
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:36:46 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Houston Astros C Chris Coste declined his outright assignment and opted for free agency.

Astros | Hale could be bench coach
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:34:11 -0700

According to The Boston Herald, the Houston Astros may make a run at current Boston Red Sox third base coach DeMarlo Hale as their new bench coach. Former bench coach Brad Mills was named the new Astros manager Tuesday, Oct. 27, fueling speculation for this move.

Astros | Norris to compete for rotation spot
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros SP Bud Norris will compete for a spot in the starting rotation in Spring Training next year.

Astros | Clark to remain on staff
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:13:06 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros interim manager Dave Clark will remain on the team's staff after losing out on a chance to become the full-time manager in 2010.

Astros | Gaston hits grand slam Monday
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:24:16 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros OF Jonathan Gaston smacked a grand slam and a double in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 26.

Astros | Mills named manager
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:09:04 -0700

ESPNews reports the Houston Astros named Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills as their new manager Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Astros | Cruz reassigned
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:08:55 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports former Houston Astros first base coach Jose Cruz was named a special assistant to the general manager/community outreach executive.

Astros | Clark to be interviewed Tuesday
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:51:40 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros interim manager Dave Clark will be interviewed for the second time Tuesday, Oct. 27, for the team's managerial duties heading into the 2010 season.

Astros | Bourgeois claimed off waivers
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:51:17 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros claimed IF Jason Bourgeois off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 26. He will have a chance to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster next year.

Astros | Lo earns share of AFL Pitcher of the Week award
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:48:59 -0700

MLB.com reports Houston Astros P Chia-Jen Lo earned a share of the Pitcher of the Week award in the Arizona Fall League for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 25. He went 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in 7 1/3 innings, giving up just two earned runs, three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts in four outings.

Astros | Mills to have third interview
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:27:01 -0700

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills will have his third interview with the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 27, for their vacant managerial position.

Astros | Mills to get the job?
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:06:33 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports one source said the Houston Astros are likely to hire Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills as their new manager.

Astros | Offered Acta the job
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:34:03 -0700

ESPNews reports the Houston Astros offered Manny Acta their managerial job, but Acta chose the Cleveland Indians after Houston didn't offer as many years as Cleveland.

Astros | Down to three names for manager
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:10:16 -0700

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports free-agent manager Phil Garner, free-agent manager Manny Acta (Nationals) and Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills are the three finalists for the Houston Astros' managerial position in 2010. Owner Drayton McLane expects to name the team's new manager as early as next week.

Astros | Dierker consulting in managerial search
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:09:48 -0700

The Houston Chronicle's Jerome Solomon reports former Houston Astros manager Larry Dierker is serving as a consultant in the team's managerial search.