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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.

Astros | Acta, Mills receive second interviews
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:12:33 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports free-agent manager Manny Acta (Nationals) and Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills both had their second interviews for the Houston Astros' manager job Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Astros | Down to four candidates
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:20:57 -0700

FOX 26 Sports' Mark Berman reports the Houston Astros have narrowed their managerial search to four people. Former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta, Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills, former Astros manager Phil Garner and Astros interim manager Dave Clark are the four finalists.

Astros | Mills, Bogar to interview Monday
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:18:48 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox bench coach Bradley Mills and first base coach Tim Bogar will both interview for the manager's job with the Houston Astros Monday, Oct. 19.

Astros | Mackanin, Garner to interview Saturday
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:18:02 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin and free-agent manager Phil Garner (Astros) will both interview for the manager's job with the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 17.

Astros | Melvin to interview Friday
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:54:40 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports free-agent manager Bob Melvin (Diamondbacks) will interview for the manager's position with the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 16.

Astros | Acta to be interviewed Friday
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:18:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports free-agent manager Manny Acta (Nationals) will interview for the Houston Astros' managerial position Friday, Oct. 16.

Astros | Yost interviews Thursday
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:12:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports free-agent manager Ned Yost (Brewers) interviewed for the Houston Astros' vacant managerial position Thursday, Oct. 15. San Diego Padres hitting coach Randy Ready is scheduled to be interviewed later in the day.

Astros | Boone likely to retire
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:19:13 -0700

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports Houston Astros IF Aaron Boone said he will likely retire.

Astros | Clark guaranteed spot on coaching staff
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:55:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Houston Astros interim manager Dave Clark will be guaranteed a spot on the team's coaching staff, even if he is not hired as the manager for the 2010 season, according to general manager Ed Wade. Clark interviewed for the managerial position Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Astros | Berry returning in 2010
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:15:36 -0700

CBSSports.com, reports Houston Astros hitting coach Sean Berry will return to the team for the 2010 season, according to general manager Ed Wade.

Astros | Oswalt, Arias removed from DL
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:10:07 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Houston Astros removed SP Roy Oswalt (back) and RP Alberto Arias (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Astros | Many changes being made to coaching staff
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:39:02 -0700

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports many members of the Houston Astros' coaching staff will not return in 2010. Bullpen coach Mark Bailey, bench coach Ed Romero, pitching coach Dewey Robinson and first base coach Jose Cruz will not be returning to their positions for the 2010 season.

Astros | Can interview Mackanin after season
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:32:13 -0700

Andy Martino, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Houston Astros have been granted permission to interview Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin when the Phillies are finished in the postseason.

Astros | Managerial candidates named
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:31:45 -0700

Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the Houston Astros named their 10 managerial candidates. Interim manager Dave Clark, minor league field coordinator Al Pedrique, former Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost, San Diego Padres hitting coach Randy Ready, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin, former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta, Boston Red Sox pitching coach Brad Mills, Red Sox first base coach Tim Bogar, former Astros manager Phil Garner and Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin are all candidates.

Astros | Pedrique to be interviewed
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:47:17 -0700

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros minor league field coordinator Al Pedrique will be interviewed for the team's managerial position this week.