On Wednesday, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal posted a good obituary for what used to be one of the best perks…
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Signing Carl Crawford and Cliff Lee vaulted the Red Sox and Phillies, respectively, to the top of the offseason list.
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The Colorado Rockies bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom from the Houston Astros on Thursday. In exchange, the Rockies sent minor league pitchers Wes Musick and Jonnathan Aristil to Houston. Lindstrom, eligible for salary arbitration, has made at least 50 appearances in all four of his seasons in the majors.
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Bill Hall doesn't like to be called a utility player. After finalizing a contract with Houston on Monday, he can shed that title and be known as the Astros' starting second baseman. Hall received a $3.25 million, one-year contract from Houston that includes a $4 million mutual option for 2012.
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Sports fans are easy to shop for – as long as you're not buying them the same gifts they've received for the last decade. For those last minute shoppers, we've compiled a list of gift guides for MLB fans across the country. If you're in a pinch and need a gift for the MLB addict in your life, we have you covered. -St. Louis Cardinals gift guide, by William Browning -Chicago Cubs gifts under $50, by Lori May -Unique and unusual Cincinnati Reds gifts, by Rodney Southern -Gift ideas for a Baltimore Orioles fan, by Andrew Mindzak -Gifts for…
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A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Bill Hall that guarantees $3.25 million. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Hall's agreement contains a mutual option for 2012 with a buyout.
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Lee, Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels get a shot at becoming history’s greatest four-man pitching staff.
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The Houston Astros might not be the first team that come to mind when you think of MLB teams, but they do have a huge following in the Houston area. The Astros have a number of excellent items that make awesome gifts for any serious fan. Regardless of budget, you should have no problems finding the right gift for your loved one. 10. Astros Hat You can always buy your loved one an Astros hat . They can wear it around and show their affiliation to their team.
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Shopping for Christmas presents can be hard when you don't know what to get for someone. Growing up my husband loved this team and many of these ideas are inspired by things he would enjoy receiving. Here are some great ideas for the Houston Astros fan in your family. Season Tickets Any fan of the game would love season tickets to see the team play every single game. You can purchase these where they get the same seat for every single game. There are several different prices for these tickets depending on how much you want to spend.
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I remember watching and listening to the Houston Astros with my father. He never missed a game, even if he had to listen to it on the old radio. Dad was, and still is, a huge baseball fan. There are other baseball fans on my shopping list as well this year. The following are some the items that made it onto my gift giving list. Mike Scott Memorabilia Mounted Autographed Mike Scott Photograph I grew up watching Mike Scott play baseball; he was an awesome pitcher!
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