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MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials

2012-02-03T20:00:09Z

Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

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Livan Hernandez, Astros agree to minor league deal

2012-02-03T08:03:13Z

The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez. The 36-year-old pitcher was invited to major league spring training. Hernandez was the opening day starter for Washington last season and started 29 games for the Nationals, going 8-13 with a 4.47 ERA.

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Colorado GM tries a classic Rockies approach

2012-02-02T20:03:05Z

Dan O’Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.

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MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head

2012-02-02T08:00:53Z

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter’s 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn’t scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

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Livan Hernandez signs minor-league deal with Astros

2012-02-01T20:03:04Z

Right-hander Livan Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros. The former World Series MVP received an invitation to major league spring training, where he will have a chance to make the team. Hernandez, 36, was the Opening Day starter for Washington last…

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Philadelphia Phillies Newest Reliever Adds Bullpen Depth: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

2012-02-01T08:02:57Z

General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. added another piece to his 2012 roster puzzle through the addition of right-handed reliever Chad Qualls. The eight-year veteran could prove to be a smart late offseason addition to the team, as he could basically assume Ryan Madson’s long-time…

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Crane says Astros will keep name

2012-01-31T20:02:34Z

The Houston Astros may be switching leagues, but they’ll keep their team name. New owner Jim Crane emailed a video message to season-ticket holders Monday saying, “one thing that we are not going to change is the name.” He said last week that he was considering a…

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New owner says he won’t change Astros’ name

2012-01-31T08:01:09Z

New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he won’t change the team’s name. Crane said last week he was considering a switch. But he emailed a video message to season-ticket holders on Monday saying, “one thing that we are not going to change is the name.” He says he made the decision after receiving “strong feedback and consensus among season-ticket holders and many fans.”…

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Jeff Keppinger signs 1-year deal with Rays (PA SportsTicker)

2012-01-28T08:01:36Z

Free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger has signed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Restaurants by Osceola County Stadium in Greater Orlando (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

2012-01-27T08:01:23Z

The Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla., is the spring training home of the Houston Astros. For game-day hunger, consider hitting up one of these nearby restaurants before or after you cheer on your favorite players underneath the Greater Orlando sun.

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