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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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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Dan O’Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.
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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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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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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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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 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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Free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger has signed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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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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