mlbtraderumors.com - 1/15/2009
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Astros GM Ed Wade hinted Wednesday that the Astros aren't likely to make another major signing this offseason.
Alyson Footer worked up a report for MLB.com with a few choice quotes from the general manager. "We'd have to sit down and have a discussion," said Wade . ...
bizofbaseball.com - 1/23/2009
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bizofbaseball.com —
The Houston Astros announced today that the club
has come to a four-year agreement, including a two-year...
mutual option, with Clear Channel Radio Houston that will keep Astros games on KTRH (740 AM) through at least the 2012 season. Financial terms were not released. “The Astros are extremely ...
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Astros Reach Broadcast Deal with Clear Channel Through 2012
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 1/9/2009
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From Alyson Footer : So while Pettitte may
be "softening his stance," the Astros aren't doing the...
same when it comes to their budget. Have the Astros reached out to Pettitte? Has Pettitte contacted the Astros? According to general manager Ed Wade, no and no. "We haven't had any ...
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Pettitte To Houston Unlikely
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