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Major League Baseball sources told FOX 26 Sports on Monday that the Houston Astros have reached a contract agreement with free agent pitcher Mike Hampton. The agreement is pending Hampton successfully completing a team physical. Citing team policy, Astros General Manager Ed Wade declined ...
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Astros Sign Mike Hampton
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
According to FOX 26 Sports in Houston, the Astros signed pitcher Mike Hampton today. He just needs to complete a physical. Hampton pitched for the Astros from 1994-99 before he was traded to the Mets.
Hampton sought a one-year deal with no option, so I imagine that's what the Astros offered.
Ex-Mets: Somone actually signed Mike Hampton
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog —
No joke. MyFox Huston (via MLBTR) is reporting that the Houston Astros have signed free agent pitcher Mike Hampton. Good luck with that one, Houston!
Astros Sign Mike Hampton
The Crawfish Boxes —
MyFoxHouston is reporting that the Astros have come to an agreement with free agent Mike Hampton.
UPDATE: Footer is reporting it too.
He was looking for a one-year, no option deal so he could build up his value.
It'll be tough to make a judgment on this one until we know the terms of the deal, but if he's healthy and can stay that way for a full season, he might be a bargain.
What do you guys think? Shrewd move or Woody Williams, part 2?
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First, thanks to Astros Andy for being on the ball with this.
Hampton had previously let it be known that he wanted a 1 year deal, not an incentives based ...
Hampton an Astro, again…
MVN RSS —
Well I guess this makes the poll that was in the right side bar kinda moot. Anyways, pending a physical Mike Hampton will be a member of the Houston Astros.
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