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bucsdugout.com - 12/2/2008
Astros Set to Sign Mike Hampton
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The Astros have  agreed to sign   Mike Hampton , pending a physical: Hampton, 36, will be in Houston either Monday or Tuesday to take the physical, which is usually the final step before a team and player finalize a deal. An announcement confirming an agreement between the free ...
myfoxhouston.com - 12/1/2008
Astros Reach Agreement with Hampton
— myfoxhouston.com — 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, ... (more) Astros Reach Agreement with Hampton

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sports.espn.go.com - 12/1/2008
Source: Hampton agrees to contract with Astros
— sports.espn.go.com — Mike Hampton and the Astros reached agreement Monday on a contract pending the free-agent pitcher passing a... physical, KRIV-TV in Houston reported on its Web site. (more) Source: Hampton agrees to contract with Astros

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msn.foxsports.com - 12/1/2008
Source: Astros close to 1-year deal with Hampton
— msn.foxsports.com — Mike Hampton is on the verge of returning to the Astros.... (more) Source: Astros close to 1-year deal with Hampton

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The Dutch Oven: Your Mostly Incomplete List of Who Got Arbitrated
Walkoff Walk — ... Houston Astros Roll Dice, Bring Back Mike Hampton: The effusive Ed Wade has struck again, bringing oft-injured starter Mike Hampton back into the fold in Houston. It's allegedly a $2 million one-year deal with $2 million in incentives, so the risk level is pretty low. Unfortunately, the possible reward is pretty low too. I'm predicting a 2-7 record in 80 IP with a 5.20 ERA and 28 homers allowed. ...

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