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The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers
crawfishboxes.com - 11/20/2009
The Astros most impressive performances in 2009: The relievers
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More photos » by Alan Diaz - AP Browse more photos » Why are we fretting so much about Jose Valverde and LaTroy Hawkins ? I mean aside from the fact that they're talented pitchers with above average ...
hotstove.mlblogs.com - 11/17/2009
Astros would like to re-sign Tejada
— hotstove.mlblogs.com — The Astros might not be in position to sign any marquee names when free agency begins in earnest... Friday, but general manager Ed Wade is still he confident he can improve the club in the coming weeks through either trades or... (more) Astros would like to re-sign Tejada

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Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins
novafantasysports.com - 11/19/2009
Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins
— novafantasysports.com — Update : According to MLB.com , the Astros have an offer for reliever LaTroy Hawkins. Fantasy Impact:... Hawkins was very effective for the Astros this season, posting a 2.13 ERA and recording 11 saves. However, he likely will test free agency before deciding where to sign. (more) Astros make offer for LaTroy Hawkins

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Link Love for 11-20-09
Baseball-Intellect — ... stop gap for Baltimore and is somebody you could unload for prospects or get draft picks in return once his contract expires should it come down to it. Eric Simon of Amazin Avenue talks about exploiting inefficiencies in the pitching market Martin Gandy of Talking Chop continues his 2009 season review with his focus this time on the Braves’ middle relief efforts . Stephen Higdon of Crawfish Boxes does something similar, looking at the most impressive Houston relievers of 2009 A look at B.J. Upton’s struggles against left handed ...

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