8 Feb 2012 at 7:07pm
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for $1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered $900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday. The 27-year-old shortstop was acquired from Boston on Dec.
Despite where the Astros sit relative to the rest of baseball, spots in the rotation will not just be handed out this spring. That was assured when a sixth extremely viable candidate was added to the rotation mix with the signing of veteran workhorse Livan Hernandez.
Hernandez, 36, signed a minor league contract complete with an invitation to major league spring training, where he will have a legitimate shot to make the opening day roster. It would be his 17th season in the major leagues for the 1997 World Series MVP. "He gives us a veteran presence and it gives us flexibility so we don't have to push some young guys into roles if they're not ready for them," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. The most obvious young arm is attached the body of Jordan Lyles,...
7 Feb 2012 at 3:49pm
The original face of the Montreal Expos is heading to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
2 Feb 2012 at 11:31am
Dan O'Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies.
1 Feb 2012 at 5:55pm
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.
1 Feb 2012 at 12:50pm
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...
31 Jan 2012 at 7:53pm
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...
31 Jan 2012 at 6:14pm
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.
31 Jan 2012 at 6:00pm
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.
31 Jan 2012 at 11:05am
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...
30 Jan 2012 at 8:20pm
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."...
26 Jan 2012 at 4:42pm
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.
24 Jan 2012 at 7:28am
When the Houston Astros switch to the American League in 2013, they also might undergo a makeover that includes new uniforms (whatever) and a new name (gasp!). The franchise has a history of fiddling with both. New owner Jim Crane, ? Continue reading ?
23 Jan 2012 at 7:20pm
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane on Monday introduced the team's new plan to reduce ticket prices for some seats and allow fans to bring their own food and drinks to the game. Crane was asked about the possibility of changing the team's name and uniforms.
23 Jan 2012 at 6:31pm
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms. Crane said Monday the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to switch the name. "We're going to study the information both from the fans and from all sorts of marketing people," Crane said.
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Season ticket holder looking for partners for this season. Seats are right next to Astros dugout even with the first base bag.
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Thank You
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