The Atlanta Braves traded reliever Oscar Villarreal to the Houston Astros for speedy outfielder Josh Anderson on Friday. Villarreal went 2-2 with one save and a 4.24 ERA in 51 games for the Braves this season. The right-hander turns 26 next week. Villarreal is 23-12 with a 3.71 ERA in two years with Atlanta and three seasons with Arizona.
Posted: November 16th, 2007.
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Astros sign RHP Villarreal after getting him in trade with Braves (AP)
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Astros acquire RHP Villarreal from Braves (PA SportsTicker)
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Villarreal put on waivers; Abercrombie to minors (AP)
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Astros sign reliever Villarreal to 2-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
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