Archive for December, 2007
Tejada receives permission to play winter ball from Astros (Yahoo! Sports)
New Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada, through his agent, has asked and received permission to play in the…
Posted: December 31st, 2007.
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Astros sign reliever Villarreal to 2-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Righthander Oscar Villarreal, who was acquired by the Houston Astros from the Atlanta Braves in a November…
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Astros sign RHP Villarreal after getting him in trade with Braves (AP)
The Houston Astros signed right-hander Oscar Villarreal to a two-year, $2.85 million contract Friday. The deal, worth $1 million in 2008 and $1.6 million in 2009, includes a $250,000 signing bonus and a $2 million club option for 2010. The 26-year-old Villarreal was traded by Atlanta for outfielder Josh Anderson last month.
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Astros sign RHP Villareal (PA SportsTicker)
The Houston Astros on Friday signed righthander reliever Oscar Villareal to a two-year extension that will pay him $2.85 million.
Posted: December 28th, 2007.
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Astros sign free agent outfielder Darin Erstad to 1-year deal (AP)
Free agent outfielder Darin Erstad signed a one-year contract worth $1 million plus incentives with the Houston Astros on Thursday. The 33-year-old Erstad, a two-time All Star in 11 seasons with the Angels, hit .248 with four home runs and 32 RBIs in 87 games last season for the Chicago White Sox. He is a […]
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Astros sign veteran OF Erstad (PA SportsTicker)
The Houston Astros on Thursday signed free-agent outfielder Darin Erstad to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Posted: December 27th, 2007.
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Clemens repeats steroids denials, plans to interview on ‘60 Minutes’ (AP)
Roger Clemens posted a video Sunday repeating his denials of the steroids use alleged against him in the Mitchell Report and plans to be interviewed for a future episode of “60 Minutes.” The seven-time Cy Young Award winner was accused in the report of using steroids, an allegation made by his former trainer.
Posted: December 23rd, 2007.
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Clemens repeats steroids denials, may interview on ‘60 Minutes’ (AP)
Roger Clemens posted a video Sunday repeating his denials of the steroids use alleged against him in the Mitchell Report. He also said he would be interviewed for a future episode of “60 Minutes,” but a spokesman for CBS said nothing has been finalized. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner was accused in the report […]
Posted: December 23rd, 2007.
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Clemens repeats steroids denials, will interview on ‘60 Minutes’ (AP)
Roger Clemens posted a video repeating his denials of steroids use and will interview with “60 Minutes” to answer questions about allegations against him in the Mitchell Report. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner was accused in the report of using steroids, an allegation made by his former trainer.
Posted: December 23rd, 2007.
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Former pitcher Matt Keough held in OC for alleged binge drinking (AP)
Former All-Star pitcher Matt Keough remained jailed Friday, four days after he was arrested for violating his parole by binge drinking at a hotel bar. Keough’s probation on a drunken driving charge was revoked at a court hearing Friday and he was ordered held without bail in the Orange County jail, the district attorney’s office […]
Posted: December 21st, 2007.
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