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Astros have a handful of non-tender candidates
Every December, teams decide they don't want to pay some of their players the going rate.
Tejada, Valverde to head for free agency
Two of the Astros' best performers -- shortstop Miguel Tejada and closer Jose Valverde -- are among a group of Houston players expected to file for free agency during the filing period that began Thursday.
The "T" Team of Major League Baseball
Here is a lineup that could tee off against even some of the best pitchers. The squad, consisting of players whose last names begin with T, contains several Hall of Famers as well as some future first ballot selections.
Astros decline option on Brocail, hire two coaches
Pitcher Doug Brocail #26 of the Houston Astros yells at shortstop Miguel Tejada #10, not pictured after getting out of the inning with a double play against the St.
McLane to review Astros' missteps after Mills hiring
Drayton McLane realizes Astros fans are upset, and he has been made aware that many people have vowed to cancel their season tickets for next year.
Who Would You Rather Have: Yunel Escobar or Miguel Tejada??
26, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 11-5. Here's a quick post to see who you would draft first: the Brave's Yunel Escobar or the Astros Miguel Tejada ? Here are their stats for 2009 courtesy of www.fangraphs.com : They are pretty close in every category including SBs which are not shown since they each had only 5 SBs in 2009.
Free-agent market could play into Astros' advantage
With the Houston Astros on the verge of hiring a new manager, the free-agent market will soon heat up upon the conclusion of the World Series.
Sarfate keeps his season going
Dennis Sarfate's winter season began on Sunday, when the right-handed reliever reported to Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific League.
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Astros notes: Tejada stays on hit streak with 198th
Shortstop Miguel Tejada extended his hitting streak to 20 games Saturday with a first-inning single.
Astros can't solve Mets pitching
In a season that has had its share of cruel twists, the Astros were forced to wait out a two-hour, 20-minute rain delay before the Mets finished them off with a 5-1 defeat Saturday afternoon at a soggy Citi Field.
TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT ; WUBA Spanish. Ticket info: The Phillies have about 1,500 tickets remaining for tonight's game.
Figueroa's Four-Hitter Leads Mets To Sweep Of Astros
Nelson Figueroa threw the first shutout of his career to help the New York Mets to a 4-0 win over the Houston Astros in the last game of the season for both teams.
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Misch solid as Mets stop 'Stros
Pat Misch allows five hits and one run in five innings as Mets beat Houston. The Mets , looking to salvage some dignity in the final weekend of an awful season, used a brief-but-solid start by Pat Misch to beat the Astros , 5-1, Saturday at a soggy Citi Field .
Houston Astros (74-85) at New York Mets (67-92),
Miguel Tejada will try to extend an 18-game hitting streak tonight in the Houston Astros' opener of a season-ending three-game series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Miguel Tejada homered and knocked in three runs as the Astros beat the NL East-champion Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3, to wrap up a four-game series.
Cliff Lee Shaky In Playoff Tuneup As Phillies Lose
Cliff Lee was shaky in his playoff tuneup and the Philadelphia Phillies, one night after clinching their third consecutive NL East title, lost 5-3 to the Houston Astros on Thursday.
Astros notes: Manzella learning with Tejada's coaching
Miguel Tejada attempt to collect 200 hits this season, which is why the interim manager was tempted to use the veteran shortstop in the leadoff spot Tuesday night against the Phillies.
Tejada deserves to play last few Astros games
Miguel Tejada is no saint. He never has proclaimed to be one. He just happens to have had his problems exposed more than others in an era when some stars have been lucky to have had their true personalities or demons hidden from public view.
How bizarre? Bazardo bests Hamels, Phils' lead down to 4 after 8-2 loss to Astros
Yorman Bazardo pitched 5 2-3 effective innings against the team that cut him in spring training, and helped the Houston Astros beat Philadelphia 8-2 on Monday night, preventing the Phillies from reducing their magic number.
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