Biggio stays; Astros opt not to keep Kent
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Craig Biggio has compiled a long list of highlights in his record 16 seasons in a Houston uniform: 1988: Became the first non-pitcher of the 1987 draft class to reach the majors when the Astros purchased his contract on June 26.
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Tom Glavine is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing yesterday to a $10.5 million, one-year contract and opting against a possible return to the Atlanta Braves.
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Beware of a thing called excess. The Red Sox thought they had it with Bronson Arroyo last spring so they took a chance, rolled the dice, and went after a slugger with upside in Wily Mo Pe&#xF1;a. Arroyo had a very good year in Cincinnati, where he proved to be the most durable pitcher in the National League, and the ...
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BASEBALL Righthander Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros agreed to a $73-million, five-year contract extension on the ace's 29th birthday yesterday, the biggest multiyear deal the team ever has given to a pitcher. Oswalt, the MVP of the 2005 NL championship series, passed up a chance to become a free agent after the 2007 season and is now under Houston's ...
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With the rival Dodgers expressing interest in David Wells, the Padres yesterday traded for another left-handed starting pitcher, Darrell May, a move they said is unrelated to their attempts to re-sign Wells.
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HOUSTON - The Houston Astros are one win from completing an amazing late-season playoff push. Roy Oswalt became the NL&#39;s first 20-game winner, and Jeff Kent and Craig Biggio each homered twice, giving the
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HOUSTON -- Craig Biggio doffed his cap and waved to the crowd from first base. He was nearly in tears, realizing the standing ovation may have been one of his last as an Astro.
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Two All-Stars are leaving, a third probably won't be ready to play on opening day, and the Houston Astros might have to deal with the loss of Roger Clemens before the month is over.
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Craig Biggio got another milestone hit, even though he's still a few shy of 3,000. This one finally put the Houston Astros ahead to stay.
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(Sports Network) - The Houston Astros will look to stay in the thick of the NL Wild Card race today, as they continue a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
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The Houston Astros and free-agent outfielder Orlando Palmeiro agreed to an $800,000, one-year contract Tuesday. The Astros also signed right-handed reliever Russ Springer to a minor league contract.
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David Wells made the surprising decision to sign with the Boston Red Sox, Carl Pavano picked the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens narrowed his choices to the Houston Astros or retirement.
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As much as the Red Sox want to prevent Jason Varitek from playing elsewhere next year, they had their last best chance this season to work out a deal with him in spring training. They have not negotiated with Varitek, a potential free agent, since then and will not have their next opportunity to reach an agreement ...
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Carlos Beltran met with Astros officials yesterday, Houston's latest effort to keep the All-Star center fielder who led the team within one win of its first World Series appearance.
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Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros was named recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award by Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on Saturday.
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It turns out Mike Lowell was never a part of the internal DH discussion. Terry Francona was never taking him out of the lineup.
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Jeff Kent&#39;s three-run homer in the ninth inning gave Houston a 3-0 win over the St Louis Cardinals Monday to move the Astros within one game of reaching the World Series for the first time in team history.