Geoff Blum will return to the Houston Astros for the 2010 season after inking a one year deal worth $1.5 million with an option for 2011 valued at $1.65 million.
Last season Blum was cast into the role as the teams starting third basemen after they let Ty Wiggington go and Aaron Boone was forced to [...]
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October 30, 2009
The Astros re-signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year deal, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart (via Twitter). The deal is worth $1.5MM in 2010 and has a $1.65MM mutual option for '11. Blum, 37 in April, hit .247/.314/.367 this year in 427 plate appearances while playing mostly third base. Hopefully the Astros envision more of a utility role for Blum next year...
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October 30, 2009
The Astros added several coaches to new manager Brad Mills' staff Friday.
Via Miami Herald
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October 30, 2009
Geoff Blum remained with the Houston Astros, as the infielder signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million Friday. The deal includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $1.65 million.
Via CBSSports.com
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October 30, 2009
The Houston Astros added several coaches to new manager Brad Mills' staff Friday, hiring Brad Arnsberg as their pitching coach, promoting Al Pedrique to bench coach and adding Bobby Meacham as their first-base coach.
Via Chron.com
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October 30, 2009
The Astros named Al Pedrique and Bobby Meacham to new manager Brad Mills' coaching staff Friday and declined the 2010 option on reliever Doug Brocail.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 30, 2009
According to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, the Houston Astros have named Brad Arnsberg as their new pitching coach...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Miami Herald
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October 30, 2009
The Houston Astros elected not to pick up the 2010 contract option of veteran relief pitcher Doug Brocail, the club announced on Friday.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 30, 2009
According to the Houston Chronicle’s Richard Justice (as well as MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart), the Houston Astros have added two new faces to their 2010 coaching staff...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 30, 2009
I just read on the Sportsnet ticker that the Houston Astros have plucked Brad Arnsberg from the Blue Jays. What a terrible decision for the Blue Jays to allow this to happen...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 30, 2009
The Astros declined their $2.85MM option on reliever Doug Brocail, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart (via Twitter). Instead they'll pay the $250K buyout on the righty, who turns 43 in May. Brocail pitched only 17.6 big league innings this year due to shoulder and hamstring injuries.
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