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Found January 27, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Zach Duke
TEAMS: Houston Astros,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Houston Astros have signed left-handed pitcher Zach Duke to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.The 28-year-old posted a record of 3-4 with a 4.93 ERA in 76.2 innings pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.Duke pitched the first six seasons of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates, earning All-Star honors in 2009 before being traded to the Diamondbacks in 2011.The Texas native has a record of 48-74 with a 4.56 ERA in 1,041 career innings.
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