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Bye Bye Bixler

Found November 03, 2011 on Nats Triple Play:
PLAYERS: Kory Casto,  Anderson Hernandez,  Pete Orr,  Alberto Gonzalez,  Brian Bixler,  Stephen Lombardozzi,  Matt Antonelli
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  San Diego Padres,  Washington Nationals,  Houston Astros

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Scrappy utility player Kory Casto Anderson Hernandez Pete Orr Alberto Gonzalez Brian Bixler was claimed off waivers today by the Houston Astros, ending his Nationals tenure after 79 games, 83 at-bats, a 205/267/265 batting line, and a few memorable plays like this one.Now we can expect Stephen Lombardozzi to compete with a few veteran free agents (possibly including 2010 Syracuse standout Matt Antonelli) for the all-important utility position. The waiver claim frees up one spot on the Nationals' 40-man roster.
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