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The Houston Astros have signed catcher Humberto Quintero to a one-year, $1 million contract plus bonuses.
The deal allows the Astros to avoid arbitration with the 32-year-old who hit .240 with two home runs and a career-high 25 RBIs in 79 games last season.
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Putting aside Heyman’s reliance on RBI to make his point, the question remains. Is there a trade market...
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