Baseball. Austin Kubitza Named Houston Area's Preseason College Baseball Player of the Year
Rice sophomore pitcher Austin Kubitza was named the Houston area Preseason College Player of the Year at the city's baseball awards dinner on Friday evening (Feb. 10). The annual event, hosted by the Houston Astros and local chapter of the baseball writers, was held downtown at the Hilton Americas Hotel grand ballroom.
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Austin Kubitza Named Houston Area's Preseason College Baseball Player of the Year
Rice sophomore pitcher Austin Kubitza was named the Houston area Preseason College Player of the Year at the city's baseball awards dinner on Friday evening (Feb. 10). The annual event, hosted by the Houston Astros and local chapter of the baseball writers, was held downtown at the Hilton Americas Hotel grand ballroom.
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Luhnow addresses offseason moves, spring
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Astros, Lowrie avoid arbitration with $1.15M deal
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Astros agree to 1-year deal with SS Lowrie
The Houston Astros and shortstop Jed Lowrie avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year contract.
The deal was worth $1.15 million for Lowrie, who had requested $1.5 million while the Astros had countered with an offer of $900,000.
Lowrie was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in the trade for Astros closer Mark Melancon.
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Astros, last arbitration player Lowrie agree on $1.15M for 1 year
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
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Astros, Lowrie agree to deal, avoid arbitration
HOUSTON (AP) -- Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a 1.15 million, one-year contract.
The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for 1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered 900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday.
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Astros agree on one-year deal with Lowrie
The Astros on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.15 million contract with shortstop Jed Lowrie that includes bonuses and incentives. The Astros were able to avoid the arbitration process with all their eligible players and have everyone under contract for 2012.
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Lowrie, Astros agree to 1-year deal for $1.15M
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
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Lowrie, Astros agree to 1-year deal for $1.15M
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.
The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for $1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered $900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday.
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SS Lowrie, Astros agree to 1-year deal (AP)
Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for $1.5 million in arbitration, while the Astros offered $900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday. The 27-year-old shortstop was acquired from Boston on Dec.
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Astros and SS Lowrie agree to terms
The Houston Astros and shortstop Jed Lowrie agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.
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Wallace ready to make difference for 'Stros
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Wallace to compete for third-base job in spring
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