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Astros Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Publish Date: February 7, 2012

Despite where the Astros sit relative to the rest of baseball, spots in the rotation will not just be handed out this spring. That was assured when a sixth extremely viable candidate was added to the rotation mix with the signing of veteran workhorse Livan Hernandez.
Hernandez, 36, signed a minor l …

Colorado GM tries a classic Rockies approach (Yahoo! Sports)

Publish Date: February 2, 2012

Dan O’Dowd turned to a collection of graybeards in pursuit of consistency that has eluded the Rockies. …

MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)

Publish Date: February 1, 2012

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter’s 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn’t scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source. …

Livan Hernandez signs minor-league deal with Astros (Yahoo! Sports)

Publish Date: February 1, 2012

Right-hander Livan Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros. The former World Series MVP received an invitation to major league spring training, where he will have a chance to make the team. Hernandez, 36, was the Opening Day starter for Washington last… …

Philadelphia Phillies Newest Reliever Adds Bullpen Depth: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Publish Date: February 1, 2012

General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. added another piece to his 2012 roster puzzle through the addition of right-handed reliever Chad Qualls. The eight-year veteran could prove to be a smart late offseason addition to the team, as he could basically assume Ryan Madson’s long-time… …

Livan Hernandez, Astros agree to minor league deal (AP)

Publish Date: February 1, 2012

The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor league contract with former World Series MVP Livan Hernandez. The 36-year-old pitcher was invited to major league spring training. Hernandez was the opening day starter for Washington last season and started 29 games for the Nationals, going 8-13 with a 4.47 …

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