The Astros and pitcher Brett Myers are close to a long-term contract extension. Having traded Roy Oswalt to the Phillies, Houston wants to secure a piece for their starting rotation. "I can't commit to it, but (a deal) is real close" to being completed," general manager Ed Wade said. "It's a little bit beyond dotting the I's and crossing the T's, but not far beyond that." The deal likely will be a two-year deal with an option for a third.