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Astros' Owner Favors MLB Salary Cap

Dec 30, 2008 4:33 PM EST

Astros' owner Drayton McLane is a very wealthy man but still favors a salary cap in Major League Baseball.

"We would love to have a salary cap, but the (players') union has been very resistant to that," McLane said this past week.

Via Houston Chronicle

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Aaron Boone Going To Houston

Dec 18, 2008 3:11 PM EST

The Astros on Thursday signed third baseman Aaron Boone to a one-year contract, pending a physical.

Boone fills the Astros' need for a utility infielder who has extensive experience at third. Boone has played in 950 career games at third, 102 at first, 30 at shortstop, and 23 at second.

Via MLB.com

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Astros Sign Jason Michaels To $750K Deal

Dec 15, 2008 5:28 PM EST

The Astros have signed outfielder Jason Michaels to a one-year contract worth $750,000, plus incentives.

Michaels, 32, hit .224 with eight home runs and 53 RBIs in 123 games with the Indians and Pirates last season.

Via ESPN

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Astros Dec 2008 Archive

  • Clubs Interested In Wigginton, Taveras

    MLB.com | Dec 15, 2008

    Ty Wigginton and Willy Taveras, who were both non-tendered on Friday night, have drawn interest from a number of teams.

  • Astros Won't Make Substantial Moves

    Houston Chronicle | Dec 14, 2008

    The Astros were very strong in the second half of last season and are expected to field the same team in 2009.

  • Infielder Loretta Signs With Dodgers

    Houston Chronicle | Dec 9, 2008

    Mark Loretta has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Dodgers and will join the team pending a physical.

  • Twins Interested In Tejada

    MLB.com | Dec 8, 2008

    The Minnesota Twins have expressed an interest in Miguel Tejada, while Ty Wigginton is generating interest from several clubs.

  • Report: Hampton To Re-Sign With Astros

    yahoo.com | Dec 1, 2008

    Veteran lefthander Mike Hampton is reportedly headed back to the Astros, after reaching a contract agreement.