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Yankees Went After Keppinger

The Yankees tried to acquire Jeff Keppinger from the Astros, but Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes that talks "went nowhere."

The infielder hit .288 with just 36 strikeouts in 514 at-bats in 2010.

Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)


Gammons: Bagwell Deserves HOF Call

Jeff Bagwell deserves to be indicted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, writes Peter Gammons.

"To steal from Rob Neyer, the man is fourth on the career Wins Above Replacement list among first basemen, behind Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Albert Pujols," Gammons wrote.

"Think about that, and think back to the Astrodome and how it ground down a hitter's mentality, and think about hitting 449 home runs playing the majority of your home games in that cavern."

Via MLB.com


Rockies Acquire Matt Lindstrom In Trade With Astros

The Rockies have improved their bullpen for 2011 by acquiring right-hander Matt Lindstrom from the Astros on Thursday for two Minor League pitchers -- left-hander Wes Musick, a former University of Houston standout, and right-hander Jonnathan Aristil.

Lindstrom, who turns 31 on Feb. 11, went 2-5 with a 4.39 ERA for the Astros last season.

Via MLB.com


Astros Reach Deal With Bill Hall

The Astros have reached agreement on a one-year contract with Bill Hall.

Hall has played for the Brewers, Mariners and Red Sox.

Via Fox Houston


Astros Add Rowland-Smith

The Houston Astros have signed left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith to a one-year, $725,000 deal.

Rowland-Smith went 1-10 with a 6.75 ERA in 27 games with Seattle last season, including 20 starts. He was 12-17 with a 4.57 ERA in 115 games over four seasons with the Mariners.

Via ESPN


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