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Myers Will Close Games For Astros

The Astros are moving Brett Myers to the bullpen and they will use him as their closer this season.

Myers was approached about the move early in Spring Training and agreed to it on Monday.

"I wouldn't accept it if I didn't think I could do it, but it's going to be a challenge for me because it's something different," Myers said.

"It's like taking a first baseman and moving him to third. I'm going to have to work a little harder to get my arm in shape to throw 20 or 25 pitches a night."

Myers served as a closer with the Phillies in 2007. He was the team's Opening Day starter, but moved to the bullpen and earned 21 saves in 48 appearances.

Via ESPN.com

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Milo Hamilton To Leave Booth After 2012 Season

Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton will retire as the radio voice of the Astros after the 2012 season, according to an Associated Press report.

“It’s been a wonderful time and how great for me to finish up my broadcasting of games in Houston,” Hamilton said Wednesday.

Via AP

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Astros, Lowrie Agree To One-Year Deal

Jed Lowrie and the Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15M, one-year contract.

The team announced the deal Wednesday. Lowrie asked for $1.5M in arbitration, while the Astros offered $900,000. His hearing had been scheduled for Friday.

Via ESPN.com

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Astros Sign Livan Hernandez To Minor-League Deal

Livan Hernandez has agreed to a Minor League deal with the Astros.

Hernandez, 36, has also been invited to Spring Training.

He was the Opening Day starter for the Nationals last season and started 29 games, going 8-13 with a 4.47 ERA.

Via Associated Press

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