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Handful of Houston Astros Players File for Free Agency

Denton Ramsey

Scribe Written on November 10, 2009

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 23: Houston Astros pitcher Jose Valverde #47 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in then ninth inning to end the game at Minute Maid Park on September 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Houston Won 3-0. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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It’s going to be a busy offseason for the Houston Astros franchise.

With reorganization and revamping on the hearts and minds of team owners and managers, the true tasks lie ahead.

Free agency, of course, is just a part of that process, as a handful of Houston Astros players have now officially filed.

Those names include: Jose Valverde, Miguel Tejada, LaTroy Hawkins, Jason Michaels, and Darin Erstad (Doug Brocail has also filed for free agency with the Astros declining his 2010 option and both Mike Hampton and Aaron Boone recently filed for arbitration).

According to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart (the Astro's beat writer), Houston general manager Ed Wade hopes to re-sign Valverde as the team’s closer.

In addition, the Astros have said they would consider re-signing Tejada with the intent of having him play third base in 2010 and beyond.

Check back this offseason as the news continues to break regarding the new-look Houston Astros baseball club.

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

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