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That’s what ESPN is reporting anyway: Pitcher Mike Hampton has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Houston Astros pending a physical exam, two baseball sources told ESPN.com. The contract will pay Hampton a base salary of about $2 million plus incentives, the source said . . . . . . Hampton spent […]

Welcome to the newest column on The Hardball Times, Lost in Transactions.

What can a team do to defend against the Boras onslaught regarding Manny Ramirez?

Although October is all about the postseason, here is what some teams have done already to position themselves for 2009.

Breaking down three more requests: Seth Lintz (Brewers), Craig Kimbrel (Braves) and Robert Grossman (Pirates)

Only six teams have wrapped up a division title earlier than the Angels did this year. Here’s how they prepared for the postseason.

Putting the Toon back in Saturday mornings (and, you know, Wednesdays too)!

Part 4, from Michael Montgomery (Royals) to Wade Miley (Diamondbacks).

How Tim Hudson succeeded without his best stuff

A .900+ OPS is waiting … will anyone make the call?