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Astros veterans draw interest

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Everyone is longing for middle-relief help. The one veteran who had a lot of claims on him was Doug Brocail of the Astros, but owner Drayton McLane is still in a denial stage and doesn't seem to want to part with anyone. There also has been interest in catcher Brad Ausmus, but - surprisingly - not by the Red Sox or Padres, teams he would love to go to.

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Doug Brocail, AP Doug Brocail, AP

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August 17, 2008  09:26 AM ET
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1st again (again)

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August 17, 2008  10:34 AM ET
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Why would the Sox want Ausmus? They already have two catchers who can't hit.

August 17, 2008  10:45 AM ET
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For the same reason the TB Bucs keep signing QBs who can't throw.

August 17, 2008  12:15 PM ET
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Redsoxs seems to be wanting everyone. Thats not a good sign.
Grossedout9 | 08/17/08, 09:42 AM

That avatar is not a good sign, either.

August 17, 2008  12:56 PM ET
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Nationals trade pitcher Ayala to Mets
Relief pitcher requested trade

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals traded right-handed relief pitcher Luis Ayala to the Mets on Sunday morning for a player to be named later, but that player is expected to be infielder Anderson Hernandez.
Ayala requested the trade weeks ago because he wanted a change of scenery, due to personal problems.

Ayala has struggled this season, compiling a 1-8 record with a 5.77 ERA in 62 appearances.

Hernandez will join the Nationals on Tuesday against the Phillies. He will be a backup infielder for the remainder of the season.

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August 17, 2008  09:10 PM ET
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The only interest I have in the Astros is ------ I DON'T KNOW!!!

August 17, 2008  10:01 PM ET
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The Astros will go hard after Ben Sheets this winter. If they are successful, they are poised for a good run in '09.

 
September 11, 2008  01:00 AM ET
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Hmm...I never knew Brad wanted to be a Red Sox...I thought he's said that he'd only play for the Astros or Pads or a team on the WEST coast... Oh. Wait. This was reported by the BOSTON Globe. That explains it. Apparently, in Boston they think EVERYONE wants to play for the Red Sox...

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