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Rule 5 Write Up for tomorrow:

The Astros financial situation has been well covered, but as the winter meetings come up so do one of the most uniquely baseball things. The rule 5 draft was created in order to prevent teams from hoarding major league ready prospects, not on the 40 ma…

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[rome] People familiar with the Astros’ plans said they are interested in free-agent reliever Robert Stephenson as well as flamethrower Jordan Hicks, a Houston native.

[Rome] Most of Espada’s concern may be on the bases — and Brown shares the sentiment. Both men acknowledged Houston must improve on its suspect base running and its pitchers must be better at holding opposing base runners to control the running game.

Astros select Carlos Betancourt in the AAA phase of the rule 5 draft

Astros Select Railin Perez from the red sox in the AAA phase of the rule 5 draft

Rule 5 Write Up for tomorrow:

[Mark Feinsand] Victor Caratini’s deal with the Astros is for two years and $12 million, sources tell me and @brianmctaggart .

[Rome] Dana Brown said there has been "progress" made today. He said the Astros are active in both the trade and free-agent market, but the free agent pursuits are "promising." Brown said there’s a "good chance" the Astros could do something before the winter meetings end

[Rome]Would you say you’re close on anything? Dana Brown: "“I would say that the talks are heating up, but Im not sure if I would say close. Close to me means you are exchanging information and medical stuff. I would say that things are heating up now."

[Rome] The team is showing interest in free-agent flamethrower and Houston native Jordan Hicks, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday, and Brown said the team has engaged with Neris’ representation about a possible reunion.