Cam Smith won't turn 22 for a few more days. He's only played 32 games in the minor leagues. Astros manager Joe Espada has yet to see him perform in person. The Astros are still convinced the man who ...

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Astros get Stanek The Houston Astros agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million with reliever Ryne Stanek. After two not-so ...