Why avoiding arbitration with Framber Valdez is a sign of good things to come for Astros (Houston.sportsmap.com)
Houston Astros Caravan: Meet players, broadcasters as they make several stops throughout the Houston area (click2houston.com)
MLB News
Frank Thomas, Pirates star and original Met, dies at 93 (apnews.com)
MLB rumors: Red Sox interested in Jurickson Profar, Elvis Andrus; Cardinals possible Pablo López destination (cbssports.com)
MLB rumors: Padres sign top international prospect Ethan Salas; Orioles interested in Michael Wacha (cbssports.com)
White Sox Agree To Minor League Deals With Jake Marisnick, Erik Gonzalez (mlbtraderumors.