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Astros re-sign former closer Veras to MiLB deal

A ray of sunshine from the Astros' darkest days returns for a swan song. Astros sign RHP Jose Veras to a minor league deal.

Well well well, this is unexpected, but not unwelcome.  According to Astros.com beat writer Brian McTaggart, the Astros have signed RHP Jose Veras to a minor league contract.

Astros sign RHP Jose Veras to a minor league contract. He will report to the club's extended Spring Training facility.

— Brian McTaggart u26beufe0f (@brianmctaggart) May 15, 2015

For those unfamiliar with Veras' storied history with the Astros, the 34-year-old bounced around the majors and minors for the entirety of his career after clawing his way out of the Yankees' farm system.