Soriano

[SCUDSBROTHER]

HERE IS THE GUY.Halos need to get this guy for the piece of the puzzle that gets them to KROD.No more closer role.Just do the 7th or 8th and shut the f up.
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Rangers interested in Lidge


By JOSE DE JESUS ORTIZ
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

The Texas Rangers have asked about acquiring Astros closer Brad Lidge, who might bring third baseman Hank Blalock in return.

Also, a top Baltimore Orioles scout was back at Minute Maid Park on Saturday watching the Astros, who remain in negotiations with the Orioles in hopes of acquiring All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada.

There might not be a fit with the Orioles, but the Astros also remain in the hunt for Washington outfielder Alfonso Soriano.

Lidge, who pitched a perfect ninth inning Saturday to earn his 23rd save, might have collected his last save with the Astros. Lidge is 0-3 with a 5.62 ERA.

As of Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers had not asked the Astros about Lidge. But the Tigers, who also are looking for relief help, had a scout at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

"I have a new philosophy," Astros general manager Tim Purpura said. "Until you have a deal, there's no such thing as close or far. You have a deal or don't have a deal."

Purpura is eager to make a deal, as long as it's the "right deal."

"It's still extremely strong," Purpura said of his desire to make a deal. "Again, you want to make the right deal. There are guys you can have as rentals, but the prices are way high."