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Amid talks of a pitch clock and other more radical approaches, Major League Baseball has come up with a more novel idea for shortening game lengths: stop warming up for so long.

Hoping to take advantage of a talented player who has struggled with consistency throughout his career, the Houston Astros reportedly have an agreement with free agent Colby Rasmus. 

Free agent starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has been garnering interest from multiple teams in the free agent market in recent weeks. The Houston Astros appear to be the front-runners to land the veteran starter, but the Rockies and Rangers have also been linked. 

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Astros Nearing Vogelsong Deal

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported that the Astros are nearing a deal with Ryan Vogelsong: 

The Chicago Cubs made what is likely their last major offseason move when they sent infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily to the Houston Astros for outfielder and leadoff man Dexter Fowler. He gives the team some speed, the ability to get on base and a solid glove in the outfield.

With Yovani Gallardo entering the final year of his deal, the Milwaukee Brewers decided to cash in on the right-hander this offseason before he could potentially leave as a free agent next winter.

The Milwaukee Brewers shipped starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo to the Texas Rangers on Monday and cashed in on a younger, talented minor league hurler, Corey Knebel, as part of the deal.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports provided the full details of the trade:

Some expected the Texas Rangers to address their pitching need on the free-agent market. Instead, they've dipped their feet in the trade waters, acquiring Yovani Gallardo from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.  

Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan reported the news as well as Milwaukee's return in the deal:

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has become quite a star, and the 24-year-old has treated himself by buying a beautiful new mansion in Sherman Oaks, California.

The $1.8 million mansion is 4,663 square feet and includes six bedrooms and six bathrooms. You can see some more pictures of Puig's new house below:

The Colorado Rockies may be looking to trade a former All-Star, though not the one most are expecting. Outfielder Charlie Blackmon is reportedly the subject of discussions involving other teams.  

According to Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Rockies are motivated to move Blackmon soon to take advantage of the value he built up last year:

The Detroit Tigers reached a settlement agreement on a one-year deal with ace David Price on Friday, avoiding salary arbitration in the process. The starting pitcher will make just shy of $20 million in 2015.