The Astros remained in postseason contention until Sept. 

The Astros remained in postseason contention until Sept. 

The Astros remained in postseason contention until Sept. 

While some players shy away from playing in the World Baseball Classic, Astros ace right-hander Roy Oswalt enthusiastically will play for Team USA in the international competition. 

--Five weeks before they start spring training, the Astros are essentially done shopping and unloading. 

While some players shy away from playing in the World Baseball Classic, Astros ace right-hander Roy Oswalt enthusiastically will play for Team USA in the international competition. 

--Five weeks before they start spring training, the Astros are essentially done shopping and unloading. 

While some players shy away from playing in the World Baseball Classic, Astros ace right-hander Roy Oswalt enthusiastically will play for Team USA in the international competition. 

--Five weeks before they start spring training, the Astros are essentially done shopping and unloading. 

The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense. 

The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense. 

The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense. 

The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense. 

The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense. 

Roy Oswalt and Lance Berkman, two of the main reasons the Astros might possibly be watchable in 2009, are willing to move around the money owed them so the team can sign another starting pitcher.