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Astros' alterations are tied to Clemens' decision.(MLB WORLD SERIES)
Long after the Astros had been swept from the World Series, manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura emerged from the home dugout to pay tribute to the small band of Astros fans who remained at Minute Maid Park to watch the White Sox celebrate their Series win. Garner and Purpura held their hands high, giving a round of applause and a we're-not-worthy bow to the crowd.
"This," Purpura said, "makes you want to get started on building for next season right now."
For Houston, that building could wind up being little more than tinkering.
* The club must determine the status of Roger Clemens, who made $18 million in 2005. He's 43 and finished the year with an injured hamstring, but he also led the majors with a 1.87 ERA. If Clemens returns, he likely will do so at about the same salary, leaving the Astros without much payroll flexibility. The team is hoping to get a quick answer from Clemens, who waited ...
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