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10/31/08 6:49 PM ET
Three Astros file for free agency
Ausmus, Hawkins and Wolf intend to test open market
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com
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HOUSTON -- Three more components of the Astros' 2008 roster filed for free agency on Friday: catcher Brad Ausmus, right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins and left-handed starter Randy Wolf.
Infielder Mark Loretta filed on Thursday, leaving right-hander Doug Brocail as the last Astros free agent yet to file.
The Astros declined the option on Brocail's contract but say they hope to re-sign the veteran reliever. They also plan to pursue Wolf and Hawkins.
Ausmus hasn't decided if he will play in '09, but if he does, it will be with a team closer to his San Diego home.
Alyson Footer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
