February 9 in Houston Astros History: Astros agree to a contract with shortstop Ricky Gutierrez . It's the second year in a row that none of (1999)

Astros agree to a contract with shortstop Ricky Gutierrez . It's the second year in a row that none of Houston's arbitration-eligible players actually reach a hearing. Gutierrez fights injury problems to hit .261 in his final year in Houston.

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