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Tejada Dealt From O's to Astros  

Posted Dec 12, 07 1:52 PM CST in Sports    Editor's Choice

(newser) – The Baltimore Orioles traded disenchanted shortstop Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros today for five players, the Baltimore Sun reports. Unable to change the O’s losing ways and resistant to a third base switch, the former MVP became a prime offseason target by other teams. In return, the Orioles will get outfielder Luke Scott, pitchers Matt Albers, Troy Patton, and Dennis Sarfate, and third baseman Michael Costanzo.

The move ends two years of speculation regarding Tejada, who once requested a trade out of Baltimore and has since been the subject of repeated trade rumors. The four-time All-Star’s desire to play for a winning team didn’t mesh with the Orioles’ off-season philosophy of getting younger and cheaper players. “I want to be on a team that is going to compete to win,” Tejada said.

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This is a 2007 file photo showing Miguel Tejada of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. Former American League MVP Miguel Tejada was traded Wednesday Dec. 12, 2007 from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston...   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros' Luke Scott (30) celebrates after driving in the game-winning run during the 11th inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 in Houston....   (Associated Press)
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Houston Astros starter Matt Albers pitches in the first inning against the San Diego Padres in their baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in San Diego. Albers was one of five players traded to the Baltimore...   (Associated Press)
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