Zito Holds Pitching Session Astros Attend - RealGM Wiretap

Barry Zito held a pitching session in Houston on Tuesday in hopes of landing a Major League contract.

The Houston Astros attended Zito's session  nike air max 95 australia , according to sources.

Four to five teams have seen Zito throw in all, but it isn't known how many clubs were at Tuesday's audition.

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The Rays will promote top prospect Wil Myers on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay will clear a spot on the 25-man roster by optioning Ryan Roberts to Triple-A Durham, but the team will have to make a another move in order to add Myers to the 40-man roster.

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