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| Breaking News |  | Houston Announces Signing of SP Key Thursday, February 8th, 1990: Houston announced the signing of starting pitcher Jimmy Key earlier today, ending speculation on who they would acquire to fill the void at that position.
Key will earn $6,775,000 per year, and will be with the club for 4 years.
The 28-year-old Key has sat down 718 batters on strikes, walked 336 and put up a 3.74 ERA. His career won-lost record is 65-64. |  | Veteran Brett Agrees to 3-Year Deal Thursday, February 8th, 1990: The Expos and George Brett appeared before the Montreal media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks.
Brett, a first baseman, is poised to make $20,570,000 over 3 years.
Brett's career batting average is .307. In 2180 games, he has gotten 2497 hits, 250 home runs, 1249 RBIs and scored 1273 runs. |  | BLHB News: Pre-Season Begins Thursday, February 8th, 1990: With the start of the Big League Historical Baseball preseason today, the baseball drought has ended and clubs are making their way to training facilities across the country. There is much to do and little time before the regular season commences. Teams have to work through spring training, while general managers have roster moves to consider, young players to assess and decisions to make about lineups and the rotation. The baseball juggernaut is starting to roll forward! The Big League Historical Baseball is primed and ready to go! | | | | |
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