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Associated Press - October 30, 2009 8:35 PM ET
HOUSTON (AP) - The Astros have hired Brad Arnsberg as their pitching coach, promoted Al Pedrique to bench coach and added Bobby Meacham as their first-base coach.
Newly hired manager Brad Mills and the Astros made the moves Friday. Houston also signed infielder Geoff Blum to a 1-year deal and let loose right-handed reliever Doug Brocail.
Arnsberg was Toronto's pitching coach for the last five seasons. Pedrique finished the season as Houston's third-base coach. Meacham was a coach in Class A for Philadelphia this year.
The 36-year-old Blum got a $1.5 million contract with a mutual option for 2011 at $1.65 million.
The 42-year-old Brocail was on the disabled list three times this season. The Astros declined a $2.85 million option and paid him a $250,000 buyout.
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