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Astros add new coaches, release Brocail (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

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 one-year deal and let loose right-handed reliever Doug Brocail.