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Astros acquire left-hander Kazmir from Athletics

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The Oakland Athletics traded pitcher Scott Kazmir to the Houston Astros shortly before the left-hander was to make his scheduled start Thursday.

Kazmir, 31, was scheduled to pitch this afternoon against the Blue Jays in Oakland. He will be a free agent after this season.

It wasn't immediately clear what the Astros were giving the A's in return.