In Jon Heyman's newest column for SI, he has a couple of quick hits:
-The Astros are still interested in Rafael Soriano and will wait and see what he does with his arbitration decision, though Heyman notes the Braves don't expect him to accept.
-And on Valverde:
Execs expect star closer Jose Valverde to wind up back as Houston's closer. He could even decide to accept arbitration.
Make it stop. Just...make it stop.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
