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Astros Rumors: Sabathia, Wolf, Hawkins

By Tim Dierkes [October 7, 2008 at 4:23pm CST]

Brian McTaggart of the Houston Chronicle has the lowdown on the Astros.

Again the word "tweak" is thrown around in regard to the Astros' offseason. So I would not expect a major signing or trade.
Regarding C.C. Sabathia, owner Drayton McLane said, "That might be way out of our league."
The Astros will try to re-sign Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins. It would still make sense to sign a starter if Wolf is retained. GM Ed Wade has flexibility to go past last year's $90MM payroll.
The 'Stros will apparently go with internal options in center field. At catcher, they'll look for someone to complement J.R. Towles. Pretty much all the catchers out there are short-term options anyway.

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As an Astros fan, it hurts to see the owner already throwing in the towel on one of the most sought after FA Starting Pitchers this offseason.
I about figured it wasn't going to happen anyway, but it still hurts to see it in writing.
Then again, a lot of things Drayton McLane does breaks my heart.

Posted by: thered86 | October 07, 2008 at 05:32 PM

I still cant believe how good Hawkins was for the Stros. I knew he would be good but I think he only allowed 1 ER.

Posted by: yankfan1 | October 07, 2008 at 07:55 PM

"The 'Stros will apparently go with internal options in center field."

Does this mean I have to stomach another year of Baby Bourn?

Posted by: Laputian | October 07, 2008 at 08:08 PM

Everything I have read has said that they are looking for someone to complement Quintero and Towles will have to earn his way onto the roster in Spring Training.

Posted by: trevordchi | October 08, 2008 at 09:27 AM

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