Astros Claim Chris Coste

The only surprise is that Bako, who is even worse, was kept over him. Is it time for Marson as main backup yet?

I'd take Ronny Paulino back right now. He's not that much better, but it was obvious in Spring Training that Coste was done and Bako is awful.

If they bring up Marson, how long will it be for?

I think the original reason they brought up Bako, was to make way for a Marson trade.
Perhaps as part of a package for Halladay?! (Salivating...)

Shame. Coste was a feel good story for a few years, but he really hasn't brought anything to the table this season. At least he won a ring.

Funny all this "Bako is even worse" stuff. Neither of them can hit a lick, granted, but at least Bako can catch a little bit. Coste is terrible behind the plate. Thus Bako staying, Coste going. Lesser of two non-contributors.

Someone told me that Drabek was supposed to be starting tomorrow night,and yesterday that's what it said, but now it says TBA. Anyone know anything about this?

Definitely a feel good story and good guy, but the bottom line is, he hasn't cut it in the Show this year.

The Phillies' loyalty blinded them in not keeping Paulino.

While Bako is equally as bad at the plate, he's a very good catcher. It was very apparent by watching Lidge throw to Coste that Coste lacked a bit defensively.

I'll take a defensive backstop anyday over a guy who's purely a hitter.

Marson should stay down, unless Chooch hits the DL.

is coste really that terrible? i don't get to see the phils play much.

what are the astros doing to make room? DFA'ing humberto quintero? i don't know why they'd do that. quintero seems to be a decent defensive catcher, although his bat reminds one of the great eddie perez.

coste is hitting .245/.342/.385 while quintero is hitting .243/.263/.311

unless coste is literally the worst catcher ever, this is an upgrade because the astros bench is *awful*. erstad and michaels are below .200, kata can't hit, quintero can't hit, etc. the only "threat" is either keppinger or blum, whichever one isn't starting at third. and that's not saying much.

of course the astros could just call up jr towles, who is smoking at AAA with .296/.412/.484

I don't understand why Coste was cut and not (De)Bako? Unless the team is willing to bring up Marson, chosing
(De)Bako over Coste is foolish!

Cubs just missed getting Coste....