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Astros Decline Option On Doug Brocail
The Astros declined their $2.85MM option on reliever Doug Brocail, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Instead they'll pay the $250K buyout on the righty, who turns 43 in May. Brocail pitched only 17.6 big league innings this year due to shoulder and hamstring injuries. Astros GM Ed Wade told McTaggart he respects Brocail but won't try to re-sign him. Instead, the Astros have interest in keeping Brocail on for a player development role.
McTaggart learned a month ago that retirement is a consideration for Brocail, but he'll play again if his shoulder is OK.
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And that should probably signal the end of the career of Doug Brocail. It's unfortunate how this year worked out for him with all of his injuries, and especially because he's a great person. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him become a pitching coach.
Posted by: Adam H. | October 30, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Ditto. I would love to see him return as a pitching coach somewhere (Houston?).
Thanks for the "Holds" Broc, but I think it's time to hang 'em up.
Posted by: thered86 | October 30, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Brocail to retire.BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: chris mlb expert | October 30, 2009 at 04:55 PM