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Astros Re-Sign Geoff Blum
The Astros re-signed infielder Geoff Blum to a one-year deal, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. The deal is worth $1.5MM in 2010 and has a $1.65MM mutual option for '11. Blum, 37 in April, hit .247/.314/.367 this year in 427 plate appearances while playing mostly third base. Hopefully the Astros envision more of a utility role for Blum next year, though he does appear solid defensively at the hot corner.
In other team news, McTaggart says the Astros hired Brad Arnsberg, formerly of the Blue Jays, as their new pitching coach.
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Wohoo!!! get ready to compete in the NL central houston
Posted by: Aj | October 30, 2009 at 05:30 PM
He's a fine bench guy, but even if they plan on him riding the bench, I can't help but feel this is a waste of money. I'd rather see them rule 5/minor league free agents/etc. That would save $1MM and probably get similar performance.
If he's going to start at 3B regularly again, God help the Astros offense.
Posted by: Christian Seehausen | October 30, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Very nice signing on Arnsberg.
Posted by: imrichiesdad | October 30, 2009 at 05:36 PM
They should just pay the league minimum to a player from within the farm system instead, it is a waste of money
Posted by: Aj | October 30, 2009 at 05:36 PM
The signing is fine as long as they don't see him as the starting third baseman. They can't have the major league roster swimming in prospects. Blum's veteran presence is necessary.
Posted by: Adam H. | October 30, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Haha the "veteran presence" angle sure helped in 2009 didn't it?
Posted by: Christian Seehausen | October 30, 2009 at 06:03 PM
It doesn't have to be a prospect though - couldn't you sign someone like Craig Counsell, John McDonald, etc. on a minor league deal and save a million bucks? It's not like the 0.5 win improvement you get from Blum as your utility infielder is gonna propel the Astros to the World Series.
Posted by: ugen64 | October 30, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Why not look at cheap names via Free Agency:
Miguel Cairo
Fernando Tatis
Craig Counsell
Nomar Garciaparra
Kevin Millar
Doug Mientkiewicz
Jacque Jones
Dave Roberts
Wilson Betemit
Dewayne Wise
Could all be had and can fill in efficiently
Dont forget SP's like:
Noah Lowry
Brett Tomko
Shawn Hill
Cha Sueng Baek
Mark Prior
Who could also make contributions if healthy
Posted by: SouvenirCityBaby | October 30, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Why not look at cheap names via Free Agency:
Miguel Cairo
Fernando Tatis
Craig Counsell
Nomar Garciaparra
Kevin Millar
Doug Mientkiewicz
Jacque Jones
Dave Roberts
Wilson Betemit
Dewayne Wise
Could all be had and can fill in efficiently
Dont forget SP's like:
Noah Lowry
Brett Tomko
Shawn Hill
Cha Sueng Baek
Mark Prior
Who could also make contributions if healthy
Posted by: SouvenirCityBaby | October 30, 2009 at 06:27 PM
This is the problem many gms have. Unless these players are brought in on minor league contracts none are likely to give you anything more than a young AAA player. So why bother with the age, go young save money.
Posted by: Kinsm | October 30, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Bringing Blum back was a good move for the money especially. Good defense, can play all of the infield and a clutch hitter off the bench. I really like the pitching coach move too in Arnsberg maybe we could convince the Blue Jays into sending Halladay to go with his pitching coach(wishfull thinking).
Posted by: mitch4ya | October 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Lets see if Arnsberg can show your young pitchers how to throw their arms out now.
Posted by: PON21 | October 31, 2009 at 01:50 AM