Headlines

  • Rangers Option Josh Jung
  • Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement
  • Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On IL With Elbow Fracture
  • Braves Designate Alex Verdugo For Assignment
  • Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin
  • Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2025 Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Astros Links: Lee, Wandy, Vasquez, Santana, Law

By Mike Axisa | January 10, 2012 at 6:57pm CDT

The Astros inked southpaw Trever Miller on this date in 2006, bringing him back for a second stint with the team. Here's the latest from Houston…

  • The Astros have heard from a few teams with interest in Carlos Lee, reports Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter). Nothing is close however, and Morosi speculates that the Indians could be a fit.
  • Interest in Wandy Rodriguez "seems almost nonexistent," reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on Twitter). Last month we heard that the Astros seemed willing to absorb some of the $25.5MM left on the left-hander's contract to facilitate a trade.
  • MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that the Astros have signed 16-year-old right-hander Carlos Vasquez and 17-year-old outfielder Edward Santana. An agreement with 17-year-old righty Tomas Lopez is not yet official. All three players are from the Dominican Republic and will report to the team's academy there.
  • Keith Law announced (on Twitter) that he will remain with ESPN after interviewing for some front office positions with the Astros last month.
  • The Astros have received permission to interview Cardinals regional cross-checker Mike Elias for a special assistant role in scouting, reports Law (on Twitter).
Share 0 Retweet 15 Send via email0

Houston Astros Transactions Carlos Lee Keith Law Wandy Rodriguez

Ryan Madson, Reds In Serious Talks?
Main
Fewer Multiyear Deals For Free Agent Relievers
View Comments (20)
Post a Comment

20 Comments

  1. Clint Hulsey

    13 years ago

    I really think you linked to the wrong Carlos Vasquez.

    Reply
  2. Guest 5141

    13 years ago

    something to note, over the past 3 years wandy has had an era about half a run lower than garza

    lee is negative value, his power is really declining.

    Reply
    • Hal_Jordan77

      13 years ago

      “Lee is negative value, his power is really declining.”

      That depends on how much salary the Astros eat.  He still hit 18 HR last year and had a near .350  OBP.  And 117 OPS+.  If the Astros eat about 70% he may be appealing to some team.

      Reply
  3. Mikeschoolerforever

    13 years ago

    Isn’t there child labor laws? MLB must be exempt like nike

    Reply
    • Hal_Jordan77

      13 years ago

      Well, it is a “kid’s game”.

      Reply
  4. stewie75

    13 years ago

    who would’ve guessed no one would want to pay all of wandy’s contract AND give up prospects? oh yeah, EVERYONE.

    Reply
    • BKS1110

      13 years ago

      Yeah, who would want one of the top 10 or 15 LHSP in the game the last few years for a reasonable contract when people are having to overpay other SP? That would be just silly.

      Reply
      • Hal_Jordan77

        13 years ago

        Stewie may be an AL fan.  Some people seem to think that Wandy will spontaneously combust if he enters an AL ballpark.

        Reply
        • stewie75

          13 years ago

          it’s not that i’d think he’d be so terrible, but who has lined up for him? if they’re offering to eat money and still can’t find a partner there’s an issue.

          Reply
  5. sam_lammert

    13 years ago

    with his talent i’m surprised no one as gotten him yet, especially with how teams are over-paying for starters these days, and these starters, in my opinion, aren’t even as good let alone better than wandy

    Reply
    • mwilly33

      13 years ago

      An informed opinion from someone that’s likely seen Wandy pitch before.

      Most people just see the name on the front of his jersey and assume he’s garbage. Wandy is solid. Is he an “ace”? No. Him being an “ace” says more about your team than it does Wandy. On a good team he’s a very good #2 or an outstanding #3.

      Whichever team decides to “overpay” for him will be glad they did.

      Reply
      • sam_lammert

        13 years ago

        i couldn’t agree more. and yes, i have seen wandy pitch before, multiple times, i’m a huge fan, hes definitely a solid two, on a solid pitching team a phenominal three, very good assessment, probably cause your a stros fan, it would make sense.

        Reply
        • mwilly33

          13 years ago

          Yeah, I’m trying not to be bias in that opinion, but even our good assets don’t get much credit.

          When Pence was being dealt he was regarded, by many, as merely a complimentary piece for a contender. It’s quite obvious now that he’s pretty special.

          Reply
          • sam_lammert

            13 years ago

            pence, bourn, wandy, all underrated for being on that team, they’re all fantastic talent

            Reply
  6. thekoshow

    13 years ago

    The Rockies could really use Wandy Rodriguez. Probably a lot more than any other team could. Jason Hammel is looking to be the teams #2 starter out of Spring Training. Come on. Really?

    Reply
  7. dpm21

    13 years ago

    The indians could use Lee for a one year deal, that’d be really nice

    Reply
    • mwilly33

      13 years ago

      There would be spontaneous dancing throughout the city of Houston (maybe a slight exaggeration) if this were to happen.

      Seriously though, Lunhow would be a master Jeddi if he makes this guy and his $18 million go away.

      Reply
      • Hal_Jordan77

        13 years ago

        Well, he traded for a Jedi(Lowrie’s nickname from what I’ve seen on Sox forums) so maybe he is a master Jedi.

        And I’d settle for getting rid of half of Lee’s $18M.  Especially, if paying half nets a better prospect.

        Reply
        • mwilly33

          13 years ago

          Sure, Lee hasn’t been bad here, in fact he’s been exactly as advertised, and a decent citizen to boot. The Astros felt that with a big bat in the ’05 WS, they couldve won it, so they offered big to Soriano and Lee. Thankfully, we got the lesser of the evils, but there are many other places his bloated salary could’ve gone for the last few seasons…

          Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Rangers Option Josh Jung

    Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement

    Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On IL With Elbow Fracture

    Braves Designate Alex Verdugo For Assignment

    Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin

    Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury

    Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib

    Tucker Barnhart To Retire

    Tyler Mahle To Be Sidelined Beyond Trade Deadline

    Reds Release Jeimer Candelario

    Dave Parker Passes Away

    Griffin Canning Diagnosed With Ruptured Achilles

    Pirates Reportedly Have Very Few Untouchable Players At Trade Deadline

    Griffin Canning Believed To Have Suffered Achilles Injury

    Mariners Looking For Corner Infield Bats; Ownership Willing To Bump Payroll

    Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

    Mariners Place Rowdy Tellez On Release Waivers

    Max Meyer To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

    Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement

    White Sox Sign Noah Syndergaard To Minor League Deal

    Recent

    MLB Mailbag: Braves, Cubs, Sasaki, Angels, Volpe

    MLBTR Podcast: Depleted Mets’ Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!

    Trade Deadline Outlook: Washington Nationals

    Mets To Select Rico Garcia

    D-Backs, Seth Brown Agree To Deal

    D-Backs GM Mike Hazen Discusses Deadline Possibilities

    Orioles Sign Jose Barrero To Minor League Deal

    Zach Pop Elects Free Agency

    MLB Announces 2025 All-Star Starting Hitters

    Diamondbacks Designate Kyle Nelson For Assignment

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Sandy Alcantara Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Alex Bregman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android App Store Google Play

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version