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Astros Claim Brian Bixler

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | November 3, 2011 at 12:38pm CDT

The Astros announced that they claimed utility player Brian Bixler off of waivers from the Nationals. Houston's 40-man roster now includes 38 players.

Bixler, 29, appeared in 79 games for the Nationals, playing all three outfield positions, shortstop, third base and first base. He posted a .205/.267/.265 line in 94 plate appearances. The Pirates selected Bixler in the second round of the 2004 draft and sold him to the Nationals in 2010.

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  1. Michael C

    14 years ago

    My only question is… why?

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    • miguel

      14 years ago

      They are required to put someone on the field, might as well be him.

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    • Stephen J Piccirello

      14 years ago

      as a nationals fan, i’ll tell you, he is great on defense and runs the bases well

      Reply
      • chico65

        14 years ago

        Unfortunately, the only time he apparently sees a base is during pre-game warmups.

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        • casorgreener

          14 years ago

          LMAO

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      • casorgreener

        14 years ago

        Runs the bases well? IF that’s a major component of your value then you probably arent’ very good.  

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  2. miguel

    14 years ago

    Probably a good thing since they can’t afford Clint Barmes.

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  3. Tacho Bill

    14 years ago

    Well, he provides depth at a few positions, if not much hitting wise. I suppose sometimes being a niche player can turn into a career.

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    • chico65

      14 years ago

      I sure hope you like tachometers

      Reply
  4. chico65

    14 years ago

    Well that certainly clinches a playoff appearance for the Astros next year 

    Reply
  5. Ian_Smell

    14 years ago

    This guy hardcore sucks.

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    • Ryan

      14 years ago

      I am reminded of a quote which shaped my young life.

      “If you have to be a monkey, be a gorilla”

      – Red Man

      Reply
  6. Matthew Dolter

    14 years ago

    as a bucco fan we have seen the worst mlb players in the league year in year out since 1993 and he is in the top 5 worst players since then

    Reply
  7. Lastings

    14 years ago

    The second-most famous guy (behind Tom Callahan) to hail from Sandusky, Ohio.

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    • Eugene_in_Oregon

      14 years ago

      Who’s Tom Callahan?

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      • John Smith 3

        14 years ago

        Sandusky is a made up place.

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        • Lastings

          14 years ago

          You’re kidding right?

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      • Ryan

        14 years ago

        He owns a car part manufacturing plant.

        Rob Lowe is his son-in-law.

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        • Aaron S.

          14 years ago

          Not legally, however.

          Reply
  8. Matt Weaver

    14 years ago

    Oh how the rich get richer…

    Reply
  9. kräftig. entschieden

    14 years ago

    I’m going to legitimately miss him. He was not a good baseball player, but he did EVERYTHING 100 percent. 

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  10. LUWahooNatFan

    14 years ago

    Good guy, solid defense, pretty good speed, can play many different positions, but can’t hit to save his life

    Best of luck in Houston, Brian

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  11. hallwagner

    14 years ago

    yea, just a pretty good guy 2 have in as a late inning defensive replacement/pinch runner. can’t hit worth a lick and when he does it’s almost always singles, but like nick said he always gives his all and is willing to do anything you need him to (or at least try to do it)

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  12. Brian Bixler

    14 years ago

    Gonna lead ’em to the promise land.

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  13. RVANatsMama

    14 years ago

    I think there could be a possibility that if he got solid playing time he might actually develop into a solid player. But I guess that’s up to the Astros now. He is solid defense and base running, so hopefully the hitting can develop. Best of luck to him.

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  14. stroh

    14 years ago

    Basically it’s a depth move.  Astros will likely not re-sign Barmes, and their best shortstop prospect Jonathan Villar is in AA, and probably won’t be ready until 2013.   So, if Bixler can play defense he may have a shot at some playing time along with Angel Sanchez.   Looking at Bixler’s AAA numbers, appears he hit .275-.280 and had decent power, although he’s only hit about .200 at the major league level.   Same profile as Matt Downs, who turned out to be a pretty good waiver pickup.  

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