Astros Release Eric Thames
2013/12/astros-release-eric-thames.htmlThe Astros announced on Twitter that they have released outfielder Eric Thames so that he may pursue an opportunity to play in Korea.
Lucas Harrell Drawing Trade Interest
2013/12/lucas-harrell-drawing-trade-interest.htmlIn the wake of their acquisition of Dexter Fowler, the Astros are being viewed by other teams as a realistic trade partner this offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
12 Teams In On Jason Hammel
2013/12/12-teams-in-on-jason-hammel.htmlFeldman took a one-year, $6MM deal from the Cubs in November of 2012, pitched well and was traded midseason, and recently landed a three-year, $30MM deal from the Astros.
Winter Meetings Review: Day 1
2013/12/winter-meetings-review-day-1.htmlThe Astros released Eric Thames so that he can pursue an opportunity in Korea.
Astros Interested In Morse, Crain, Gaudin; Veras Would Like To Return
2013/12/astros-interested-in-morse-crain-gaudin-veras-would-like-to-return.html4:22pm: There's mutual interest between Morse and the Astros, tweets Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle.
West Notes: Gutierrez, Young, Morse, Sizemore, Cruz
2013/12/west-notes-gutierrez-young-morse-sizemore-cruz.htmlThe Astros are reportedly among the teams interested in Morse.
Quick Hits: Cubs, Blue Jays, Butler, Cruz, Ackley
2013/12/quick-hits-cubs-blue-jays-butler-cruz-ackley.htmlAstros outfielder L.J.
Winter Meetings Review: Day 2
2013/12/winter-meetings-review-day-2.htmlThe Astros also like the righty as a buy-low candidate.
West Notes: Hoes, Doolittle, Rockies, Gregorius
2013/12/west-notes-hoes-doolittle-rockies-gregorius.htmlAstros outfielder L.J.
James Loney Rumors: Wednesday
2013/12/james-loney-rumors-wednesday.htmlEvan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle tweeted earlier today that while the Astros prefer a stopgap, they haven't ruled out Loney.
Astros Acquire Anthony Bass
2013/12/astros-acquire-anthony-bass.htmlThe Astros have acquired Anthony Bass and a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Padres in exchange for a PTBNL or cash, the Padres announced on Twitter.
AL West Notes: Astros, Morse, Rangers, Cruz
2013/12/al-west-notes-astros-morse-rangers-cruz.htmlAstros manager Bo Porter is pushing for Michael Morse in Houston, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Astros Pushing Hard For Jose Veras
2013/12/astros-pushing-hard-for-jose-veras.html5:19pm: The Astros have a lot of offers out and are no closer with any one pitcher than another, including Veras, tweets Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle.
Quick Hits: Diaz, Benoit, Axford, Feldman, Ibanez
2013/12/quick-hits-diaz-benoit-axford-feldman-ibanez.htmlSome agents and teams are convinced that the three-year, $30MM deal the Astros gave free agent pitcher Scott Feldman has been a wrench in talks for others since agents feel obligated to also shoot for that type of "lottery ticket" contract, tweets Buster Olney of ESPN.com.
Astros In Serious Discussions With Mike Morse
2013/12/astros-in-serious-discussions-with-mike-morse.htmlThe Astros are in serious discussions with Michael Morse, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link).
Looking At The Market For Kendrys Morales
2013/12/looking-at-the-market-for-kendrys-morales.htmlThe most interesting alternative possibility, however, could be the Astros.
Overnight Links: Padres, Rule 5, Rockies, Iglesias
2013/12/overnight-links-padres-rule-5-rockies-iglesias.htmlWhen the Astros and Padres both included players to be named later in Wednesday's Anthony Bass trade, our Steve Adams suggested the move was related to Thursday's Rule 5 draft, and Jim Callis of Baseball America confirms as much.
Winter Meetings Review: Day 3
2013/12/winter-meetings-review-day-3.htmlThe Astros acquired Anthony Bass from the Padres as part of a deal that will see the clubs swap spots in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.
2013 Rule 5 Draft Results
2013/12/2013-rule-5-draft-results.htmlThe results from the Major League phase: Astros select left-hander Patrick Schuster from the Diamondbacks.
Padres Acquire Patrick Schuster To Complete Anthony Bass Trade
2013/12/padres-acquire-patrick-schuster-to-complete-anthony-bass-trade.htmlThe Padres have acquired left-hander Patrick Schuster from the Astros to complete yesterday's Anthony Bass trade, tweets Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Tigers Have Serious Interest In Joba Chamberlain
2013/12/astros-interested-in-joba-chamberlain.html1:32am: The Astros are interested in Joba Chamberlain as a buy-low option, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports (via Twitter).
Shin-Soo Choo Rumors: Thursday
2013/12/shin-soo-choo-rumors-thursday.htmlOne veteran general manager told Bob Nightengale of USA Today that he thinks the Astros will ultimately be Choo's landing spot (Twitter link).
AL West Notes: Wilson, Young, Angels, Morrison
2013/12/al-west-notes-russell-wilson-morrison-anderson.htmlJose Veras rejected the Astros' initial contract offer but the two sides still share a mutual interest in a reunion.
James Loney To Rays Further Thins First Base Market
2013/12/james-loney-signing-further-thins-first-base-market.htmlThe Astros could be on the lookout for a first baseman as well.
Astros Notes: Choo, Loney, Carp
2013/12/astros-notes-choo-loney-carp.htmlThe Astros aren't likely to sign Shin-Soo Choo, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle argues.