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.
West Notes: Mariners, Cruz, Trumbo, Dodgers, Rockies
2013/12/west-notes-mariners-cruz-trumbo-dodgers-rockies.htmlGonzalez will shift to center from left following the Rockies' trade of Dexter Fowler to the Astros.
AL Notes: Rays, Garza, Ibanez, Astros
2013/12/al-notes-2.htmlAlso from Rosenthal, the Astros are still in the market for a first baseman and could turn to the Nationals' Tyler Moore.
Week In Review: 12/8/13 – 12/14/13
2013/12/week-in-review-12813-121413.htmlThe Astros released outfielder Eric Thames, who will play in Korea.
MLBTR Originals
2013/12/mlbtr-originals-1-4.htmlTim broke the news 10 teams are in pursuit of infielder Justin Turner and that Astros outfielder L.J.
Top Remaining 2014 Free Agents
2013/12/top-remaining-2014-free-agents.htmlThe Astros, Diamondbacks and Reds do not appear to be in the mix.
Cubs Sign Wesley Wright
2013/12/cubs-sign-wesley-wright.htmlThe 28-year-old came to Tampa for the stretch last year after he was traded via waiver claim from the Astros.
No Deal Between D-Backs, Valverde
2013/12/d-backs-jose-valverde-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlHe was then traded to the Astros for Chris Burke, J.C.
Astros To Sign Matt Albers
2013/12/astros-to-sign-matt-albers.htmlTUESDAY: The Astros have confirmed the signing via press release.
Central Notes: Cubs, Veras, Santana, Pirates
2013/12/central-notes-cubs-veras-santana-pirates.htmlThe Rockies and Astros were also among the clubs with reported interest.
West Notes: Dodgers, Giants, Astros, Benoit
2013/12/west-notes-dodgers-giants-astros-benoit.htmlAfter losing Jose Veras to the Cubs earlier this evening, Astros GM Jeff Luhnow says he's looking into other pitchers, writes MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
Choo Turned Down Seven-Year Offer From Yankees
2013/12/choo-turned-down-seven-year-offer-from-yankees.htmlPassan also adds that multiple teams, including the Astros, have offers on the table to Choo at this time.
Astros Claim Collin McHugh
2013/12/astros-claim-collin-mchugh.htmlThe Astros have claimed right-hander Collin McHugh off waivers from the Rockies, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post (Twitter link).
Astros Acquire Jesus Guzman
2013/12/astros-acquire-jesus-guzman.htmlThe Padres have traded outfielder/first baseman Jesus Guzman to the Astros for infielder Ryan Jackson, according to Corey Brock of MLB.com (on Twitter).
Luke Scott Signs With Korea’s SK Wyverns
2013/12/luke-scott-signs-with-korean-team.htmlScott's numbers over the past three seasons are roughly league average -- .231/.303/.421 (100 OPS+) -- but he was a force for the Astros and Orioles in the five previous years.
Quick Hits: Santana, Karstens, Mulder, Athletics
2013/12/quick-hits-3-2.htmlThe Astros probably aren't done making moves and will look for some bargains in January and February, but GM Jeff…
Minor Moves: Lin, Sanchez, Sosa, Ni, Burriss
2013/12/minor-moves-henry-blanco-cody-scarpetta.htmlSnyder's last substantial MLB action came in 2012 with the Astros, when he put up a .176/.295/.308 line in 258 plate appearances.
West Notes: Choo, Astros, Kotsay
2013/12/west-notes-choo-astros-kotsay.htmlEvan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle notes that the Astros have acquired a trio of ground ball-heavy pitchers this winter in Scott Feldman and relievers Matt Albers and Chad Qualls.
Week In Review: 12/15/13 – 12/21/13
2013/12/week-in-review-121513-122113.htmlThe Astros acquired OF/1B Jesus Guzman from the Padres for infielder Ryan Jackson.
AL East, AL West Dominating Free Agent Market
2013/12/al-east-al-west-dominating-free-agent-market.htmlScott Feldman, Astros39.
Minor Moves: Haley, Scarpetta, Mastroianni, Ruffin
2013/12/minor-moves-juan-abreu.htmlRight-hander Rhiner Cruz has been outrighted from the Astros' 40-man roster, according to Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link).
Cubs Interested In Jesse Crain
2013/12/cubs-interested-in-jesse-crain.htmlThe Astros have reportedly shown interest in Crain, as have the Rockies.
Quick Hits: Downs, Nationals, Papelbon, Reynolds
2013/12/quick-hits-downs-nationals-papelbon-reynolds.htmlLast month, reliever Darin Downs found out the Astros had claimed him off waivers from the Tigers as he was driving his wife to deliver the couple's second child, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.
West Notes: A’s, Stubbs, Peacock, Tanaka
2013/12/west-notes-as-stubbs-peacock-tanaka.htmlJason Collette of Fangraphs examined the transformation that Astros righty Brad Peacock made after being sent down to the minors midway through the 2013 campaign.