Dan Wheeler, Joel Zumaya To Retire
2014/02/dan-wheeler-joel-zumaya-to-retire.htmlHe was a sturdy presence in the pen for the Rays and Astros over much of the first decade of the 21st century, and also had stints with the Mets, Red Sox, and Indians.
Minor Moves: Cole Kimball, Omir Santos
2014/02/minor-moves-cole-kimball-omir-santos.htmlHe is joined in DFA limbo by Brett Wallace (Astros), Donovan Hand (Brewers), and Jimmy Paredes (Marlins).
The New Posting System And What It Means For MLB
2014/02/posting-system.htmlIn conversations with MLBTR, multiple baseball people pointed to the Astros being finalists for Tanaka as evidence that the system…
AL West Notes: A’s, Crisp, Astros, Robertson
2014/02/al-west-notes-as-crisp-astros-robertson.htmlBut you always are taking a risk -- I mean, we dealt with it on Bartolo (Colon), dealing with a guy who performed at 39, and 40, how far is he really going to go? So that's a question we really have to take into account every time." Astros GM Jeff Luhnow knows his grand plan will be on display during Spring Training as several of the team's top prospects are scheduled to take part in their Major League camp, reports Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle.
Week In Review: 2/2/14 – 2/8/14
2014/02/week-in-review-2214-2814.htmlSigned / Agreed To Terms Marlins - IF Jeff Baker (two years) and RP Carlos Marmol (one year) Dodgers - SP Paul…
Angels To Sign Brandon Lyon
2014/02/angels-to-sign-brandon-lyon.htmlThough Lyon had a tough 2013, he's one year removed from an excellent 2012 campaign in which he posted a 3.10 ERA with 9.3 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 in 61 innings for the Astros and Blue Jays.
Minor Moves: Septimo, Carroll, Atilano, Garner
2014/02/minor-moves-septimo-carroll-atilano-garner.htmlFour players currently reside in DFA limbo (as shown in our DFA Tracker): Jimmy Paredes of the Marlins, Donovan Hand of the Brewers, Brett Wallace of the Astros and Emilio Bonifacio of the Royals.
Roy Oswalt Retires
2014/02/roy-oswalt-retires.htmlOver the next 10 seasons with the Astros, Oswalt turned in a 3.24 ERA with 7.4 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9.
Nolan Ryan Joins Astros As Executive Advisor
2014/02/nolan-ryan-to-join-astros-as-advisor.htmlFormer Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan will join the Astros in an advisory role, reports Mark Berman of Houston's Fox 26 (Twitter links).
Astros Outright Brett Wallace
2014/02/astros-designate-brett-wallace-for-assignment.htmlJANUARY 6: The Astros have designated Brett Wallace for assignment to make roster space for newly signed pitcher Jerome Williams, the club announced via press release.
AL West Notes: Iwakuma, Astros, Cruz, Moreland
2014/02/al-west-notes-iwakuma-astros-cruz-moreland.htmlOwner Jim Crane noted that the Astros were willing to spend even more this winter but did not succeed in signing Masahiro Tanaka or Jose Dariel Abreu.
Mariners Sign Randy Wolf, Zach Miner
2014/02/mariners-to-sign-randy-wolf-zach-miner.htmlWolf owns a 4.20 ERA in 2268 career innings at the big league level and is a veteran of 14 Major League seasons with the Phillies, Astros, Dodgers, Brewers, Padres and Orioles.
Rays Likely To Sign Erik Bedard
2014/02/rays-likely-to-sign-erik-bedard.htmlThe 34-year-old Bedard spent the 2013 campaign with the Astros, posting a 4.59 ERA with 8.2 K/9, 4.5 BB/9 and a 36.4 percent ground-ball rate in 151 innings as both a starter and reliever.
Orioles Claim Jimmy Paredes
2014/02/orioles-claim-jimmy-paredes-1.htmlParedes played parts of the 2011 through 2013 seasons for the Astros, where he hit .234/.274/.311 in 396 total plate appearances.
Quick Hits: Price, Wallace, Phillies, Drew
2014/02/price-wallace-phillies-drew.htmlBrett Wallace isn't concerned that the Astros removed him from their 40-man roster, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.
AL West Notes: Angels’ Stadium, Astros, A’s, Mariners
2014/02/al-west-notes.htmlMarie Garvey, a consultant employed by the Angels, said the club's "preference is to remain in Orange County." Here's the latest out of the AL West: Nolan Ryan's new position with the Astros could lead the club to switch its Triple-A team, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Week In Review: 2/9/14 – 2/15/14
2014/02/week-in-review-2914-21514.htmlDesignated For Assignment Reds - INF Henry Rodriguez (link) Phillies - P Joe Savery (link) Claimed Orioles - UT Jimmy Paredes (from Marlins -…
Royals Claim Jimmy Paredes
2014/02/royals-claim-jimmy-paredes.htmlThe switch-hitting Paredes batted .192/.238/.248 with a homer and four steals in 135 plate appearances for the Astros in 2013.
Rays Sign Erik Bedard
2014/02/rays-to-sign-erik-bedard.htmlThe 34-year-old Bedard spent the 2013 campaign with the Astros, posting a 4.59 ERA with 8.2 K/9, 4.5 BB/9 and a 36.4 percent ground-ball rate in 151 innings as both a starter and reliever.
Red Sox Sign Francisco Cordero
2014/02/red-sox-sign-francisco-cordero.htmlThe former closer last appeared in the majors in 2012 with the Astros.
Braves Extend Frank Wren, Fredi Gonzalez
2014/02/braves-extend-frank-wren-fredi-gonzalez.htmlIn his time as the team's GM, Wren has pulled off numerous high-profile trades, including deals that landed Justin Upton and Chris Johnson from the Diamondbacks, Michael Bourn from the Astros and Dan Uggla from the division-rival Marlins.
Latest On Orioles’ Free Agent Pursuits
2014/02/orioles-still-interested-in-ervin-santana.html17 overall pick to sign Jimenez, and they traded their Competitive Balance pick to the Astros in last summer's Bud Norris trade.
Orioles Close To Deal With Nelson Cruz
2014/02/orioles-close-to-deal-with-nelson-cruz.htmlAt the trade deadline last year, the Orioles dealt their Competitive Balance Lottery Round A pick to the Astros in the Bud Norris deal, currently #33 overall.
Minor Moves: Whelan, Richmond
2014/02/minor-moves-whelan-richmond.htmlTorrence is a former NFL cornerback who also once played in the Astros organization.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Orioles, Rays, Holmberg
2014/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-2.htmlClimbing Tal's Hill spoke with the wife of Astros GM Jeff Luhnow.