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Team Notebook: Houston Astros News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Astros | Marwin Gonzalez has tools to be everyday player Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:48 -0800 Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10, that Rule 5 pick SS Marwin Gonzalez possesses the tools to be an everyday player. "Marwin is going to be an interesting guy to take a look at," Luhnow said. "When you get a guy in the Rule 5, you don't automatically hand him the position. Marwin's got the tools to be an everyday shortstop down the road. It's nice that maybe he has the flexibility to maybe allow him to be a utility guy this year. If you have to carry him on the roster, you don't want to overexpose him." Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Jordan Lyles will get chance to win rotation spot Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:25 -0800 Houston Astros SP Jordan Lyles will be given a chance in spring training to win a rotation spot. "If (Jordan) comes to spring training, just like any of the other young players, and has a great spring and proves that he deserves a spot in the rotation or the starting lineup, they'll win those spots," general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Wandy Rodriguez important piece of roster Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:03:02 -0800 Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday, Feb. 10, that SP Wandy Rodriguez is an important piece of the team's roster, and he said there is no reason to think of the team without him. "He's not only been an Astro, but he knows the guys here and he knows the staff, and he's going to win some ballgames for us," Luhnow said. "That's why he's definitely an important part of our plan." Comment (0) | Share: Astros | J.D. Martinez has bulked up Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:14:43 -0800 Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez said he bulked up a little this offseason to counteract the fact that he typically loses weight throughout the season. He is expected to go into the 2012 season as the team's starting left fielder. Martinez was at 206 pounds last year, and he is now up to 228, which he expects will come down during the season. Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:14:37 -0800 Updating previous reports, Houston Astros SS Jed Lowrie signed a one-year, $1.15 million deal to avoid arbitration. Lowrie can earn an additional $75,000 in performance bonuses: $25,000 each for 341, 502 and 550 plate appearances. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Three competing for 3B job Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:13 -0800 Updating a previous report, with the move of Houston Astros 1B Brett Wallace to third base for spring training, there will be three main combatants vying for the starting job. Wallace, 3B Chris D. Johnson and INF Jimmy Paredes will battle during the spring for the starting nod. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Jed Lowrie signs one-year deal Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:54:33 -0800 The Houston Astros signed SS Jed Lowrie to a one-year contract Wednesday, Feb. 8, as the two sides avoid an arbitration hearing. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Jason Castro expected to be ready Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:31:02 -0800 Houston Astros manager Bradley Mills expects C Jason Castro (foot, knee) to be ready for spring training in the second week of Grapefruit League games. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Closer job up for grabs Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:35:30 -0800 Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said the team's closer job is up for grabs with RPs Brandon Lyon and David Carpenter in the mix. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Brett Wallace to take grounders at 3B Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:22:01 -0800 Houston Astros manager Bradley Mills said 1B Brett Wallace will take grounders at third base this spring with OF Carlos Lee moving to first base. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Justin Ruggiano signs Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:48 -0800 The Houston Astros signed free-agent OF Justin Ruggiano (Rays) to a minor league deal Monday, Feb. 6. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Jason Castro hoping to be ready Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:14:04 -0800 Houston Astros C Jason Castro (knee, foot) is hoping to be fully ready to participate in spring training later this month. He is currently ahead of schedule in his rehab and has been cleared to resume jogging and increasing the intensity of his workouts. "I've been really happy so far," Castro said. "I've been doing quite a bit of work on the rehab, physical therapy side, and the whole healing process and everything has actually gone really well. I'm pretty much ahead of schedule as far as the way it's been healing and the progress I've made in my rehab and everything," Castro said. He projects to be the team's starting catcher this year. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Jarred Cosart likely to start at Class AA Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:52:39 -0800 Houston Astros P Jarred Cosart is likely to begin the 2012 season with Double-A Corpus Christi, where he made seven starts last year after being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies. Cosart worked to slow his delivery down in the minors last year, and he could be part of the team's rotation as early as 2013. Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:38:38 -0800 The Houston Astros signed free-agent INF Mike Hessman (Japanese League) to a minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 2. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Chia-Jen Lo expected to miss most of year Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:28:11 -0800 Houston Astros P Chia-Jen Lo (elbow) is expected to miss most of the 2012 season. He underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2010 season, and he only pitched two innings last year. There is still a chance Lo can return at the end of 2012. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Vincent Velasquez healthy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:23:04 -0800 Houston Astros P Vincent Velasquez (elbow) is "good to go" after recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, the Astros may keep him in extended spring training to keep his innings limited and then send him to Single-A Tri-City. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Newcomers to battle for starting RF job Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:17:21 -0800 Houston Astros OFs Jack Cust and Fernando Martinez, added during the offseason, will compete with OFs Brian Bogusevic and J.B. Shuck for the starting right field job during spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | J.B. Shuck in the mix in RF Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:17:00 -0800 Houston Astros OF J.B. Shuck will be among the outfielders competing for the starting job in right field during spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Angel Sanchez, Marwin Gonzalez to compete for spot Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:16:15 -0800 Houston Astros SS Angel Sanchez and SS Marwin Gonzalez, a Rule 5 draftee, will compete for playing time at shortstop behind starting SS Jed Lowrie. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Angel Sanchez clears waivers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:36:35 -0800 Houston Astros SS Angel Sanchez cleared waivers Wednesday, Feb. 1, and he will be in spring training as a non-roster invitee. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Brian Bogusevic performed well in winter ball Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:59:09 -0800 Houston Astros OF Brian Bogusevic hit .317 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 33 games in the Dominican Winter League this offseason, including a .271 average (13-for-48) against left-handers. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Livan Hernandez signs Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:53:41 -0800 The Houston Astros signed free-agent SP Livan Hernandez (Nationals) to a minor league deal Tuesday, Jan. 31. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | No name change coming Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:12:10 -0800 New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said he would not change the name of the team. He said last week he was considering changing it. Comment (0) | Share: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:27:48 -0800 Houston Astros OF Jack Cust's option for the 2013 season will be worth $1 million, all of which is guaranteed if the option is exercised. He can earn extra money in '13 for various awards. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Chris Snyder financial details Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:22:49 -0800 Houston Astros C Chris Snyder's 2013 mutual option is worth $4 million, all of which is guaranteed. The option contains a $500,000 buyout. Snyder can make extra money in 2012; he'll earn $125,000 for 300 plate appearances, $125,000 for 325, $125,000 for 350, $125,000 for 375, $250,000 for 400, $250,000 for 425, $250,000 for 450 and $250,000 for 475. He also has various bonuses for awards. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Chris Johnson to battle for starting job Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:27:19 -0800 Houston Astros 3B Chris D. Johnson will enter spring training this year fighting for a starting spot at third base with 3B Jimmy Paredes. Johnson admits that he struggled with mental toughness last year at the plate. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:37:32 -0800 The Houston Astros signed free-agent SP Zach Duke (Diamondbacks) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Friday, Jan. 27. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Financials for Chris Snyder Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:55:43 -0800 Updating a previous report, Houston Astros C Chris Snyder will receive $750,000 in 2012, with $350,000 guaranteed. He will also receive bonuses for plate appearances and days on the team's roster. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:45:40 -0800 The Houston Astros designated SS Angel Sanchez for assignment Tuesday, Jan. 24. Comment (0) | Share: Astros | Inquired about Ian Desmond Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:34:23 -0800 The Houston Astros inquired about Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond before they acquired SS Jed Lowrie. Comment (0) | Share: ![]() |
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