Astros | Team kicking around four names
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:53:40 -0800

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports the Houston Astros have kicked around the names of SPs Mike Hampton (Braves), Freddy Garcia (Tigers), Paul Byrd (Red Sox) and Pedro Martinez (Mets) as possible free agent topics.

Astros | Oswalt vying for Sheets
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:50:47 -0800

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt has been trying to convince owner Drayton McLane to sign free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers).

Astros | Sutton's contract purchased
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:55:09 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros purchased the contract of 2B Drew Sutton Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Astros | Bogusevic's contract purchased
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:45:53 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros purchased the contract of OF Brian Bogusevic Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Astros | Manzella's contract purchased
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:14:00 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros purchased the contract of SS Tommy Manzella Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Astros | Norris earns save Tuesday
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:40 -0800

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros P Bud Norris earned his first save of the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 18, and extended his scoreless streak to 10 innings over the last six games.

Astros | Valverde, Wigginton likely to be traded
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:43:37 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice reports the Houston Astros are likely to trade CL Jose Valverde and 3B/OF Ty Wigginton in the next few weeks.

Astros | Parraz struggles in Hawaii
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:42:21 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros OF Jordan Parraz hit .221 in 77 at-bats in the Hawaiian Winter League.

Astros | Castro performs well in Hawaii
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:39:10 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros C Jason Castro hit .324 with an on-base percentage of .429 in 74 at-bats in the Hawaiian Winter League.

Astros | Sampson recovering from surgery
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:45:57 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SP Chris Sampson (elbow) is recovering nicely from elbow surgery in the offseason. Sampson said he will visit with a doctor Thursday, Nov. 20, to see if he can begin using light weights.

Astros | Tejada optimistic about 2009
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:42:52 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada has been working out in Florida five days a week and is optimistic about the 2009 season. "This is going to be very good," Tejada said. "That's why I'm preparing well. It's not because I'm on a free agent year. Last year I worked hard too, but last year with all the things that happened off the field, it was a lot."

Astros | Team to cut salary?
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:23:09 -0800

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports there are persistent rumors that the Houston Astros would like to cut salary by trading OF Carlos Lee, SS Miguel Tejada or CL Jose Valverde.

Astros | Scouting Viciendo
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:56:27 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros have been scouting Cuban 3B Dayan Viciedo.

Astros | Have not talked with Loretta
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:42:30 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have not made contact with the agent for free-agent IF Mark Loretta (Astros). However, this does not mean that the team is not interested in re-signing him, according to general manager Ed Wade.

Astros | Make offer to Brocail
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:42:14 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have made a contract offer to free-agent RP Doug Brocail (Astros), according to general manager Ed Wade.

Astros | Make offer to Wolf
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:37:32 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have made a contract offer to free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Astros), according to general manager Ed Wade.

Astros | Lee expected to be ready for Spring Training
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:08:36 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros OF Carlos Lee's (finger) has healed and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. X-rays showed his finger has fully healed and the splint was removed Monday, Nov. 10. Lee will be re-examined in January and plans to increase his baseball-related workouts. He is not expected to have any restrictions during Spring Training.

Astros | Tejada likely to see more days off
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:18:31 -0800

Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros manager Cecil Cooper said he's going to be more cognizant of giving players like SS Miguel Tejada more rest to stay fresh later in the year.

Astros | Sutton drives in three Saturday
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:47:49 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 2B Drew Sutton fell a triple short of the cycle, drove in three runs and scored three times in the Arizona Fall League Saturday, Nov. 8.

Astros | Tejada interested in playing in WBC
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:57:47 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SS Miguel Tejada is interested in playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

Astros | Team still interested in Brocail
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:15:16 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports the Houston Astros are still interested in re-signing RP Doug Brocail after re-signing RP LaTroy Hawkins.

Astros | Perez AFL update
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:28:00 -0800

Houston Astros minor league P Sergio Perez is 0-1 with a 2.77 ERA through four starts in the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. In 13 innings, he has allowed 16 hits and seven walks.

Astros | James struggling in the AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:27:49 -0800

Houston Astros minor league P Brad James is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA through five appearances in the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. In seven innings, he's allowed 12 hits, including a pair of home runs, and opponents are batting .353 against him.

Astros | Ori struggling in AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:21:18 -0800

Houston Astros minor league 1B Mark Ori is hitting .200, with two RBIs, through his first 25 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. "We wanted to reward him by sending him to Arizona," said Ricky Bennett, the team's assistant general manager and director of player development. "He hasn't played much there, but he's benefiting from the experience of being around older guys and seeing better pitching."

Astros | Blazek battling sore elbow
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:21:12 -0800

Houston Astros minor league P Christopher Blazek (elbow), who was pitching in the Arizona Fall League, has been shut down due to elbow soreness, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. His last game was a two-inning appearance Thursday, Oct. 9.

Astros | Johnson faring well in the AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:20:56 -0800

Houston Astros minor league 3B Chris D. Johnson is hitting .333, with two home runs and 15 RBIs, through his first 60 at-bats with Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com.

Astros | Sutton continues hot hitting in the AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:18:16 -0800

Houston Astros minor league IF Drew Sutton is hitting .397, with four home runs and 16 RBIs, through his first 58 at-bats with Scottsdale of the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. He has played six different positions during his stint in the AFL, because the team wants him to gain some experience as an outfielder.

Astros | Bogusevic hitting well in the AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:00:56 -0800

Houston Astros minor league OF Brian Bogusevic is hitting .301, with five RBIs, through his first 29 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. He hit .347 with four homers and 26 RBIs, in 147 combined at-bats this year between Double-A Corpus Christi and Class A Salem, after his conversion from pitching to the outfield.

Astros | Norris pitching well in the AFL
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:58:33 -0800

Houston Astros minor league SP Bud Norris has a 3.27 ERA through his first seven appearances in the Arizona Fall League, with 12 strikeouts over 11 innings, according to Kevin T. Czerwinski of MLB.com. He struggled with Double-A Corpus Christi this year, going 3-8 with a 4.05 ERA in 19 starts.

Astros | Would have offered Pence in Peavy trade
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:11:44 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would have likely sent OF Hunter Pence in a package deal for San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy. Ps Sergio Perez, Bud Norris and Brad James would have also likely been part of a package deal. However, the Padres were not impressed by the Astros' young talent.

Astros | Out of running for Peavy
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:02:50 -0800

Updating a previous report, Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros officially declared themselves out of the running to land San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy. The Astros have acknowledged that they simply do not have enough to offer the Padres.

Astros | Hawkins' contract has incentives
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:07:44 -0800

Bob Nightengale, of USA Today, reports Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins' contract could be worth as much as $4.1 million with incentives.

Astros | Long shots to land Peavy
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:04:11 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros are considered long shots to land San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy, according to owner Drayton McLane. The Padres sent the Astros a list of players they would want in exchange for Peavy. However, the Astros are not in a position to trade away multiple players for one player. "We don't want to wind up giving up three or four players for one player. Jake Peavy is one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. We would welcome him with open arms, but that's going to be a real task with the demand that San Diego has and the type of talent they want back," McLane said.

Astros | Hawkins re-signs
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:33:20 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros re-signed RP LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million Friday, Nov. 7.

Astros | Lo signs
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:31:17 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Houston Astros signed Taiwanese P Chia-Jen Lo to a minor league contract Friday, Nov. 7. He will join the team at Spring Training next year. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Astros | Team talking with Brocail
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:36:26 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports the Houston Astros have contacted the agent of free-agent RP Doug Brocail (Astros).

Astros | Hawkins deal to be announced today
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:27:29 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz reports the Houston Astros plan to announce Friday, Nov. 7, that they have re-signed RP LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year deal worth around $3.75 million.

Astros | Close to deal with Hawkins
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:26:59 -0800

Jose de Jesus Ortiz, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Astros are close to re-signing free-agent RP LaTroy Hawkins (Astros).

Astros | Ori homers Wednesday
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:56:28 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros 1B Mark Ori hit his first home run in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Astros | Perez solid Wednesday
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:46:51 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros P Sergio Perez threw five innings to earn his first win in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 5. Perez has a 2.50 ERA in five outings while giving up one earned run or fewer in all but one of his appearances.

Astros | Could be interested in Pettitte
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:45:41 -0800

Ken Davidoff, of Newsday, reports the Houston Astros could become interested in New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte, if the Yankees hold out on re-signing him.

Astros | In talks with Brocail
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:14:39 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros have continued talks with free-agent RP Doug Brocail (Astros) in an effort to re-sign him.

Astros | Begin talks with Wolf
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:13:57 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros began discussions with the agents of free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Astros) Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Astros | In talks with Hawkins
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:08:34 -0800

Alyson Footer, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros met with Larry Reynolds, the agent for free-agent RP LaTroy Hawkins (Astros), Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Astros | In talks with Hampton
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:52:31 -0800

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports the agent for free-agent SP Mike Hampton (Braves) met with the Houston Astros Wednesday, Nov. 5.