The Astros avoided arbitration with Brad Lidge as well. They signed him to a one year deal for 5.3 million dollars. I still think that the new pitching coach Dave Wallace was hired was to get Brad’s head back on straight. I hope Wallace succeeds, because when Brad is right, he is [...]

Richard Hidalgo recently signed a minor league contract becoming a Houston Astro again.  His best year was with the Astros back in 2000 when he hit .314, 44 homeruns and 122 RBIs.  I think this is a good signing.  Since it is a minor league contract, we are not risking a lot.  If can still [...]

The Astros avoided arbitration with Mike Lamb when he agreed to one year contract for 2.7 million. I’m personally happy about this signing. I think Lamb is a valuable left-handed bat to come off the bench. He can play both third and first if needed.
The Astros have four players that remain available [...]