The Houston Astros announced today that the club has re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Ausmus hit .235 with three home runs, 17 doubles and 25 RBI in 117 games in 2007. He recorded his 100th career stolen base, becoming the 21st catcher all-time to reach 100 steals. Defensively, he ranked fourth among National League catchers with a .995 fielding percentage, committing only four errors in 814 total chances. He made his franchise-record eighth Opening Day start at catcher in 2007, breaking a tie with Alan Ashby.
Ausmus is the Houston franchise’s all-time leader in both games (1,166) and starts (1,057) at catcher and leads the Majors in games played, assists and total chances at the position since 1995. He also was a member of the American League All-Star team in 1999 while playing for Detroit. In 35 career postseason games, Ausmus has hit .245 with five doubles, three home runs and seven RBI.
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I was looking forward to seeing Towles as a starter.
I sure hope they come through with Schilling pitching.
Whens the next show coming out?
Al,
I think Towles will be the starter. I suspect that Ausmus signing is for two reasons.
A quality back up to Towles.
Also, they want Ausmus to mentor Towles. Who better do you want?
Brad Ausmus will be a manager in the league one day. I thnk this is a good move by the club. Also, Ausmus has stated this will be his last year never less.
Lambo
PS… Soon we hope, we are having some technical problems with one already recorded.
No more Light Out Lidge … you guys have a lot to discuss for a show you know.
Next to playoff season, post season trad/free agent game is the most exciting part for me.
All we need now is Matzui on 2nd and Tom Glavin and I think we have a world series team.
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[...] Another NLC platoon catcher is off the market now that the Astros have resigned catcher Brad Ausmus. Good thing, too; where would Houston be without his three homers? (Via AstroCast) HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced today that the club has re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $2-million contract, plus incentives. The announcement was made by General Manager Ed Wade. [...]