The Houston Astros have traded Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez to the Oakland Athletics for first basemen Chris Carter and two prospects, right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi and we're reacting in audio form.
Lefty joins the Astros on a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
Jose Lopez close to signing a deal with Houston, likely won't happen until after the holidays.
I think we're all hoping for some shrewd wheelin' and dealin' this week. I say we get a thread going to discuss it all. So, what do you guys think? Justin Upton? Wil Myers? Who's the most...
Wilton Lopez to the Philadelphia Phillies for two prospects looks dead, which may not be such a bad thing.
Today, the Astros announced that they have signed outfielder Trevor Crowe, LHP Sergio Escalona, and RHPs Edgar Gonzalez and Jose Valdez to minor league deals with invites to Spring Training. C...
Among the offseason stories: the new coaching staff, re-branding, there's still prospect baseball, the rule 5 draft and free agency.
Given the circumstances Brett Myers could be a decent trade candidate at the right price.
While most Astros fans were not anticipating seeing their teams name in the headlines during this year’s annual Winter Meetings, they will wake up this morning to find that Cardinals vice...
The Astros have an opportunity to add some talent through the Rule 5 draft December 8th. This is a look at some of the players available.
With Spring Training starting and the hot stove cooling down it's time to take a look at the moves made this offseason.
When you trade a flame throwing late-inning reliever for scrap two days before Christmas, the trade reeks of desperation. In the Astros case, the desperation reeks of payroll concerns.
Astros Rule 5 picks announced.
We did it, everyone. We got through the first big day of the Winter Meetings. I'm still trying to figure out how to best handle the daily news. Right now, I'm going with a recap post each afternoon...
Which starting pitchers are left on the market for the Astros?
Some ideas for the Astros on Rule 5 draft day.
Ranting and grumbling about Lance Berkman's trade and free agency.
News on minor league signees...and (guess) relief pitchers.
What the Astros would need to do to win big next season. Should they do it?
Spitballing some interesting trade scenarios for Houston (that will probably never come true).
There's a case to be made for signing Carl Crawford.
Let's talk through whether the Astros should bid on Edgar Renteria this winter.
A look at some of the questions that will be answered by the time pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training.
It's a greater way than you'd expect.
The Astros are in serious trade talks with the Phillies about Roy Oswalt. What prospects do you want back in a trade?
