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Okay, the Astros finally signed a reliever. Luke Gregerson, the former Padres and Athletics right-hander, was signed to a three-year, $18.5 million deal on Wednesday morning. Here's a sampling of the reaction around baseball to the deal.
Luke Gregerson reaches 3 year, $18.5 million deal with Houston #Astros; becoming 3rd richest reliever in #MLB this winter.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 10, 2014
The Houston #Astros, who tried to sign Andrew Miller and David Robertson, now closing in on Pat Neshek after Gregerson"s $18.5 million deal
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 10, 2014
Astros were also talking to Pat Neshek, but it's unclear if they'd still sign him at this point.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) December 10, 2014
Will be interesting to see if Gregerson got a no-trade clause. If not, Astros might have just bought a nifty July trade chip.
— David Cameron (@DCameronFG) December 10, 2014
Twitter: The Astros should spend money Astros: Okay /signs players for money/ Twitter: No, not like that!
— Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin) December 10, 2014
Gregerson signed for just $1.2M more per year than Brandon Lyon did in 2009.
— Chalupa Batguy (@The_Batguy) December 10, 2014
Astros sign Gregerson??? WHAT A RELIEF! #swidt?
— Chris Perry (@CRPerry13) December 10, 2014
Gregerson's #2 comp on B-R is David Robertson
— Chalupa Batguy (@The_Batguy) December 10, 2014
He's not a big name, but Luke Gregerson for $6 million per season is good value for the Astros. http://t.co/UDbzwznN4M
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) December 10, 2014
The Houston #Astros bullpen now shaping up quite nicely with Chad Qualls, Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 10, 2014
Gregerson and Neshek, eh? The Astros getting morning work in. Must have big lunch plans.
— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) December 10, 2014
If Luke Gregerson is getting $6 million per year then Joakim Soria's $7 million option is a bargain.
— Bless You Boys (@blessyouboys) December 10, 2014
BREAKING: RP Luke Gregerson, who's never had an ERA higher than 3.24 and has never thrown less than 56 IP, signs a 3yr/$18.5M contract
— Sports by the Second (@sportssecond) December 10, 2014
#Astros landing two really, really solid relievers in Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek. Really good value for them. They needed bullpen arms.
— Brandon Benson (@bensonbrandon10) December 10, 2014
This is a blow to the Red Sox - he was on my shopping list MT @BNightengale: Luke Gregerson reaches 3 year, $18.5 million deal with Houston
— James Stewart (@IAmJamesStewart) December 10, 2014
Luke Gregerson, the guy that the Tigers needed the most, has signed with the Houston Astros. Come on DD....
— Motor City Bengals (@MCB_Tigers) December 10, 2014
Luke Gregerson should really help to stabilize Houston's bullpen...unless Chad Tracy comes out of retirement pic.twitter.com/CT5kfdQXNT
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) December 10, 2014
Astros fans, looks like your team's ready to win. Luke Gregerson gets $18.5 million, and Pat Neshek is on the way: http://t.co/Pw3HkId7Ay
— USATODAYmlb (@USATODAYmlb) December 10, 2014
Luke Gregerson to the #Astros! Cheers y'all! #rootrootdrink
— Beer and Bae sball (@astrosguy) December 10, 2014
SOMEONE TAKES OUR MONEY!!! RT @Ken_Rosenthal Source confirms: Gregerson to #Astros, three years, $18.5M.
— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) December 10, 2014
My speculative theory. RT @fangraphs: InstaGraphs: Astros Add Luke Gregerson, Possible Trade Chip http://t.co/30jNezheKi
— David Cameron (@DCameronFG) December 10, 2014
#Astros know Gregerson well. GM Luhnow drafted for #stlcards. Mgr Hinch ran scouting for #Padres while Gregerson there
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 10, 2014