Astros introduce newest addition Doug Fister

The Houston Astros quietly dropped a bombshell Thursday morning as the team was first to announce that Houston had signed right-handed pitcher Doug Fister. Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and Doug Fister didn't wait long to face the media holding a press conference at 2 p.m. local time.

Fister put on an Astros uniform for the first time:

Confirmed: new #Astros RHP @dougfister58 will wear number 58 with Houston. pic.twitter.com/09Xyxvg9WQ

— Houston Astros (@astros) January 28, 2016

Luhnow talked about the decision to bring Fister into the fold:

Luhnow: "Doug's had an incredible history in MLB, he's one of top RHP in the game and we're excited to have him here."

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 28, 2016

"He fits our club in a lot of ways. We've got a chance to provide an environment that allows him to succeed..."--@jluhnow

— Richard Justice (@richardjustice) January 28, 2016

Fister talked about why he came to Houston and what he wants to do this season:

Fister: "The choice to come here was driven from top down, being able to have that will to win. We're trying to win a World Series here."

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 28, 2016

Fister, a ground ball pitcher, mentioned defense again as being a lure to Astros. He thrives on contact and needs defense to cover ground."

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 28, 2016

New #Astros pitcher @dougfister58 on joining the team: "Our ceiling is as high as we want it to be."

— Houston Astros (@astros) January 28, 2016

Astros manager A.J. Hinch talked about the Fister acquisition:

Hinch on Fister: "We certainly view him as a starter." pic.twitter.com/SU6zKrR94w

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) January 28, 2016

#Astros manager A.J. Hinch on where Fister fits: "The key is that he makes us better."

— Houston Astros (@astros) January 28, 2016