Pudge an Astro??

Well, it looks like I spoke too soon! Earlier I blogged about how great a fit Ivan Rodriguez would have been in Houston, but that Houston had publicly said there was no interest in signing him.

That’s all changed, however, as the AP is now reporting that the Astros and Pudge are close to coming to terms on a 1 year deal worth around $1.5 million. Check out my previous post here on why Rodriguez is such a great fit and just the type of catcher the Astros need. A one year deal gives super prospect Jason Castro another year to refine his skills in the minors and develop into the super star he can become.

Florida still has some interest, but it looks like Ivan is going to be an Astro for 2009!

Nothing is official yet….

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