Post by jimdooley on Dec 17, 2007 20:14:54 GMT -5
Another solid move by Wade. Looks like he'll get a long look for the rotation.
www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5385243.html
Dec. 17, 2007, 4:32PM
Astros sign free agent RHP Cassell to 1-year deal
Chronicle News Services
The Astros signed right-handed pitcher Jack Cassel to a one-year contract with a Major League value of $400,000.
Cassel, 27, was 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances for San Diego in 2007 — his first season in the Majors. He went 7-14 with a 3.91 ERA and three complete games for the Padres' Triple-A affiliate Portland.
Cassel was not tendered a contract by San Diego by the Dec. 12 deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent.
“Our scouts have liked Jack over the past couple of years,” Astros general manager Ed Wade said. “He pounds the strike zone with his sinker and competes well. The Padres gave him a Major League opportunity in 2007, and he did pretty well. We’ll throw him into our starting pitching mix in Spring Training and allow him to compete.”
The addition of Cassel gets the Astros' 40-man roster to 34 players.
www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5385243.html
Dec. 17, 2007, 4:32PM
Astros sign free agent RHP Cassell to 1-year deal
Chronicle News Services
The Astros signed right-handed pitcher Jack Cassel to a one-year contract with a Major League value of $400,000.
Cassel, 27, was 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA in four starts and two relief appearances for San Diego in 2007 — his first season in the Majors. He went 7-14 with a 3.91 ERA and three complete games for the Padres' Triple-A affiliate Portland.
Cassel was not tendered a contract by San Diego by the Dec. 12 deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent.
“Our scouts have liked Jack over the past couple of years,” Astros general manager Ed Wade said. “He pounds the strike zone with his sinker and competes well. The Padres gave him a Major League opportunity in 2007, and he did pretty well. We’ll throw him into our starting pitching mix in Spring Training and allow him to compete.”
The addition of Cassel gets the Astros' 40-man roster to 34 players.
