According to Sports Radio 610 in Houston, the Astros are in the final stages of a one year deal with free agent pitcher Steve Trachsel. Trachsel's agents, the Levinson brothers, met with Astros GM Tim Purpura on Febuary 7th, and according to a source close to negotiations, the meeting went well. Trachsel was 15-8 with a 4.97 ERA and 79 K with the Mets last season. Trachsel had his break out year with the Cubs in 1998, going 15-8 with a 4.46 ERA. Since 1993, Trachsel has gone 134-143 with a 4.28 ERA with the Cubs, Blue Jays, Devil Rays, and Mets. When the deal is reached, Trachsel will be the fifth starter behind Oswalt, Jennings, Williams, and Rodriguez.UPDATE: AFTER THE NEWS OF KRIS BENSON HIT THE BASEBALL WORLD YESTERDAY, THE ORIOLES SCRAMBLED TO FIND A REPLACEMENT AND CONTACTED STEVE TRACHSEL. HIS AGENTS HAVE TALKED WITH THE ORIOLES FRONT OFFICE, AND THE "DEAL" WITH THE ASTROS IS NOW ON HOLD.
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Good luck Astros
Hurry up and bump Rodriguez off the roster. Sign Trachsel!!
Go astros 420
you Bet that they will Have to Sign Steve trachel but for the Houston Astros Starting Ace.and i Bet you that if Mr.Ed Wade will RE-Sign Steve trachel but for playing in Houston and He Will Like this Place in texas please and that i am a DieHouston Astros Fan is Mr.Richard Lee Ochoa.
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